Quote

Memories are the key not to the past, but to the future.

Corrie Ten Boom

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Corrie Ten Boom
Age: 90 †
Born: 1892
Born: April 15
Died: 1983
Died: April 15
Author
Autobiographer
Resistance Fighter
Writer
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Cornelia Arnolda Johanna ten Boom
Memories
Future
Past
Keys

More quotes by Corrie Ten Boom

Image
The tree on the mountain takes whatever the weather brings. If it has any choice at all, it is in putting down roots as deeply as possible.---Each New Day
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
You never so touch the ocean of God's love as when you forgive and love your enemies.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
Today I know that such memories are the key not to the past, but to the future. I know that the experiences of our lives, when we let God use them, become the mysterious and perfect preparation for the work He will give us to do.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
A religion that is small enough for our understanding would not be big enough for our needs.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
God does not have problems. Only plans.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
When people come up and give me a compliment... I take each remark as if it were a flower. At the end of the day I lift up the bouquet of flowers I have gathered throughout the day and say, 'Here you are, Lord, it is all Yours.'
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
The devil smiles when we are up to our ears in work, but he trembles when we pray.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
Worrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
If the Gospels were truly the pattern of God’s activity, then defeat was only the beginning.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
God has plans, not problems for our lives.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
The devil smiles when we make plans. He laughs when we get too busy. But he trembles when we pray-especially when we pray together.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
God only make plans, no problems. In heaven, there is never panic.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
The amount of God's love is unlimited, but we only receive as much as we use.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
God dealt with our whole situation on the cross there is nothing left for you to settle. Just say to Him, 'Lord, I cannot forgive and I will no longer try to do it but I trust that You in me will do it. I can't forgive and love but I trust that You will forgive and love in my place and that You will do these things in me.'
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
Whenever we cannot love in the old, human way . . . God can give us the perfect way.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
In order to realize the worth of the anchor we need to feel the stress of the storm.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
Be united with other Christians. A wall with loose bricks is not good. The bricks must be cemented together.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
A person is either a missionary or a mission field.
Corrie Ten Boom
Image
How often it is a small, almost unconscious event that makes a turning point.
Corrie Ten Boom