Comments on: Book Club: The Hiding Place http://www.tjhirst.com/2008/06/25/book-club-the-hiding-place/ Illuminate Everyday Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:05:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Holly http://www.tjhirst.com/2008/06/25/book-club-the-hiding-place/comment-page-1/#comment-449 Holly Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:01:22 +0000 http://www.tjhirst.com/?p=391#comment-449 Corrie and Betsie's faith and thankfulness in all of their horrible circumstances, even the fleas, was so inspiring. So many times situations can be improved just by a shift in perspective. So glad you and your daughter read this together. I enjoyed her comments as well--and was glad she was able to relate to Corrie's story. You have a wonderful way with words. Corrie and Betsie’s faith and thankfulness in all of their horrible circumstances, even the fleas, was so inspiring. So many times situations can be improved just by a shift in perspective.

So glad you and your daughter read this together. I enjoyed her comments as well–and was glad she was able to relate to Corrie’s story.

You have a wonderful way with words.

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]]> By: FamilyFunandFaith http://www.tjhirst.com/2008/06/25/book-club-the-hiding-place/comment-page-1/#comment-446 FamilyFunandFaith Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:01:16 +0000 http://www.tjhirst.com/?p=391#comment-446 The imagery of the bag too heavy was an excellent response by Corrie's dad and one she used perfectly in telling her story! I enjoyed your post! The imagery of the bag too heavy was an excellent response by Corrie’s dad and one she used perfectly in telling her story! I enjoyed your post!

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