In case you are not familiar with his story; Bonhoeffer was a pastor who willingly chose to reside in Nazi occupied Germany because he believed that was the place he was called and he desired to make a difference - to shine light in a dark corner of the world. This decision ultimately cost him his life. He died in a concentration camp not long before prisoners were freed. He was an avid writer and I am attempting to learn from him - a man who exhibited such faith and character in the face of evil.
This book has been recommended to me MANY times over the years. When I told my brother I was reading it, he said I am surprised it is only now making it to your reading list. Perhaps I was not ready for its message before now? Perhaps.
In the introductory section there is a summary of Bonhoeffer's life and the inclusion of some of his poetry. One poem is titled "Who Am I?" I know this question well. I have been asking it repeatedly in recent months; here, here, here and here. Bonhoeffers circumstance is different than my own, but the conclusion is the same:
"Who am I? They mock me, these lonely questions of mine. Whoever I am, Thou knowest, O God, I am thine!"just Sheri, a child of God
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