So now, back to telling our story to the German women, in West Berlin in 1982. When I listen to this old recording, I am reminded of the reasons, that my family and I, have persevered, and still live in Germany. I would like to read from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 1, which explains what God’s will is for every person. There is no one that is special, we are all equal in His sight, both men and women. He loves each one of us, and has called us to bring Him glory through serving Him.

The fact that I chose this, shows how important the scripture was, in my life. It was deeper, than just reading a short verse, for the day. I was taught as a young woman, that the Word of God can transform my mind, and give me a desire to know and understand His purpose.

“For you see your calling brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world, to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world, to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, has God chosen, and things which are not, that he might nullify the things that are, so that no man should glory in His presence. But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God, is made unto us wisdom and righteousness, sanctification and redemption:according as it is written. He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.“

This story ends with music and these words: Then one morning, a few days after the Lord took Thomas home, I had a very clear thought, “Start writing the book.” I knew what that book was, our story. Even though I never considered myself a writer, I got started. But it wasn’t until seven years later, that I found a German Christian, publishing house. That book eventually, led me 15 years later, to writing this podcast!

Documentary: YouTube, Finding Purpose, Kristine van Dooren