Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Christian Hero
Have you ever heard of Dietrich Bonhoeffer? I’m sorry to admit that I knew little of his life before today and may I say, his life is well worth reading about. Mr. Bonhoeffer was a German during the worst time in that nation’s history. He was a theologian and a pastor who cared about the persecuted people of his day. Though he was a pacifist, he became part of a plot to kill Adolf Hitler in the hope of saving the further extermination of Jewish people. The plot failed and Mr. Bonhoeffer landed in prison for that and for helping Jews escape the country. He spent his last days in prison, but remained useful even there. He pastored other Christians there and even authored writings for the glory of God while there. He was executed on April 9, 1945, having been seen minutes before in his cell, kneeling in fervent prayer.
To read more about this remarkable man who “knew and lived the cost of discipleship,” click here to the CHI website. He is well worth your children knowing about.
