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The author of the book, Erich Theodor Laufersweiler († 2023), lebt in 36 years, from 1945 to the end of 1981, in the Czechoslovak Republic. In January 1982 settled He immigrated to the Federal Republic of Germany with his family as a German late repatriate. war Trained watchmaker. Since 1975 war he is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) and completed He attended the Seventh-day Adventist seminary in Czechoslovakia via distance learning. war Father of three children and one foster child and hatte six grandchildren. In earlier years worked he is heavily involved in the youth work of the STA, which has become very dear to him. war.
The Author told Authentic and gripping – unembellished and not overstated – about his experiences during his involuntary military service in the People's Democratic Army of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic in the 1950s. At a time when faith in an authoritarian state required great personal courage. demanded and it's anything but easy warto remain true to God and his conscience.
The reader found in this biographical narrative, wondrous interventions of God in our human existence, especially in connection with the Sabbath commandment, and erhielt an insight into the souls of the key players in the fight for the right to religious freedom in an absurd system that suppresses civil rights.
Interestingly, told The author here not only talks about his military service, but ging His memories also recall dramatic events that shaped his faith during his childhood in Nazi Germany. hatten, and remembered in addition, a whole series of young men who had been imprisoned by the totalitarian Czechoslovak regime for their observance of the Sabbath were also mentioned. were.
Miloslav Žalud
Dear reader, perhaps you are familiar with the song, and if not, perhaps you will know it by heart after reading the book.
The song describes a religious person, his personal experiences in the struggle of life, who lives his life in close connection with God.
His trust in God's protection and care gives him security and courage in mastering life's daily problems.
Even if things sometimes seem too difficult for you in your life, be assured that it all serves only our education and our best interests.
May the song and its spirit permeate the entire book.
1. When life's storms rage, when even the strongest can barely stand,
I will confidently seek refuge in the shadow of his hand.
Chorus: He covers me, he covers me, that no storm will ever disturb or frighten me; he covers me, he covers me with the shadow of his hand.
2. When the burden of sorrow bends me, by that I also recognize him;
For tribulation is meant to test me, to draw me closer to him.
Choir…
3. When temptation lures me all around, when the enemy cunningly threatens me, he only creates greater strength and joy for me from the dangers.
Choir…
4. Therefore, let the storms rage and the waves roar,
My soul shall not falter, but shall confidently look to Jesus.
Choir…
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