by Caroline Crocker | Jan 22, 2025 | Mybooks
If the Tree Could Speak Chapter 1, Unforgivable “Frits, stop your ridiculous tinkering!” Sister Dermout’s harsh voice made me jump. “We’re nearly out of firewood. Go now. Find some before it gets dark.” I looked outside. The sun was low in the sky, but I knew better...
by Caroline Crocker | Jan 4, 2025 | Bible, Faith
Just about five weeks ago, my husband took me to the ER. I was in tremendous pain; morphine was welcomed with open arms! Once the pain subsided, they sent me home. As I lay in bed the next day, a friend phoned and prayed with me. Only minutes after we hung up, my...
by Caroline Crocker | Nov 23, 2024 | Bible, Faith
How many of us in the West have been invited to prayer training of various sorts? Theophostic prayer. Release of generational curses. Inner healing. Breathing techniques. Lectio divina. Contemplative prayer. The prayer of faith or “name it and claim it.” Some of these...
by Caroline Crocker | Nov 9, 2024 | Bible, Faith
The doctor steepled his hands. “You’re showing signs of pre-eclampsia. If you don’t rest, we’ll have to bring you into the hospital for the next two months.” I bounced my 13-month-old daughter on my lap. “Doctor, we have our meals in college with my husband. Is it...
by Caroline Crocker | Nov 6, 2024 | Mybooks
“Frits, stop met je belachelijke gepruts!” De schrille stem van zuster Dermout deed me opschrikken. “We hebben bijna geen brandhout meer. Ga nu. Zoek wat voordat het donker wordt.” Ik keek naar buiten. De zon stond laag aan de hemel, maar ik wist beter dan te...