by Caroline Crocker | Nov 9, 2024 | Bible, Faith
Very Inconvenient News Many years ago, I received a burden. A big one. 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...
by Caroline Crocker | Oct 29, 2024 | Family, My books
Mom moved in with us about five months ago. She will be 90 in January, so it seemed like a good time. Since then, we’ve been working on arranging the sale of her house—and now it’s done! So, what’s Mom doing with all her spare time? First, a cruise in the Bahamas....
by Caroline Crocker | Oct 22, 2024 | Bible, Faith
Flashbacks Several years ago, I did the Scripture reading at church. Yes, I have done them since! Anyway, this one was about Abraham taking his beloved son up Mount Moriah, ostensibly to sacrifice him to the Lord. Of course, we know what happened: God provided a ram....
by Caroline Crocker | Oct 9, 2024 | Being a woman, Family
Standing in my family room is a grandfather clock—not just any grandfather clock. This is the one that has known me for my entire adult life. Purchased in England The clock was purchased in England in 1976 when my family immigrated there. I was 18. For the next three...
by Caroline Crocker | Sep 6, 2024 | Being a woman, Faith
Not an Influencer Not all of us want to be famous, but let’s be honest. We all want to be remembered for something, even if we’ll never be an “influencer.” After a recent gathering of writers, where one could hear book descriptions from every side, I thought about the...
