by Caroline Crocker | Apr 2, 2024 | Faith, Family, My books
The Story There are a few things I’ve known for as long as I can remember. First, NEVER touch Dad while he’s asleep. He’ll jump, shout, and might hit you. Second, Mom has a chocolate stash or two, and nobody had better touch them. And third, it’s important to unplug...
by Caroline Crocker | Mar 31, 2024 | Bible, Faith
The tweet asked if the truth really sets us free. I know Jesus said it does in Jn 8:32, so it must be true. But in what sense did He mean it? The Truth Could Cause Panic I’m currently working on a book about my father’s childhood. (As of this update, the book is...
by Caroline Crocker | Mar 29, 2024 | Faith, My books, Writing
My Writing Life Begins Most of us will recognize the inspiration for my title: Chariots of Fire. I have to admit I wondered WHY God cared if Eric Lidell ran. His sister agreed with me. After all, how did running spread the Gospel? Eric had no idea that, eventually,...
by Caroline Crocker | Mar 27, 2024 | Faith, Family
I’m an immigrant who was born to an immigrant who was born to an immigrant and on and on for generations. You’d think that moving would be in my genes! I’ve Moved a Lot I’ve had plenty of practice in moving. As an adult, I’ve lived in Urbandale, Iowa; Coventry,...
by Caroline Crocker | Mar 25, 2024 | Faith, Family
History and Geography I went to high school in the days when they were experimenting with “Humanities,” which meant to be a mixture of English, history, etc., but was actually a glorified form of applied psychology. I asked to learn World History, but the school...
