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By JoanneKraft 13 Comments

Oh, how He loves us.

Jesus loves me. I believe that with all my heart. Yet, on days like today, I'm left overwhelmed by the thought. As we celebrate the anniversary of His death on the cross, come alongside me for a moment and think about what Christ endured.If you need a refresher read Luke 23:26-56I spent an hour trying to find a suitable song to convey my heart for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: easter, God loves us, good friday, He loves us

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Going Home

Heading home today. I'm grateful for another mountaintop experience. Praising God for new friends, old friends, and holy stretching. The Lord's favor and grace poured out on me this week. Can't wait to share it all with you. Very soon. Here's a little bit:Was able to spend some time with Guidepost author, BJ Taylor. She helped critique a piece I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: mount hermon christian writers conference, writing Tagged With: author, writer

By JoanneKraft 6 Comments

Mount Hermon Update

Hi everyone! I'm writing you from the central lounge at Mount Hermon. The campus is slowly waking up and people are beginning to gather around the old brick fireplace with their morning coffee.As an aspiring writer, I'm surrounded by a great cloud of living, breathing witnesses here. For example, I'm sitting next to Marcus Goodyear writer for the … [Read more...]

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By JoanneKraft 11 Comments

Who’s Counting?

Five hours, forty-eight minutes, and fifteen seconds from now, I will be jumping into my stylish mini-van and leaving my family for six whole days. But who's counting?I'm headed to the annual Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Same time. Same place -the majestic Santa Cruz mountains. It's a piece of Heaven on earth. Truly.My bags … [Read more...]

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By JoanneKraft 6 Comments

What Hill Are You Dying On?

I was raised by a U.S. Marine. I’m the oldest of four children and find leadership roles enjoyable. I’m the person you would lean on if you needed a shoulder to cry on. I’m the friend you would call if you wanted someone on your side, and I’m the mother of four who demands respect and tolerates nothing less. As you can imagine, as a newly married … [Read more...]

Filed Under: what hill are you dying on Tagged With: marriage, restored

By JoanneKraft 19 Comments

Never Grope a Guest Speaker

Lunch during a writers conference is a special time. The authors, speakers, publishers and editors who taught the classes sit down and eat with you. As you enter the lunch room their tables are marked with their name tag. Lots of people rush in to sit by their person of choice- oddly reminiscent of Black Friday at Kohl's.It's a great opportunity … [Read more...]

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By JoanneKraft 9 Comments

Before and After

Before our eight-week marriage study....and after.HomeBuilder marriage studies. We highly recommend them. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: dennis rainey, family life, homebuilder marriage study

By JoanneKraft 28 Comments

Free of Charge

Hey there Mr. Playground-Dad. Yes, I'm talking to you. I've been watching you and your son for quite some time now. Would you like to know the one question that keeps popping into my head over and over again? Have you lost your mind!?For the past ten minutes, I've witnessed your son yell at you, slap you, and refuse to sit beside you in a time-out. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: discipline, parenting

By JoanneKraft 12 Comments

Aw, But I’m So Comfy!

Sitting is my kind of fun. Everything I love to do can be done while sitting; eating, reading books to my children, writing, coffee with my husband, laughing with my girlfriends. Sitting is my favorite thing to do.But, every once in awhile, the Lord asks me to stand. He calls me to do more than sit. He beckons me to get up out of my comfy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: comfy, ephesians 3:20, get up and stand for Him, writing Tagged With: author, faith, redeemed, writer

By JoanneKraft 6 Comments

Hannah is out of surgery.

Thank you all so much for your prayers. Hannah is out of surgery and safe in her mother's arms.I will continue to keep you updated via twitter when I hear more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: hannah, prayers for hannah

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