Joanne Kraft

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Number One Grandson

Betty Boop. Sandies Cookies. Lawrence Welk. Dearfoam Slippers. Wheel of Fortune. Rice Pudding. Lime Jello salad. New York New York. A's Baseball. Croatia. Creme Soda. Leopard Print. Root Beer Popscicles. Necco Wafers. Crossword puzzles. Nabisco. Tom Jones. Egg salad sandwiches. Englebert Humperdinck. High heels. Loard's Ice Cream. Sees Candy. … [Read more...]

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My Grandma Is Cuter Than Yours

My grandma is a HUGE part of my life. As far back as my forty-seven years of memory reaches...she's there.  Soccer games, dance recitals, holiday dinners, weddings, births. Her life is woven into the fabric of mine. This photo was taken when I was in high school. I'm sure the big 80s hair gave that away. Christmas day--when my little … [Read more...]

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Resources for YOUR War Room

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx5kpJ5mkeE "Can I ask you how much you pray for your husband?" I squirmed in my seat when I watched that scene. I don't want to give anything away, but the last scene before the closing credits--when the elderly woman is praying?  Yeah, I was a blubbering mess. I'm not one of those adorable girls who weep and make … [Read more...]

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3 Ways to Encourage a Single Mom

Whenever I speak at women’s events, I love people watching. The joy in the room is contagious. Women are giddy to be away from home and work and kids and laundry ...and did I say laundry? I always wonder who the single moms are. Which mom in the audience carries the heaviest burden alone? Who is missing because she’s working overtime or couldn’t … [Read more...]

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Single Moms Raise Great Kids, Too

According to a recent article in the New York Times, “41 percent of births in the United States occur outside marriage, up sharply from 17 percent three decades ago.” Research further suggests, these moms experience higher rates of poverty and depression. That’s a staggering number of women with children, minus a husband, out there trying to make … [Read more...]

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UNBREAKABLE – The 5 Day Marriage Challenge!

How's Your Marriage?  Make it UNBREAKABLE.  Sign up for The UNBREAKABLE Challenge and receive five days of devotions, scripture, resources and encouragement to give you hope. When I was a little girl I imagined my knight in shining armor would whisk me off one day and we'd live happily ever after in a castle with incredible views--and someone to … [Read more...]

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Take the E3 Challenge — FREE APP

How are you doing with your devotion time? Are you learning about Jesus as a family? Prayers at night are a sweet time, but I'm talking about sitting with your child and actually talking about Jesus together. If you're having a difficult time--I have something very cool that will lend you a hand.  Which means you're going to love me alot.  I used … [Read more...]

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The Mean Mom Hall of Fame – What God is Up To

If you've ever wondered what it's like to launch a book -- here's the skinny: It's like childbirth minus the epidural. Lots of hard work and prayers for this "baby".  God heard my heart each day...I prayed what I tucked inside would make a difference in the life of a mom. From the moment I grab my full coffee mug and sit down to write I ask God to … [Read more...]

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Casting Stones at Josh Duggar

Josh Duggar is once again in the news. Our faces press against the glass to watch shark infested waters and the feeding frenzy the Ashley Madison scandal brings. The blood bath of cyber-terrorism reminds us nothing sinful remains secret. I admit, Josh Duggar made me angry yesterday. Then I stopped and remembered my faith is not in Josh … [Read more...]

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Are You Robbing From Your Teen?

What does the average week look like in your home? Do you make all the meals, do the laundry, clean the house with little help from your teenager? If this sounds like you, you might just be robbing from your teenager. The definition for the penal code of robbery is: To take something by force or fear. When we steal hardworking opportunities from … [Read more...]

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