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welcome
4 Welcome
by Pastor Debbie Pratt
on the cover
6 Living the Sweet Life
by Brandi Sims
bio photo by Shereyl Grubbs
reflections
8 Go Forth in Jesus' Name
by Pastor Debbie Pratt
values
10 LFA's Core Values
by Ministry Team
healing & hope
12 Watch My Girl Go!
by Tiana Manley
14 A Young Mom's Prayer
Over Her Infant Son
by Whitney Neece
16 Hope in the Lord will
Renew Your Strength
by Sandra Fehring
18 Better Together
by Ashley Ghrayyeb
Photo by Jayme Stringfellow
20 Healthy, Happy Living
for the Mind, Body & Soul
by Tammy Jenkins
compassion ministry
22 A Letter from a Grateful Family
special section:
23 Welcome to Our Backyard Campout!
24
10 Tips to Rediscover Summer Camping Fun
26
Build a Better Burger
• Candied Bacon
• Zesty Quick Pickles
27 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Time-for-Tea Cookies Recipe
• Ice Cream Assembly
• Garnishes
• Time-saving Tips
briefs
28 Comforting Constants in a Changing World
• 3 Quick Ways to Improve Mind, Body and Soul
• 5 Tips for Bringing Home a New Pet
love
29 LFA NAME Center: Restoring,
Building and Saving Marriages
final thought
30 In a Changing World,
God's Love Never Changes
cover photo credit
Melissa Jones Hall
Lighthouse Studio, Lawton, OK
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contents
CELEBRATING ALL GIRLFRIENDS • SPRING/SUMMER 2020