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5 fall 2021/winter 2022 contents CELEBRATING ALL GIRLFRIENDS • FALL 2021/WINTER 2022 welcome 4 Welcome by Pastor Debbie Pratt girlfriend gifts for all ages 7 Affordable Gifts Girlfriends Will Love healing 8 A Lesson on Giving Thanks by Laura Newman Clevenger 11 Managing Grief How to Navigate Special Occasions by Funeral Directors' Assoc. photo by Getty Images cover story 12 Lifelong Learning The Pandemic: New Lessons for Teachers by Lupe Ostruske cover photo by Shereyl Grubbs, Shutters By Shereyl trusting 14 By Faith, Not Sight Food Allergies and a Mother's Prayers by Lilian DeOliveira renewal 16 A New Beginning: Birds of Paradise original art and text by Emilee Basham love 18 LFA NAME Center: Restoring, Building and Saving Marriages 19 Togetherness 8 Traits of a Long-lasting Marriage by Pastor Debbie Pratt money matters 20 The Benefits of Financial Coaching Why Everyone Needs a Good Coach by Deborah and Alan Spencer 22 The Why Behind Your Money Habits by Rachel Cruze living faith 23 Control or Trust How to Worry Less and Pray More by Pastor Lacey Gardner values 24 LFA's Core Values by Ministry Team recipes and crafts 25 Merry, Messy & Fun! Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies Pinecone Ornaments & Decorations 26 Holiday Treats for Everyone Santa Hat Brownies Marshmallow Snowmen Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star - Santa Cookies realistic resolutions 28 Easy Tips for a New Year, New You 29 Share a Little LOVE and Kindness final thought 30 Rest More, Worry Less cover photo credit Shereyl Grubbs, Shutters By Shereyl contents CELEBRATING ALL GIRLFRIENDS • FALL 2021/WINTER 2022 5 fall 2021/winter 2022