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welcome
4 Welcome
by Pastor Debbie Pratt
on the cover
6 A Promise Fulfilled
by Lilee Shreffler
photos by Mollie Defibaugh
trusting
8 Dark Safety
Seeking Refuge from Every Storm
by Jodi Detrick
values
10 LFA's Core Values
by Ministry Team
love
11 LFA NAME Center: Restoring,
Building and Saving Marriages
compassion on a mission
12 Africa Oasis
Doing Good, Well
renewal
16 Bloom Where You're Planted
Finding Hope In the Face of Adversity
by Pastor Debbie Pratt
18 Faith, Family and Farm Life
Finding Joy in Each Season
by Heather Chatterjee
blooming
21 The Buzz About Bees
Did You Know...
22 Frugal Gardening Tips and Tricks
Save Time and Money
23 The Wonder of Hummingbirds
Simple Tricks to Attract Them to Your Yard
recipes
25 Refreshing Iced Tea Time
• Peach Iced Tea
• Refreshing Lemon Mint Tea
• Iced Green Tea Zing
26 Fresh, Delicious Strawberries
• Chocolate Coated Strawberry Treats
• Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart
• Strawberry Mousse and Sliced Fruit
• 3-ingredient Strawberry Ice Cream
spring clean
29 Corral Clutter with a Mud Room
Helpful Tips to Organize Your Everyday Life
girlfriends' humor
30 Summer Sandals Oath
A Funny Look at Feet
cover photo credit
Mollie Defibaugh
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contents
CELEBRATING ALL GIRLFRIENDS • SPRING/SUMMER 2022