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4 fall 2017/winter 2018 Lawton First Assembly Women's Magazine Women's Pastor Debbie Pratt Assistant Bethany Kuehny Art Director Heather Chatterjee Editorial Assistant Sallie Koll Editorial Assistant Ashley Ghrayyeb Publishing Consultant Laura Clevenger Contributors Nicole Jolly Coff man, Stephen Miller, Angela Cordes, Allison Anderson, Pastor Gary Pratt, Pastor David Hubbard, Jennifer Hubbard, Brenda Roever, Neil Kennedy, Kathy Wampler, Sarah Everitt, Ashley Ghrayyeb Advertising Opportunities (580) 536-9325 E-mail: girlfriends@lawtonfi rst.org G-Life Magazine Lawton First Assembly of God 2201 N.W. 82nd Street, Lawton, OK 73505 G-Life magazine is published by Lawton First Assembly. It is distributed free of charge throughout Southwest Oklahoma. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written permission. G-Life magazine is not responsible for statements made by advertisers or writers. We make every eff ort to ensure the accuracy of information we print, but cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from omissions or errors. All photography and letters sent to G-Life magazine will be treated unconditionally, assigned for publication and copyright purposes and are subject to unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially. For information on where to fi nd G-Life magazine, or how to become a distributor, call (580) 536-9325 or e-mail girlfriends@lawtonfi rst.org. Copyright 2017 by Lawton First Assembly. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is forbidden. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchaser, user, or patronage. ©Lawton First Assembly 2017 All Rights Reserved Volume 11, Number 2 girlfriends@lawtonfi rst.org lawtonfi rst.org/girlfriends facebook.com/lfagirlfriends twitter.com/lfagirlfriends Connect With Us W elcome to GLIFE! If you are reading GLIFE for the fi rst time, WELCOME! If you have been a faithful reader of GLIFE, THANK YOU! GLIFE is a magazine that rejoices in our faith as we travel through the peaks and valleys of our lives. If this is your fi rst time to read GLIFE, you may not know that I am a six year cancer survivor, and I am GRATEFUL for every day. Well, recently... it was a Monday afternoon, and I had my car radio blaring, as I often do, especially when a song I like is playing. Just as I arrived at my doctor's appointment the song, Even If, by Mercy Me was playing. I sat in the parking lot for just a moment and fi nished listening to it before going in to my appointment. I was called back to begin the normal imaging process to make sure that the cancer has not returned. e young, female assistant and I engaged in conversation, and when she fi nished, she told me I could have a seat in a room across the hall. Shortly she came back in and said, "Mrs. Pratt, do you have time to wait for a little while? We may need additional imaging." In that instant…fear gripped me. My mind began to race, and then I remembered the song that was playing on my radio just before I had walked through the doors. So I "Googled" the lyrics and began to read them. e song talks about enduring diffi cult times and how hope that is based in trusting the Lord will see us through, even if His answer isn't what we want it to be. I refl ected on the lyrics, and then I wrote this email to my husband: "Gary, I had to share the words of this song with you because, as I sit here in this waiting room anticipating test results that are suspicious, all kinds of thoughts and concerns are fl ooding my mind and my emotions! Waiting is always the most diffi cult. ey have ordered further tests and want me to wait to consult with the radiologist. I'm concerned. I'm nervous. is song is the last thing I heard before coming into this appointment. So, as I sit here waiting, I'm TRUSTING... BELIEVING...Even If! It Is Well With My Soul!" After further tests and consultations, I walked away from the appointment with relief that everything was going to be okay. I share this with you because along this journey of life, there are moments when our peace is challenged. I encourage you to TRUST in the One that is able and the One that can…Jesus. When you do, you will fi nd it will be well with your soul. I hope you enjoy the many articles of FAITH, HOPE, AND TRUST that have been compiled in this edition of GLIFE! If this magazine is a blessing to you, I would love to hear from you. Just send me a personal email message to dpratt@lawtonfi rst.org. Living and Loving Life! GRATEFUL! ■ welcome

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