Julia Rieniets Class of 2008 May 2018 marks the ten-year anniversary of my graduation from AFLBS. As a high school student, I had always looked forward to attending AFLBS. It

“My voice rises to God, and I will cry aloud; my voice rises to God, and He will hear me.” (Psalm 77:1) This Psalm opens with a plea of prayer,

“Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.” (Psalm 62:8) A reality for most of us is

“But Hannah replied, “No, my lord, I am a woman oppressed in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the

Psalm 4:3b, “…the Lord hears when I call to Him.” In this Psalm as a whole, we catch a glimpse of a godly man (David), who when facing great distress,

2 Corinthians 1:11 “you also joining in helping us through your prayers, so that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the favor bestowed on us

Psalm 140:6 “I said to the Lord, ‘You are my God; give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications.’” Psalm 140 reflects petitions from David as he faced

Rachel Foss Class of 2009 While attending AFLBS, some key things that I took away from my time there included: law vs. gospel, understanding key elements of different books of

Nehemiah 13:22b, “…For this also remember me, O my God, and have compassion on me according to the greatness of Your lovingkindness.” As we consider this prayer of Nehemiah, let

“’O Lord, I beseech You, may Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and the prayer of Your servants who delight to revere Your name, and make

Linda (Moan) Korhonen Class of 1972 My two years at AFLBS (1970-72) were two of the best years of my life! Fellowship with Christian friends, studying the Bible, spiritual growth,

“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;” (Colossians 4:2) Paul exhorts God’s people in this text to the ongoing and consistent offering of intercessions