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10/23/19

Growing and Maturing 

How have I spiritually matured from my first year to the beginning of this second year? Well, I don’t think I will ever be able to say that I am
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10/23/19

The Melting Pot 

There’s a lot of culture on campus as our international contingent has grown to represent four continents, with students coming from eight different countries. Pictured are, from left, Marcella Lopez
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10/23/19

Bring the Funk 

Jeremy Nikunen is in a band. They’re pretty funky, actually. Young Funks, to be precise. At least, that’s their band name. And funk is what they played when they first formed a fews years
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10/23/19

Witnessing Transformation

[Alumni]  Walking beside my student from Somalia to the bus after school, my heart broke for him. Earlier in the day I received a message that this was his last.
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05/22/19

Kinship Magazine – Spring 2019 Edition

Kinship is a magazine of the Free Lutheran Schools. Stay up to date on the latest news, student stories, classroom highlights, and fun tidbits about life on the AFLBS and AFLTS
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05/22/19

Survival Isn’t the Goal

When I talk to parents about helping their child select a college, one question comes up in conversation more than any other: “Is my child ready to survive as a
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05/22/19

AFLBS Partners With Composer for New Work

The AFLBS choirs had a unique opportunity this year to, very literally, sing a new song to the Lord. The story began almost two years ago when AFLBS choir director,
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05/22/19

Life with the Light

“Let there be light”—and, thankfully, some much-needed light has appeared during this new spring season. Although I have always appreciated this delightful time of year, my fondness for it has
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05/22/19

In Christ We Are New Creations

In II Corinthians 4 and 5, the apostle Paul is encouraging believers in their life of faith. He reminds his readers that they have the treasure of the gospel and
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05/22/19

Moments That Mattered – Nick Mathsen

Nick Mathsen, Ada, MN, AFLBS junior During our two-week mission trip, I saw the importance and beauty of loving God by serving my neighbor. In a morning devotion on Mark
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05/22/19

Moments That Mattered – Alisabeth Boyum

Alisabeth Boyum, Ossian, Iowa, AFLBS junior Being in Ecuador during spring break was such a blessing to me. Even though it was amazing, it was not without its hardships. While
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05/22/19

Moments That Mattered – Isaiah Miller

Isaiah Miller, Fosston, Minn., AFLBS junior Visiting Ecuador was a life-changing experience for me and I would recommend a trip down there for almost anyone. Going down there I didn’t
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