Opinion

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 MATTHEW 25: 31-46 When the Son of man shall come in His Glory, and all the Holy Angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory.

I have been wanting to write this to address the issue of anger in our society today for some time. After the horrible assassination of Charlie Kirk, I feel compelled to speak up. In our society today we have a group of people who seem to think that no one has the right to disagree with them.

Dear Editor: Recently, I set out to collect letters of appreciation for Don Sternhagen, a local veteran who was preparing to take part in an upcoming Midwest Honor Flight.

T IMOTHY 1:6-10 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear: but of power and of love, and of a sound mind.

M ATTHEW 7:13-15 Enter ye into the straight gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at. Because straight is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth to life... and few there be that find it.

Recently, the Andes Central School District (ACSD) in Lake Andes, South Dakota, has been attacked, maligned, and falsely accused of egregious conduct on social media and in the news.

Rail to Trail Update: I recently attended a R&T meeting in Pickstown. One of the main concerns is with the lawyers from St. Louis, Mo. They have made two statements that should concern every landowner close to the proposed trail project.

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 M ATTHEW 16:22-33 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitude away.

IF YOU ARE SAVED WHO HAVE YOU TOLD Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 M ATTHEW 9:27-31 And when Jesus departed from thence. Two blind men followed him and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house.

On 7/2 I attended a meeting in Lake Andes, we were provided with many numbers from the surveys from people who were for or against the trail. Landowners who will be affected in a negative way voted 80% not to support trail. One small town voted almost 100% no support.