Letter to the editor

Here I Am. 1882. Have you ever looked into the past and seen the present? What kind of issues were happening in the world then? They were dealing with the same issues we have today. People were in constant conflict. Constant pressure to change theology, practices, politics to change to new thoughts of thinking within communities across the nation. Here we are today dealing with constant questions of should we change our approach due to the many pressures in our communities and states. Prosperity theology plays to our natural nature and is everywhere. You can’t turn on the TV and not see shows that push the normalcy of just about every sin that exists in our world. The list is long. So what do we do today? What was done in 1882? What will we do in 2082? As Lutherans our solid rock is and always will be Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, and Grace Alone. Know the world is inherently full of sin around every corner. Put your faith in Jesus Christ alone and sleep well knowing that his grace is enough. Let the good news of the gospels and scripture soften our hearts in trying times and give our souls peace in all things that come our way as we live the life that our Lord has planned for us in this world until he comes again.