But we need also to uplift the reality that competence counts. That is what bishops can do for us. They were well-written and showed the importance of a church secretary. Yes, there's more to this job than sitting behind the desk and doing church bulletins. I'm happy to see that The Lutheran is concentrating more on spirituality.
Social issues are important, also, but now the magazine has a better balance between the two.
As an older adult, I've come to laugh more and, thank God, the church allows that. God gives us the ability to laugh. What a relief that can be. I've learned more about these countries from The Lutheran than from all secular media combined. The documentary evidence is that from its inception, the ELCA has been, with its partners in mission, in the forefront in carrying out the mandates of Matthew 25 around the world without regard to aid recipients' age, ethnicity or faith.