In reply to Rev. Larry Seiferth.

My heart and soul are glad to hear your love and concern Rev. Seiferth. I don't want the LCMS to, as you put it, have people "being classified and spoken of as though they are not welcome in His presence."

I think of the Bible stories of Jesus eating with tax collectors, saving prostitutes, and the like. I’m not Bible scholar, but it seems we are called upon to love one another. Let’s put that love first and move forward with our great commission.