I ran across the November 2007 issue of Catalyst Services’ Interchange Postings newsletter. It’s full of little nuggets like this:
Many workers never reveal personal struggles in their letters. Health issues, physical dangers, or financial needs are “acceptable,” but admitting to battles with bad attitudes, pride, selfishness, or fear is off limits. No wonder we have the missionary-on-a-pedestal syndrome!
I think it applies to far more than just missionary communications. I hope you enjoy it.