Neighbors




 My neighbor has a different view on faith than I do.  And tells me. 


We talk and share and disagree and listen and reflect.  


But she still reaches out and shares. And she's a great neighbor and friend. 


Today she brought me this jar of treats.  We have made an agreement to talk and discuss but also to always come back to charity- the pure love of Christ. 


Sister Silvia H Allred spoke about this citing the very same scripture.


"In reviewing Paul’s previous description of charity, we learn that charity is not a single act or something we give away but a state of being, a state of the heart, kind feelings that engender loving actions."


It's not the treats or a single act of service, it's our commitment to keep seeing and believing the best in one another.


It's our commitment to truly be neighbors.

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