Better Together

<p style="text-align:center;">“better together”</p> <p style="text-align:center;">Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">C.H. Spurgeon</p> <p> Once again, we are enjoying the beauty of God's creation all around us as the transition is made from Summer to Fall, and then from Fall to Winter. However, there was and still is So much craziness that was going on through Spring and Summer of 2020. Like you, I am hoping for a bit of “normal” whatever that will be to return in the Fall and Winter of 2020, if it is the will of God, but like you, I have no idea what these months will hold.</p> <p>There is a saying we have heard over the past few months, and it is this; “we're in this together.” Every time I have heard that I have thought to myself that while we may be in it together, that “together” includes the realization we need to try to accomplish that six feet apart!</p> <p>This kind of thinking goes so against what the church of Jesus Christ is all about. Of all people, we should be appreciative of the fact that we are “better together,” but then again, we are reminded on a daily basis not to be “too together.” Togetherness can be defined as a feeling of satisfaction in being united with other people for a specific purpose. Simply being in close physical proximity with a crowd of people does not create that feeling of togetherness. A spirit of unity that results when minds agree creates togetherness.</p> <p>At times, my brain not only hurts, but my heart does too.</p> <p>If there is ever a time, we need the fellowship and love of one another, it is this day we live in! For a few months, we knew what it was like to feel “quarantine,” and quite frankly, I am not a fan!</p> <p>Anyway, we are gathering back together, and this is something we need to do as the body of Christ! We need each other for both emotional and spiritual support.</p> <p>While many may not be quite ready to get back to church or visit friends and family physically, I would encourage