Why can't we all get along?

Yesterday we spent the day wandering around San Sebastian. I just love seeing the old buildings and different styles of architecture. We went to the top of Ilgeldo, that is a hill on the opposite side of the harbor from the statue of Jesus. It is a little higher and there is a tower on top that has a fantastic view of the whole area. It was another great day weather wise. We also walked on the beach and watched the surfers.

Today we went on the train to Hendaye France. It was only about 30 mins. away. It is a resort town and most stores and homes were closed for the season. It has a beautiful very big beach. There is a large harbor with lots of sailboats. The style of buildings is very different than here. We went to a restaurant for lunch that was owned by a man from Portugal. He could speak a little English, we were having a little trouble communicating, but we decided to have the daily special. The soup was calamari, I thought it was very good, but D'Linda wasn't so sure, but she ate it not wanting to offend. We had turkey and french fries for the main course. The desert was good except for the bitter liqueur that was generously spread over it. We ate most of that and were really full. We then took the train back.

As I thought about the mixture of peoples we have come in contact with I wondered why we can't all get along? Americans vacationing in Spain visiting France eating Portuguese food, and it all worked just fine. Here in Spain though they have the Basque who want their own country and occasionally create havoc. In Liberia there are the former slaves that founded the country who only make up a few percent of the population, the indigenous tribes who resent that, but can't get along with each other. In the US we have ethnic disputes, republicans and democrats, conservative and liberal. It seems we all belong to some group that has been wronged.

As I traveled in Liberia I saw lots of old abandoned church buildings, I also saw lots of others that were being used. Why can't we as Christians get along? Why can't we show the world that it can be done? Check your Bible, there is one God, one Savior and one Church. We don't have to agree on every point to glorify God. I'm not saying everyone who claims to be speaking for God is right, there are wolves masquerading as sheep, but there are lots of Christians who won't associate with other Christians. We need to be doing what our God wants done rather than critiquing our brothers. Jesus was accused of associating with the wrong people, he spent time with prostitutes, Samaritans, tax collectors and all sort of riffraff. He showed us that he loved them all. Can't we love other people who love Jesus?

I have a couple brothers who aren't getting along right now, it is bothering me. That is probably why I got on this train of thought. I am sure that one or the other or both have probably done something wrong or thoughtless, but who hasn't? Why not give each other some slack? What if all Christians got along for just one week, no arguing, no name calling, just good will towards each other. Give it some thought, and Prayer please.