Let's all row together: Our town needs unity, now more than ever

Letter to the Editor,

“If we lose faith in each other and our institutions, we become just a collection of individuals surviving in the same space. If we grow in faith in each other and in our institutions, we become a community of people thriving in the same space.”  — Montana study group.

Survive or thrive?

“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” — Matthew 12:25.

Perhaps, it is time for our community to decide if they just wish to survive, or thrive.

Most people respond much better to encouragement than they do to criticism. It would be great to see the community begin to recognize and nourish the positive traits of this area and its people.

What a difference it would make. Endeavoring to row a boat with one oar is fruitless. Pulling together brings progress.

Arguing and wrangling accomplish nothing, but by honoring God and looking to Him for help and wisdom, we can have a thriving community.

Togetherness, unity, singleness of purpose, elasticity, tolerance and most especially honesty, are excellent ingredients for starters.

Let’s go for it.

— Sarah Jacobson

Libby