I have often been accused of freely offering up a hug to all those I meet. It is something that comes from my Southern heritage. I think a good hug warms the heart and can break down the barriers between two people. However I have also learned over the years that some people don’t want to be hugged for whatever reason. So if you like to give a hug of greeting like me make sure if you don’t know the person that well ask before you give out the hug. Why all the talk about hugging? Because in this world which seems so filled with hate and division it is one small way we can do as Jesus instructed us, “Love thy neighbor…”