Try as I might I just can’t get back to the feelings I had as a child at Christmas. Pastor LeRoy reminded us last week of how we couldn’t sleep the night before & how a week before Christmas was like an eternity. Actually when you factor those things into the equation maybe it’s better to be an adult during this time of the year! I suppose the wise thing to do would be to pick and choose the child-like stuff & the adult-like qualities that blend together to make a wonderful Christmas holiday. Maybe that’s part of the wonder of family: the blending of old & young in a common experience … the kids bring the awe & wonder, the adults polish it by decorating, cooking, & wrapping special gifts.

The place we all meet together is at the manger scene. It’s there that the children forget about their wish list (for a moment) & adults allow the stress of their plans to ease. While united we turn our hearts upward in praise then bow low in grateful thanks for a God who would come to save us. Anyone can celebrate a holiday but only Christians know Christmas. Any kid can get excited about surprise gifts; any adult can decorate or plan a meal but only a Christian can truly celebrate Christmas: O come let us adore Him!

– Pastor Joel Everhart