As the sun dawns on the day on which we celebrate the Birth of our Savior, I am a grateful man for my salvation. In Jesus we have the hope of eternal life, whom God, Who cannot lie, promised long ages ago. Joy to the world for the Lord has come!

Today Liz and I wish each of you a joyous Christmas. We have all of our family in town for the celebration. Christmas changes as we grow older and generations come behind us, but there are fond memories. My mother-in-law told us this week of 1939 and the first Christmas lights she ever saw. Electricity had just come to rural North Alabama and her father had one string of lights on the house. Never will I forget metal Tonka trucks under the tree in 1960. A full football suit came to me and all of my cousins around 1965. One year a shiny new bike was waiting under the tree. Almost ten years ago we gave Rachel a used truck, and I think I was more excited than she was. Christmas is full of memories. Most are made with families and giving. But things fade quickly and we realize that people are the most important. Mom, dad, wife, son, daughter and others are what make the season. Hug someone today and let them know of your love.

The Christmas services at Olive were glorious this year. Sunday the 23rd and the Christmas Eve gatherings on the 24th were heart warming. King Jesus was exalted and we His people were encouraged. Blessed be the name of the Lord!

Pastor Ted Traylor

Posted on Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 at 12:40 am.
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