Christ Will Remain In Christmas

    As I was at church speaking to the teachers and teenagers about our Christmas program later that day, I noticed a message on the black board. It read, "Merry X-mas". My first thought was, "What the, ha? This is a church, who would dare leave Christ out of Christmas, here?" I went over to it and very kindly, asked My daughter and her friend who put the message there? The other girl explained that she had. I said, "You did and excellent job with the art work in this sign, and it is very nice to wish those coming to the church tonight well, but when you use an X instead of Christ, you are taking Christ out of Christmas. "This is a church sweetie, there are those that will be offended by this message, and it really is a very nice job that you have done." "Also, Christ is the reason we are celebrating." "Would you please change the X and put in Christ instead"? She was not aware of these things previously, and readily agreed to change the message.
    Through this experience I learned something along with the girl. I learned that it is important to remember Christ is the reason we celebrate this joyous season. It is also important to realize that there are those, who are unaware that they are being offensive to others, when they leave Christ out. Some do not even intend to offend or bother others. Some are simply trying to save space, or shorten it up. As we celebrate Christmas, may we not get mad at others that choose to shorten this message, and jump down their throat. Rather, we could glorify God as we show them the love of Christ and joyfully explain, His love for us is the reason He came to earth. He is the reason we celebrate. This way, Christ will remain in Christmas, no matter what.