I live right next to the Ohio River, and it is always interesting to watch what floats by after a rainy spell. I was fascinated by what I saw in the river after some recent rains. The debris was not only thick in the water, it was also very colorful. It seemed to be more than the usual trash that unfortunately is thrown into the water or left where it can be washed away. It was almost as if a lot of people had lost their Christmas decorations in a flash flood!

Well, Christmas ornaments may disappear, but no one can take Christmas away from us. Here in the United States of America, we have the freedom to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jesus truly is the reason for the season. The liberal media try to ignore it. Secular government officials attempt to keep it out of sight. Greedy buyers and sellers often lose sight of its meaning. Atheists rail against it. But it’s still Christmas! It’s all about the arrival of the Christ.

Regarding that first Christmas, the Bible says “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:13). If we do the same, Christmas can never be taken away from us.

Let’s make sure that we treasure Jesus this holiday season.