"Last night, John Elzy, watchman at the Grand Eagle Department Store, while making his rounds of the bargain center, found the body of a man lying under the counter. He was thin to the point of emaciation, apparently in his middle thirties, and was shabbily dressed. His pockets were empty and there were no marks of identification on his person. Store officials believe that he was trampled in the Christmas rush and crawled under the counter for shelter. But they were unable to account for what appears to be nail prints in his hands. The police are investigating..."

It's all too easy to forget Jesus at this time of year, more than most other seasons, ironically. Now He is the cute baby in the manger scene under our tree. Churches major on carols and 2-3 chapters of the Gospels for about a month. The world goes on a buying frenzy unequaled anywhere in the world or in history. Unfortunately the Church tries to conform. And Christmas "greed"ings are exchanged by businesses who depend on the birth of Christ to make a fast buck.

On the other hand, Jesus did come to earth. And at no time in the year is it more politically acceptable to talk about at least a few Biblical truths. I was amazed at the song "Emanuel" coming over the Walmart airwaves the other day. A pure description of the Person of Jesus for all who wanted to listen. Christ is on many lips as they send out the common Christmas greeting.