This carol started as a poem by one of America’s favorite writers, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and has one of the most meaningful backstories of any carol.

The unexpected gift from beyond the grave reminded me of the blessing my extended family has been to me through the years.

The word means more than we think. If you have repented of your sins and chosen to follow Christ, you will never be alone.

Hundreds of years ago, shepherds in the hills of southern France had a Christmas Eve tradition of calling to one another from their respective hillsides. This song was how they called to one another.

His father’s influence changed his life, which changed the lives of countless others thereafter.

The song originated as a spiritual, dating back to at least 1865.  Since then, it’s implored God’s children to share His good news with everyone, everywhere!

As the Lord increases your ability to give, pray that He will also increase your want to!

She invested her time and her treasure in the lives of the least. 

God’s “road signs” are wonderful displays of His love. 

Today, we know it as Carol of the Bells, but it didn’t start as a Christmas carol.