No, I am not getting a kickback from MercyMe - I just really like their Christmas music. In fact, let me just recommend their entire album "The Christmas Sessions." Now... on to the THought.

I have a Christmas present for you: the song "The Bells of Christmas."

I give it because it reminds me to listen. It reminds me that God shows up. It reminds me that faith always comes outside of myself.

But most of all it reminds me that Christmas is about an everlasting hope for resurrection. That even when it seems all is lost, all has died, all is tumbling toward doom: God lives and showers us with love and mercy.

Enjoy this song. A have a very merry Christmas.

Bishop Barbins