The Advent traditions in the church are beautiful. One of my favorite moments in my church is when a child walks down the aisle holding a candle. Each step of the way, the light of their candle reflected in their eyes as they slowly walk to the front of the sanctuary where they will carefully light the next Advent candle. While they walk, someone is reading an Advent selection to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Today, I want to thank Lindy Thompson for sharing the candle of Joy in such a beautiful way.