It is fitting that today we light the rose Joy Advent candle. I don’t know if I’ve experienced a greater joy than seeing one of our children follow the path the God has for them. Today was Em’s baptism and to hear her give her testimony of coming to faith in Jesus at 4 years old in the backseat (while I was driving!) and see her follow in obedience to get baptized was such an amazing thing as her mom. My heart is bursting today with such grateful joy. As I prepare Him room….Thank you, Lord Jesus!

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:9-11