Advent was one week away so we thought we’d see what the children remembered from our family devotions the year before. “Who can tell me what the four candles in the Advent wreath represent?” I asked.
Luke jumped in with seven-year-old wisdom and exuberance. “There’s love, joy, peace, and … and … “
“I know!” six-year-old Elise interrupted to finish her brother’s sentence: “Peace and quiet!”