This past month, Christians around the world lit the Advent candles of hope, peace, joy and love. The Bible reveals, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience...” (Galatians 5:22)
The most important fruits of the Spirit: love, joy and peace, are represented in the Advent wreath. Hope and patience are closely related to one another as a vital fourth virtue. As we lit each candle, we…