Reading Out of the stump of David's family will grow a shoot--- yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him--- the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. In that day the heir of David's throne will be the banner of salvation to all the world. The nations will rally to Him, and the land where He lives will be a glorious place. -- Isaiah 11:1-2, 10 … [Read more...] about Advent: The Paradox of What Matters