​This week we begin our celebration of Advent. Advent is something that is far too mysterious for many of us, especially for those of us who haven't grown up with this a part of our church life. But Advent is a time of preparation for Christians. We prepare for Christmas every year with shopping, decorating, caroling and the like. But Advent invites us to slow down from the hustle of the season and prepare our hearts and souls for the coming of Christ. The prophet Isaiah had a lot to [...]