re: TulaneLSU's Christmas Pilgrimage XVII: Top 10 Sculptures NOMA Sculpture Garden

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A green Shoot will sprout from Jesse’s stump, from his roots a budding Branch. The life-giving Spirit of God will hover over him, the Spirit that brings wisdom and understanding, The Spirit that gives direction and builds strength, the Spirit that instills knowledge and Fear-of-God. Fear-of-God will be all his joy and delight. He won’t judge by appearances, won’t decide on the basis of hearsay. He’ll judge the needy by what is right, render decisions on earth’s poor with justice. His words will bring everyone to awed attention. A mere breath from his lips will topple the wicked. Each morning he’ll pull on sturdy work clothes and boots, and build righteousness and faithfulness in the land.

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Advent’s reply to #7 - Nietzsche, nihilism, and faithless, heartless materialism: there is hope and promise. Do not be afraid and do not despair.