Preparing for 2020: Taking Out the Trash Last week we leaned into the hope and the anticipation of Advent. The first candle represented hope. Today Advent continues with the longing for peace. Peace… We heard it in the readings from Isaiah, the Psalms, and Romans. Isaiah said, “When the Messiah arrives, he will lead us into peace through love, justice, and righteousness. The Psalm said the coming King would crush the oppressors so the poor would live in peace. The epistle reading even paraphrased Isaiah. Paul said, “Jesus can change the hearts of all people who choose peace…