Some of Jesus’ first recorded teachings spoke about peace (Matt.5:9) and some of his last words to his followers were also about peace (John 14:27). For many, the idea of peace conjures thoughts of some idyllic state of tranquility. Whereas in the scriptures, peace (or “Shalom” in Hebrew), is much more than the absence of conflict. Peace is about the act of creating the justice and righteousness in the world that we have been exploring. This is why at the end of every service we are “sent out” (benediction) with the words “peace be with you!” We’ll discuss how we can become peacemakers and those who practice love in the ways of Jesus!