The Fullness of Life

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 In this season of Advent, we are invited to embrace the tranquility and wholeness found in Jesus, the “Prince of Peace,” who brings true reconciliation with God and others. Do you long for peace in your life today? I certainly do. In English, peace is just a word, but in Hebrew, the word “shalom” carries a much deeper meaning—similar to how “aloha” in Hawaiian means both hello and goodbye, yet also holds a spirit of warmth and connection. “Shalom” is used as a greeting, but it also means much more than simply peace. But even more, biblical “shalom” means the fullness of life—a sense of being whole and complete. Imagine someone whose