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Wisdom for speaking with diļ¬cult people
I picked up my phone for the umpteenth time and saw that there was still no response to my message. My calls had gone unanswered. Past conversations had resulted in my concerns being deflected and minimised, or pointed back at me. I wondered what to do when pursuing peace wasnāt working...
Ann Cunningham’s interview with Richelle Wenham of Rhema FM Newcastle – Navigating conflict with God’s wisdom
In the first of a new monthly series on Rhema FM Newcastle, PeaceWise trainer, mediator and conflict coach, Ann Cunningham joined Rhema's Richelle Wenham to explore the topic of conflict and how we can approach it through a biblical lens.
Forgive! Really??
Forgiveness can often feel impossible, especially when weāre hurt by others. But sometimes, in our moments of pain, we find the power to forgive in ways we never expected...
how far is too far?
The message to the crowd was clear:Ā ākiss my a@ā*. The crowdās response was just as clearāa chorus of boos. This exchange unfolded during this yearās Australian Open tennis tournament after American 10th seed Danielle Collins defeated Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava...
Owning it
Who is responsible for conflict? Sadly, the answer is often me! This devotional highlights the importance of recognizing our own role in conflicts. When we take responsibility and work toward reconciliation, we fulfill God's callingānot just in relationships with others, but also in guiding others toward reconciliation with God...
Finding the power to forgive when we find it all too hard
Forgiving others when weāve been hurt can be one of lifeās greatest challenges. When someone wrongs us, especially someone close, the pain can linger, affecting our hearts, minds, and even physical health. Holding onto hurt sometimes feels easier than letting it go...
Conflict is not a distraction, but an opportunity
For years, I saw conflict as a distraction. But over time Iāve realised that conflict is where the real work of discipleship happens. As we work through conflict in a biblical way, it draws us closer to Jesus, and often, itās in those difficult moments that we find ourselves leading others to Him as well...
AreĀ ‘face’Ā and peacemaking in conflict?
Various Chinese people have said to me, āOur relationships are too complicated to apply these peacemaking principlesā or āFace makes it impossible to address conflict.āĀ Comments like these make it clear that one canāt talk about peacemaking in Asian cultures without talking about the issue of face (saving face, losing face, giving face.)...
Apologies and forgiveness across cultures
Offering genuine apologies and forgiveness can be hard.Ā It can be even harder when the people involved are from different cultures. By learning to appreciate and adapt to the cultural values of others, we can foster genuine reconciliation and strengthen our relationships, as we bear witness to Christ, the ultimate peacemaker...
The unrepentant felineĀ
All of us experience times in life where someone (or a furry something) troubles us, and an apology is either unlikely or not possible. Perhaps the source of the harm is unaware, lacks the skills to make things right, or is absent. How do we manage these moments?...
Free webinar – biblical peacemaking in Chinese culture
Jolene Kinser offers a new biblical perspective on the issue of "face" that can break down some of the barriers people have to proactively addressing conflict...
What price for peace when all you’ve known is war?
We all strive for peace even more when weāre at war, and just because weāre in a war does not mean we want to be there.Ā Ā For me, peace is one of those āon earth as it is in heavenā (Matthew 6:10) things...
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