As far as it depends on you One of the quiet challenges of peacemaking is accepting that not everyone will respond well, no matter how faithfully you act. Scripture prepares us for this reality. ...

A gentle reminder to pause, choose curiosity, and see the heart behind behaviour, even in life’s messy moments...

When conflict arises, it’s easy to slip - either by backing away and hoping things will blow over, or by pushing hard to prove we’re right. Both can feel natural in the moment, but neither leads to true peace...

Responding to conflict God's way Conflict is part of life. Whether it’s a disagreement at work, tension in your family, or a clash of personalities, it can feel overwhelming. Yet God invites us ...

The story that still speaks peace This year, I found myself directing the children’s nativity play. During rehearsal, one of the seven-year-olds crossed his arms and said, “We did this story ...

Peace on earth Andy Williams sings “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” and people most everywhere seem to agree. Feuding colleagues will join together in a toast at the office ...

When someone doesn’t apologise – but they still do! Sometimes we’re left stunned by others’ behaviour. Sometimes it’s intentional meanness. But sometimes it’s just mistakes people ...

Living as a peacemaker begins with surrender. A big part of the surrender often means trusting God more than our own understanding and choosing His way, even when it feels hard or unseen...

The command to “keep yourselves safe in God’s love” is both an invitation and a responsibility. God’s love is unchanging, but we are called to remain rooted in it - to guard our hearts against drifting into fear, pride, or bitterness...

In the heat of conflict, it's all too easy to allow words and actions to be influenced by bitterness towards those who have hurt us...particularly when we know we are right...

How should I respond when someone says sorry? People often ask, “As a peacemaker, how should I receive an apology?” We spend a lot of time learning to give good apologies, but ...

Ready to forgive: Joseph’s story  Recently, I’ve been reflecting on Joseph’s story in Genesis 50:15-21, particularly the moment he was reunited with his brothers after all they had done ...