I'd really rather just leave it alone overlooking and forgiveness One of the joys of my working with PeaceWise is how it’s helped me to engage with individuals seeking a godly and biblical ...

one-sided peacemaking and postures of peace “First Church” has many strained or broken relationships. After trying his best in a messy situation, one ministry leader reached out to another in ...

It is easier, and more comfortable, to judge the other person’s role in a conflict. The surprising thing is that when we take responsibility and apologise first, often this leads the other person to admit their part! This opens the door for reconciliation...

Bristle down and avoid the bait I was chatting with a friend's daughter recently, and she reflected on how a student at school had tried to offend her. She described how recognising the ...

"So sad, too bad”: Robodebt, conflict and pride If you have been following the recent Royal Commission into Robodebt (a government debt-recovery program that went horribly wrong), then you ...

This year I am going to … As I write this, the new year is now well and truly underway. Over the break though, I had a little bit of time for reflection - some headspace to imagine our year ...

Conflict as opportunity? Are you crazy? Through various media interviews held by Prince Harry and the release of his book, the world has been given a front row seat into British Royal family’s ...

Football, Christmas or Jesus - which can really unite us? As I write I have just finished watching another match of the Football (aka Soccer) World Cup. The real Football World Cup! (Cheeky, I ...

'I feel...' Our emotions and feelings – do we just let them flow as natural expressions of who we are, or do we need to keep them in check? What do we do with the daily raft of different ...

Could you forgive as much as the Queen? Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, sadly died on 8 September this year. World leaders came from across the globe to her funeral as a mark of respect for ...

Are you ready to explode? The crooked park  It was early afternoon and I was rushing into work for a meeting.  The hospital car park was almost at capacity and I drove around ...

How do I know what I know? How do I know what I know? On what do I base my opinions and beliefs? These are two very important questions for people who take seriously God’s command to “live ...