painters and peacemakers I recently went to an interactive exhibition featuring artwork from the well-loved Impressionist painters including Monet.  As I wandered through the rooms set up ...

Is God always good in conflict? You have no doubt heard the phrase “God is good all the time and all the time God is good.” This is undoubtedly true. Yet during conflict, we can be ...

when grief is overwhelming Like many, the images and stories pouring forth from Gaza over the last couple of months have shocked and horrified me. I cannot even begin to understand the ...

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 ...