Forgiveness and justice are often misunderstood as opposites. Many assume that forgiving someone means ignoring their wrongdoing or excusing them from consequences. Yet the Bible shows us a different picture...

Part of our instant gratification culture is that we want everything now - our food is fast, our TV shows are binged, and when something breaks? Well, we have Amazon same-day delivery for that! But what about conflict? What do we do when conflict doesn't resolve overnight?

Finding peace when conflict feels overwhelming Conflict really is everywhere - on our newsfeeds, in politics, around the dinner table, even in our own hearts. It’s part of being human. But it ...

In this devotional, Lucy Dessington reflects on a much-loved childhood book she now shares with her daughter, noticing both the beauty and brokenness in children’s lives around the world. It gently invites you to consider our shared longing for peace and how Jesus, the true bread of life, offers hope for all generations...

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 wasn’t working...

The message to the crowd was clear: “kiss my a@”*. The crowd’s response was just as clear—a chorus of boos. This exchange unfolded during this year’s Australian Open tennis tournament after American 10th seed Danielle Collins defeated Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava...

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 calling—not just in relationships with others, but also in guiding others toward reconciliation with God...

Forgiving others when we’ve been hurt can be one of life’s 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...

For years, I saw conflict as a distraction. But over time I’ve 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, it’s in those difficult moments that we find ourselves leading others to Him as well...