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Finding peace when conflict feels overwhelming
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 ...
Was there peace all round the world in 1995?
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...
Wisdom for speaking with difficult 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 wasn’t 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 we’re 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: “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...
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 calling—not 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 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...
Conflict is not a distraction, but an opportunity
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...
Are ‘face’ and peacemaking in conflict?
Various Chinese people have said to me, “Our relationships are too complicated to apply these peacemaking principles” or “Face makes it impossible to address conflict.” Comments like these make it clear that one can’t 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. 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 feline
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?...
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