Course 7 Apology and Forgiveness Poster A2
This A2 poster for Course 7 shows these two key components in learning to be a peacemaker for life. Posters are a powerful visual reminder of the principles taught by PeaceWiseYouth
Course 7 Apology and Forgiveness Poster A2
This A2 poster for Course 7 shows these two key components in learning to be a peacemaker for life. Posters are a powerful visual reminder of the principles taught by PeaceWiseYouth
Course 2 Apology and Forgiveness Poster A2
This A2 poster for Course 2 shows these two key components in learning to be a peacemaker for life. Posters are a powerful visual reminder of the principles taught by PeaceWiseKids.
Course 3 Apology and Forgiveness Poster A2
This A2 poster for Course 3 shows these two key components in learning to be a peacemaker for life. Posters are a powerful visual reminder of the principles taught by PeaceWiseKids.
Course 4 Apology and Forgiveness Poster A2
This A2 poster for Course 4 shows these two key components in learning to be a peacemaker for life. Posters are a powerful visual reminder of the principles taught by PeaceWiseKids.
Course 6 Apology and Forgiveness Poster A2
This A2 poster for Course 6 shows these two key components in learning to be a peacemaker for life. Posters are a powerful visual reminder of the principles taught by PeaceWiseYouth
Course 5 Apology and Forgiveness Poster A2
This A2 poster for Course 5 shows these two key components in learning to be a peacemaker for life. Posters are a powerful visual reminder of the principles taught by PeaceWiseYouth
The forgiveness that frees
The forgiveness that frees How do we approach the situation of someone hurting us? How do we balance the need to gently but clearly raise our concern with a person who has wronged us (eg. see Matthew 18:15), with ... ...God’s call for us to be people who are “kind and compassionate to one ...
Fights, faults and forgiveness
Fights, faults and forgiveness Finding fault - everybody's doing it What a time it’s been in Canberra recently! It’s tough being the leader of a political party – any party. Everyone has their eyes on you, finding fault wherever they can. It’s easy, of course, to see the faults in someone ...
Peace Wise: Lessons I’ve learned from Taylor Swift
Peace Wise: Lessons I’ve learned from Taylor Swift I hate conflict. I absolutely hate it. If you put me on the slippery slope, I would slide right on off the avoidance side and run into the sunset. Happily. Thinking about why I hate conflict so much, I think when it comes down to it, I ...
painters and peacemakers
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 as fields of flowers and was led underneath the waterlily pond (projected onto the roof!) I was ...
Is God always good in conflict?
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 tempted to ask “Where is the good, where is God and how can he be good?” This is especially true ...
when grief is overwhelming
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 desperation of those living in Gaza. I have no reference point to even begin to imagine the horror those ...
I’d really rather just leave it alone
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 way of managing a relational challenge, either in the church or in the workplace. When actions or ...
PeaceWise’s position on The Voice
PeaceWise’s position on The Voice to Parliament Released Thursday 28 September 2023 On Saturday 14 October Australia will be asked to make a decision in our first referendum this millennium. As we know, the vote is to decide whether or not to amend the Australian ...
NEW Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Tim Keller
Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do; it is almost impossible to move past transgression without doing so, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives. Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral ...
Conflict and submerged threats – what’s this about?
Conflict and submerged threats – what’s this about? Have you ever reflected on your instant responses to conflict? Are they over the top? Out of control? Or do you immediately want to recoil? Shut the door on relationships? Why do you respond as you do? Do you respect or regret your ...
How should I receive an apology?
How should I receive an apology? I’ve recently been asked on two separate occasions, “How should someone receive an apology as a peacemaker?” It’s a great question. We talk a lot about how to give good apologies, for example in using the 7A’s of apology. But as ...
“So sad, too bad”: Robodebt, conflict and pride
"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 might have found the alleged response of “So sad, too bad” from senior officials at Centrelink ...
Conflict as opportunity? Are you crazy?
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 conflicts. It’s been difficult to watch Prince Harry as he recounts specific events involving ...
Could you forgive as much as the Queen?
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 this dignified, courageous leader, who openly shared her Christian faith as the central plank on ...
Are you ready to explode?
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 frantically, frustrated by the unwelcome delay. At the last minute, I swung into a narrow space, ...
Can Christians bring any hope to a conflict-weary world?
The world is burdened by conflict everywhere As the war in the Ukraine raged on and Russia's acts of aggression continued to appall us, at the Oscars Will Smith's shocking act of violence caused international outrage. Here in Australia, Brian Houston apologised for the ...
How do you find peace when facing conflict?
How do you find peace when facing conflict? Summer holidays: the time of year to kick back and relax so you can be ready to start the year with a spring in your step. But conflict can quickly disrupt these plans. There is a tendency when embroiled in conflict for it to become ...
the special case of abuse
the special case of abuse If you are currently dealing with the pain of abuse, such as sexual, physical, spiritual or emotional abuse, may we begin by saying that we reject absolutely any form of abuse as sinful and grieving to God. It is the church’s responsibility to confess and address ...
What does it take to be a peacemaking presence on social media?
What does it take to be a peacemaking presence on social media? Facebook, Instagram, Tick Tok, You Tube, Snap Chat, Strava, Twitter, … Whichever happens to be your platform of choice, the chances are you have witnessed or experienced first-hand the polarising and sometimes brutal landscape of ...
Course 7
who's this for and what's it about? https://vimeo.com/571062608 Years 11 or 12 and young adults ages 16-25 | Course 7 Leah, Jairus and Chris teach peacemaking and worldview thinking to help students engage with conflict and "hot topics". Video presenters, ...
Course 7 Set of 5 PeaceWiseYouth Posters A2
The complete set of Course 7 posters to help your students become peacemakers for life! All five A2 posters (the peacemaking process, staying on top of the slippery slope, the apologies and forgiveness, the PAUSE process, the PeaceWiseYouth making peace poster) for Course 7 are included in this ...
course info
PeaceWiseKids what you need to know about the primary school courses Help kids have better relationships and resolve conflict in a healthy way PeaceWiseKids is a Christian program that equips kids to deal with challenging relationships and conflict in healthy, constructive & ...
Peacemaking in marriages – Sarah and Chris’s story
Today, Sarah and Chris* are working on restoring their marriage. They are going on dates again, they are sharing their lives with each other and they are rediscovering the depth of love which drew them together when they first met. But not so long ago, things were very ...
Transformed by conflict – Rise 2009
Transformed by conflict - Rise 2009 When was the last time you saw someone remarkably transformed, for the better, by conflict? For many of us, the very idea seems to border on the scandalous, as we reflect on painful times in our own lives, and hurts we have witnessed others experience ...
Peacemaking apologies and confession
what makes a genuine apology? None of us is immune to wrongdoing. We have all let others down. Sometimes it is pure negligence, recklessness or inconsiderate behaviour, but on many other occasions our actions are much more intentional and deliberate. We do and say things when we know full ...
the special case of abuse
If you are currently dealing with the pain of abuse, such as sexual, physical, spiritual or emotional abuse, may we begin by saying that we reject absolutely any form of abuse as sinful and grieving to God. It is the church’s responsibility to confess and address sin, not conceal it ...
PeaceWiseVoice
"Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone." Colossians 4:5-6 (New Living Translation) Where is the gracious Christian public voice when the ...
mediation
Christian mediation Sometimes, a conflict between parties has been ongoing for such a length of time or has escalated to such a point that private resolution between the two parties is not possible. In these circumstances, Christian mediation may help the parties deal with the issues and reach ...
conflict coaching
Christian conflict coaching https://vimeo.com/716214389 about conflict coaching Conflict coaching involves you receiving help from a person whose whole role is to help you to deal with a conflict situation in a godly way. They will listen deeply, pray with you, ...
Course 2 Set of 5 PeaceWiseKids Posters A2
The complete set of Course 2 posters to help your students become peacemakers for life! All five A2 posters (the peacemaking pizza, staying on top of conflict, the apologies and forgiveness, the PAWS process and the PeaceWiseKids making peace poster) for Course 2 are included in this set. ...
Course 3 Set of 5 PeaceWiseKids Posters A2
The complete set of Course 3 posters to help your students become peacemakers for life! All five A2 posters (the peacemaking pizza, staying on top of conflict, the apologies and forgiveness, the PAWS process and the PeaceWiseKids making peace poster) for Course 3 are included in this set. ...
Course 4 Set of 5 PeaceWiseKids Posters A2
The complete set of Course 4 posters to help your students become peacemakers for life! All five A2 posters (the peacemaking pizza, staying on top of conflict, the apologies and forgiveness, the PAWS process and the PeaceWiseKids making peace poster) for Course 4 are included in this set. ...
Course 6 Set of 5 PeaceWiseYouth Posters A2
The complete set of Course 6 posters to help your students become peacemakers for life! All five A2 posters (the peacemaking pizza, staying on top of conflict, the apologies and forgiveness, the PAUSE process and the PeaceWiseYouth making peace poster) for Course 6 are included in this set. ...
Course 5 Set of 5 PeaceWiseYouth Posters A2
The complete set of Course 5 posters to help your students become peacemakers for life! All five A2 posters (the peacemaking pizza, staying on top of conflict, the apologies and forgiveness, the PAUSE process and the PeaceWiseYouth making peace poster) for Course 5 are included in this set. ...
New Peacemaking Principles Brochure (pack of 10)
The newly updated Peacemaking Principles brochure summarises the key biblical peacemaking principles described in The Peacemaker by Ken Sande. It sets out an overall framework for peacemaking, including the 4 G's of peacemaking, the Peacemaker’s Pledge, the Slippery Slope, the Seven A’s of ...
Resolving Everyday Conflict – Study Kit
Resolving Everyday Conflict is an eight-week DVD study that is especially suited as a small group Bible study and as an outreach study. It unpacks the amazing things the Bible has to say about conflict and relationships in a fun, non-threatening, and “non-churchy” way. Give the people ...
Topical Bookmarks (set of 12)
Set of 12 bookmarks designed to help you use Scripture references when dealing with these topics; Cravings, Authority, Misplaced Trust, Suffering, Bitterness, Love Others, Forgiveness, Anger, Fear, Careless Talk, Identity, Confession.
The Peacemaker: Student Edition. Ken Sande & Kevin Johnson
Writing to teens, parents, and youth workers, Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson show how applying biblical principles to contentious situations can bring about forgiveness and reconciliation. This much-needed resource is ideal for individual or group study - discussion questions included.
our team
our team Every person involved in PeaceWise shares a passionate commitment to our purpose: promoting peace and reconciliation in relationships through biblical principles and the power of Christ. governance structure Formed in 2007, we are a Christian, cross-denominational, not ...
the peacemaking principles
the peacemaking principles The Bible provides us with simple yet powerful peacemaking principles for resolving conflict These principles are so simple that they can be used to resolve the most basic conflicts of daily life. But they are so powerful that they have been used across the ...
Lebanon, logs and love
Lebanon, logs and love Picture the recent massive explosion at the port in Beirut, Lebanon. Nearly 3000 tons of stored ammonium nitrate fertilizer were triggered by a fire. Beirut was devastated. Many were killed, thousands injured. The Prime Minister of Lebanon has vowed that those responsible ...
Kneel to stand
Kneel to stand June 2020 unfolded with a wave of protests as the international community reeled from the death of George Floyd, the African-American who tragically and shockingly lost his life during police arrest. In several American cities, police approached protestors, remarkably, on ...
The grieving peacemaker
The grieving peacemaker Bushfires are nothing new in Australia. But the scale of what we have seen this summer season takes our breath away. So many have lost their lives, millions of animals and livestock have been killed. Property destruction runs into the multi-billions of ...
It’s Christmas time: anyone need help?!
It’s Christmas time: anyone need help?! Lean in for peace! What a year it has been! When the Apostle Paul said of our human race in Romans 3:17 that “the way of peace they do not know” he certainly was right! Conflict has been playing out on our national and international stages before our ...
Peacemaking takes practice!
Peacemaking takes practice… I was teaching some peacemaking principles to some primary-school age kids recently, and we went through an imaginary scenario where two kids were fighting about something. We talked about their responses – blaming each other and getting into a physical ...
It’s just not cricket (or good business!)
The recent ball tampering scandal during the test cricket match between Australia and South Africa caused a ruckus like one not seen for a long time in the Australian and international sporting world. This was followed in quick succession by Thermomix Australia admitting to four contraventions of ...
Even the royals…
The Royal wedding of Prince Henry and Meghan Markle made news around the globe. We all heard much about the departures from tradition involved in the marriage ceremony itself, and the strife in Meghan Markle’s family. Sadly, we can well imagine some of the tense conversations that must ...
Do you believe?
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” Jesus Christ Next week, all Australians will enjoy a few days off work. Many ...
Is forgetting a brain issue or a heart issue?
Forgetting - we all do it Forgetting. How many times every week do we hear, or say, the words “I forgot”? It's a common response when we have failed to do something isn’t it? Sometimes it is true – we really did forget. More often it's just an excuse. It's truly amazing ...