The destruction of hatred Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. James 1:20 (NLT) Hatred destroys. We see it played out in tragic ways all around us. In racism that ...

Extraordinary forgiveness: Forgiving the unforgivable  In the past couple of months, two powerful stories of forgiveness have captured Australia’s attention. In Sydney, Danny Abdallah ...

Ready to forgive: Joseph’s story Recently, I’ve been reflecting on Joseph’s story in Genesis 50:15-21, particularly the moment he was reunited with his brothers after all they had done to ...

How should I respond when someone says sorry? People often ask, “As a peacemaker, how should I receive an apology?” We spend a lot of time learning to give good apologies, but ...

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...

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 doesn’t mean we’re stuck in it forever. God offers us another way. A way that brings freedom, healing, and peace...

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...

Home is meant to be our safe place—the one spot we can truly relax and be ourselves. And that’s a good thing. It’s healthy to be able tolet our guard down with the people we love most. But sometimes, when we’re tired or stretched thin, and frustrations grow we can snap, speak too quickly, or react in ways we wouldn’t outside the safety of our own home...

Politics has a way of stirring up big opinions and strong emotions—and suddenly, people who normally get along are butting heads over party lines and policies...

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...

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...