We all find saying sorry hard…
We all find saying sorry hard… Way back in 2015, former federal politician Ms Bronwyn Bishop made headlines for using taxpayers’ money to fund a helicopter trip to attend a party fundraising ...
Peacemaking in the waiting
Peacemaking in the waiting “You’re waiting so patiently” … the nurse looked at me and called out across the hall of the Emergency Department. I smiled and nodded in her direction, while ...
Peacemaking worst case scenarios
Peacemaking worst case scenarios Recently, I was part of four people playing a game in which people guess how someone will rank five totally disastrous scenarios. The choices are bad, very bad, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
when grief is overwhelming
when grief is overwhelming Like many, the images and stories pouring forth from Israel's invasion of Gaza in 2023/2024 have shocked and horrified me. I cannot even begin to understand the ...
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 ...
one-sided peacemaking and postures of peace
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 ...
You have got to be joking!
Moved house recently? It’s such a busy, stressful time, isn’t it?
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 ...
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 ...
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