Bristle down and avoid the bait
Bristle down and avoid the bait I was chatting with a friend's daughter recently, and she reflected on how a student at school had tried to offend her. She described how recognising the ...
“So sad, too bad”: Robodebt, conflict and pride
"So sad, too bad”: Robodebt, conflict and pride In 2022/23 Australia withnnesed the Royal Commission into Robodebt (a government debt-recovery program that went horribly wrong). If you ...
This year I am going to…
This year I am going to … As the new year begins to unfold, I’ve taken some time over the break to reflect—a moment of pause to imagine what lies ahead and perhaps envision something new ...
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 ...
Football, Christmas or Jesus – which can really unite us?
Football, Christmas or Jesus - which can really unite us? As I write I have just finished watching another match of the 2022 Football (aka Soccer) World Cup. The real Football World Cup! ...
‘I feel…’
'I feel...' Our emotions and feelings – do we just let them flow as natural expressions of who we are, or do we need to keep them in check? What do we do with the daily raft of different ...
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 2022. World leaders came from across the globe to her funeral as a mark of respect for this ...
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 ...
How do I know what I know?
How do I know what I know? How do I know what I know? On what do I base my opinions and beliefs? These are two very important questions for people who take seriously God’s command to; ...
Tough to love
Tough to love Do I have to love politicians? The 2022 federal election is behind us, but I've been preparing a seminar on loving those who are tough to love, and I have to admit that my ...
Waiting in Conflict
Waiting in conflict We live in a world seeking instant gratification, comfort and control. Conflict, however, is uncomfortable, hard and we can’t control other people. It takes time and effort ...
The selfitudes…
The selfitudes... As I write the article the 2022 Australian Federal election is just a few weeks away. Those of us who are Australian citizens have the responsibility and privilege of voting. We ...
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