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 ...

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 “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?  Preparation overdrive  Last week our family relocated.  In the lead up ...

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? 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 ...

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 If you have been following the recent Royal Commission into Robodebt (a government debt-recovery program that went horribly wrong), then you ...

This year I am going to … As I write this, the new year is now well and truly underway. Over the break though, I had a little bit of time for reflection - some headspace to imagine our year ...

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 ...