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Truth. Treaties. Voice.

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Dec 12 · by

Here Am I, the Servant of the Lord

Pastor Sam McDonell reflects on surrendering to God’s call to be disciples who let justice flow through our lives.

Dec 11 · by

Those Who Wait for the Lord Shall Renew Their Strength

Tobias Beckmann writes an open letter to his daughter, reflecting on the words of Isaiah and joining in on the work of the great Holy One.

Dec 10 · by

The Hope of Comfort

Rev Dr Megan Powell du Toit reflects on the refreshing, restoring and comforting justice that Jesus brings.

Dec 10 · by

Day 16: Where all are Safe.

Gershon Nimbalker shares his vision for households, churches and our nation to be safe, where relationships reflect the love and wholeness God intends for them.

Dec 09 · by Sally Shaw

Shout for Joy to the Lord

Sally Shaw invites us to join with all creation to sing jubilant praises to our Creator.

Dec 09 · by

Day 15: We Have More to Offer.

Social worker and educator, Carolyn Cousins, explores how to be a safe church for women to disclose their abuse and how churches can model healthy relationships as a form of prevention of coercive control.

Dec 08 · by

A Ribbon River of Justice

Artist Safina Stewart paints an abundant vision of truth and flourishing, where remarkable change is brought about through Jesus-shaped justice.

Dec 08 · by

Day 14: The Non-linear Journey of Recovery

Naomi Escott, from Banksia Women shares how their acts as Jesus’ hands and feet, providing agency, love, and support without expectation to women who have experienced coercive control.

Dec 07 · by Patricia Courtenay

God the Creator, God of Justice

Aunty Rev Patricia Courtenay reflects on the healing justice of God and the hope we have in walking with Jesus.

Dec 07 · by

Day 13: Healing From Coercive Control

Debbie spent 25 years in a marriage, that to her surprise, she now understands to be coercive control. Her decision to leave her marriage was not an easy one, but one that helped her on her way towards healing.

Dec 06 · by

Promise of Peace

Naomi Fraser reflects on God’s promise of shalom and flourishing for all.

Dec 06 · by

Day 12: The Tangible Love of Christ

Todd Darvas, Pastor at H3O and family lawyer, demonstrates how the love of Christ is made tangible for women experiencing coercive control when restorative justice is embedded into the life of the local church.

Dec 05 · by

Yahweh, Let Your Goodness Flow

Graeme Anderson invites us to lift our eyes and open our ears to the goodness of the Lord.

Dec 05 · by

Day 11: Making a Way Towards Hope

Steve Frost, founder of Horizons Family Law Centre, shares about the legal processes for addressing coercive control.

Dec 04 · by

How Many Loaves Do You Have?

James Harris reflects on our Advent call to compassion in a time of displacement.

Dec 04 · by Jenny Richards

Day 10: Collaborating for Justice

Dr Jenny Richards’ blog invites Christians to consider bringing faith and law together as part of our response to address domestic and family violence.