Taking the first steps in reconciling a broken relationship can seem daunting — where do we start? In this third part of ourWhen Life Goes East series Dan shares two practical steps of peacemaking: climb the ladder of integrity, and instead of defensiveness, practice curiosity.

Relationships are central to being human — yet often, they’re the very places we experience the deepest hurt. In this honest and hope-filled reflection, Dan explores what happens when our connections break down and how the biblical journey "east of Eden" invites us into the work of emotional honesty, boundary-setting, and reconciliation.

What do we do when life doesn’t go to plan—when hope collides with disappointment, grief, or anxiety? In this honest and hopeful reflection, Alisha Wiseman explores what it means to live east of Eden, tracing the story of God through shalom, fall, redemption, and the end promise of renewal. This is a story big enough to hold your pain—and strong enough to redeem it.

Ask someone at Central Vineyard, “What is Gratis?” and they’ll probably say, “It’s a community meal downtown for the whānau.”

But linger a little longer—listen to the voices of those who turn up week after week, cooking, chopping, serving, praying—and you’ll hear a deeper story