Article synopsis: Discusses three subjects brought together with the recurring theme of conflict management. The first subject was the author's speech at the 2011 Mel Smith Lecture at Trinity Western University entitled "The role of a Christian press in a pluralistic society". The second subject was federal cabinet shuffle was Diane Ablonczy’s appointment to the foreign affairs minister. The last subject was the shooting of United States Congress Representative Gabrielle Giffords.

Article synopsis: Discusses the streetcar shooting in Toronto and the proposed law school for Trinity Western University and what questions a journalist of faith would pose to both subjects.