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Authentic Living
The Thief on the Screen: A Struggle with “Blessing Envy”
The Reflection It starts as a harmless five-minute break on the couch, but it ends with you feeling like your life is somehow ‘less than.’ Have you ever been scrolling through a feed when you see it—that perfectly lit photo of a friend celebrating a milestone you’ve been hoping for for years? In a perfect world, we would rejoice. But instead, we feel that familiar, sharp sting: The Comparison Trap. It’s a silent thief that whispers, "God is being generous with everyone else
Terry Hunsaker
Jan 252 min read
Quiet Revolution: The Goal of Peace
We’ve reached the end of the journey. We’ve checked our mirrors, slowed our speech, assumed the best, stayed gentle, and built bridges. But what is the point? Is it just to be "nice"? No. The goal is much higher than politeness. The goal is Shalom —a deep, restorative peace that keeps people connected even when their opinions are miles apart. It is about proving that our love is more durable than our differences. Key Scripture: Romans 12:18 (NIV) — "If it is possible, as far
Terry Hunsaker
Quiet Revolution: The Blessing of Being Wrong
In our culture, "being wrong" is treated like a catastrophe. We treat it as a blow to our intelligence, our character, and our standing. We will go to incredible lengths—denial, shifting blame, or doubling down—just to avoid those four difficult words: "I was wrong about that." We think admitting a mistake makes us look weak, but in the economy of the "Quiet Revolution," losing an argument is often how you win a brother or sister. Key Scripture: Proverbs 12:15 (NIV) — "The
Terry Hunsaker
Quiet Revolution: Bridges versus Walls
We often feel that if we don't build a wall around our opinions, we are being "weak" or unfaithful to the truth. We treat our beliefs like a fortress to be defended at all costs. But the goal of the Christian life isn't to win a standoff; it’s to win a person. When we build walls, we might protect our pride, but we end up living in isolation. The "Quiet Revolution" asks us to consider a different structure: the bridge. Key Scripture: Colossians 4:6 (NIV) — "Let your conversa
Terry Hunsaker
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