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Welcome to Authentic Christian Living
I am so grateful you found your way here. This space was created with a simple purpose: to share the heart of what it means to walk with Christ in our everyday, messy, and beautiful lives. My hope is that these devotionals will be a place of encouragement, truth, and community for you. Whether you are looking for a moment of peace in a busy day or a reminder of God's unchanging love, you are welcome here. How can I be praying for you today? Feel free to use the contact form
Terry Hunsaker
Dec 30, 20251 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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