Jon T Gauger

Writer...Questioner...Photographer

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For thousands of years, people have shown up in churches where Jesus is worshipped. They've songs about Jesus and heard sermons about Jesus.

But they don’t actually know Jesus as the leader of their life. They are—spiritually speaking—fugitives!
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Watching the aged Simeon chuckling at the sight of the infant Jesus is pure delight. Yet when he turns to Mary with the prophetic utterance, “a sword will pierce even your own soul,�� we shudder at her agony and can almost taste the salt of her tears.- https://t.co/PsEkz1z46C

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Rick lived most of his life as a single dad, though he was still married. He did not enjoy dinner conversations or quiet walks or special anniversarieswith the woman he loved. Yet Rick had nothing but kind words and gratitude for his wife.- His secret? https://t.co/eCrNmKm2kB

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Truthfully, many of us have assumed an “optionality” to praise. We do it when we feel like it. And pat ourselves on the back for having done so. But what if giving God the glory due His name is not optional at all! - https://t.co/xUoBOXRF07

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Here in America, you may have noticed it's becoming a bit more challenging to stand up and “sing a song” for Jesus. Spoiler alert: it's unlikely to get any easier.

Question: What is the song of your life saying about you? People are listening! - https://t.co/e5nxKfF9P9

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If you’re a perform-aholic who feels like you never perform well enough, God invites you to something better. Just wait for His downbeat and follow His tempo. Do your best, and leave the rest with Him. "He remembers our frame, that we are but dust." - https://t.co/mIT0TTCete

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Skepticism and snarkiness are now the aging parents of a toxicity no one could have imagined ten years ago. Apparently, we’re now celebrating the deaths of our opponents, folks.

Welcome to the Boulevard of Beastliness, a truly nasty two-way street. https://t.co/kFCO4M5Bzh

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Does God ever watch us crushing our jobs, rushing our lives, and want to say, "Hey, you! Will ya just stand there and talk?!"

The King of kings and Lord of lords desires an audience with you. Every. Single. Day. With check-ins throughout the day! - https://t.co/l0pXoFenDc

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In their quest to keep the drivethrough lane moving, drive-through restaurants pretend to welcome customers but prefer just to sell food—quite apart from any interaction with any customer. Ever.

Question: Is that how we treat guests at church? - https://t.co/aWlwi3KT15

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Isn't it true we tolerate—and often celebrate—the voices of snarky politicians who think like we think? Yet harsh words are never holy words. The hard truth is, if we don’t truly hate evil, we merely dislike it. And there’s a vast gulf between the two. - https://t.co/q1QKmFq64i

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Our thoughts must be stopped, frisked, X-rayed, judged—and when necessary—thrown out. Because if we do not say no to sinful thoughts—“You’re out!”—we are really saying, “You’re safe. You’re okay.” And peace is gone. - *|URL

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Your tongue is a killer.

Proverbs 12:14 warns us, "Reckless words pierce like a sword."
Proverbs 12:18 calls the tongue “a scorching fire.”
James 3:8 says, "it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison."

This is the stuff of murder!

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The little lame chicken vigorously flapped a wing to propel itself toward the food dish. Heartbreaking. But with Joslynn's care, the thing might gain strength and eventually be able to stand up and walk.

Question: How much compassion do we show to the broken people around us?

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What if we could somehow harness AI technology to review every word we’ve uttered this past year? What would such an analysis reveal about the amount of time that has passed since we mentioned the name of Jesus to someone who doesn't know Him? - https://t.co/7pYAVYJUDU

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Praying for—and working toward—biblical values is a great thing. After all, Jesus prayed, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

What is NOT great is the fact that many of us have become little more than cultural cranks. What's the answer? 🧐 - https://t.co/WUYAtFNSUM

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They say that a rut is nothing more than a grave with both ends kicked out.

But when it comes to praying for unsaved family members, friends, and co-workers, the easiest thing in the world is to fall into a rut.

How 'bout some prayer prompts! - https://t.co/VuWIbfu1BL

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While it’s intriguing, if not intrusive, to ponder others’ last words, I’m grateful the Bible includes the last words of Jesus. Gasping as he hoisted himself up for breath, some of Christ’s final words featured His stunning declaration: “It is finished.”

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In Romans 12:1, Paul urges us “to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”

“Holy and acceptable to God.” That phrase began to rumble…then rattle…then really unsettle me!

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“The thought of modern industry in the hands of Christian charity is a dream worth dreaming. The thought of industry in the hands of paganism is a nightmare beyond imagining. The choice between the two is upon us.” WIsdom from Theodore Roosevelt - https://t.co/Tdssz3gmdO

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My computer mouse acted sluggishly. At times, it appeared to freeze for a second. But was it my imagination that the lag times were getting longer? - https://t.co/1OuaBO6zud