Daily Got a Minute Message with John Ed
In each episode of “Got a Minute,” retired Methodist minister John Ed Mathison will share a small piece of wisdom to help you through your day.
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From Wedding Wrecker to Marriage Builder
Successful marriages always begin with a commitment to seek God’s help in making marriage what it is intended to be. Volunteer to be a “wedding enhancer” instead of a professional “wedding wrecker.”
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Paying the Price
It raises the question about how much we are responsible for other people. Good question—what’s your answer?
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Fake Pandas, Real Lessons
It doesn't matter if everybody is doing it—if it’s wrong—it’s wrong. Do you feel comfortable that you are doing everything right in your business?
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Real or Fake?
Be sure you know what’s important and unimportant, and especially what’s valuable and what is not.
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Hooked on the Unexpected
I still don’t know the answer about becoming a good fisherman—maybe I need to talk to John’s three-year-old daughter.
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Turning Fights into Acts of Service
We need to change the mindset of America to appreciating less fighting and more serving each other. Instead of Carjitsu, how about a game of CarJesus. People doing what Jesus did. Game on!
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A Miraculous Birthday Gift
Frederick said, “It was the most miraculous 83rd birthday present I could ever have.” God can make possible the most interesting birthday presents.
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Hidden Treasures
When you find something extremely valuable, what do you do with it? Do you use it all for your own benefit, or are you willing to share it so that others might enjoy it? Be a giver today.
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Think Before You Act
Ryan probably won’t be as humorous about his situation after a few months. Bad decisions always have bad consequences.
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Know Your Audience
If you want to communicate effectively, be sure you understand the people whom you are trying to influence.
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Clever Isn’t Always Wise
You will always come out better if you know what the law is and obey it. Instead of trying to be clever, today just be honest.
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Through the Window or the Mirror
Your gold and silver are corroded. This corroded treasure you have hoarded will testify against you on the day of judgement.” What will your verdict be on the day of judgement?
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Walking the Walk
The best sermons ever preached are the sermons of the lives of people who are walking around “in His steps” every day. Walking like that will produce immense results physically, mentally, and spiritually. Time to walk.
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Excellence Is Never an Accident
I pray that your work and your lifestyle are an offering to God every day and everything you do is the best that you can offer. Excellence is never an accident.
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The Questions That Shape Your Year
Are you willing to not judge the imperfections of your church, but to remember that Jesus chose imperfect men to be His disciples? This could be the greatest year of your life. It depends on your answers to these questions.
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Starting from the Right Place
If you are willing to start in His purpose, then proceed every day in His purpose, and finish the year in His purpose. 2025 will be your best year ever! Get started.
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Chasing the Real Thing
Hobby horses may look cute, but they don’t go anywhere. Be a winning champion in fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. The prize is more than you can conceive.
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The Truth Always Comes Out
Please remember honesty is always the best policy—and will always produce the best consequences.
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Unexpected Comfort
If llamas and dogs can bring comfort, what can you do today to reach out to someone and offer comfort?
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Don’t Leave Out the Guest of Honor
Be sure you don’t leave Jesus, the reason for the season out of your celebration of Christmas?
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The True Superstar
The Super Star in God’s great drama in life is the one who shows people where Jesus is. You can be a Super Star.
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Warming the Manger
Jesus is to be welcomed and warmed by our actions to people in need. How welcome and warm is Jesus this year?
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