
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.
Episodes
1682 episodes
More Than a Game
Is it more important to you to win a game or to help out a competitor who is in great need?
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The Cost of Selfishness
Wouldn’t our whole world be better if people looked after the needs and concerns of others more than their own? How would you judge this case?
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Important or Just Urgent?
Focus more on important things and less on creating things that might lead us to view them as urgent. What are those things for you today?
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What Will You Leave Behind?
A good legacy left behind is not enhanced or tarnished with time. It simply exists for people to follow. What are you leaving behind?
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How Blessed Are You?
The Beatitudes each begin with blessed is the man. Someone has written a few beatitudes based on the experience of the people following the Resurrection.
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Don't Wait for the Beavers
Don’t wait for the beavers to act—carry out the plans you have for some important accomplishment.
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Doing the Job Right
How seriously do you take your work, and strive to do it with excellence?
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More Than Shelter
Be sure your home is safe, but more importantly cherish and train the people who live within its walls and discover the beautiful life of loving and serving all of God’s people.
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What Do You See?
One-by-one each of Jesus’ followers came to understand the meaning of an empty tomb and it changed their lives forever. The empty tomb was compelling proof that He had risen.
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When Change Takes Flight
Today, think about everything that you use, and how you use it. Make it a force for good and encouragement.
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Don’t Be Fooled by Fakes
Our biggest question is to be sure that we give complete allegiance to God’s plan and refuse to be fooled by counterfeit plans by Satan.
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The Right Reason to Say 'I Do'
Getting married and starting a family must be based on love and trust and loyalty. Those kinds of families will be productive and happy.
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Are You the Real Deal?
When people encounter you, do they talk with a real and honest person of integrity? The world needs real people, not AI-generated videos.
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What’s in a Name?
Which is more important—redoing the rebranding or spending a lot of money? I wonder what the answer will be.
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The Cross Was Not the End
Now, we must not minimize the meaning of the cross, but Easter reminds us that Jesus has risen from the dead and invites us to follow Him.
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Even Rats Have Purpose
When you think about something you really don’t care for, give some thought to how that very thing might be something that could make a difference in the lives of people.
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When Life Lands in Your Boat
In a matter of seconds your life can be ended or turned around. Are you ready for whatever the future holds?
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Eating with Purpose
Eat healthy—eat moderate amounts—eat things that will give you energy to fulfill God’s purpose.
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What Marriage Teaches Us About Health
Obviously, defeating obesity is one healthy way to live longer and enjoy life more. I pray that if we live longer, we will live better.
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When the Wrong House Falls
Houses may be demolished by accident; homes are generally demolished by the slowly developing issues that eat away at the foundation of the home. God is in the business of building strong homes. How strong is your home?
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Reasons to Keep Going
When you are in a tough situation, don’t give up. I know you will find some reasons to be persistent and to keep you from giving up. Never give up.
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Preparing for What Matters Most
You have no control over earthly circumstances—read the Bible and learn how you can be in complete control of conditions for all eternity.
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Changing Names vs Changing Character
Changing names isn’t as important as changing character. Let’s change only what needs to be changed.
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