
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
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When Danger Comes Out of Nowhere
Always be ready for him and be sure you stay out of his sphere of influence. He is destructive. Also keep an eye out on saws in parking lots.
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Who Are You Keeping Up With?
Are there some people you have not seen in a few years that you might want to try and follow up on? To whom do you need to reach out to today?
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A Greater Discovery Than an Otter
Is your life an example that God’s redeeming work is still alive and well in the world? People discovering Christians is a much greater discovery than a small-clawed otter.
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How to Get Rid of What’s Really Harming You
There is no problem with disposing of it. If we sincerely confess to God, He will give you clean air and a pure heart.
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The Sense to Speak Up
Many people are wandering into dangerous places. Pray for a sixth, seventh or an eighth sense to help people who are headed for trouble.
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Blind Ambition
What goal do you have and how committed are you to do what it takes to reach that goal? It’s time to set your goal, prepare, and get in the water!
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Sweet Intentions, Bigger Lessons
How much do we parents help our kids try to look for things in life that really make a difference—not just for their own good, but for the purpose of fulfilling God’s will for their lives in helping others? What are your kids ordering online...
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From Wreckage to Rescue
Whatever your situation, don’t ever give up. You never know what kind of miracle God has in store just around the corner.
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Don’t Let the Small Stuff Stop You
Sometimes we get a little out of proportion. Little things play a big part in achieving a goal.
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Big Impact from a Small Historian
Regardless of how old you are today, is there something that you need to be doing that can make a significant difference in life?
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Know What’s Worth the Price
The most valuable thing in life is a solid relationship with God and a good relationship with other people. Those are in great demand to buy and will always sell.
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Stop Chasing the Wind
Stop chasing the wind and stop and humbly submit your life to God and receive the peace of mind that He can give. When you do that, you will be the richest person in the world, and catching the wind will not be important.
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Driven to Learn
I do admire a nine-year-old who wants to be in school and is creative enough to figure out how to get there. There are a lot of lessons to learn from the experience of this fourth grader.
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Brewing Debate: What’s Really Good for Us?
We need to focus on the good and do it. In the meantime, I will keep having a morning coffee until I get a definite answer.
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Training for the Unexpected
It’s easier to talk about our training in hypothetical situations—but we live in the real world of genuine needs. Biblical training is so important and will make the biggest difference in the real world.
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What’s Hiding Below the Surface?
I don’t know how Florida will deal with the stormwater sewers. I do know how God deals with the sin in our lives. He can remove all sin and make you clean.
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The Circle of Care
Elephants are smart enough to know when a fellow elephant is in need and has the compassion to reach out and help. Why can’t we humans do that? Are you ready and willing to respond to a need?
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Delivering More Than Packages
What could you do to help all of us become more sensitive to and equipped to help people not only physically but spiritually?
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Never Too Late to Say Thank You
It was sixty-four years late, but he thanked her. Who do you need to thank today?
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Beyond Appearances
Let’s praise people who are changing the value system of ball players more than their appearance. What are you doing today that could make a huge change in the future for people of all ages?
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Peace Beyond the Fantasy
Imagine what the world could look like if God’s plan and purpose for peace was carried out. Pray for this, and work toward it. AI is a fantasy—the world God can create is real.
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The Power of Persistence
What could you do to contribute to making today one of the best days that you have lived? Set the goal, and go for it.
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