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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John Ed Mathison Podcasts
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Many people will see you rather than listen to you and you never know who is watching you. Live the kind of life that will make you a good witness—especially to children.By John Ed Mathison
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What values are we teaching kids? Young people learn more about watching than they do reading. What are you teaching?By John Ed Mathison
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Unbelievable miracles can occur, and we can live on the highest level possible. How do people recognize you today?By John Ed Mathison
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What’s your dream? You just never know when your dream might come true. You might get your wish. If you do, what would it be?By John Ed Mathison
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Standing for the truth can change our lives and the lives around us. When more people stand, the world will be different.By John Ed Mathison
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What do you need to quit hiding? Let God help you get rid of today.By John Ed Mathison
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There are a lot of people who will scam you. Be extremely careful, especially when you are in your older years.By John Ed Mathison
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What if churches offered situations for people in neighborhoods to get together? I think that the results would be a lot better in the long run.By John Ed Mathison
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Don’t just add the Bible as an afterthought—make it the thing you most want to communicate to whoever is “out there.”By John Ed Mathison
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I hope that all students will be in school, and I hope you will be at work doing the things you should be doing, and you will do them without making excuses. Make this a no excuse day.By John Ed Mathison
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There is a lot you can do to contribute to the continuation of the kind of values that make this nation what it is. You are never too old to contribute.By John Ed Mathison
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“I had my purpose before they had their opinion.” That’s the power of purpose!By John Ed Mathison
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Sometimes handling victories is a bigger issue than handling defeat. Both have consequences that can either be good or bad. Face it.By John Ed Mathison
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He may eventually lose his job for not winning enough, but he is engaged in helping to change the population of Heaven, which is far more important to him. I ask you what’s most important in your life.By John Ed Mathison
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I hope that we can learn to resolve conflicts without filing a $1 million lawsuit. I also hope that we can be more concerned to listen well and to act appropriately.By John Ed Mathison
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Paul said that our lives ought to be a sweet aroma in society. How we smell is important when we die, but it’s more important how we live. Be a sweet aroma.By John Ed Mathison
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If you are engaged in anything in life that is questionable, give it up and get on the side of the things that are legal and moral and are for the benefit of other people.By John Ed Mathison
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God has no busy signals, no dropped calls, no voice mails, and His reception is always perfect. God is waiting to hear from you.By John Ed Mathison
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God’s Ten Commandments apply to each of us equally, regardless of whether or not we pretend to be a robot. I’m sure God won’t have a problem with justice regardless of how much technology advances.By John Ed Mathison
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That sounds very simple, but sometimes it’s the simple things in life that really make a difference. What little or big thing can you do today to help out somebody?By John Ed Mathison
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In a good marriage, husbands and wives are willing to carry each other not only physically but mentally and spiritually. Who are you willing to carry today?By John Ed Mathison
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The more we have, the more we can share. What are you doing today to make somebody have a better day?By John Ed Mathison
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Live a life that doesn’t require a law to prohibit your actions and encourages others to do the same.By John Ed Mathison
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What could my state and my country do to curb crime? I believe ministries in churches who are intentional about doing this are having a great effect on our society. We need more.By John Ed Mathison
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Be careful of everything you see that is produced by technology. It can get you into a lot of trouble. We all need to be people who can trust each other.By John Ed Mathison
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People might have a similar name and even look like somebody but each of us has a distinct personality with a specific contribution to life. Be the person God created you to be.By John Ed Mathison
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What today do you need to do? You might not have the chance of doing it very long.By John Ed Mathison
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Take good inventory of the things that are really important and be sure that you put them in the tent every night so they can’t be stolen.By John Ed Mathison
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The value of these things exceeds anything that we can comprehend. God offers them free to each of us now.By John Ed Mathison
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The best drug is not an overdose reversal but a commitment to God’s purpose which doesn’t create the atmosphere where an overdose could happen. Let’s promote that remedy.By John Ed Mathison
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God doesn’t make mistakes, and He knows exactly all the things that confront each of us in any given situation. We need to trust Him.By John Ed Mathison
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In today’s world, it’s good to check people out before you trust them—especially in marriage.By John Ed Mathison
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“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This is the answer for making Monday as good or better than any other day of the week. I’ve learned to love Mondays!By John Ed Mathison
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Maybe we need to give them a wave, a smile, and a big thank you. We need to use our distractions for something good.By John Ed Mathison
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Running from the problem will never solve it—facing it confidently and trusting in God to help you is a great formula for discovering success in a given situation.By John Ed Mathison
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Are you ready to ask God to help you do what other people said you couldn’t do? I wonder what the folks at that school think now about Nicholas.By John Ed Mathison
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Proverbs says that there is a road that seems right to a person, but the end is destruction. Be sure you are on the right road.By John Ed Mathison
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Let me suggest that when you go to work every day, go with the attitude of doing excellent work and not just making a living, but making a difference.By John Ed Mathison
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Two friends have exchanged the same birthday card since 1944 simply to bring each other joy. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of others.By John Ed Mathison
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Just as air traffic control needs more skilled workers, our world needs more people guiding others toward God’s plan and offering direction for both this life and eternity.By John Ed Mathison
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Two young chess champions used their winnings to help fight an incurable disease—proving that true victory comes from putting others first.By John Ed Mathison
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A lawsuit over a low-flying Blue Angels show raises the question—could sitting down and talking save more time, money, and peace than heading to court?By John Ed Mathison
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When a model railway was saved from dismantling, it became a reminder to preserve life’s greatest values—faith, hope, love, and kindness.By John Ed Mathison
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A haunted house uses fear to torment visitors, but what our communities really need is faith that frees and lifts people up. Imagine a world where we bring out the best in each other.By John Ed Mathison
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Zack found trophies in a thrift shop and helped Phoebe recover what mattered most. Sometimes people lose hope, faith, or purpose. Be the one who helps them find it again.By John Ed Mathison
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A small town uses dolls to fill empty streets, but puppets can never replace real people. Be someone who truly cares and connects.By John Ed Mathison
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People want to hear from real people, not robots. Meaningful connection and good advice come from genuine relationships. Be that person today.By John Ed Mathison
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The World’s Smallest Violin and a Bigger Purpose
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0:58Scientists made the tiniest violin ever, but I’d rather focus on creating something that brings joy and shares God’s Good News. What are you creating with your time and energy?By John Ed Mathison
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