Got a Minute with John Ed Mathison

After 30 years of service, Bob Hesselberg was surprised by an 11-year-old who raised $6,000 to thank him. Who might God be calling you to appreciate today?

Excuses don't fix mistakes. When we confess and seek forgiveness, God can help us grow and move forward.

When you drop something in life, evaluate and see if it's really worth pursuing if it's in a dangerous situation. It may just be a time to re-evaluate what's really important.

What do you and I need to do differently today to meet a need of somebody who might or might not have challenging disabilities? Be creatively open to making a difference in somebody's life.

We can be anxious and worried, or we can trust and know the freedom of following God's will. The choice is yours.

Today, some friends are helping him with the goal of getting to see himself as a sober guy. How do you see yourself?

 Be open to how God is going to do something that you didn't expect. Always be open to that possibility and always be ready to give thanks.

Morality and ethical behaviors are based on both understanding and practice of those Commandments. Please don't break one, and certainly please don't steal one. Just live it out.

Jesus Christ wants to live in and through us and that's the most effective way to live.

Don't sell yourself short. Get in the rough waters today and help rescue people.

What's your strategy for competing for something worth completing and making it as pleasant as possible?

Be careful of who God might put in your path today and how you will respond to them.

Prayer, Bible study, discipleship, worship—all of these are for everybody and each of them is directly applied to our readiness to be effective in God's army. It's time for God's people to get fit.

 I'm not saying that it will continue either in running or other areas of life, but we all need to be trained and ready to move forward in the future.

When you see imminent danger, make a good decision as to whether you can ride it out or you need to be wise and get out of the way. That could be one of the most important decisions you ever make.

I hope you get up every morning realizing that the best days are still in front of you. That's a winning attitude for life.

 You don't have to be a lucky charm for a baseball team, but you can be an influence in diffusing chaos and conflict. Be a peacemaker today.

Don't make excuses just because the chaos comes from an unexpected source—just be ready to open doors of opportunity for life at its fullest.

How are you using your abilities at work? You might be able to do things that are off the charts and if it's making you happy, you really never have to go to work.

 How many times do you, regardless of your age, stand ready to help somebody?

You may just be one person tackling a job, but never underestimate what you can accomplish.

 Let's create a safe culture where genuine Christian living can be expressed.

As you go through life every day, you never know when something is collapsing in somebody's life. Be ready to help correct it. 

Life sometimes gives us difficult situations where we need to trust God to use us to make the best of that situation.

You never know the ripple effect you might cause in the future. Be a good influence for the future.

The most important thing to win is knowing that our lives are fulfilling God's purpose that He has for us. 

I do have faith in people who work hard to uphold marriage vows. You don't need coffee grounds for that. Try using the Bible.

How much are we willing to contribute to making every space a place of safety and peace?

Genuine human relationships are based on trust and shared values. Be careful where you go to select your relationships.

 I'm not criticizing people who use emotional support animals, but I am saying that all of us need to have more human support for people who do life with us.

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.

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?

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.

There is no problem with disposing of it. If we sincerely confess to God, He will give you clean air and a pure heart.

Many people are wandering into dangerous places. Pray for a sixth, seventh or an eighth sense to help people who are headed for trouble.

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!

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?

Whatever your situation, don't ever give up. You never know what kind of miracle God has in store just around the corner.

Sometimes we get a little out of proportion. Little things play a big part in achieving a goal.

Regardless of how old you are today, is there something that you need to be doing that can make a significant difference in life?

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

 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.

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?

What could you do to help all of us become more sensitive to and equipped to help people not only physically but spiritually?

 It was sixty-four years late, but he thanked her. Who do you need to thank today? 

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?

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.