Got a Minute with John Ed Mathison

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.

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.

It's important to teach truth in all institutions.

If you decide to seek first His Kingdom and follow Him, He guarantees an abundant life on earth and He guarantees life eternal with Him forever. That's the best offer anywhere. 

What is your church doing to minister to veterans? Look at your church programs and see what is being done specifically. We must do better for our veterans.

Is it more important to you to win a game or to help out a competitor who is in great need?

 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?

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?

A good legacy left behind is not enhanced or tarnished with time. It simply exists for people to follow. What are you leaving behind?

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.

Don't wait for the beavers to act—carry out the plans you have for some important accomplishment.

How seriously do you take your work, and strive to do it with excellence?

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.