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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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    A Better Guarantee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 0:59


    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. 

    Serving Those Who Served

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 0:59


    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.

    More Than a Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 0:57


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

    The Cost of Selfishness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 0:58


     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?

    Important or Just Urgent?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 0:57


    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?

    What Will You Leave Behind?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 0:57


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

    How Blessed Are You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 0:58


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 0:58


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

    Doing the Job Right

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 0:57


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

    More Than Shelter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 0:58


    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.

    What Do You See?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 0:57


    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.

    When Change Takes Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 0:58


     Today, think about everything that you use, and how you use it. Make it a force for good and encouragement.

    Don't Be Fooled by Fakes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 0:59


    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.

    The Right Reason to Say 'I Do'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 0:57


    Getting married and starting a family must be based on love and trust and loyalty. Those kinds of families will be productive and happy.

    Are You the Real Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 0:58


    When people encounter you, do they talk with a real and honest person of integrity? The world needs real people, not AI-generated videos.

    What's in a Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 0:57


    Which is more important—redoing the rebranding or spending a lot of money? I wonder what the answer will be.

    The Cross Was Not the End

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 0:57


    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.

    Even Rats Have Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 0:58


    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.

    When Life Lands in Your Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 0:59


     In a matter of seconds your life can be ended or turned around. Are you ready for whatever the future holds?

    Eating with Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 0:59


    Eat healthy—eat moderate amounts—eat things that will give you energy to fulfill God's purpose.

    What Marriage Teaches Us About Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 0:58


    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.

    When the Wrong House Falls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 0:58


     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?

    Reasons to Keep Going

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 0:58


    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.

    Preparing for What Matters Most

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 1:00


    You have no control over earthly circumstances—read the Bible and learn how you can be in complete control of conditions for all eternity.

    Changing Names vs Changing Character

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 0:59


    Changing names isn't as important as changing character. Let's change only what needs to be changed.

    Every Student Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 0:58


    Pray that our educational systems will be more effective in teaching all students, especially those who might have a special need.

    Trusting God's Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 0:58


     Have you accepted that plan and are you walking in it? It's the only plan that will get you to where God wants you to be. Please accept and follow His plan today. It's a proven plan!

    A Legacy for Helping Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 0:58


    First, I hope you have a desire to help somebody. Secondly, are you willing to be creative in providing that help? 

    Be a Blessing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 0:59


     The best kind of recognition is that which is helpful to the person who needs it and the person who gives it. What are you going to do today to be recognized?

    Bird Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 0:59


    The best thing to do is to make your life count today in all relationships.

    Judgement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 0:58


     Remember that Jesus said don't look for the speck in your brother's eye when there is a huge log in your own eye. We need to remember that the scale of judgement we use for others will be the scale that God uses for us.

    He Is Not in the Grave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 0:59


    This Monday, know that Jesus is not in the grave. He is everywhere. He invites us to experience His presence. Live the Easter faith every day.

    Why Good Friday Is Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 0:56


    Good Friday is about getting us to the cross, which shows us the way to go home and enjoy an eternal existence with our Heavenly Father.

    High-Tech, Low Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 0:59


     God can never be replaced by artificial intelligent-powered holograms.

    More Than a Ceremony

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 0:58


    Today's church is sometimes more about meaningless ceremonies and not enough about genuine concern for making disciples. Be a leader in your church in following Christ over any things that might be confused as ceremonies.

    Be All You Can Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 0:58


    There are plenty of places for leadership and strategic places to be involved in the mission of God's army. The army is in the process of marching. Join.

    A Holy Week Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 0:58


    You will begin to discover how much God loves you and cares for you and has the perfect plan for your life. Do this each day this week and get ready for a Good Friday and an unbelievable Easter.

    God's GPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 0:58


     Roadside signs can be deceiving—God's Word is the best road sign to take us where He wants us to be. Be sure to follow His path today.

    Getting Older

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 0:58


    Here are things someone shared with me about getting older...

    Going in Circles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 0:56


     I don't want to get in a situation where I can't even stop the car to get out. Doing things God's way shouldn't put me in that situation.

    Vote Every Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 0:58


    Vote every day by your life to establish God's Kingdom. That's the best politics that I know.

    Imitating the Right Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 0:57


    Be well groomed and dress neatly, but your personality and attitude and purpose in life are far more important than your appearance. Look like Jesus in your behavior!

    Living Out Faith with Truth and Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 0:58


    I am going to try to be more careful about quoting people—I'm going to be more careful about communicating what God has done and is doing in my life. How about you?

    More Than Just Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 1:00


    For Navy to beat Army, they don't need to paint a statue but need to prepare, plan, outplay, and most importantly, outscore Army. That's the way you really win. How do you win in life?

    The Power of Daily Discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 0:57


    What are you doing to use your time every day? How are you making it count? What are you willing to do, whether you feel like it or not?

    Finding Purpose in Your Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 1:01


    If you don't like your job, find a good way to exit and leave behind a good departure and find something where God can use you. Your fingers are important.

    Your Life statement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 0:57


    The best statement to make is to “let your light shine before people so they can see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.”

    Walking the Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 0:57


    The best sermons are not those that are preached from behind the pulpit on Sunday, but they are the sidewalk sermons preached every day by church members as they live in the world.

    Trust God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 0:57


     Please accept His invitation and trust Him to do what He can do. If you are open to living out this prayer, this could be one of your best days ever!

    Tying a Tight Knot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 0:59


    When Jesus ties a knot—82 years is not too long. What is your strength and what keeps you moving forward in your marriage and in everything in your life?

    Leaving a Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 1:00


    You will enjoy your work more every day, and you will someday leave a legacy where people will really miss you. Leave any job on a positive note.

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