Got a Minute with John Ed Mathison

The value of these things exceeds anything that we can comprehend. God offers them free to each of us now.

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.

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.

 In today's world, it's good to check people out before you trust them—especially in marriage.

“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!

Maybe we need to give them a wave, a smile, and a big thank you. We need to use our distractions for something good.

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. 

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two young chess champions used their winnings to help fight an incurable disease—proving that true victory comes from putting others first.

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?

When a model railway was saved from dismantling, it became a reminder to preserve life's greatest values—faith, hope, love, and kindness.

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.

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.

A small town uses dolls to fill empty streets, but puppets can never replace real people. Be someone who truly cares and connects.

People want to hear from real people, not robots. Meaningful connection and good advice come from genuine relationships. Be that person today.

Scientists 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?

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.