Got a Minute with John Ed Mathison

There are a lot of people who will scam you. Be extremely careful, especially when you are in your older years. 

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. 

Don't just add the Bible as an afterthought—make it the thing you most want to communicate to whoever is “out there.”

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.

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.

“I had my purpose before they had their opinion.” That's the power of purpose!

Is there something you can do for somebody today that will make their day, but will make your day an even bigger win?

How do you handle the difficulties that you face in life?

Sometimes handling victories is a bigger issue than handling defeat. Both have consequences that can either be good or bad. Face it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

God has no busy signals, no dropped calls, no voice mails, and His reception is always perfect. God is waiting to hear from you.

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.

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?

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?

The more we have, the more we can share. What are you doing today to make somebody have a better day?

 Live a life that doesn't require a law to prohibit your actions and encourages others to do the same.

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.

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.

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.

What today do you need to do? You might not have the chance of doing it very long.

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. 

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.