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Daily Got a Minute Message with John Ed

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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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Stolen Radio Tower

April 19, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 711 KB

 I pray that everything you do today will not only make sense but will make a difference.

Words

April 18, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 724 KB

Words are a powerful tool in today’s society to change ways of thinking and acting. Be a good interpreter of the words you hear today. 

"Let’s go Forward"

April 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 minute - 737 KB

The church is here today because years ago people would trust God, leave their comfort zone, and go out and find the promised land.

Preservation

April 16, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 731 KB

Let me encourage you to write down stories and events that you remember about your parents and grandparents. Put them in a safe place for future generations. 

Intentions

April 15, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 712 KB

It’s time we quit targeting people of any race and start treating everybody as a child of God with positive potential.

Chicken Little

April 12, 2024 05:00 - 56 seconds - 697 KB

Mr. Fox is working hard. Only faith in the God who is in charge can eradicate your fears.  Don’t be fooled. It’s your choice.

Mistakes

April 11, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 705 KB

Be sure that you know what the problem is and how is the best way to correct it. Mistakes can be deadly.

School Shootings

April 10, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 713 KB

To eradicate the problem, we need to focus on making the best use of our time, energy, and resources. I believe that would include training for police officers. How well are you being trained today for things that are important in life?

The African Impala

April 09, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 733 KB

 It’s your choice—stay where you think you are safe or take a leap of faith when God invites you to some new adventure. It’s your choice.

Taking Risks

April 08, 2024 05:00 - 56 seconds - 690 KB

What if David had not taken the risk of facing the giant Goliath? What if Moses had not taken the risk of freeing his people from slavery? What if you don’t take the risk of what God is calling you to do today?

Colorado Robbers

April 05, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 713 KB

The best way to avoid them is to do what is right and trust God to always make your purpose and your path clear to you.

A Hawk and a Snake

April 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 minute - 744 KB

Whatever the situation, ask God to help you face the situation and trust Him as he can provide for you. Don’t try to be “lucky” and hope that some bird to solve your problem—face your problem by God’s grace and power to overcome it.

Language Barriers

April 03, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 721 KB

We also need to be sure that we can understand what we are learning, but most importantly, what God is telling us.

Stowaway

April 02, 2024 05:00 - 1 minute - 747 KB

When you die and get ready for eternity, there is only one ticket to heaven and that is the grace of God that you have received and claimed and lived by. 

“Promises”

April 01, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 729 KB

He is alive, He is giving directions, and we can follow Him today!

"Deep Fake"

March 29, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 734 KB

Good Friday is good because the Man on the cross is not a deep fake. It was really Jesus who died for us all. Good Friday is real.

Stepping Stones

March 28, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 720 KB

Do you see burdens or blessings? I challenge you to quit looking at things from a human point of view and ask God to help you see things from His point of view. It’s the point of view that points to life.

Celebration of Life

March 27, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 710 KB

If you are not following the instructions of Jesus concerning life and death, then it will simply be a very sad ceremony. It will be quickly forgotten. I pray that your funeral will be a celebration of life.

Overwhelmed, Defeated, and Despondent

March 26, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 716 KB

You can never find real joy outside of fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. It’s the best therapy, medicine, motivation that you can have. Let God’s purpose move you to what God wants you to be.

Last Day of School

March 25, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 702 KB

Prepare every day this week for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday and Easter and celebrate that Jesus is alive. 

House Size

March 22, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 716 KB

No human construction can be totally secure. The most important rooms you have are not on this earth, but are the rooms that God has prepared for His children in eternity. Read John 14:1-3.

Picking Priorities

March 21, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 700 KB

Are we putting first things first? Jesus reminds us to seek first God’s Kingdom and all you need will be given to you.

A Lonely Giraffe

March 20, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 724 KB

God can move you to a new community of faith where God and His people can give new life and a new future to you. Make the move today.

Lost and Found

March 19, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 710 KB

A lot of people lose things that are very important like their direction, purpose, or faith. Sometimes they need a friend who can help them find what ought to be obvious. 

The Los Angeles Housing Department

March 18, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 701 KB

 Don’t try to help remove a spec from someone else’s eye when there is a log in your own eye. Start at home and it will be much more effective with people who really need help.

Church Bells

March 15, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 702 KB

The bells are still there, some of them just are not ringing. What can you do today to invite someone to go to worship with you?

Differences of Opinion

March 14, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 718 KB

Unity and mutual respect are far greater than arguing a personal opinion which might or might not be right. Treat others like you would like to be treated.

The Disguise Game

March 13, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 714 KB

The best way to live is to be your real self and don’t try to disguise yourself as something else or someone else.

Unknown Bullet

March 12, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 716 KB

Sin ultimately brings destruction. The good news is that if we confess our sins, God will do surgery on our souls and can remove our sins. That’s God’s promise to all of us.

Gun Locks

March 11, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 733 KB

Not just for the kids, but for all of us, we need to leave a lot of things at home. God has available “locks.”

Shopping Centers and Malls

March 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 740 KB

“Covid taught us that we were absolutely wired for community.” We discovered that relationships are important. This is not an advertisement for malls, but it is an urgent plea for increased positive relationships.

Boat Safety

March 07, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 717 KB

Often times in life, we need to do more things that are inconvenient in order to make our lives and the lives of others safer.

Traveling

March 06, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 707 KB

He said his plan was, “to return home by ship so people can see it coming over the horizon.” How many places you visit is not nearly as important as the difference you make while you are there.

Raptor Bearer

March 05, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 736 KB

A wedding creates a brand new family that never before existed. Remember what’s important about a wedding and marriage. 

Dueling

March 04, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 730 KB

Love is the best weapon to bring about desired civility and honor among all people. That’s not metaphorical and an idea that is not just for Missouri but for all states who desperately need it.

Who to Follow

March 01, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 709 KB

The best person to follow is the only perfect man who ever lived—Jesus Christ the Son of God. He will always lead you to the places that you need to be. 

A Message to the Moon

February 29, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 715 KB

What message are you sending? Some people on earth may not have received a good message in a lot of years. Be a messenger of good news today.

Christmas Tree Surprise

February 28, 2024 06:00 - 56 seconds - 690 KB

 It’s a good time to check our homes to see if dangerous things are in our home and we didn’t see them. Get rid of those things.

Age

February 27, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 715 KB

You are just the right age to meet some need that will improve your community. Just do it.

Choose to Forgive

February 26, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 723 KB

Jesus reminds us in Matthew that if we can’t forgive others, God won’t forgive us. Forgiveness folks forgive.

Evaluating Us

February 23, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 714 KB

"Search me O God and know my heart: test me and know my anxious thoughts: point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”

Misplaced

February 22, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 721 KB

How far would you go today to help somebody?

Python Challenge

February 21, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 704 KB

Some projects are good but be sure you don’t get into a mis-match. Be discerning about the challenge. There are some things you don’t need to try and conquer!

"How Much Money Do I Need?"

February 20, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 720 KB

The best thing is to ask God to help us answer that question and then use our resources to help people. 

Unstuck

February 19, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 731 KB

Helping animals is fine—helping people get “unstuck” is even more important. You don’t have to go to Pensacola Beach to find people who need help.

Therapy Dog

February 16, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 721 KB

That’s something more of us people need, a sense of knowing what people need, and after knowing that reaching out and meeting that need. You might be somebody’s therapy today.

Snow Leopards

February 15, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 705 KB

What special effort is your church doing to increase the number of people who are becoming a part of the Christian movement?

Valuable Things

February 14, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 737 KB

Ask God to help you determine values and turn tough situations into good experiences.

Waterless Water Park

February 13, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 722 KB

Life without God is certainly a different concept—and one that won’t work. Life with God brings joy, fulfillment, and happiness. Trust God today!

Consequences

February 12, 2024 06:00 - 56 seconds - 698 KB

Think of the effect on others before you do something that you shouldn’t be doing. It will save you and them some anxious moments.