Daily Got a Minute Message with John Ed
1,517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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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Value
July 15, 2024 05:00 - 56 seconds - 690 KBLook around and find someone who is a genuine Christ follower, and that will be the best reason to buy into everything that Jesus teaches.
Marriage to Jail
July 12, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 703 KBIntegrity of lifestyle and an understanding of marriage ought to be a course that New York judges might take—and the rest of us as well.
Communion Refusal
July 11, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 716 KBI would also remind us that we need to teach people who receive the sacraments the importance of living our Christian faith. Before we criticize the priest or the woman, let’s evaluate how well we offer Christ’s love to every person.
Golden Bachelor
July 10, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 713 KBPaul describes the only kind of love that will take marriage to a new level that will last a lifetime. Build your marriage on Biblical concepts and it can become a blessing rather than a problem in life.
24 Ounce Lie
July 09, 2024 05:00 - 55 seconds - 680 KBMore importantly in life, God has offered joy, happiness, peace, and grace and it is always 100 percent true. God’s promises are always consistent in what He says they are. You can count on that.
Riding a Bicycle
July 08, 2024 05:00 - 56 seconds - 697 KBJust keep using your regular bike and enjoy it and get good exercise. You will be more healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Legally Blind Eyewitness
July 05, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 713 KBMake an accurate witness because you see accurately what God has done for you and what He is doing in the world today.
4th of July
July 04, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 718 KBOur forefathers gave their lives for the freedoms and rights we enjoy. May we preserve and teach those rights. Happy Birthday America!
Survivor to Healer
July 03, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 705 KBAre you facing some challenges as you move toward your goal? How are you going to handle it?
Two Envelopes
July 01, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 711 KBHe wanted to inspire a giving spirit in the new generation. He said the world would be a better place if more people were willing to give rather than just trying to get. Sounds like Jesus.
Wealth
June 28, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 717 KBIf today were your last day, how would you spend your wealth? How much would the things you have really be worth at an auction?
Show Off
June 27, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 709 KBSomebody needs something that you can offer. A good decision would be to reach out to them and make a difference in their lives.
An Unusual Request
June 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 minute - 746 KBWe don’t have to be on an airplane to help give life to some great ideas, dreams, and visions that some young people have. Help hatch somebody’s ideas and dreams today.
Selecting Colors
June 25, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 715 KBHe would probably “get shot here in Texas if I was caught hunting in pink.” Pick the best color that is appropriate for the situation.
Excuses
June 24, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 697 KBBe careful who you blame when something doesn’t go right in your life.
AI Father Justin
June 20, 2024 05:00 - 56 seconds - 686 KBA real relationship with God through His Son, Jesus, can only do that. Anybody focusing on the real meaning of baptism won’t need to be defrocked.
Sam the Kitten
June 19, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 717 KBIf you have wandered away from home, like Sam did, be open to the fact that God will track you down. There are a lot of volunteers that will help you get back to Him.
Head of Culture
June 18, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 705 KBMany people are known by their occupation and how well they do their job. Remember, “Excellence is never an accident.”
Divorces
June 17, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 725 KBThere are a lot of instances where people make costly mistakes. How well do you and I complete our work with excellence?
Matchmaker
June 14, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 700 KBIsn’t it great that God has somebody for everybody, and He can bring them together. Most importantly, He wants to bring every person together with His Son. God is truly a matchmaker.
Name Image Likeness
June 13, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 698 KBGod placed the value on each person when He sent His Son to live and die in order that every person might win the most valuable person award. What’s your value?
Coincidental Names
June 12, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 698 KBI hope they are encouraged to grow up and not just be friends with each other, but most important, will become friends with God. God is the kind of friend that can make anything happen in life.
The Edge of Space
June 11, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 711 KBYou won’t be the first—but He has a special place for you in His Kingdom. Be sure you accept His ticket.
Rambunctious Rams
June 10, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 717 KBHow do you team down people with a bad temper and have a propensity to cause trouble? Let me suggest a good solution--spray all your relationships with this action--“treat others like you would like to be treated” and don’t be hesitant to spray a lot of love.
“Safer Crucifixes”
June 07, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 728 KBI pray we will take the crucifix off the wall and use it to share a love that goes beyond what anybody could imagine.
The Wrong Path
June 06, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 711 KBIf you go on His path, you don’t have to worry about getting lost. He can take you through life and eternal life on the perfect path. He never makes a mistake. Follow Him.
Run and Hide
June 04, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 711 KBIt’s best just to admit you are wrong, confess, ask for forgiveness, and pay the price for your mistakes. That’s better than hiding in the portable toilets of life.
Unexpected Entertainment
June 03, 2024 05:00 - 56 seconds - 696 KBBe sure that entertainment in which you initiate, or you participate in is within the scope of its purpose, and be careful, and don’t create problems for other citizens.
Early Detection
May 31, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 716 KBThis should remind all of us that early detection and treatment is important in any medical situation.
Pranks
May 30, 2024 05:00 - 56 seconds - 691 KBIt’s always best in life to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That way everybody comes out a winner.
Tiptoe the Donkey
May 29, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 709 KBIf a donkey can take his blessings and use them to become a blessing, how are you using your talents to be a blessing?
Which Road to Take
May 28, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 705 KBToday, when you make a big decision, be sure that it is the road that God has chosen for you. It could be leading you to the promised land.
13 Hands
May 27, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 700 KBMemorial Day is a day when we pause to give thanks to the people who fought and died for the things we have.
Missing Guitar
May 24, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 701 KBPaul McCartney and the Beatles did pretty good without the guitar. It is still in remarkable condition and making good music. Remember it’s never too late for you to make meaningful music.
Proper Conversations
May 23, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 723 KBBefore you make a decision, be sure you know all of the facts involved and what the implications of a decision might be and be sure that everybody is informed so they can make a good decision.
Biological Mother
May 22, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 716 KBYou don’t have to look for your Heavenly Father because He is always looking for you. Reunite with your Heavenly Father and make up for lost time for a great relationship.
Age Factor
May 21, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 716 KBWhether you are eight or eighty years old, what is God asking you to accomplish at this point in your life? Don’t let age be an excuse.
U8
May 20, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 713 KBWhat we really need is not a new vehicle but a biblical faith that can get us through any situation in life. That kind of faith is not only more important but a whole lot cheaper than the U8.
Over the Guardrail
May 17, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 704 KBThe truck driver’s life was saved because some firefighters were willing to risk their lives to save her. They saw a need and they were ready to meet it. When you see a need, are you ready to meet it?
Concession Email
May 16, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 728 KBHe hoped he would be able to send out a victory email, but his lack of confidence and attention to details evidently contributed to his coming in last in the 11-person contest. I encourage you to do something significant, but do it with confidence and with excellence.
Stolen Horse
May 15, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 715 KBSome people think sin can be hidden or overlooked. Don’t be stupid like the Polish man. A terrible decision will have a terrible consequence. Avoid doing dumb things.
People Pleasing
May 14, 2024 05:00 - 59 seconds - 725 KBPleasing God leads to a fulfilling, abundant life on this earth, and the greatest rewards in heaven. Who are you pleasing today—people or God?
Size 23 Shoe
May 13, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 701 KBI have a hunch that Shaq enjoyed giving those shoes as much as Or'el enjoyed receiving them. When you see a need today, are you willing to try to meet it?
Things Change
May 10, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 706 KBGod’s rules as stated in the Ten Commandments have not changed. Obedience to them is not optional. The words still mean the same. Be sure you know what’s changeable and what is unchangeable.
Giving, Not Getting
May 09, 2024 05:00 - 55 seconds - 684 KBJudas sold his soul for thirty pieces of silver. He hanged himself. What are you selling your soul for today?
Dead Fish
May 08, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 720 KBIt will take you out of service for a while to undergo a good cleansing, but you can’t make it safely carrying dead fish items. God is in the clean-up business.
"Non-Consensual Act”
May 07, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 708 KBCouldn’t we spend our time, energy, and money dealing with important things rather than trying to determine if a girl consented to the kiss of a sailor over 75 years ago? Focus today on things that really make a difference in this life and for eternity.
Deception
May 06, 2024 05:00 - 58 seconds - 711 KBHave a really good eagle eye by taking your prompts from the Bible. The Bible is never deceptive.
Identity Theft
May 03, 2024 05:00 - 1 minute - 742 KBDon’t try to steal somebody else’s identity and pretend to be them—if you want to imitate somebody and become like them, Jesus Christ is the perfect model to copy.
“Literally Anybody Else”
May 02, 2024 05:00 - 57 seconds - 706 KBTry to be creative to see what you could do for that given situation. I don’t recommend running for president, but I do hope you exercise your privilege to vote.