Daily Got a Minute Message with John Ed
1,461 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 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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Amateur Safecracker
February 09, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 702 KBThe best values in life are not locked in an old safe—they are God’s gift to us when we work with excellence to finish God’s task.
Pet Emu
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 705 KBWhat kind of preparations have you made for protection? How effective is your plan?
Human Intelligence
February 07, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 715 KBUsing good common sense is important not only when you have driverless taxis, but in most of the things we face in life. Ask for God’s wisdom in all things you try to do!
Swiftquake
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 725 KBWouldn’t it be great if we got excited about what God is doing in the world, and how He has gifted us in a way in which we can reach out to people and be a blessing to them?
Ticket Hypocrisy
February 05, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 726 KBRemember that people are following you and listening to you, but most importantly are watching you. What you and I do speaks more loudly than what we say. Practice what you preach today.
Proper Burial
February 02, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 751 KBHelp people find out who they are before they die, always give respect to all people, regardless of what they look like or what they appear to be.
Sacrifices
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 707 KBThere are times in life when everybody needs somebody to look after them, and it’s always healthy to look out for somebody else. Look around today and see where you can make a difference in somebody’s life.
Modern Solutions
January 31, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 717 KBShe has since been awarded the top prize by the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, which is a science contest that draws over 65,000 middle schoolers. If Shanya can do that, what can you do to solve some problems in your community?
Location, Location, Location
January 30, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 728 KBHow meaningful do you find your job? I’m sure your location is much better than this store in China, so are you really making a difference in the lives of people?
Speeding Ticket
January 29, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 741 KBThe good news is that the Bible says, “If you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive your sins.” He wipes the slate clean. God loves offering second chances in life.
17-Foot-Long Python
January 26, 2024 06:00 - 56 seconds - 700 KBAll of us need to remember that some things are harmful to people and society. We need to think creatively and innovatively how we can help eliminate them. Be sure you pick something you can handle. But be selective of what you choose to try and eliminate.
Important Discoveries
January 25, 2024 06:00 - 56 seconds - 697 KBAlways be open to what God wants to reveal to you, and act responsibly dealing with what He reveals to you.
Delivery Driver Hero
January 23, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 732 KBHow many of us see our work as a place for God to work through us?
Fossil Hunting
January 22, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 716 KBGod has something good in store for you today—it might be something that’s really old or relatively new. Be sure that you have eyes to see and can see it, and then use what you find to be of help to a lot of people.
'Stolen' Tomato
January 19, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 732 KBWhenever we get a bad rap, it’s important to do all that we can to clear a good name.
Forbidden Cell Phones
January 18, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 706 KBThe best way to avoid shunning is to obey the rules.
Life's Purpose
January 17, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 731 KBDo you know what your life’s purpose is? I hope you don’t have a job, but a purpose.
Correct Pronunciation
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 713 KBWords are extremely important but using them incorrectly can put you in a lot of danger. Be patient and be sure to use the correct word!
Vote for Yourself
January 15, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 717 KBGive legs to your convictions. What you do speaks more loudly than what you say.
Caught
January 12, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 736 KBThe best way to deal with a fault is to confess it, ask for God’s forgiveness, ask other people to forgive you, and proceed. There are not enough bikes, tractors, sailboats, and kayaks to ever get you to safety.
Lost in Big Bend
January 11, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 712 KBIt’s easy for people to get lost in life. It’s so important for us to care for and look for and try to help people back to safety.
Asking for Help
January 10, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 710 KBAs you live each day this year, look for somebody that you can reach out to and help, and be open when you have a need, and somebody wants to reach out to you.
Blame
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 721 KBWhen something goes wrong, instead of looking for somebody to blame, check yourself. You might be the one driving on the wrong side of the road and that’s awfully dangerous.
Danish Chamber Orchestra
January 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 741 KBIf something is really worth doing, it’s worth doing with excellence. Will you do your work with excellence today?
A Better 2024
January 05, 2024 06:00 - 59 seconds - 725 KBHere are some simple suggestions that can make each day better in 2024: Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. ...
Music for Elephants
January 04, 2024 06:00 - 1 minute - 740 KBCan’t we find ways to connect with each other so that we can bring a degree of joy and help and encouragement to them? Work on that today.
Be Possible
January 03, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 717 KBDon’t focus on your weaknesses, but on your strengths. Don’t focus on what’s wrong with life, but what is right. Remember, with God, all things are possible.
A Gentleman
January 02, 2024 06:00 - 57 seconds - 701 KBIf you have been in a hole in life and know how to get out, be ready to help other folks who have fallen in a similar hole. You might be the key to their release.
Setting Goals
January 01, 2024 06:00 - 58 seconds - 720 KBSet goals that are beyond where you are, but not beyond where God can help you become. Stretch your mind and your energy. Set worthwhile goals.
Biblical Characters
December 29, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 733 KBI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Here are some heroes you can follow in 2024.
Compassion
December 28, 2023 06:00 - 58 seconds - 723 KBHow discriminating are we when we have an opportunity to offer our talents to help someone in need?
Forgetful
December 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 minute - 736 KBWhat kind of favor can somebody do for you today to remind you of something that’s important that you might be forgetting and how could God use you today to remind somebody of something that’s important in their life?
Chris Farley
December 26, 2023 06:00 - 58 seconds - 721 KBWhat kind of goals are you working on, and how committed are you to finishing them in the near future?
Christmas Day
December 25, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 731 KBGlory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” (Luke 2:8-14)
"Picnic"
December 22, 2023 06:00 - 58 seconds - 723 KBDon’t be critical of rumors of how words might have been used somewhere in the past.
Choices
December 21, 2023 06:00 - 58 seconds - 719 KBFollow Jesus’ plan so that when you look back on your life, you can know that you did the best of what God wanted you to do using all the gifts that He gave you.
A Poem About Heaven
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 minute - 745 KB"I was shocked, confused, bewildered as I entered Heaven’s door, not by the beauty of it all, not by the lights or décor..."
AI Selfies
December 19, 2023 06:00 - 58 seconds - 712 KBDistinguishing whether a selfie picture is correct or created by artificial intelligence is interesting--separating the real values of life like love, integrity, and respect is far more important. Don’t be fooled by the fake.
Mirror or Window
December 18, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 727 KBYou can either see yourself and what’s good for you in every decision you make, or you look out and see other people and the opportunities for service.
Tough Times
December 15, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 724 KB"I will rejoice in the God of my salvation because He is my strength"
World Record
December 14, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 725 KBIs there some more simple goal that you could set today that can make a difference in the lives of people you come in contact with?
Vertical Vision
December 13, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 733 KBCan you really see who is in charge of life? How well can you see God showing you when to shoot or screen, or rebound?
God’s Comfort
December 12, 2023 06:00 - 57 seconds - 703 KB11 Corinthians 1:3-4 says, “God is the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we can give them the same comfort God has given us.”
Listening
December 11, 2023 06:00 - 57 seconds - 711 KBBe slow to speak and when you speak, make it an encouraging word that builds someone up.
Don't Look Back
December 08, 2023 06:00 - 57 seconds - 712 KBWhen you wake up every morning, you can focus on your past and get burdened with guilt from the things that you failed to do or things you did wrong. Living in the past can be dangerous.
Keep Fighting
December 07, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 725 KB“Mikey, thank you for taking a chance on me. You are my miracle. For those living with cancer—keep hoping, believing, and dreaming.” Good advice from a person who has been there.
40% Chance of Survival
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 58 seconds - 721 KBIt’s very important in life to be understood and to be an understanding person. You don’t have to spend months in a hospital together, but there is a common ground that can help you understand and be understood. Practice that today.
Found Wedding Ring
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 726 KBDon’t throw away something that’s very important. Remember the things that make your marriage meaningful.
New Birth
December 01, 2023 06:00 - 59 seconds - 729 KBThe Turner family in Ocala, Florida have defied odds of 48,627,125 to 1 for having three babies born on the same birthdate for three consecutive years.
Packaging Influence
November 30, 2023 06:00 - 58 seconds - 713 KBThe Bible has been true for thousands of years. It’s based on content not packaging. Its content will make you healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually. Don’t be fooled by cool, clever packaging.