
Daily Got a Minute Message with John Ed
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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Show Up Anyway
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.
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A Century and Still Giving Life
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.
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The Power of Purpose
“I had my purpose before they had their opinion.” That’s the power of purpose!
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Making Someone’s Day Makes Yours
Is there something you can do for somebody today that will make their day, but will make your day an even bigger win?
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Handling Pressure Like a Champion
Sometimes handling victories is a bigger issue than handling defeat. Both have consequences that can either be good or bad. Face it.
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Joe Mazzulla
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.
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$1 Million Lawsuit
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.
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A Pleasant Aroma
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.
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"Pizza No. 40"
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.
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No Failure to Pray
God has no busy signals, no dropped calls, no voice mails, and His reception is always perfect. God is waiting to hear from you.
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Different Systems
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.
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Simple Favors
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?
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Wife Carry
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?
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Paying it Forward
The more we have, the more we can share. What are you doing today to make somebody have a better day?
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When Laws Aren’t Enough
Live a life that doesn’t require a law to prohibit your actions and encourages others to do the same.
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Rewarding What’s Right
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.
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Trust Over Tech
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.
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Mistaken Identity
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.
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Do It Today
What today do you need to do? You might not have the chance of doing it very long.
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The Sneaker Snatcher
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.
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Priceless Treasures
The value of these things exceeds anything that we can comprehend. God offers them free to each of us now.
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The Remedy That Lasts
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.
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