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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Could God be placing you in a position to participate in some miraculous rarity? If so, don’t let age be a factor in your response.Af John Ed Mathison
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You might discover a new family member when you reach out to somebody in need and help make a difference in their life.Af John Ed Mathison
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Our biggest enemy is Satan who always gives false information. His is rat poison so put out God’s rat traps to combat him. Don’t be fooled about who the number one enemy is, and how he operates.Af John Ed Mathison
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When your performance level is extremely low, do you make excuses or do you prayerfully ask God to help you correct the problem.Af John Ed Mathison
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Is your love for God that strong?Af John Ed Mathison
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Pick good friends, relate well to your family, and keep away from toxic people. You have a tendency to become like the people you hang around with.Af John Ed Mathison
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Seek God’s help in selecting the right person, and you will never go wrong if you follow His guidance.Af John Ed Mathison
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When you text, be sure that you are communicating what you intend to communicate, and if you don’t use an emoji or if you use a whole series of them, be sure your message communicates what was intended.Af John Ed Mathison
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At work, how do you handle challenging encounters, and especially how do you relate to people who sometimes intentionally ignite unhealthy encounters?Af John Ed Mathison
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Every church has lots of unread Bibles. God has a great message for you today. Read it.Af John Ed Mathison
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I think we all need to let God train our minds to send some distinct signal to notify us and warn us.Af John Ed Mathison
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How strong are the things that you are laying out for life? Do you need better spiritual nutrition?Af John Ed Mathison
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I hope your home is a Godly home that can have a guaranteed warranty by the One who created you and your family and all that you have.Af John Ed Mathison
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We need to move the mentality of advancing “survival of the fit” to “revival of the unfit.” Let’s deal with the source of the issue, and not just the symptoms.Af John Ed Mathison
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The kids learned that when a tough thing happens, get up and keep moving forward and something good can come from it. How does that apply to you today?Af John Ed Mathison
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While the protests and unbecoming behavior make the headlines, God is doing a huge work on campuses that will make a difference for eternity. How can God use you to help fan the fires of revival?Af John Ed Mathison
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Use your finances to give to causes that are making an eternal difference in God’s Kingdom.Af John Ed Mathison
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I like Costco for some things, but I like Jesus when it comes to preparing for the end times. Who do you like?Af John Ed Mathison
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Get ready to celebrate Christmas today, and it will make your celebration on December 25 more meaningful. Please celebrate Christmas for its real meaning.Af John Ed Mathison
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Following Christ is a daily exercise for each individual. He tells us to take up our cross and follow Him.Af John Ed Mathison
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Too often we create chaos because we hold back God’s valuable purpose by selfishly hanging on to our finances and our money. Releasing your money for a Christian cause can set in motion valuable results!Af John Ed Mathison
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What if we Christians who claim to be soldiers of the cross would have the level of commitment that’s demonstrated at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?Af John Ed Mathison
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“My life belongs to you, Lord. You take my life, and You do whatever You choose and whatever You wish, and I will follow. You lead the way.” How committed to God are you?Af John Ed Mathison
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When you place the elements of Holy Communion in your mouth, are you willing to be fully committed to Him whose death and resurrection you celebrate? I remind you; full commitment is always the pathway to victory.Af John Ed Mathison
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We are reminded that our sins will find us out. Make an A plus in God’s school of living and that’s a test you really need to pass.Af John Ed Mathison
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It’s hard to correct a perception of a name—it is extremely important to be proactive and make your name one that God is proud of, and you and your friends are proud of. Make your name one that people want to remember in a positive way.Af John Ed Mathison
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At 91, he couldn’t participate in putting out a fire, but he could give financially. He will continue to put out a lot of fires. How can you be of help to some organization or to some person today?Af John Ed Mathison
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You never learn to walk, swim, or ride a bicycle without taking the first step, the first stroke, and the first pedal in order to do it. For Jesus, commitment was not an option, it was a necessity.Af John Ed Mathison
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Dizzy Dean was forced to retire because of one little stumble at first base. Be careful to master the little things, because they will cause huge results.Af John Ed Mathison
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His honesty cost him $2.5 million. What would you do in a situation where Theegala found himself?Af John Ed Mathison
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I know whose side I am on and know who is going to ultimately win. Are you confident of whose side you are on?Af John Ed Mathison
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The Bible is not random words thrown together but words that came from the One who created words. Rather than argue about the meaning of Biblical words, we need to obey them.Af John Ed Mathison
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The most words Googled in the past three years have been the words worry and anxiety. We are a generation captivated by anxiety and worry. How can we handle the stress in life?Af John Ed Mathison
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I don’t suggest champagne for celebrating, but I do suggest a thankful, humble, obedient heart of real joy.Af John Ed Mathison
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In contrast, I wish that we could make our homes a place where there is no profanity, but in its place words of encouragement, affirmation, and conversation about God’s plan and purpose for each individual’s life.Af John Ed Mathison
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How are you spending your time, energy, and money? How many 24 cent-items do you have in your life that you need to leave behind and move on to something more valuable?Af John Ed Mathison
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Honesty and integrity are always the biggest payoff when something we do is in question. You don’t have to post on social media your wrongdoing—many people already see it, and certainly God does.Af John Ed Mathison
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We all need each other. We need to learn to be dependable for others and dependent on others. Be prepared for any event—life doesn’t send an email indicating when it might come.Af John Ed Mathison
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Any city or nation that acknowledges and places the God of the Bible first will always have the answers to overcome any problems.Af John Ed Mathison
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What’s more important to you—perception of being a unique neighborhood or helping reduce the response time of people who are coming to help?Af John Ed Mathison
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People are looking at what is hanging on the walls of your life. Let what they see be challenging and convicting and a positive witness for Him who created your life and the walls of your life.Af John Ed Mathison
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Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) What are you willing to overcome today in order to follow God’s purpose for your life?Af John Ed Mathison
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Let’s thank God every day for our great American heroes who showed us how to pursue liberty in our nation. Let’s each of us set the bar high every day.Af John Ed Mathison
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Hitting a helicopter will never count as a hole-in-one. Be sure you hit God’s important target.Af John Ed Mathison
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If you are not sure, stay out of the water. You will know in the future who is correct.Af John Ed Mathison
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My candidate for leadership for America is Christ. He can lead us where we need to be. I know Christ is not going to change teams and I pray that we Christians will always be Christians.Af John Ed Mathison
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We know how to get out of debt. Are we willing to do it individually and as a nation?Af John Ed Mathison
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Jesus will ultimately win. I don’t advocate tattoos, but you can bet your life on who’s going to win in the future.Af John Ed Mathison
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When you want to be like somebody, it’s not best to try to look like them physically but imitate them in terms of character and talent. Performance outshines anything else.Af John Ed Mathison
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The most valuable gift ever is the gift of life and God’s grace. You don’t get it accidentally, but you don’t try to profit from it, but rather use it the way God intended your life to be. That will bring the most value to your life.Af John Ed Mathison
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