Monthly Archives: February 2012

“To live by list”

Posted on February 27, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

Dear GutsIsKey Reader,       Nine years ago, I had the wonderful privilege to be a minister at a Quaker Meeting in Friendsville, Tennessee.  I made some really special friends there.  Anne Stephens was one of them. She taught my … Continue reading →

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G.U.T.S. (22) Giggle Unbelievably at The Strain –

Posted on February 25, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

    Sometimes, we need to lighten up and chuckle at ourselves. The scripture says: A cheerful heart is good medicine. Being up when times are down makes you feel better & your outlook brighter. It also frightens the competition. … Continue reading →

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A Student of The Game

Posted on February 20, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

     Sales has been a life-long passion for me.  It wasn’t a designed career path, so much as an aptitude that seemed to demand an outlet. I remember in Bible school meeting with the counselor, trying to plan a … Continue reading →

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The Hollow Of His Hand

Posted on February 19, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

My friend, Lora Rossi  @thehugginghome regularly shares her poetry on her site and it is wonderful and I enjoy it. I am not known as a poet. I am known as a rough around the edges guy. But believe it or … Continue reading →

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Garden Praying with Jesus

Posted on February 17, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

When Jesus prayed alone in the garden, it was a difficult place, even for Him. ……………………………………………………………..   People love to talk about the shallow aspects of prayer & to be told about the shallow aspects of prayer. Prayer is like a … Continue reading →

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The Courage of a Military Wife with 5 children

Posted on February 16, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Gutsisthekey Reader:      Today is a special day on Gutsisthekey! We will enjoy the thoughts of a Guest Author; Heather Travitz @heather31mom. I have been blessed to get to know Heather during the last year and she is a … Continue reading →

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Sales Executive Position landed with a ping pong ball.

Posted on February 13, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

     In the 90’s I lost my first wife to a brain injury and as a result, my world was turned up side down. I had 2 kids to finish raising by myself and no way to continue with … Continue reading →

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Twitter Review #1

Posted on February 10, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

As many of you may have sensed; I am not a half-hearted person. When I do something, I really go for it, as a general rule. So, when I decided in September of 2011 to build a BEAM {blog}; I … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 8, 2012 by timothygrantcarter
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G.U.T.S. (21) – Guess Until The Solution

Posted on February 4, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

     I have heard it said that “life is not a guessing game.” I am not so sure. Without some guessing life can grind to a halt and progress can stop.  It is a mistake to become inactive because you … Continue reading →

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