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Wesleyan Senior Pastor, Author, Trainer, Spiritual Coach, Inspirational Speaker, 12 step follower, Thinker, Entrepreneur, Outdoorsman, Hunter, Fisherman, Gardener, and Shotokan YonDan (5th degree black belt). Visionary; Maker of original sayings, slogans & providet of spiritual help. "If God has a pulse, then I can feel it." Nicknamed "SEEK" / @TimGCarterSEEK on X & YouTube.

The Blessing of Friendship – Valentine’s Day 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

If you will serve our Maker with a full and faithful heart, He will put people in your life strategically, when you need them. Seemingly from nowhere will come mentors and friends that He means to guide and lead you, … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith & Inspiration, General Subject Posts | Tagged Billy Burcham, brotherhood, brothers and sisters, Cecil Stanley, Colleagues, Cookie monster, Detra, devoted friend, Father, Father Figure, genuine relationship, John W. Carter Sr., karate training, Larry Dillingham, loving relationships, loyal friend, meaningful relationships, My friend, my friend steve, relationships, Steve Gutzler, Valentine's, wife dawn, Workplace | Leave a comment

God is not Santa Claus nor Frankenstein.

Posted on February 10, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

People often suffer from one of two misconceptions in their faith. One is that somehow being deprived, demeaned and oppressed and in poor or miserable condition; somehow is a spiritual service. While there are times that we have to suffer … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith & Inspiration, Slamism | Tagged achievement, Balance, communion, faith, Fellowship, Frankenstein, guidance, Jesus, mental-health, motives, pain, personal growth, Prosperity, Santa Claus, spirituality, Suffering, The Will of God | Leave a comment

In Memory of a good friend; Billy Burcham.

Posted on February 4, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

2/2/2018 Tonight, Dawn & I paid respects to the family of a very dear friend who passed last Sunday; Billy Burcham. Billy was a 2nd father to me. 7 year’s ago, he became a devoted friend when I struggled to … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page | Tagged alcoholism, Benjie Hyatt, Billy Burcham, bull, Courageous People, death, Father, Father Figure, fireside chats, flu, grin, guidance, Higher Power, humility, laughter, memorial, My friend, nature, pneumonia, Recovery, rough around the edges, Simplicity, The Will of God, tractor | Leave a comment

Deeper Aspects of Prayer are like Spiritual, Open heart surgery.

Posted on February 4, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

Deeper Aspects of Prayer are like Spiritual, Open heart surgery. One of the most challenging aspects of spirituality is really being in touch with what we feel. The heavens can seem brass in our prayers, when we are not communicating … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page | Tagged Bible Study, communion, confession, feelings, God's Help, God's Presence, God's Spirit, guidance, Holy Spirit, honest appraisal, intercession, Jesus, Light, petition, Prayer, prayer life, Quaker, real prayer, religion, renewal, spiritual revelations, spiritual worship, spirituality, the life of Jesus, The Will of God, worship | Leave a comment

A Brighter Day

Posted on February 4, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

For: Margo DeGange. 2/2/2018 In memory of: Joe DeGange A Brighter Day The journey is long and often rough, The trials we face make Passage trying & tough. But Christ’s disciples dwell not in the pain of the way, Their … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Related, Faith & Inspiration, Prose - Allegory, Writing | Tagged Assurance, Christ, Comfort, death, Eternal life, healing, heaven, Holy Spirit, Joe DeGange, Loss, Margo DeGange, memorial, My friend, pain, Poem, poetic side, prose, The Cross, Trials | Leave a comment

We can choose each other as “We the People,” regardless of who we chose for President.

Posted on January 29, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

A friend of mine recently shared these thoughts of Bob Nichols, who works in the Methodist Church, in Tennessee, on her Facebook timeline. They struck me as poignant and needed. So I commented on them further. And now I share these … Continue reading →

Posted in General Subject Posts | Tagged Bob Nichols, brotherhood, brothers and sisters, citizenship, civil discourse, dignity, human-rights, John W. Carter Sr., Light, listening, loving relationships, My friend, open mind, Patriotism, Personal responsibility, politics, Quaker, right, Service to others | Leave a comment

The Inspired Life – A scenic ride of Inspired thoughts, from Slam’s 2017 Outdoor Adventures!

Posted on January 27, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

I’m going to do something a little different and interesting in this BEAM (article). I’m going to share some of my photographs from the woods during my outdoor Expeditions this year, and create an inspirational message, about our life journey … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration, General Subject Posts, Outdoors & Nature Issues, Prose - Allegory, Slamism | Tagged Adventures, Dawns, death, focus, God's Help, God's Presence, God's Spirit, guidance, hunting, mental-health, nature, Outdoors, peace, personal growth, personal information, Photographs, Positive Attitude, Prayer, Quaker, Simplicity, Slamism, spirituality, Stillness, Sunrise, Sunset, The Will of God | Leave a comment

#Shotokan karate is all about an excellent spirit.

Posted on January 21, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

There are times I want to train and love it when I do. And there are times I don’t want to train and I have to force myself to. And somehow I know that both are important. I have learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Karate & Athletics, Strictly karate | Tagged Centering, Combat, Dojo kun, Endeavor, excellence, Faithful, focus, honest appraisal, Jesus, Karate & Athletics, karate training, Non-Violent, peace, personal growth, Quaker, Respect, rough around the edges, self defense, Shotokan, Shotokan karate, Slamism, spirituality, training, Violence | Leave a comment

In the image of God He created them; male and female!

Posted on January 14, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created them; male and female.” When I think of this extraordinary concept that somehow we are crafted in the image of God! This strikes … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Related, Faith & Inspiration, People with GUTS, Slamism | Tagged Bible Study, Courageous People, Difference, Ethics, Genesis, God's Help, God's Image, guidance, honest appraisal, Importance, Leadership, Light, path of enlightenment, personal growth, Personal responsibility, Positive Attitude, Quaker, Responsibility, significance, Slamism, spirituality, The Will of God, theology | Leave a comment

The Art of Karate Makes Me Better.

Posted on January 14, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

I train incessantly and unceasingly. Sometimes it drives my wife crazy how much I train. Yeah I know I’m not a 20 year old spring chicken. In fact I’m only a little over a year away from 60. I know … Continue reading →

Posted in GUTS - What is it?, Karate & Athletics, People with GUTS, Slamism, Strictly karate | Tagged athletics, Coaching, Cure, Goals, Gym, honest appraisal, Karate & Athletics, karate training, Mentoring, personal growth, Prescription, rough around the edges, Shotokan, Shotokan karate, Slam, Slamism, spirituality, Teaching, Thermometer, training, weight loss | Leave a comment

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Author Archives: timothygrantcarter

About timothygrantcarter

God is not Santa Claus nor Frankenstein.

In Memory of a good friend; Billy Burcham.

Deeper Aspects of Prayer are like Spiritual, Open heart surgery.

We can choose each other as “We the People,” regardless of who we chose for President.

The Inspired Life – A scenic ride of Inspired thoughts, from Slam’s 2017 Outdoor Adventures!

#Shotokan karate is all about an excellent spirit.

The Art of Karate Makes Me Better.

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