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About timothygrantcarter

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.

Stepping back to step forward

Posted on December 17, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

In my teaching of the martial arts to my students, I start with the importance of a strong foundation. And I never let up on the critical necessity of having a powerful stance. Without an effective base, no defense can … Continue reading →

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The need for daily spiritual flow, in our lives.

Posted on December 14, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
When you are near the ocean, as you hike around the coastal inland, you will notice stagnant pools of rotting debris and moss. You will also notice, tidal pools that are living estuaries of growing and…

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T.G.I.M. – Thank God its Monday!

Posted on December 7, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
   Are you crazy you say? Thank God its Monday! Have you lost your mind?  Who’s glad they have to dig into a whole week’s work? Who’s glad for tons of responsibilities? Who’s glad for mountains…

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Thank God its Wednesday!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

   Thank God its Wednesday? Now that’s just weird you say. And in a way, I have to agree with you.       In the middle of a fight, it is hard to be thankful. In fact, you don’t have time to do anything except … Continue reading →

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Importance versus Unimportance

Posted on November 17, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Dear reader, it seems that I continually run into those that think that you must accept either a prognosis that you are utterly  unimportant,  or that you are not positive thinking if you are not consumed with your own lofty … Continue reading →

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What to do, when your Senior is your Junior at work.

Posted on November 10, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

If you are blessed to live long enough and remain in the public workforce, it is likely that you will have to work for someone younger than you; at some point in your career.  According to a 2012 survey by … Continue reading →

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Be Relentless In Personal Excellence & Public Service!

Posted on November 4, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts Is The Key Reader. This entry is intended to be both personal and inspirational. Personal, because it is about who I am by nature. And Inspirational, because the characteristic I am describing will help you also, and serve … Continue reading →

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Rough Around The Edges Preacher

Posted on October 27, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
I tell people that even though, I am a preacher that I am rough around the edges. Its true. Here’s how. I like a good fight…..  Weird you think. Well, I don’t think so. Everything worth…

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Power to Change

Posted on October 23, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

The changes we want in life can seem so difficult and unreachable, when we view them at the base of the Mountain. At that point, we must remember that we do not leap over mountains but climb them one step … Continue reading →

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My Quaker Faith And The Bible

Posted on September 21, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Recently, in a private Society of Friends page to which I belong , the opinion was stated by some that that certain aspects of the Biblical record make it undesirable for Quakers to use in worship and practice. It saddens … Continue reading →

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