Author Archives: timothygrantcarter

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.

My Unseen Friend

Posted on May 15, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

A few years ago, I was praying silently before a meal in a restaurant and thought a waitress had walked up beside me waiting on me to stop praying, to speak to me. It was an overshadowing feeling that someone was … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration | Tagged anonymous, forgiveness, God's Help, God's Presence, God's Spirit, guidance, Jesus, Quaker, spirituality, The Will of God, theology | 4 Comments

In tribute to my mother; Mary “Louise” Carter 1925-1983

Posted on May 10, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

My mother has been gone since I was 24 years old but she remains the single most important influence in my life. I was definitely a mama’s boy. My mother was crazy about me and I was crazy about my … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration, GUTS - What is it?, People with GUTS | Tagged cleanliness, Courageous People, death, deep devotion, Louise Carter, mama, Mary "Louise" Carter, mother, Mother's Day, Now I lay me down to sleep, people with GUTS, Prayer | Leave a comment

Work on your speech like a good game of golf.

Posted on May 6, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

The Drive, The Fairway and the Putt. Start, Follow Through and Finish Strong! I am not a prolific golfer to say the least. Still, there are aspects of the game that explain key ingredients of making a good speech. In … Continue reading →

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Power Up Your Talks and Fill The Room

Posted on April 28, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts Is The Key Reader. This BEAM is another article to help you be better prepared when profession or personal groups call on you to give public talks. To give more effective presentations, you need to Power … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging & Speaking, Face Page, Sales & Sales Training | Tagged mirror practice, power in prayer, Power Up, Prayer, preparation, Presentation Skills, public speaker, speaking, truck | Leave a comment

Jitter Down and Power Up before you speak in Public

Posted on April 21, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts Is The Key Reader, Many of you have occasions when you have to take the stage to bring presentations. Some of you are more comfortable than others with this assignment. But many dread the task … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging & Speaking, Face Page, General Subject Posts, Sales & Sales Training, Work Related | Tagged business, facial expression, flexibility, Jitter, jitters, mirror practice, Presentation Skills, public speaker, speaking | Leave a comment

The Miracle of Easter And Me

Posted on April 19, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

I have always known that the central event of human history is the life of Jesus. And the most powerful hope for all of humanity is the resurrection of Jesus. Still, knowing this was not enough. Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration | Tagged alcoholism, bottom of a bottle, Christ, death, Easter, God's Spirit, internal change, Jesus, jesus not religion, Jesus resurrection, Quaker, renewal, spirituality, the life of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, The Will of God, theology | Leave a comment

Slam’s Sales Tips – 301-400 – Expertise is Power.

Posted on April 14, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

The first two helps in this series of sales tips deal with the power of expertise and knowledge. Establishing a higher level of proficiency can increase your performance and appreciation in any career position. Especially in the sales … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Sales & Sales Training, Work Related | Tagged angles, business, concrete slabs, Customer Service, expertise, marketing, marketing strategy, personalized service, Presentation Skills, product, sales tips, Selling, Workplace | Leave a comment

The Moment

Posted on April 12, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts Is the Key Reader. A few years ago, I made a new friend online. Her name is Heather Gauthier. There is much I could say about her but the primary reason I have asked her to … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Guest Authors, Inspirational Fiction, People with GUTS, Writing | Tagged career change, career fulfillment, change, Courageous People, Heather Gauthier, honest appraisal, Mark Gauthier, My friend, people with GUTS, personal growth, Workplace | 3 Comments

Fiction that Finds Faith

Posted on April 8, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

I love a good surprise. Don’t you? Well that is exactly what’s on tap in the near future, here at GutsIsTheKey.com; a good surprise! What do I mean? Let me explain. One of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging & Speaking, Face Page, Guest Authors, Inspirational Fiction, Writing | Tagged fiction, friend heather, guest author, Heather, Heather Gauthier, Heather McKim Gauthier, inspirational fiction, My friend, spirituality, writing | Leave a comment

G.U.T.S. #37 – Growth Using The Steps

Posted on April 3, 2014 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
OK GutsIsTheKey reader; even though more of my writings are of a business, sales and leadership nature; I still want to keep my other writing promises to my readers. So, I will continue to…

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