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 love of Fishing – 1

Posted on July 1, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

Dear GutsIsTheKey Reader; as many of you know, I am an avid outdoors-man. This love of the outdoors takes many forms. Hunting, Hiking, Gardening, lawn-work, bird and animal watching, and last but not least; Fishing! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Outdoors & Nature Issues | Tagged Courageous People, fishing, fun, hilton head south carolina, John W. Carter Sr., nature, Outdoors, shark, Simplicity, stingray | 2 Comments

Be Results Driven – Slam’s sales tips 1700 – 1800

Posted on June 18, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts is The Key sales training reader. Here is an overdue installment of sales tips for you. Prefaced by some practical ideas on sales progress based on the first 5 tips. 1. Be results driven. … Continue reading →

Posted in GUTS - What is it?, Sales & Sales Training, Work Related | Tagged business, excellence, honest appraisal, Karate & Athletics, marketing, personal growth, Positive Attitude, Presentation Skills, sales performance, Selling, Workplace | Leave a comment

Missed Opportunities and Renewed Possibilities

Posted on June 17, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

I don’t care how goal oriented and positive minded you are; there will be times that life gives you sour grapes. But sometimes, we can not control what happens to us; only how we look at it. The circumstances of our life are … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration, General Subject Posts | Tagged God's Help, honest appraisal, mental-health, paradigm shift, Paul, personal growth, Positive Attitude, prison cell, Problems, renewal, sabbatical, singing, solutions, sour grapes, spirituality, The Will of God, videogames | Leave a comment

Founder’s Day. What is it?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

Today is Founder’s Day. It is very interesting and needed for this country to remember the occasion for Founder’s day. Here is some information for you, so you can do just that. “Founder’s Day originated from a proclamation by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration, General Subject Posts | Tagged America, Founder's Day, God's Help, holiday, politics, religion, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Honeysuckle and The Dimension of Heaven

Posted on June 3, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

The Spirit of God is like the Sweet Honeysuckle in the Spring Air: One beautiful thing about being outside in the south in the spring and summer is the air that is full of fragrances. Gardenias, Jasmine, Magnolia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration, Outdoors & Nature Issues | Tagged death, genuine relationship, God's Help, God's Presence, God's Spirit, heaven, Honeysuckle, Jesus, nature, Positive Attitude, predominant interest, Quaker, religion, renewal, service of god, Simplicity, spirituality, The Will of God, unimaginable beauty | 4 Comments

#Sales Refresher Course

Posted on May 29, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

It never ceases to amaze me, how often sales problems with performance are caused by neglect of fundamentals. It is akin to Lombardi having to remind his team that “This is a football.” Nonetheless, it is true; even … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Sales & Sales Training, Work Related | Tagged Basics, business, Courageous People, Customer Service, honest appraisal, Karate & Athletics, marketing, martial arts, personal growth, Presentation Skills, Selling, Service to others, Shotokan, vince lombardi, Workplace | 4 Comments

Knowing Jesus

Posted on May 24, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

Dear GutsIsTheKey reader. Some of you count on me to write on inspirational, faith related topics. Here is one I have been meaning to share for almost a year. I have learned to be respectful and … Continue reading →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration | Tagged belief systems, bottom of a bottle, devoted friend, God's Presence, God's Spirit, guidance, honest appraisal, Jesus, Karate & Athletics, knowing jesus, peace, Quaker, religion, renewal, rough and tumble, Simplicity, spirituality, The Will of God, theology | Leave a comment

G.U.T.S. #34 – The Grinch Uses The SeedCorn

Posted on May 22, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

Yes, you are right; it has been too long since I wrote another G.U.T.S. installment. So with no further delay; here you go… G.U.T.S. #34 – The Grinch Uses The SeedCorn. The Grinch Uses The SeedCorn – … Continue reading →

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Great Knowledge

Posted on May 20, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
I have learned, The greater the diameter of your knowledge; the greater the circumference of your ignorance. Be humble with what you know! The scripture says that knowledge “puffs up.” The picture comes to…

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The Courage of a Military Wife with 5 children

Posted on May 18, 2013 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
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…