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.

“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 →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration, General Subject Posts, Guest Authors, People with GUTS | Tagged Anne Stephens, Courageous People, friendsville tennessee, honest appraisal, loyal friend, My friend, people with GUTS, Positive Attitude, private person, rough around the edges, Service to others, Simplicity, thoughtfulness | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Acrostic Inspirations, Face Page, G.U.T.S. 1 through 80ish | Tagged acrostic, cheerful heart, Courage, difficult season, humor, laughter, pain, Positive Attitude, ray stevens, rough days, Smile | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Face Page, Sales & Sales Training, Work Related | Tagged art of persuasion, Courageous People, Customer Service, honest appraisal, personal growth, Positive Attitude, profound faith, sales orientation, Selling, Service to others, technical proficiency, Workplace | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Face Page, Writing | Tagged barren deserts, clouds of mystery, God's Spirit, Lora Rossi, majestic peaks, My friend, poetic side, stately trees, time and matter | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration | Tagged God's Help, God's Presence, God's Spirit, great pilgrimage, guidance, Jesus, journey of prayer, power in prayer, Prayer, Quaker, real prayer, Service to others, Stillness, The Cross, The Will of God | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Face Page, Guest Authors | Tagged Courageous People, definition of courage, guidance, Heather Travitz, honest appraisal, modern day hero, people with GUTS, personal encouragement, quiet courage | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Blogging & Speaking, Writing | Tagged creative word, focus, great peace, guidance, gutzler, hearted person, Lora Rossi, midnight rider, my friend steve, personal growth, personal information, Quaker, Stillness, The Will of God, Twitter, writing | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in G.U.T.S. 1 through 80ish | Tagged acrostic, guessing game, guidance, gut feeling, hunch, John W. Carter Sr., lethargy | Leave a comment