Category Archives: Faith & Inspiration

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G.U.T.S. #41- Glorify, Uplift and Trust the Saviour

Posted on January 13, 2016 by timothygrantcarter

I am occasionally asked, “What happened to the G.U.T.S. Acrostics? Of course this is a series of word games based on the letters GUTS. Regarding the subject of not writing them lately, all I can say is: My bad. It … Continue reading →

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Conscience and the chain of healthy, reinforcing behaviors

Posted on January 11, 2016 by timothygrantcarter

Some words have very little meaning, and yet they are used way too much. Other words have giant importance and yet they are seldom used. Conscience is one such word that is used infrequently, and yet its power and dynamic … Continue reading →

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12 steps and God’s will.

Posted on December 27, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

For over 5 years now, I have participated in a 12 step program. The manner of thinking described in these steps has transformed my life. One of the chief ideas behind this Code of Conduct is that a motive of … Continue reading →

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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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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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Anonymity And Significance

Posted on September 17, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Several years ago I posted an article; “The Presence of Honor in the Absence of Title.” The idea behind this article was that what we do is important, even if it does not result in recognition. Sometimes it seems to … Continue reading →

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