Category Archives: Faith & Inspiration

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The Solution to worry is Trust!

   Problems and worry attack us all.  Problems are normal. We will have them.  No one is immune. But we do not have to let our problems consume us, with worry.  Here are some suggestions to provide you relief from its grasp! : Our current dilemma can … Continue reading →

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Man and Womankind’s high estate & calling

     Many people mistake humiliation for humility. Should you find the wherewithal to accomplish the grandest accomplishments in the annals of mankind, it will only bring pleasure to God, AS LONG AS your goal is to bring honor and … Continue reading →

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Tolerant acceptance vs. finger pointing

Acceptance is a key to a happy life. We must accept people like they are. And we must accept life circumstances as they are, or we will never find serenity. I am not talking about moral cowardice or apathy. But … Continue reading →

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Tribute to my father John W. Carter Sr.

 I wrote this article about my father this past year in July. I wrote it to my facebook friends as a tribute to my father JOHN W. Carter Senior. I recently realized that I had not put this article here … Continue reading →

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

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

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.

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!

   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

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!

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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