Category Archives: Faith & Inspiration

A big part of GUTS for me is found through faith. This is what this blog has to say @ Faith & God.

Does Faith work on you and do you work on Faith? #livingfaith #funny #jesus

Posted on February 14, 2025 by timothygrantcarter

60 Seconds of gripping thought about a topic, vital to your spiritual life.. Share ot with a froend! https://youtube.com/shorts/jrElmHGdrJw?si=M21OohwvGpFr7BS_

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Karate taught by a qualified Christian Instructor brings Positive Leverage to Life!

Posted on February 10, 2025 by timothygrantcarter

Why Karate is a part of my Ministry at Sawyersville Wesleyan Church. Karate taught by a qualified Christian Instructor brings Positive Leverage to Life! I am often asked why would a Christian who is committed to love and peace teach … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 46:3-4 God’s love and care through our lives!

Posted on January 18, 2025 by timothygrantcarter

Isaiah 46:3-4 is a message from God that reminds us of His love and care for us throughout our entire lives. In these verses, God speaks to His people, telling them that He has been with them since the day … Continue reading →

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#Christmas = God’s Love to you!

Posted on December 23, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

Here is 60 seconds of life changing power! God didn’t just make the world. He made the world to show us His love! https://youtube.com/shorts/fk_pfGBkBak?si=SLu2Ybigmlj1eHA7

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In 1 Samuel 16:7, God tells Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”This verse is part of the story where God sends Samuel to Jesse’s house to choose a new king for Israel. Samuel sees Jesse’s oldest son, Eliab, and thinks he must be the one God has chosen because he looks strong and impressive. But God corrects Samuel, saying that He does not judge by outward appearance like humans do. Instead, God looks at the heart, the inner part of a person.This story teaches us that God’s values are different from ours. People often focus on how someone looks, how successful they are, or what they have achieved. But God cares about what is inside us—our thoughts, our intentions, and our character. The heart, in the Bible, represents who we really are on the inside. It includes our faith, kindness, humility, and how much we seek to do what is right.David, who was chosen to be king, did not look like the obvious choice. He was the youngest son, and people probably did not see him as important. But God chose him because He saw David’s heart. David was not perfect—he made mistakes later in life—but his heart was focused on God. He trusted God, loved Him, and wanted to follow His ways.This verse reminds us not to judge others by what we see on the outside. Someone might look impressive, but their heart could be far from God. On the other hand, someone who seems unimportant might have a heart full of faith and love. We should try to see people the way God sees them and value their character, not just their looks or success. It also teaches us to focus on our own hearts. What we look like or how successful we are does not matter as much as having a heart that loves God and wants to do what is right. God sees the real us—our thoughts, feelings, and intentions. Even if others do not notice us or value us, God sees our worth and knows who we really are. This verse is a comfort and a challenge. It comforts us because God sees our true value, even when others do not. It challenges us to take care of our hearts and focus on becoming the kind of people God wants us to be—kind, honest, and faithful. What matters most to God is not how we appear on the outside, but who we are on the inside.

Posted on December 17, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

By: Shinwon Alfonse

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Motive Matters.

Posted on December 13, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Reader, I want to tell you Stories of 3 Different People In looking and thinking About Good motives And Life’s meaning. I guess some of my underlying thoughts are that capitalism can be a good thing when motivated by … Continue reading →

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God can see things in us that we cannot see in ourselves.

Posted on November 23, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

The story of Gideon is in Judges chapter 6. He was of the least family and he was the least one in the family  And yet God raised him up and told him not to say that he was weak, … Continue reading →

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An uncommon calling for common men!

Posted on November 7, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

So I’ve had to do some course work and study to confirm my credentials as a Wesleyan senior pastor. I guess being 45 years out of college told on me because I had a harder time than I thought I … Continue reading →

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When The Roll is Called up Yonder! #fun #harmonica #gospelmusic #veryfun

Posted on October 29, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

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13 year WordPress Anniversary

Posted on September 23, 2024 by timothygrantcarter

At Gutsisthekey.com , I have written over 650 articles. The equivalence of 20 plus books I don’t do as much anymore but I am thinking about A Renewed Focus here. I had no followers on Twitter then. I have grown … Continue reading →

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