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Tribute to my father John W. Carter Sr.

Posted on January 22, 2016 by timothygrantcarter

 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

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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Be Relentless In Personal Excellence & Public Service!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
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…

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My wife Dawn’s After Christmas Present. :)

Posted on December 31, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Okay, so I know Christmas is over. But since I’m running a Tree lot almost all the way up to Christmas. I get to enjoy our tree more the week after Christmas. My wife Dawn Carter, always turns one of … 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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Stepping back to step forward

Posted on December 17, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

In my teaching of the martial arts to my students, I start with the importance of a strong foundation. And I never let up on the critical necessity of having a powerful stance. Without an effective base, no defense can … Continue reading →

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The need for daily spiritual flow, in our lives.

Posted on December 14, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
When you are near the ocean, as you hike around the coastal inland, you will notice stagnant pools of rotting debris and moss. You will also notice, tidal pools that are living estuaries of growing and…

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T.G.I.M. – Thank God its Monday!

Posted on December 7, 2015 by timothygrantcarter

Originally posted on gutsisthekey:
   Are you crazy you say? Thank God its Monday! Have you lost your mind?  Who’s glad they have to dig into a whole week’s work? Who’s glad for tons of responsibilities? Who’s glad for mountains…

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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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