Tag Archives: personal growth

The Tapestry Threads of a Good Life

Posted on September 28, 2023 by timothygrantcarter

Pastor Tim’s message on 9/24/2023 The Tapestry Threads of a Good Life! Christ, Conscience & Character https://youtu.be/BBBgzxH870s?si=oVIyJMgMIhCphGEI https://youtu.be/BBBgzxH870s?si=oVIyJMgMIhCphGEI #SEEKISM

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“Don’t suffer in silence.”

Posted on August 23, 2023 by timothygrantcarter

“Don’t suffer in silence.” What great advice. The resources mentioned are British, but the same Or similar resources are available here in America. I am a Christian Pastor and counselor. But I’m also recovered alcoholic. I learned quickly that I … Continue reading →

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Gratitude To an Unknown Karate Mentor

Posted on December 10, 2022 by timothygrantcarter

Small things are often Big Things. I dedicate these thoughts to karate mentor:1- that I am deeply indebted to ,2- whom made a tremendous contribution to my martial arts foundation,3- whom is already gone from this life & whose name … Continue reading →

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Favorite (Most Impactful) Books

Posted on December 4, 2022 by timothygrantcarter

In 2014, Heather McKim Gauthier challenged me to name 10 books that have had a definite impact on my life. This took a little reflection. Aside from the Bible, I had picked the 10 most influential books on my life. … Continue reading →

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The Motive of Effectual Prayer

Posted on October 15, 2021 by timothygrantcarter

I have discovered that if there is a secret to a healthy Christian Life. It is a healthy prayer life. We will discuss and meditate on these and other thoughts, how to have an effective prayer life Sunday morning, at … Continue reading →

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New Life in Christ is a Process, Not just an Event.

Posted on September 16, 2021 by timothygrantcarter

New Life In Christ is a process not just an event. New Christian life is a huge change! Learning Christ undoes self. We are naturally wrapped tightly around a self center.So accepting a new Master displaces the old master. Thus … Continue reading →

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Go get em, Tiger! A tribute to a fine karate student, Justin Fields!

Posted on September 19, 2020 by timothygrantcarter

It’s a truly rewarding thing when Hope’s you had for your life, start to take shape and fall into place. Today, I observed a karate student that I have worked with for nearly seven years perform extraordinary Feats of skill … Continue reading →

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Things that make Car-Kai-ryu Shotokan Kai-In distinctive

Posted on September 17, 2020 by timothygrantcarter

     So Guts Is The Key reader, if you’re not interested in the martial arts, then this article may or may not be of interest to you. I have been a karate Sensei for 25 years or more. It … Continue reading →

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“Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.” ????

Posted on September 13, 2020 by timothygrantcarter

Not everything he said was pure gospel/But the late Robert Schuller said/”Tuff times don’t last-Tuff people do”/I don’t know if it’s always tru-But it helps at times/Sometimes when there’s no other way-trust God-push on thru & a way opens up … Continue reading →

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Desire, Motivation, Imagination and Inspiration Acrostic

Posted on July 22, 2020 by timothygrantcarter

A determined desire willing to push through pain & perspiration must be the mindset of meaningful motivation. Good Goals turn fanciful foolishness to Fearless Faith, and turn idle imagination to Incredible Inspiration-when you have a healthy heart willing to work! … Continue reading →

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