Tag Archives: Recovery

“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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Pain, Sickness and Injury vs. The Hope of Glory

Posted on January 12, 2023 by timothygrantcarter

Sickness, surgery and unexpected injury can run roughshod over your best laid plans. I have found that An extended convalescence can pretty much disrupt everything in your service to God & ministry. [Except His Presence & personal comfort, which never … Continue reading →

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Slam’s Alcoholism – And Recovery

Posted on July 13, 2022 by timothygrantcarter

Alcoholism has effected my whole life. I remember at a child, my mother’s horror stories with her alcoholic brother’s well. Also remember the terrible reality that was Filmore, her brother. Furthermore, our family friend John Prevo died as a direct … Continue reading →

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What Anonymity Is. What Anonymity is Not.

Posted on February 25, 2022 by timothygrantcarter

Dear Guts Is The Key friends. I wrote this article 7 years ago,  in reply to some concerns from a friend in a major 12 step organization. I did not publish the article article. But the content really needs to … Continue reading →

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The Rock That Is Higher Than I

Posted on September 6, 2021 by timothygrantcarter

1. Even Christians need this lesson. Often some of the most spiritually sounding Christian Believers really depend more on self-reliance than God. It is a trap not only to unbelievers but to so-called spiritual people as well. A rock that … Continue reading →

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Discipline can be the Highest Form of Freedom

Posted on August 14, 2021 by timothygrantcarter

Discipline can be the Highest Form of Freedom. The freedom not to allow an abusive habit to hinder, hurt or harm your life can be the most empowering liberty. The scripture days “Whom the Son sets free is free indeed.” … Continue reading →

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My covid-19 announcement from January 20th – Slam-

Posted on January 23, 2021 by timothygrantcarter

I have a positive outlook and believe in a good and healthy outcome to my current situation. I’ve already been to the doctor and I’m following their advice. I have covid-19. I intend to go to a private place and … Continue reading →

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Gratitude – 9 years sober today!

Posted on February 24, 2020 by timothygrantcarter

Today marks 9 years of sobriety, since my last drink of alcohol. (1)… All things considered, alcohol was the most destructive problem of my life. Some very good friends and 12 remarkable life changing steps helped me recover from alcoholism, … Continue reading →

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Personal worship is Experiencing God in the now!

Posted on December 17, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

Personal worship has been on my mind today. When challenges and unsettling life events happen, the temptation is to lose our daily intimacy with the Saviour. To get our minds on things around us, and in so doing, lose the … Continue reading →

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10 Acrostic Lessons About Fear!

Posted on March 24, 2018 by timothygrantcarter

So not too long ago, based on 1 acrostic that is well known using the letters of the word F.E.A.R.; I came up with 9 more of my own for fun. Developing these acrostic word games is something I enjoy … Continue reading →

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