Tag Archives: Simplicity

HEARING THE MUSIC IN LIFE

Posted on March 18, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

(excerpt from a book I have written & not yet published) HEARING THE MUSIC IN LIFE Key Idea       Even if life has many days, it is too short to live without happiness.  Our life should be a song that … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Experiencing God in Prayer

Posted on March 6, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

  Many wonder why they do not experience the deeper things that I talk about in prayer. I compare it to enjoying a forest. If you want to experience something much larger and more dynamic than yourself ; U must … Continue reading →

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“To live by list”

Posted on February 27, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

Dear GutsIsKey Reader,       Nine years ago, I had the wonderful privilege to be a minister at a Quaker Meeting in Friendsville, Tennessee.  I made some really special friends there.  Anne Stephens was one of them. She taught my … Continue reading →

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CONSTRUCTIVE CHANGE – NEEDED CHANGE

Posted on January 9, 2012 by timothygrantcarter

   Like a lot of my BEAMS. This is for you but also something I am working on myself.  Candidly, I  have been through some act of God experiences that most people will never have to endure. And for you … Continue reading →

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Life Lifting Lessons Learned from Shotokan

Posted on December 3, 2011 by timothygrantcarter

Some of you know that I have practiced Shotokan for many years. In many respects, this is a private art and I choose to keep it that way. Still, there are many truths that I  learn from this that can benefit others. So, I have  decided to write a series of BEAMS (posts) to share  some of these thoughts.      Recently, … Continue reading →

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G.U.T.S. (16) – Grow Up To Simplify.

Posted on November 13, 2011 by timothygrantcarter

G.U.T.S. (16) Grow Up To Simplify – When we are very young; ambitions cause us to want more & more, which can be good. But as we mature, we learn what really pays to do with our days. Then, life should be more, than … Continue reading →

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My Sister’s Wisdom

Posted on October 20, 2011 by timothygrantcarter

The PatchWork Quilt by Timothy Grant Carter IN HONOR OF DETRA CAROL CARTER Among the myriad of powerful lessons my sister Detra taught me,before she graduated from this realm. One of the most gripping truths she shared with me was the … Continue reading →

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Rough Around The Edges Preacher

Posted on October 13, 2011 by timothygrantcarter

I tell people that even though, I am a preacher that I am rough around the edges. Its true. Here’s how. I like a good fight…..  Weird you think. Well, I don’t think so. Everything worth doing deserves a good … Continue reading →

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G.U.T.S. (3) – Go Uncluttered Through Situations

Posted on October 2, 2011 by timothygrantcarter

G.U.T.S. (3) – Go Uncluttered Through Situations – Don’t complicate your life. Be clear, clever and clean. Keep it simple & straight.        I think I will say no more, except read this one over and over again, if you … Continue reading →

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