4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

Week ten of 2023 is almost in the books, and it has been one of the most frustrating weeks of my pastoral career. I’ll bet that yours has been a bit hectic as well. May the Lord Bless You this Weekend with Rest. May He comfort you with His Peace and His Power.
Here are your 4forFRIDAY reviews for March 10, 2023.

Four Lessons That I Learned This Week.


  1. No matter how badly you wish to help someone, they must first wish to change.
  2. Passion will never outperform compassion.
  3. The peace that Jesus offers overwhelms the chaos of this world – every day.
  4. Mexican Food can make any day better.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

This is a Great Book: Broken to Better; 13 Ways Not to Fail at Life and Leadership


I Love this Restaurant: Taqueria Del Sol


An Audible Book that was Really Entertaining: Tom Clancy’s Shadow of the Dragon


An Interesting Article: Haiti’s Untold History of Missions


A Quote from Brené Brown:

“It turns out that trust is in fact earned in the smallest of moments. It is earned not through heroic deeds or highly visible actions, but through paying attention, listening, and gestures of genuine care and connection.”


Go in Peace, Chuck

About Author

AChuckAllen

I have the privilege to serve Sugar Hill Church as their Pastor. That means that I am the Lead Teacher. I set the course and direction of our church, and give daily direction to our staff team. I also lead our Men's Ministry and Digital Church efforts.
I am originally from Daytona Beach, Florida and have a lifelong history of church and faith-based leadership. I'm married to Jenny and together we have six daughters (Amy 27, Sarah 26, Amelia 26, Julie 24, Abby 18 and Samantha 18. I love to read, write, fish, hike, oil paint and scuba.
I'm a huge fan of The Georgia Bulldogs.
A few of my favorite books include anything by Tim Keller or Randy Singer, Good to Great, Undaunted Courage, The Tale of Three Kings, Simply Jesus, and Clout.
I'm a sucker for fried shrimp po-boys and a really good burger.

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