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4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen

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09.18.2020

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAY offers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, simply for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

I Loved this Podcast from Super Soul Conversations

This is entertaining and informative, biblical and hilarious. You don’t hear those descriptions put together very often! Pastor John Gray is at his best, speaking from Joel O’Steen’s platform. Don’t let that keep you from enjoying this awesome talk!

An Affordable Sound-bar that Rivals the Big Boys-Yamaha ATS

Want a premium sound-bar for your large screen television, but don’t want to break the bank? Here’s a great option. I am really enjoying this new toy!

A Great Journal from Terry Hershey: The Gift of Enough

Through suggestions for reflection and creative prompts, Terry Hershey encourages readers to pause, to discover the grace of the present moment, and to appreciate the gift of enough. Hershey is one of my favorite authors and this is a great journal!

My Favorite Toy with Grandsons: Walkie-Talkie’s that Really Work!

This is so much fun and also super handy around the beach, park and pool…sometimes upstairs and downstairs. They really work great and the grandsons think they are awesome!

My Spiritual Journals, Power Routines are now available at the Sugar Hill Church Store and Amazon. Instigating the habits of Gratitude, Scripture Reading, Journaling and Guided Prayer is a powerful way to CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR LIFE! Pick up your copies of POWER ROUTINES at Sugar Hill Church or Amazon.

A Quote from Stuart Scott

“Once you start questioning the bad stuff that comes your way, you have to start questioning the good—and I wouldn’t trade the good for anything.”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com 

I’ve also launched a new Podcast with two friends, Corron Boston and Mau Mennesses. It takes a shot at discussing God in Race Relations. You can find it here: Race Forward: God and Race Relations

Go in Peace, AChuck

4forFRIDAY with AChuck

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09.04.2020

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAY offers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, simply for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

I Love this New Tool on my iPad Pro: NotePlan

One app for my calendar, tasks, journal, and notes. Fully customizable and extraordinarily useful! NotePlan 2 is an app for macOS and iOS that enables you to manage your calendar, notes, and todos all in one place. It brings together many of the elements I love about Bullet Journaling and Markdown formatting. It also combines systems that I have historically managed using separate apps for each—notes, tasks, and calendar. This unique approach to those systems is what made this app so appealing to me.

A Great Scripture Memory Tool from DWELL

This is a simple reminder of A Great Scripture Memory Tool Ancient Meets the 21st Century with the memorization strategies and resources from DWELL! I like the key fob, temporary tattoos, and the 3×4 cards that get the Scriptures in front of you all day long, wherever you go.

A Great New Assessment: The Four Tendencies from Gretchin Rubin

It might sound like a dry question, but understanding how you respond to expectations is extremely helpful in everyday life. This free assessment is super helpful and fun! Upholders respond readily to outer and inner expectations (I’m an Upholder, 100%) Questioners question all expectations; they’ll meet an expectation if they think it makes sense—essentially, they make all expectations into inner expectations
Obligers meet outer expectations, but struggle to meet expectations they impose on themselves Rebels resist all expectations, outer and inner alike

A Really Good Read from Scott Sauls: Gathering for Worship in a COVID-19 Age

A fresh look at the separation of church and state in regard to Covid-19: I understand firsthand why church people dislike gathering restrictions. Like casinos and restaurants, schools and concert venues, sports stadiums, and protest rallies, a congregation’s ability to thrive depends on people meeting together in crowds. The practice of faith is as much public as it is personal. This is why the Bible is adamant that congregations not forsake the habit of worshiping together (Hebrews 10:24-25).

My Spiritual Journals, Power Routines are now available at the Sugar Hill Church Store and Amazon. Instigating the habits of Gratitude, Scripture Reading, Journaling and Guided Prayer is a powerful way to CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR LIFE! Pick up your copies of POWER ROUTINES at Sugar Hill Church or Amazon.

A Quote from Terry Hershey

“Before we mount our steads to slay the dragons of discontent, let us rest. Did you know that the first thing God called holy was not a place? It was time. The time to rest. In rest, in quiet, in Sabbath, we may be able to see prayer as living the moment with open hands and an open heart. Open and awake to the wealth of life’s quirky offerings. In that space my heart can expand, to receive those parts of my life, all those parts… the messy, the uncertain, the doubts, the insecurity, the shadows. Just as Jesus made space for the disenfranchised. So too, there is room in my life and heart for the fragile things.”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com 

I’ve also launched a new Podcast with two friends, Corron Boston and Mau Mennesses. It takes a shot at discussing God in Race Relations. You can find it here: Race Forward: God and Race Relations

Go in Peace, AChuck

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen

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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY August 21, 2020

08.21.20

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAY offers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, simply for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

I LOVED this Book from John Eldridge: Get Your Life Back
My good friend, Bobby McGraw recommended this book and I devoured it. I think you’ll love it!

By practicing a few wonder­fully simple practices—or what John calls “graces”—you can begin to recover your soul, disentangle from the tragedies of this broken world, and discover the restorative power of beauty.

A Great Scripture Memory Tool from DWELL
Scripture Memory Meets the 21st Century with the memorizations strategies and resources from DWELL! I like the key fob, temporary tattoos and the 3×4 cards that get the Scriptures in front of you all day long, wherever you go.

A Headset that is a Game-Changer from Jabra
I really like this headset. If you are on the phone for what seems to be hours, or Zoom calling from computer, tablet or phone, this headset is perfect. Noise canceling headphones that rival Sony and Beats and noise cancelling microphone that is simple and easy to set up and use on multiple platforms/devices.

A Really Great Read: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Lydia Quixano Pérez runs a bookstore in Acapulco, Mexico, where she lives with her husband, Sebastián, who is a journalist, and their son, Luca. When a man starts visiting her store, buying books and striking up a friendship, she has no idea initially that he will be responsible for turning her life upside down. But Lydia and Luca will have to flee Acapulco, setting them on a journey they will share with countless other Central and South Americans-turned migrants.

My Spiritual Journals, Power Routines are now available at the Sugar Hill Church Store and Amazon. Instigating the habits of Gratitude, Scripture Reading, Journaling and Guided Prayer is a powerful way to CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR LIFE! Pick up your copies of POWER ROUTINES at Sugar Hill Church or Amazon.

A Quote from Jen Hatmaker: “You are far more than your worst day, your worst experience, your worst season, dear one.”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com 

I’ve also launched a new Podcast with two friends, Corron Boston and Mau Mennesses. It takes a shot at discussing God in Race Relations. You can find it here: Race Forward: God and Race Relations

Go in Peace, AChuck

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen

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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY July 31, 2020

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen July 31, 2020

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAY offers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, simply for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

An Awesome Article from Terry Hershey: Safe to Come Home
Terry is one of my favorite authors. He really speaks to my soul and the Lord is using him to speak into thousands of people’s lives in the midst of the chaos in our world. Enjoy his breath of fresh air!

A Podcast that Will Wildly Inspire You: This Undone Life…Together with Michele Cushatt
Michele Cushatt has a word that America needs to hear. It’s sharp, witty, thoughtful and engaging. This woman is a hero and a person of significant, Christ-honoring character. I promise you that you’ll love her.

Another Novel that Is Perfect for Poolside: The End of October
This story is almost creepy as it tells the story of what happens when a global pandemic breaks out of control, globally. In this riveting medical thriller–from the Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author–Dr. Henry Parsons, an unlikely but appealing hero, races to find the origins and cure of a mysterious new killer virus as it brings the world to its knees.

Another Fun Novel by John Grisham: “The Guardians”
As of today, I haven’t finished this novel, but it’s so good. In the small Florida town of Seabrook, a young lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead at his desk as he worked late one night. The killer left no clues. There were no witnesses, no one with a motive. But the police soon came to suspect Quincy Miller, a young black man who was once a client of Russo’s.

My Spiritual Journals, Power Routines are now available at the Sugar Hill Church Store and Amazon. Instigating the habits of Gratitude, Scripture Reading, Journaling and Guided Prayer is a powerful way to CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR LIFE! Pick up your copies of POWER ROUTINES at Sugar Hill Church or Amazon.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY July 17, 2020

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAY offers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, simply for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

An Essential Safety Item if You are an Outdoor Person
If you are out on a hike, a kayak, or a run, this is for you. In an emergency, this band or addition to your watch band is a great precaution. Check it out!

A Pocketknife that I Really am Enjoying from Victorinox
This knife is light, simple, thin, and easy to throw in your pocket. Jeans, or a suit…it works for anything.

An Album I’m Really Enjoying from Fellowship Creative
I love this album. It’s fun, worshipful, encouraging, and easy to sing along with. I think you’ll love it, especially, “Holding On to You”

A Fun and Engaging YouTube Video An Introduction to Joy
Rob Bell’s recent chat isn’t a sermon, a lesson, a deep spiritual discourse, or life-altering learning. It is funny, sarcastic, witty, and engaging. If you can set your orthodoxy aside for a few minutes and simply enjoy, you will be entertained…I promise!

My Spiritual Journals, Power Routines are now available at the Sugar Hill Church Store and Amazon. Instigating the habits of Gratitude, Scripture Reading, Journaling and Guided Prayer is a powerful way to CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR LIFE! Pick up your copies of POWER ROUTINES at Sugar Hill Church or Amazon.

A Quote from Donald Rumsfeld: “Everyone’s saying you can’t do anything until you can do everything, and in life, I’ve never found that to be the case. To me, first, you crawl, then you walk, then you run. And so let’s get on with it. Let’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com 

I’ve also launched a new Podcast with two friends, Corron Boston and Mau Mennesses. It takes a shot at discussing God in Race Relations. You can find it here: Race Forward: God and Race Relations

Go in Peace, AChuck

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the
Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com I’ve also launched a new Podcast with two friends, Corron Boston and Mau Mennesses. It takes a shot at discussing God in Race Relations. You can find it here: Race Forward: God and Race Relations

Go in Peace, AChuck

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_0071-1.pngThis Week’s 4forFRIDAY July 17, 2020

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Each week, the 4forFRIDAY offers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, simply for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

An Awesome Article from Terry Hershey: Safe to Come Home
Terry is one of my favorite authors. He really speaks to my soul and the Lord is using him to speak into thousands of people’s lives in the midst of the chaos in our world. Enjoy his breath of fresh air!

A Podcast that Will Wildly Inspire You: This Undone Life…Together with Michele Cushatt
Michele Cushatt has a word that America needs to hear. It’s sharp, witty, thoughtful and engaging. This woman is a hero and a person of significant, Christ-honoring character. I promise you that you’ll love her.

Another Novel that Is Perfect for Poolside: The End of October
This story is almost creepy as it tells the story of what happens when a global pandemic breaks out of control, globally. In this riveting medical thriller–from the Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author–Dr. Henry Parsons, an unlikely but appealing hero, races to find the origins and cure of a mysterious new killer virus as it brings the world to its knees.

Another Fun Novel by John Grisham: “The Guardians”
As of today, I haven’t finished this novel, but it’s so good. In the small Florida town of Seabrook, a young lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead at his desk as he worked late one night. The killer left no clues. There were no witnesses, no one with a motive. But the police soon came to suspect Quincy Miller, a young black man who was once a client of Russo’s.

My Spiritual Journals, Power Routines are now available at the Sugar Hill Church Store and Amazon. Instigating the habits of Gratitude, Scripture Reading, Journaling and Guided Prayer is a powerful way to CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR LIFE! Pick up your copies of POWER ROUTINES at Sugar Hill Church or Amazon.

A Quote from Lucille Ball
“If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do..”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.New episodes are available Monday – Friday on the
Sugar Hill Church APP or at WeekdayPodcast.com I’ve also launched a new Podcast with two friends, Corron Boston and Mau Mennesses. It takes a shot at discussing God in Race Relations. You can find it here: Race Forward: God and Race Relations

Go in Peace, AChuck

If You Aren’t Perfect…

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Maybe I am the only person that has felt the sting of imperfection, daily. I’m so far from perfect that I couldn’t even see perfect with the Hubble Telescope. Or maybe there are plenty of us out there and we just don’t talk about our imperfections, frailties, insecurities and failures?

I think there are plenty of us that recognize our significant peculiarities and the challenges that they present. But why then do we see through the lenses of social media, our veneered, perfectly wonderful lives?

I listened to a podcast recently from a distant hero of mine, Michele Cushatt. Michele is a speaker, author, coach and part of leadership team at Michael Hyatt and Company. She is brave, brilliant, powerful, full of faith and a source of wisdom and encouragement.

If you are one my fellow messed up pilgrims in this life of ours, I urge you to listen to THIS PODCAST. When you have listened to this episode, stop and invite the God of all Creation to simultaneously soften your heart for the folks in your relational circles that aren’t perfect, while thickening your skin to the sting of criticism and shame.

I promise you that you’ll be encouraged and strengthened by listening to Michele Cushatt.

As Always—-Go in Peace,
AChuck

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