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I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for subscribing to me 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

AChuck’s 4forFRIDAY 05-10-2019

A Really Good Audiobook: The Outpost by Jake Tapper

This isn’t Little House on the Prairie. The Outpost is gritty, gruesome and tough to listen to at times. But it’s so powerful. The Outpost is a tour de force of investigative journalism. Jake Tapper exposes the origins of this tragic and confounding story, exploring the history of the camp and detailing the stories of soldiers heroic and doomed, shadowed by the recklessness of their commanders in Washington, D.C., and a war built on constantly shifting sands.

A Really Great Restaurant: FishTails

I know I am late to this party, but after Bobby McGraw took me to this lakeside lunch, I knew I had to share this new-to-me treasure in today’s 4forFRIDAY. If you’ve never had the firecracker shrimp appetizer, you’ve never lived. This place will bless your situation.

Super Comfortable Shoes from Groupon: X-Ray Hi-Top Sneakers

These shoes are really, really comfortable, and at $34.99 (I bought them at $29.99) they are a great deal. These men’s sneakers feature a mid top design and a lightweight construction allowing you to comfortably walk through the day

A Simple Plug for My New Tool, POWER ROUTINES.

I have experienced the power of the Living God as I have intentionally insertyed Gratitude, Scripture, Journaling and Prayer into my morning routine. Having no other resource that incorporated these disciplines, I created it myself. Your copy is waiting on you at Sugar Hill Church this Sunday. $10/ea and $2 for $15.

An Awesome Worship Album from Hillsong United: People (Live)

This is my favorite music these days. After seeing Hillsong United live last week, this album came alive in my soul. Every song is awesome, but when I listen to “Highlands” it just wrecks me. I think you’ll love it!

A Quote from Bob Goff:

“I used to be afraid of failing at something that really mattered to me, but now I’m more afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter.”

The Weekday Podcast and the Weekday Meditation

The Podcast is a 5 minute/day, 5 days/week Bible devotion that is a great word of encouragement.

The Meditation is about 7 minutes/day, 5/days/week and is designed to give you a combined and guided prayer and meditation experience.

Both of these resources are available on the Sugar Hill Church APP or WeekdayPodcast.com & WeekdayMeditation.com

Go in Peace, AChuck

4forFRIDAY with AChuck

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I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for subscribing to me 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

AChuck’s 4forFRIDAY 04-05-2019

A Really Good Read: The Way of the Warrior

I love the writings of Erwin McManus. This dude pastors an incredible church in LosAngeles and has helped shape a great deal of my worldview over the years. This is a great read…especially for men.

Another Great Read: The Next Right Thing

I’ve been an Emily P. Freeman fan since “Tuesday Morning” was written a few years back. I listen to her podcast regularly and totally love this book. It’s a great companion to my Power Routines, by the way. You’ll enjoy this read, espaecially if you are female.

A Really, Really Good Lunch: Southbound

Jenny and I joined friends for lunch at Southbound and it was so stinking good! I had a catfish po-boy that’ll bless your situation. Jenn went with the burger and a salad. Everybody had plenty of food and the price was quite reasonable. You’ll be glad you went!

A Simple Plug for My New Tool, POWER ROUTINES.

I have experienced the power of the Living God as I have intentionally insertyed Gratitude, Scripture, Journaling and Prayer into my morning routine. Having no other resource that incorporated these disciplines, I created it myself. Your copy is waiting on you at Sugar Hill Church this Sunday. $10/ea and $2 for $15.

A Really Solid APP: Christian Audio

You know that I’m not a fan of many things that start with the word “Christian”, but this app is great. There are plenty of great books on audio and typically less expensive than audiobook.com. If you aren’t necessarily a reader, this is a super app. If, like me you enjoy listening to books while you ride, it’s a great resource.

Bonus Suggestion: A Podcast that I Faithfully Listen To: Lead to Win

Michael Hyatt and his daughter, Megan Hyatt Miller are great hosts and great leaders. I’ve been encouraged and coached by them both. You’ll grow and be challenged with every episode. AND, Michael’s new book Free to Focus is a GREAT, REALLY GREAT resource!

A Quote from Richard Rohr:

“Every time God forgives us, God is saying that God’s own rules do not matter as much as the relationship that God wants to create with us.” 

The Weekday Podcast and the Weekday Meditation

The Podcast is a 5 minute/day, 5 days/week Bible devotion that is a great word of encouragement.

The Meditation is about 7 minutes/day, 5/days/week and is designed to give you a combined and guided prayer and meditation experience.

Both of these resources are available on the Sugar Hill Church APP or WeekdayPodcast.com & WeekdayMeditation.com

Go in Peace, AChuck

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen

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I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for subscribing to me 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

AChuck’s 4forFRIDAY 03-29-2019

A Really Great Read: Line of Sight by Mike Maden/Tom Clancy

If you like a little intrigue and a few people getting shot, then this series of novels will fit the need. I have learned to enjoy reading novels that are a bit mindless and entertaining at night. The storyline is fun and the broadened knowledge of how an author crafts a story is a bonus.

A Passionate Picture of Jesus on the History Channel

You can pick this TV series to death with issues and clarity and accuracy if you choose…Or, you could watch it and enjoy it, and then share it with neighbors and family. I think it is great. I encourage you to watch this series from The History Channel with your family.

A Really Fun Date Night: Bury the Hatchett

I had my doubts, but axe throwing is a thing. We laughed and succeeded at tossing an axe at a big target from about 15 feet. You will have so much fun, but be sure to book online if you are going on a weekend. I cannot wait to go back!

A Simple Plug for My New Tool, POWER ROUTINES.

I have experienced the power of the Living God as I have intentionally insertyed Gratitude, Scripture, Journaling and Prayer into my morning routine. Having no other resource that incorporated these disciplines, I created it myself. Your copy is waiting on you at Sugar Hill Church this Sunday. $10/ea and $2 for $15.

A Solid Daily News Brief I’ve Been Using for Years: The Skimm

I love the simple and pretty unbiased read each morning when I subscribe to The Skimm, They have a bit of a potty mouth at times, but I have found the info to be pretty straightforward. Their new podcast, which airs each weekday at 5pm is stellar as well.

Bonus Suggestion: I was Almost a School Shooter Ted Talk

” When you have nothing to lose, that’s dangerous to an angry kid.” This is a powerful video you can watch on You Tube from Ted Talks-Boulder.

A Quote from President John Fitzgerald Kennedy:

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highestappreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

The Weekday Podcast and the Weekday Meditation

The Podcast is a 5 minute/day, 5 days/week Bible devotion that is a great word of encouragement.

The Meditation is about 7 minutes/day, 5/days/week and is designed to give you a combined and guided prayer and meditation experience.

Both of these resources are available on the Sugar Hill Church APP or WeekdayPodcast.com & WeekdayMeditation.com

Go in Peace, AChuck

4forFRIDAY withACHUCKAllen

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I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for subscribing to me 4forFRIDAY BLOG. This week’s 4forFRIDAY includes a great read, a great slice of pizza, a really good film, and a Amazon Original Series that I am enjoying.

A Chuck’s 4forFRIDAY 03-08-2019

A Really Great Read: Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II’s Greatest Rescue Mission

On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty rugged miles to rescue 513 POWs languishing in a brutal camp, among them the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. A recent prison massacre by Japanese soldiers elsewhere in the Philippines made the stakes impossibly high and left little time to plan the complex operation. This was a really solid read.

A Really Great Slice of Pizza: Crazy Dough’s in Sugar Hill

It’s different. It’s fresh. It’s so stinking good! My favorite so far is the Smokehouse Slice or the Pimento Slice! I love this place and bet that you will too!

A Really Good Amazon Original Series: The Widow

A woman’s search to uncover the mystery of the disappearance of her husband leads her to the Congo, where she’s forced to seek the truth about what happened to the man she loved. This eight part series was captivating and binge-worthy.

A Really Good Film from Netflix: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

This “based on a true story” film will inspire you and encourage you. It’s one of those movies with the power of redemption and perseverance woven through the storyline. A young African boy in Malawi helps his village by building a wind turbine after reading about them in a library book. Be sure to let your older kids watch this with you.

A Quote from Richard Rohr:

“Until we learn to love others as ourselves, it’s difficult to blame broken people who desperately try to affirm themselves when no one else will.”

The Weekday Podcast and the Weekday Meditation

The Podcast is a 5 minute/day, 5 days/week Bible devotion that is a great word of encouragement.

The Meditation is about 7 minutes/day, 5/days/week and is designed to give you a combined and guided prayer and meditation experience.

Both of these resources are available on the Sugar Hill Church APP or WeekdayPodcast.com & WeekdayMeditation.com

Peace, AChuck

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen

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4forFRIDAY is a weekly collection of recommended books, albums, podcasts, gadgets, sermons, resources or reviews. Thanks for subscribing and thanks for sharing.

Here is this week’s recommended reads, listens, learnings and reviews. Please let me know what your thoughts are and what you agree or disagree with. I love hearing from you guys.

A Really Good Read: I DECLARE WAR; 4 Keys to Winning the Battle Within Yourself by Levi Lusko

In I Declare War, Levi Lusko candidly shares about his personal struggles and challenges with managing himself. He identifies four tools that we all have at our disposal – thoughts, words, behaviors and power. Lusko will guide you thru the way to utilize these God-given tools to overcome the battle with managing you!

A GREAT LISTEN/WATCH: Lauren Daigle – “Tremble”

This gal can sing, y’all. After seeing her live and listening to her for 3-4 years, I think she’s the real deal. Crossover, Ellen Show, Jimmy Fallen, Carnegy Hall. This kid is special. Enjoy, and you are welcome!

A RESOURCE CLOSE TO MY HEART: The Weekday Meditation

I discovered the power of meditation several years ago, but couldn’t find a simple Christ-filled meditation that allowed for a time of simple, powerful, guided prayer and quietude. That’s why I created the WeekdayMeditation.com. In 7-8 minutes you can hear an encouraging word, walk thru a guide prayer and gratitude time and a brief, but poignant time of quietude to hear from the Divine. Please subscribe via iTunes or listen daily on the Sugar Hill Church APP. You can also find it at weekdaymeditation.com

A REALLY GOOD MOVIE: The Upside Starring Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman and Brian Cranston

Okay, it’s a bit crude and yes, the use of weed is used in some funny ways that might freak you out, but don’t let that keep you from finding the redeeming qualities in this “based on a true story” film. It’s been one of my favorite films in a long time!

And a solid quote from Mark Batterson:

“The most important law of ecology is this: L ≥ C. For an organism to survive, the rate of learning must be equal to or greater than the rate of change happening around them. With the rate of change escalating, we must learn faster, learn better, and learn more.”

If you can’t make it to Sugar Hill Church on Sunday:

Have a great weekend! –AChuck

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen

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4forFRIDAY

It’s been a long time, But I’m back and better than ever. For many weeks, I provided you with practical suggestions for READS, LISTENS, LEARNINGS and REVIEWS. Today is the first 4forFRIDAY that I’ve published in several weeks, but thanks for welcoming me back.

Here are this week’s 4forFRIDAY suggestions for FRIDAY January 25, 2019:

A REALLY GOOD MOVIE: On the Basis of Sex

The story of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a good film. Regardless of which side of the aisle that you sit on, this was a great story. It’s been argued in several media outlets that this story has large gaps of fabricated indulgences with the truth, but I didn’t view it as a political biopic, I saw it as a great story. If you can set your political pitchforks down long enough to enjoy the story, you’ll dig this film.

A REALLY GOOD BOOK: Rebel Talent by Francesca Gino

Rebels have a bad reputation. We think of them as troublemakers, outcasts, contrarians: those colleagues, friends, and family members who complicate seemingly straightforward decisions, create chaos, and disagree when everyone else is in agreement. But in truth, rebels are also those among us who change the world for the better with their unconventional outlooks. Francesca Gino, a behavioral scientist and professor at Harvard Business School, has spent more than a decade studying rebels at organizations around the world, from high-end boutiques in Italy’s fashion capital, to the world’s best restaurant, to a thriving fast-food chain, to an award-winning computer animation studio. In her work, she has identified leaders and employees who personify “rebel talent,” and whose examples we can all learn to embrace.

A REALLY GOOD SHOW: PolDark


A friend suggested that we watch the Masterpiece Theatre creation of this series about a returning British soldier following the Revolutionary War to Cornwall. I’d never thought of what England must’ve been like following their loss to the upstart Americans before. This story has all the drama of what you would expect from Masterpiece and PBS, but it also has enough action to keep me captivated. I thin k you’ll like it!

A REALLY GREAT SPOT for COFFEE or a QUICK BITE! Rushing Trading Company

I love this new spot in the brand new Downtown Sugar Hill District! Coffee was great and the atmosphere was very hip. I enjoyed the soup and the quiche and my friends sandwiches were awesome! You’ll love this place, really!

And a Quote from one of the world’s greatest athletes:
“I decided I can’t pay a person to rewind time, so I may as well get over it.” 
-Serena Williams

Have you connected with my Weekday Meditations? Five days a week and eight minutes a day you can find peace and direction for your busy life. WeekdayMeditation.com

Peace, AChuck

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