4ForFriday

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY June 26, 2020

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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! 

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A Great Series from Apple TV: DEAR…,

The incredible power of people writing to people. I was so captured by Lin Manuel Miranda, Oprah, Big Bird, Aly Raisman, and more as they read through letters that had been sent to them as encouragement and gratitude. It completely reshaped how I see communicating with folks that have inspired or encouraged me. I think you’ll like this series.

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A Fun Summertime Playlist from Spotify: Feel Good Summer

Just plain old fun summertime music. It’s not Christian, but if you like a little classic rock, Beach Boys and Natalie Cole, The Temptations, etc., then you’ll enjoy this playlist!

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An Interesting Show: The Everglades; Preserving Paradise

Every now and then, I’m captivated by the earth and in particular, Florida…my home state. This special on The Everglades was fascinating to me.

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A Brand New Planner from Michael Hyatt and Co. The Pocket-Sized Full Focus Planner

I’ve been a hybrid planner guy for about a year now. I utilize technology for evergreen calendaring but a paper planner for more specific goals, monthly/weekly/daily planning. This is the very best that I’ve seen yet.

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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.

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A Quote from Ronald Reagan

“Protecting the rights of even the least individual among us is basically the only excuse the government has for even existing.”

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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

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY June 5, 2020

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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!

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A Really Good Read: ReSet by David Murray

“How did I get here?” These are the words of many Christian men on the brink of burnout or in the midst of a breakdown. They are exhausted, depressed, anxious, stressed, and joyless. Their time is spent doing many good things, but their pace is unsustainable― lacking the regular rest, readjustment, and recalibration they need.

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My New Favorite Burger: Marlows Royale with Cheese

I know that I am late to this party but when you pair up an appetizer of fried asparagus and this burger, just wow!A—Mazing! Wagyu Beef Seared Perfectly and Stacked with American Cheese, Dill Pickle, and Buttery Seasame Brioche

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An Awesome Gadget for Your Camera: Kiwifotos DMW-RSL1 Remote Control Shutter Release

Perfect for autofocus and still/video shots from about 6 feet away! Control autofocus and shutter triggering, Capture images without shaking the camera. Ideal for bulb exposures, super-telephoto shots, and macro photography. Handy for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach 70cm long camera connection cord + 130cm long extension cord

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A Minimalists Smart Phone: The Palm Smartphone

It is small and it does take some getting used to. But it is so light and for those times when you want to walk away from all the bells and whistles and go, minimalist, this is the best alternative. In a world of huge phones, Palm is the best device for staying connected on the go. At just the size of a credit card, Palm cares more about enabling your life and less about consuming your attention. Perfect for minimalists, athletes, and kids.

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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.

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A Quote from Congressman John Lewis

“The civil rights movement was based on faith. Many of us who were participants in this movement saw our involvement as an extension of our faith. We saw ourselves doing the work of the Almighty. Segregation and racial discrimination were not in keeping with our faith, so we had to do something.”

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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 

Go in Peace, AChuck

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY May 8, 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! If you don’t already subscribe to my Weekday Meditation Podcast, I encourage you to check it out HERE.

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A Book that was So Much Fun: The Last Season: A Father, a Son, and a Lifetime of College Football

This was such a fun read! If you love football and if you and your dad loved football – READ THIS BOOK! It’s a feel-good, warm your heart kind of book. I loved it! Fathers, sons, and sports are enduring themes of American literature. Here, in this fresh and moving account, a son returns to his native South to spend a special autumn with his ninety-five-year-old dad, sharing the unique joys, disappointments, and life lessons of Saturdays with their beloved Ole Miss Rebels.love

A Pair of Comfortable Summer Shoes I Love: Huk Brewster Casual Shoes

Super comfortable and no socks! I love these shoes for jeans, shorts, church or fishing. You’ll thank me!

A Book that Made Me Think: The 3-Minute Rule: Say Less to Get More from Any Pitch or Presentation

It’s not light reading, but if you speak, present, teach or sell anything, read this book. It will sharpen you and your speech in a million little ways. My good friend, Bobby McGraw turned me on to this excellent read!

A Desk Accessory that I Use Non-Stop: Quartet Glass Dry Erase Desktop 

I use this on my home desk for reminders, phone notes, bright ideas, and just about everything. It’s easy, sharp looking and has a nice storage tray.

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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. The Brand New Volume 5 will be out next week!

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A Quote from Clare Boothe Luce

“There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them.”

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The Weekday Podcast and the Weekday Meditation

The Podcast is a 5 minute/day, 5 day/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures. The Meditation is about 7 minutes/day, 5/day/week and is designed to give you a combined and guided prayer/meditation experience.

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

Go in Peace, AChuck

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY May 1, 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! If you don’t already subscribe to my Weekday Meditation Podcast, I encourage you to check it out HERE.

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An APP that provides Dirt Cheap Audiobooks: Chirp

If you like to listen to audiobooks, this is a cheap way to listen to some awesome titles. I just finished Jesus>Religion – Great Listen!

An article that You Should Read: The 11 New Rules for Successful Online Meetings

If you have been locked down and working from home, then you know about Zoom and Skype and Facetime for certain. Here is a solid checklist that every one that is online for meetings should use.

A Burger that Far Exceeded My Expectations: CraftBurger

Okay, so I have been accused of loving whatever the last burger I ate…and that is probably true. But you really do want to try this burger joint tucked into a small strip center in Suwanee, Georgia.

A Book Worthy of a Second Reminder: This Is the Life: Mindfulness, Finding Grace, and the Power of the Present Moment by Terry Hershey

This is one of the very few books that I think every believer should read. If you have ever wondered if life on this side of Heaven can be filled with purpose and meaning, then you should read this book. It is so good!

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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. The Brand New Volume 5 will be out next week!

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A Quote from Terry Hershey

“Today, let’s change our questions. In the shadow of one another, what can I do to make a safe place for you, where the fruit of the Spirit can grow?”

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The Weekday Podcast and the Weekday Meditation

The Podcast is a 5 minute/day, 5 day/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures. The Meditation is about 7 minutes/day, 5/day/week and is designed to give you a combined and guided prayer/meditation experience.

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

Go in Peace, AChuck