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4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen 01.17.2020

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Most weeks, the 4forFRIDAY offers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings and Reviews

A Really Good Movie: 1917

This film is gritty and exhilarating to the degree that I was exhausted walking out of the theatre. I think you will be moved and entertained as you watch 1917! Two young British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldiers’ brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap.

A Really Good Italian Meal: di Paolo’s Italian Restaurant

I can be a tough critic when it comes to Italian food, but this gem was awesome. I enjoyed “fresh sausage rigatoni, caprese salad and bailey’s Irish cream cheesecake.” It’s tucked inside a strip center off Holcomb Bridge Rd. Jenny loved the lasagna as well.

A Great Read: This Is the Life: Mindfulness, Finding Grace, and the Power of the Present Moment by: Terry Hershey

This is one of those books that really challenged me. It’s a simple and short read, but Terry Hershey always sharpens me and challenges my orthodoxy. It is a great read for any believer! This book is an invitation to practice, to savor, the sacred present. We are called to be available. To be curious. To be alive. To be willing to be surprised by joy. To know there is power in the word enough.

My Favorite News Service: The New Paper (thenewpaper.co)

Free and delivered without prejudice. This is a three-minute read and gives you a high-level revie of what’s going on in the world.

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All Four of my Power Routines Spiritual Journal are available on 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 I, II, III and IV at Sugar Hill Church! OR on Amazon HERE.

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A Quote from Robert F. Kennedy

“All of us might wish at times that we lived in a more tranquil world, but we don’t. And if our times are difficult and perplexing, so are they challenging and filled with opportunity.”

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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 5 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

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen 01.03.2020

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Most weeks, 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.

A Very Entertaining Movie: Knives Out

Knives Out is a classic “who did it” film. It took a little time to see 007 as a southern detective and Captain America as a rich, spoiled brat, involved in the middle of a family squabble following the death of the wealthy patriarch. I really enjoyed this movie.

A Helpful Article from INC. Magazine

Your Smartphone Is Revealing Far More Information About Your Location Than You Thought You probably knew that your smartphone is tracking you. At least, you had some idea that companies keep track of how you use their apps, and what you do online. That’s not news. What you might not have known is that the extent to which you are tracked goes.

A Reminder of My Favorite BBQ Joint

OLD BRICK PIT BBQ: This old barn on 141 on the way to Brookhaven has the best Brunswick Stew in town and the pork sandwich will bless your heart. There is plenty of seating and you can take a gallon of stew home with you. It’s a super simple menu. I’ve never tried anything but the pork sandwich and stew, but the ribs look amazing.

One of My Favorite Christmas Gifts from Memphis Bibles

Memphis Bibles seem to work a little magic with their leather works. My friend, Bobby McGraw gave me a super supple leather notebook and I’m about to send an old bible to them to remind. They have Bibles online or they can rebuild your old Bible/book. I love this notebook!

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All Four of my Power Routines Spiritual Journal are available on 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 I, II, III and IV at Sugar Hill Church! OR on Amazon HERE.

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A Quote from Coach Tony Dungy

“The secret to success is good leadership, and good leadership is all about making the lives of your team members or workers better.”

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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 6 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

4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen 12.27.2019

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Most weeks, 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. If you missed the articles that I posted earlier this month regarding my trip to the Southern Border, you can find it HERE.

A Really Good Read; Inc Magazine with Apple CEO, Tim Cook

In a 2017 commencement speech, Apple CEO Tim Cook dispensed some powerful advice — not just for MIT’s graduating class but for our validation-hungry society: “Measure your impact on humanity not in likes but in the lives you touch, not in popularity but the people you serve.”

My Favorite Fiction Book of 2019

The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. This beautiful, illuminating tale of hope and courage is based on interviews that were conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov—an unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity.

My Favorite Non Fiction Book of 2019

Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman: From the author of the bestselling Traction, Rocket Fuel details the integral roles of the Visionary and Integrator and explains how an effective relationship between the two can help your business thrive. Offering advice to help Visionary-minded and Integrator-minded individuals find one another, Rocket Fuel also features assessments so you’re able to determine whether you’re a Visionary or an Integrator.

My Favorite Album and Song of 2019

Hillsong United “PEOPLE” Live and The Inspirational, Reverent, “Highlands” After listening for months, I’m still captivated by the lyrics of “Highlands”

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All Four of my Power Routines Spiritual Journal are available on 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 I, II, III and IV at Sugar Hill Church! OR on Amazon HERE.

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A Quote from Vice President Mike Pence

“Those who would have us ignore the battle being fought over life, marriage and religious liberty have forgotten the lessons of history. America’s darkest moments have come when economic arguments trumped moral principles.”

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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 6 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

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG. Most weeks, 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. If you missed the articles that I posted earlier this month regarding my trip to the Southern Border, you can find it HERE.

A Really Good Read; The Power of Agency

This was one of those business books that grabbed me early. The subtitle is “The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, and Create a Life on Your Own Terms. If you are wanting to kick your productivity into a higher gear, this is your book!

My FOUR Favorite Christmas Songs for 2019 (Spotify Playlist)

1. He Shall Reign Forevermore by Matt Maher
2. Little Drummer Boy by For King and Country
3. King of Kings by Hillsong Worship
4. O Come All Ye Faithful by Elevation Worship

A Really Great Film; A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

I admit that I was skeptical of another Mr. Rogers movie, but this was different. It was a movie that showed the impact of Fred Rogers. If you see one film this month, see this film. It will give you a firsthand view of the good that one man can do.

Another Really Good Film; Richard Jewell

I had so many memories flood my mind as I watched this movie about the Atlanta Centennial Park bombing in 1996. If half of Clint Eastwood’s film is accurate, we should all be concerned about the FBI.

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All Four of my Power Routines Spiritual Journal are available on 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 II at Sugar Hill Church! And coming soon to Amazon!

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A Quote from Michael Hyatt

“One of the best questions you can ask when something negative happens is this: What does this experience make possible?”

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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 6 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 September 6, 2019

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. If you missed the articles that I posted earlier this month regarding my trip to the Southern Border, you can find it HERE.

A Great Night of Fun: Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing

We laughed and we threw axes. That should be enough, but when Abby (22 year old daughter) threw her axe into the television monitor keeping score, we all lost it. You’ll love this fun-filled place

A Really Good & Different Restaurant

We all enjoyed this little treat off 85 and Chamblee-Tucker. The chicken and rice was too stinking good. Fresh panko-crusted chicken and sticky white rice with a dash of soy sauce and you’ve got an affordable and tasty dinner.

A Really Solid Read: The Halo Effect

This is a witty, gritty read. An essential for business leaders. Brilliant and unconventional, irreverent and witty, The Halo Effect is essential reading for anyone wanting to separate fact from fiction in the world of business.

A GREAT LISTEN: 12 Truths I Leaned from Writing

What a great listen and watch from Ted Talker and author Anne LaMotte. She’s a bit odd and eccentric. But she’s equally brilliant and sassy. Buckle up.

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My New Journal, Power Routines 2 is now available at Sugar Hill Church.
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 II at Sugar Hill Church! And coming soon to Amazon!

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A Quote from Michael Hyatt

“The strength of our relationships is measured by how much people can count on us.”

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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 August 30, 2019

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. If you missed the articles that I posted earlier this month regarding my trip to the Southern Border, you can find it HERE.

A Really Fun Movie: Angel has Fallen

I loved this movie. If you like shoot em up movies where stuff gets blown up and you can pull for the good guys win, this is for you! How could you possibly go wrong with Morgan Freeman as the President and Gerard Butler as his Secret Service Guard?

A Really Solid Read: The Dip by Seth Godwin

It might be short, but it’s packed full of wisdom. A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller. In this iconic bestseller, popular business blogger and bestselling author Seth Godin proves that winners are really just the best quitters. Godin shows that winners quit fast, quit often, and quit without guilt—until they commit to beating the right Dip.

A Great Spotify Worship Playlist: A-Chuck’s Worship Playlist

I love soul-stirring, sing-a-long worship music. I like to listen and sing it loud. Join me as we lift these great worship songs up as one huge chorus. And, by the way, I think Spotify is so much better than Apple Music or Pandora.

A Great Productivity Tool: Full Focus Planner

This has become a go-to productivity booster for me! I’ve vacillated between digital and paper planners for years. I now have the best of both worlds as I incorporate Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner as a paper, high-productivity planner that I drop into my digital notebook. It’s not cheap because it’s a high quality, motivation and planning machine!

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My New Journal, Power Routines 2 is now available at Sugar Hill Church.
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 II at Sugar Hill Church! And coming soon to Amazon!

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A Quote from Dr. Ben Carson

“Everyone in the world worth being nice to. Because God never creates inferior human beings, each person deserves respect and dignity.”

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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