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4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Week twelve of 2023 is almost in the books,
and it has been a challenging yet encouraging week.
I trust that yours has been great and that
YOUR WEEKEND AHEAD WILL BE AWESOME!
May the Lord Bless You this Weekend with Peace.
May He comfort you with His Presence and His Power.

Here are your 4forFRIDAY Reviews for March 24, 2023.

Four Lessons That I Learned This Week.

  1. While arguments happen, they typically solve nothing. Stop and collect your thoughts, then have an intelligent conversation.
  2. Needy people need someone to help meet their needs. Help them and watch God bless you.
  3. The inevitable challenge in relationships is to what degree you value the other person. It’s revealed in attitudes, actions, and communications.
  4. Slowing your life’s pace might actually make you far more productive at what really matters.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A Travel Backpack that I Love:
ZINZ Slim & Expandable Laptop Backpack 15 15.6 16 Inch Sleeve with USB Port

A Really Good BLOG from Dwell Differently:
If We Aren’t Listening, How Can We Know We’re Doing God’s Will?

An Interesting Article from Fast Company:
How a Nonlinear Workday Might Help You Get More Done

A Really Solid Book:
Pursuing God’s Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton

A Quote from Seth Godin :

“If you can’t state your position in eight words,
you don’t have a position.”

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Week nine of 2023 is almost in the books, and it has been a hectic week. I’ll bet that yours has been a bit hectic as well. May the Lord Bless You this Weekend with Rest.
Here are your 4forFRIDAY reviews for March 3, 2023.

Four Lessons That I Learned This Week.

  1. Taking up an offense is a radical waste of energy.
  2. Choosing not to forgive might cost you more than the original offense ever could.
  3. People that are hurting will inevitably hurt you. Help them anyway.
  4. Peace really is the greatest commodity on the planet. Seek it with all of your heart.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

I Loved this Podcast from Brené Brown: The Mentor Method and Why Values Matter

A Fascinating Book: Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric that Matters,

A Gadget that I Love: Ultra-High-Speed USB C Wall Outlet Charger

A Fun Travel Article: The 20 Greatest Beach Towns in America

A Quote from Rumi:

“Yesterday, I was clever and wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

Go in Peace, Chuck

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Week seven of 2023 is almost in the books, and it has been a challenging, but awesome week.
Here are your 4forFRIDAY reviews for February 17, 2023.

Four Lessons That I Learned This Week.

  1. I was reminded that there will always be people that find fault with anything or everything.
  2. I learned that you can teach yourself new habits, but it’s not as simple as sticking to it.
  3. I learned that there are hurting people in every social sphere and every financial state.
  4. I learned that praying the book of Proverbs is powerful.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A Great Business Book: Ignite a Shift: Engaging Minds, Guiding Emotions and Driving Behavior

A Really Good Article from Crosswalk: 5 Things Christians Label as ‘Sin’ That Aren’t Actually Sinful

Really Fresh Chinese Food: Emerald China on Peachtree Industrial in Duluth, GA

I Love this Playlist from Spotify: A Little Honey Radio

A Quote from Tony Evans:

“Many of us are being held hostage by bitterness because we are not willing to give to others what we have been given.”

Go in Peace, Chuck

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Week six of 2023 is almost in the books, and it has been a great week.
Here are your 4forFRIDAY reviews for February 10, 2023.

Four Lessons That I Learned This Week.

  1. I learned that whether you are in the middle of the Yucatán Peninsula or in Sugar Hill, GA, people are hurting, lonely, and burdened.
  2. I learned that the State of the Union address has become a joke. Both parties are foolishly stumping for the wrong things.
  3. I learned that Jesus is a universal language, and He crosses all generations and languages.
  4. I learned that some folks really have no desire to be kind to others and that Christians in particular, can be cruel and exceedingly discouraging. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A Great Podcast: Practical Steps to Meaningful Change

A Great Article: 4 Mistakes Parents Make With Technology

I Love this Playlist from Spotify: Southern Rock

A Great Video: Here’s HOW to Master Your Life! | Jerry Seinfeld | Top 10 Rules

A Quote from Martin Lloyd Jones:

“Of all the activities in which the Christian engages, and which are part of the Christian life, there is surely none which causes so much perplexity and raises so many problems as the activity which we call prayer.”

Go in Peace, Chuck

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February 3, 2023 | by AChuckAllen

Week five of 2023 is almost in the books, and it has been a great week.
Here are your 4forFRIDAY reviews for February 3, 2023.

Four Lessons That I Learned This Week.

  1. I learned that you could strengthen your “peace” by instilling spiritual disciplines as a form of exercise, just like you can increase your physical strength by instilling weight lifting as a form of exercise for your body – scientifically proven and biblically supported.
  2. Regardless of which party controls the House or Senate, we’ve become a country led by whiners.
  3. Never underestimate the power of being kind to someone you do not know. It can change their day!
  4. When you commit to making a small positive change over 30 days, you will exponentially improve your life over 12 months.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A Powerful Article: 10 Ways to Sabotage Your Marriage (Without Realizing It)

A GREAT Album from Brandon Lake: House of Miracles, Especially “Gratitude”

A GREAT Article from Inc. Magazine: Emotionally Intelligent People Use 2 Simple Words to Build Confidence and Work Better (and Get Others to Work Better Too)

Another GREAT Article: Need Bedtime Peace? 10 Verses to Help You Sleep

A POWERFUL PODCAST from Brené Brown: Leadership is a Relationship

A Quote from the Positive Talk Podcast:

Our brains were created to reflect what we focus on and who we spend time with. This is why some people say, “Want to see who you’ll become in 5 years?” Look at the 5 people you spend the most time with.  

Go in Peace, Chuck

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January 13, 2023

Week two of 2023 is almost in the books and it’s shaping up to be a great year. I trust your new year is off to a good start as well. Here is your 4forFRIDAY for January 13, 2023.

Four lessons that I learned this week.

1. I’m amazed at how we continue to elect men and women to to serve in our Congress that are still children. How in the world will we move forward with babies battling over toys forever?

2. New habits are tough to stick with, so break the habit into micro steps and see your progress. I use an app – STREAKS – to measure sustained progress.

3. Encouraging others somehow brings encouragement to you. Be an encourager.

4. If you are looking to discover greater degrees of happiness this year, follow these three steps, every single day. Pray, move more, serve others. It works every time.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

1. An article that I loved from Brian Dodd, “My Top Ten List of Priorities, and God is Not Number One”

2. A fun novel that I enjoyed from the Tom Clancy series, Jack Ryan; Red Winter. So many plots and so much suspense. If you enjoy a good spy novel, you’ll love this read.

3. A Breakfast that you will love, I promise! I’ve been a fan of El Taco Jalisco for years, but when I ate breakfast there earlier this week, well just yum! Be sure to order the “Huevos Mexicanos”

4. A Really Good Article from Bible Study Tools, “What Does the Bible Say About Overthinking “

A strong quote from Max Lucado, “Do this for someone. Ask someone to tell you his—or her—story. Resist the urge to interrupt or correct. Turn off the television. Log off from the internet. Close your laptop; silence your cell phone. Give the rarest of gifts: your full attention.”

Go in Peace, Chuck