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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY April 3, 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.

My Favorite Book on Marriage: Your Best Us by Ted Lowe

No matter where you currently find your US, you can experience more moments of awesome and fewer moments of awful. And it’s easier than you think. Your US can become more. Not some cookie cutter, cloned version of someone else’s marriage, but the best version of your US.

A Timely and Practical Book: Everything Summed Up: overcoming differences and loving your neighbor as yourself

I think every Believer would experience a powerful walk with the Lord if they would take seriously the wisdom found in this treasure trove. You’ll be glad you walked through this book. If you want to order multiples for a small group or study, give me a shout. chuck@achuckallen.com

I Love this Playlist from Sugar Hill Church

Thanks Pastor Zach and Austin. I have this playlist going strong in my office, home and truck. If you aren’t a Spotify customer, it’s my favorite music app. I like it much better than Pandora or Apple Music. I think you’ll enjoy the playlist!

A Ted Talk that is Frank and Powerful: Sleep is your Superpower by Matt Walker

I spent years thinking that tough, rugged, successful men only need 4-5 hours of sleep. Over the past few years, I’ve discovered that my appreciation for the necessity of sleep isn’t overly related to age, but rather a desire to be fully present and retaining the maximum effort from today. You’ll be glad that you spent 20 minutes to watch th eTed Talk from 2019

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!

A Quote from Eugene Peterson—

“When we submit our lives to what we read in scripture, we find that we are not being led to see God in our stories but our stories in God’s. God is the larger context and plot in which our stories find themselves. ”

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

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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY March 13, 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.

A Movie We Should All Watch: Troop Zero

Jenny and I cried through the last thirty minutes of this Amazon Original Film. It’s rare to find a film with such a powerful story of redemption and goodness. It’s a bit salty, but it’s so good.

A Great Read: Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know

From the author of Blink, David and Goliath and Why, this is a great read. Filled with story after story of social injustice and what it stems from, this is a must read, especially if you have kids in college.

An Oprah Interview with Malcolm Gladwell

Love her or hate her, she’s the best interviewer ever. This listen is so good. Read the book above and listen to this interview.

Another Awesome Amazon Original Film: The Aeronauts

We loved this film. Based on a true story. This unlikely twosome combine science and fearless hot air balloon flight in the 1860’s. In short – this is a fun, fast paced film!

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!

A Quote from Ronald Reagan

“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help”

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

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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY March 6, 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.

An Amazing Song from Natalie Grant: My Weapon

A dear friend shared this song with me several days ago and I cannot stop listening to it’s powerful lyrics. I think you’ll love this power packed song from Natalie Grant.

God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs

Keller is one of my favorite authors and his devotions from the Proverbs are priceless.

An Interesting Read from Daniel Pink: When

A challenging read that sifts through a lot of data to determine why we make the decisions we do and more importantly, when we make the decisions that we do. It’s great if you want to improve your efficiency.

A Really Good Series on Netflix: The UnaBomber

It starts slow, but is pretty captivating. This true story paints the timeline of the Unabomber from start to trial. You’ll be fascinated.

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!

A Quote from Tim Keller

“We can’t all live selfish lives and expect the social fabric to remain intact. Fools, however, do all these things and therefore sow and reap discord and destruction.”

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

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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY February 28, 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.

A NEW ALBUM THAT I AM ENJOYING FROM MATTHEW WEST: Brand New

It’s fresh and energizing. I am listening to this on m,y drive into the office each morning. I think you’ll enjoy this praise-filled collection of songs from Matthew West

A Short but Really Great Listen: How Exercise Slows Aging with Judy Foreman

In this episode of the Lifehack Show, Judy Foreman chats about the major impact exercise has on aging, both physically and mentally.

Judy is a nationally syndicated health columnist who has won more than 50 journalism awards. She received a Master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and was a Fellow in Medical Ethics at Harvard Medical School. Judy is also author of A Nation in Pain: Healing our Biggest Health Problem and The Global Pain Crisis: What Everyone Needs to Know.

A New Film was Good not Great: The Call of the Wild

Being a dog person, I loved the film. But I had much higher expectations for a Harrison Ford film. It was entertaining and much of the videography is beautiful. Some of the AI was a bit wonky, but again, I’m a dog person, so I liked the story line from this old novel.

A SURPRISINGLY GOOD RESTAURANT: LOCAL ON MAIN

Pastor Bobby McGraw and I met here for a quick bite and to meet over a few planning projects. It’s worth visiting this little hole in the wall in Duluth for the Bang-Bang Shrimp appetizer. I think you’ll enjoy it!

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!

A Quote from the great Zig Ziglar

“Don’t be-come a wandering generality. Be a meaningful specific.”

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

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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY February 21, 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.

Another Good Read or Listen: The Art of Logic: How to Make Sense in a World that Doesn’t by Eugenia Cheng

Learn how to simplify complex decisions without over-simplifying them. Discover the power of analogies and the dangers of false equivalences. Find out how people construct misleading arguments, and how we can argue back. Eugenia Cheng teaches us how to find clarity without losing nuance, taking a careful scalpel to the complexities of politics, privilege, sexism and dozens of other real-world situations. Her Art of Logic is a practical and inspiring guide to decoding the modern world

A Short, Simple Life-Altering Read from Inc. Magazine

To Be More Productive in the Morning, Do These 2 Things Every Night. Being the productivity junky that I am, I found this ridiculously elementary read interesting. I bet you will also.

Another Oscar Nominated Film We Enjoyed: Harriet

We were late to the party, but really enjoyed this film. The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman‘s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. I was deeply moved by the grit and courage of this American hero!

A Reminder of How Good this Restaurant is: Foundation Social Eatery

Jenny and I enjoyed another awesome dinner at our favorite restaurant out around town, Foundation Social Eatery. Our dear friends gave us a gift card for Christmas and it had been awhile since eating at FSE. So, we enjoyed an early Valentine’s dinner and once again, the hangar steak was so good. We started with a charcuterie board and ended it with a lemon meringue tart with blueberry, early grey tea gelato. I promise you that you’ll be glad you are at Foundation Social Eatery.

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!

A Quote from  Edward Everett Hale

“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.“

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

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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY February 14, 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.

Another Good Read or Listen: The Day the World Went Nuclear: Dropping the Atom Bomb and the End of World War II in the Pacific

Autumn 1944. World War II is nearly over in Europe, but in the Pacific, American soldiers face an enemy who will not surrender, despite a massive and mounting death toll. Meanwhile, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team of scientists are preparing to test the deadliest weapon known to mankind. Newly inaugurated president Harry Truman faces the most important political decision in history: whether to use that weapon.

A New Favorite Worship Song: MISTAKES by Influences Music

A good friend of mine shared this song with me the other day and I cannot stop playing it in the truck. Here’s a taste of the lyrics from “Mistakes.”
You don’t make mistakes
And You didn’t start with me
Even though i’m far from where I know
I’m supossed to be

A Fun Read for BBQ Fans: Georgia Barbecue Trail Traces Path Of People, Too

I love good Barbecue. The smaller the hole in the wall joint, the better. I agree with the late Lewis Grizzard, “if it says anything after Barbecue, it ain’t real barbecue.” If you are headed down 85, or headed up 75, here is where the barbecue places are within about 15 to 20 miles from those major interstates.

A Great Read: The Difference between Legalism and Discipline

Sometimes when people hear the word “godliness” it transmutes in their mind to legalism. And they say, I’ve been delivered from legalism, doing all these things to gain merit before God. And so they don’t want to discipline themselves because it sounds like legalism. But you have to understand there is a universe of difference between discipline and legalism…

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!

A Quote from Thomas Merton

“If you want to identify me, ask me not where I live, or what I like to eat, or how I comb my hair, but ask me what I think I am living for, in detail, and ask me what I think is keeping me from living fully for the thing I want to live for.“

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

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