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4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Week 37 of 2023 is almost in the books. What a week! It’s starting to feel a bit more like Fall in Georgia, but it’s still pretty warm. Football is back and How ’bout them Dawgs? Our season starts in earnest this week against the “Gamechickens” from the other Carolina. Coach Prime seems to be the real deal in Colorado, and I think Florida will give Tennessee a run for their money on Saturday. I trust you’ve had a wonderful week and a fun weekend ahead! Have a great weekend!
Thank you for joining me each week for the 4forFRIDAY.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A Very Interesting Slideshow from Crosswalk: 4 Ways to Change the Course of Poor Communication in Your Marriage

A Really Fun Novel from David Baldacci: The Whole Truth

A Solid Parenting Article that is Super-Relevant Today: How ‘sharenting’ boundaries on social media protect kids’ privacy and trust

A Fun Movie at the Theatre: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
No cinematic wonder here, just a bit silly and fun.

A Quote from St. John Chrysostom 
“The waters have risen, and severe storms are upon us, but we do not fear drowning, for we stand firmly upon a rock. Let the sea rage, it cannot break the rock. Let the waves rise, they cannot sink the boat of Jesus”

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Week 36 of 2023 is almost in the books. I had a super busy week. With the college football season underway, here are a few thoughts. Florida looked terrible. Colorado looked incredible. South Carolina lost the battle of the Carolinas looking pretty pathetic. Clemson, oh Clemson. You Clemsoned again. And how about LSU? That was a bad loss to FSU, who looks like they are back. I trust you’ve had a wonderful week and a fun weekend ahead! The really good news is that college football is back, and we can pick on each other for the next four months, and for some of us, beyond then. Go Dawgs!
Thank you for joining me each week for the 4forFRIDAY.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

One of the Best Books that I Have Read This Year: Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Jacques Philippe  READ THIS BOOK!

A Waterproof Satchel for Phone, Wallet, Keys, etc. Perfect for the Beach, Boat, or Fishing: Highwater Hitchhiker from BOTE

A Very Good Article from Crosswalk on Marriage and Communication: 4 Ways to Change the Course of Poor Communication in Your Marriage

A Fascinating Show on Netflix: Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones

A Quote from Tim Denning 
“It took me 20 years to figure this out:
Rich = Status
Wealth = Freedom
Rich people have money & no time.
Wealthy people have free time & enough money.
Choose freedom.“

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Week 35 of 2023 is almost in the books. I had a frustratingly hectic week. In a world that has seemingly gone mad, problems that step into my office are challenging, at best. I’m grateful for a loving Creator who offers grace, mercy, peace, and hope. I trust you’ve had a wonderful week and a fun weekend ahead! The really good news is that college football is back. Go Dawgs!
Thank you for joining me each week for the 4forFRIDAY.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A Really Good Article: Ways the Christian Life Is Like a Race from Outreach Magazine

A Novel I Enjoyed from Brad Thor: Dead Fall

A Movie We Enjoyed at the Theatre: GOLDA
The story of Golda Meir and the Yom Kippur War

A Reminder of how very good a meal is at DelBar Middle Eastern Restaurant in Alpharetta or Inman Park

A Quote from Keanu Reaves: “I’m at the stage in my life where I keep myself out of arguments. Even if you tell me 1+1=5.
You’re absolutely correct, enjoy. -Keanu Reaves

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Week 34 of 2023 is almost in the books. I had a fabulously busy week of meetings, speaking, and serving. I love what I do, and I’m honored to serve the folks I serve with. I trust you’ve had a great week and a fun weekend ahead! Thank you for joining me each week for the 4forFRIDAY.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A Fabulous Podcast with Annie F. Downs and Brandi Wilson on Divorce and Finding Hope After Hardship

A Novel I Loved by Geraldine Brooks: HORSE (you will love this book, I promise)

A Movie We Enjoyed on Netflix: Happiness for Beginners (think the Proposal on the Appalachian Trail)

A Really Great Article: 10 REASONS WE NEED TO READ THE BIBLE EVERY DAY

A Quote from C.S. Lewis: “If you read history, you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world are just those who thought most about the next.” 

Go in Peace, Chuck

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4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Week 32 of 2023 is almost in the books. I have a great week of learning and serving. I love what I get to do, and I’m honored to serve the folks that i serve with. I trust that you’ve had a great week and a fun weekend ahead! Thank you for joining me each week for the 4forFRIDAY.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A great new album from Lauren Daigle: THANK GOD I DO

The best novel that I’ve ever read, and I’ve read some great books: THE. COVENANT OF WATER

A very cool gadget for family time around the table: GRATICUBE

A really interesting article from Architectural Digest: The world’S MOST BEAUTIFUL McDONALD’S

A Quote from Russell Moore: “Churches must stop the frantic rhetoric and desperate lack of confidence that seek to hold on to the Bible Belt of the past. Instead, those worthy of the word evangelical should nurture the joyous and tranquil fullness of faith that prays for something new, rooted in something very old—namely a commitment to personal faith and to the authority of the Bible.”

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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Week 31 of 2023 is almost in the books. It’s been a busy week with school getting back in session, and church activities full speed ahead. I trust that you’ve had a great week and a fun weekend ahead! Thank you for joining me each week for the 4forFRIDAY.

This Week’s 4forFRIDAY

A Fascinating and Intriguing Movie with Some Thought Provoking Scenes: Oppenheimer

A Powerful and Interesting Book: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence

A Fast Paced and Fun Show from Paramount+: Special Ops, Lioness

An interesting and helpful article: The Problem with Exceptional Thinking

A Quote from Coach Rachel Held Evans:
“…faith isn’t about having everything figured out ahead of time; faith is about following the quiet voice of God without having everything figured out ahead of time.”

Go in Peace, Chuck