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4forFRIDAY February 5, 2021

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February 5, 2021

Five years from now, you’ll be the same person you are today, other than the books you read, the places you go, and the people you meet. 

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 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, only for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

A Really Solid Song from Danny Goeke: Tell Your Heart to Beat Again

I absolutely love these lyrics and have been listening to this song as a part of my morning meditations. Enjoy!

A Great Movie from Netflix: The Dig

In this pre-WWII setting, an English woman sets out to hire a man to begin excavating and exploring mounds in her fields. The story, based on truth is most fascinating. I think you’ll enjoy this film starring Ralph Fiennes.

A Really, Really Good Caramel Cake from Patton’s Meat Market

Nope, it’s not a typo. The cakes at Patton’s Meat Market are simply amazing. The caramel cake will remind you of grandma’s. I imagine some ladies making these in an old kitchen and then playing bridge while they wait for them to bake.

A Great and Thought Provoking Article from Scott Sauls: “When a Father Wound Defines You”

This should be required reading for every Christian. The opening lines from this article read… “I have said it before and I will say it again. I am comforted—deeply so—by the fact that God put so many misfits and insecure people in the Bible and then accomplished beautiful things through their lives.” Be sure to take 10 minutes and read this article.

A Quote from R.C Sproul

“The only way the kingdom of God is going to be manifest in this world before Christ comes is if we manifest it by the way we live as citizens of heaven and subjects of the King.”

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, Chuck

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4forFRIDAY January 29, 2021

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01.29.2021

Five years from now, you’ll be the same person you are today, other than the books you read, the places you go, and the people you meet.

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 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, only for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

A Fantastic Book from Jim Denison: To Follow in His Footsteps: A Daily Walk with Jesus through the Holy Land

From the soaring peaks of Mount Hermon to the watery depths of the Dead Sea . . .From the bustling city of Tel Aviv to the ancient ruins of Masada . . . From a Bethlehem stable to an empty tomb outside of Jerusalem . . . In To Follow in His Footsteps: A Daily Walk with Jesus through the Holy Land, you will experience Jesus at dozens of sites where he made his indelible and eternal mark on the world. This is a fantastic devotional book that includes the most thoughtful and well-crafted book I’ve seen on the Holy Land. Dr. Denison is my favorite author, and he has created a beautiful piece of art hand literature. You should get this book!

A Great Video Teaching from Joe Sangl; 9 Rungs to Your Fully Funded Life

I typical Joe Sangl fashion, this is fast-paced, super-sharp teaching that will help you get your financial dreams on track, on point, and fully funded. If you’ve ever wondered what your next step is in creating a financially secure future, watch everything you can from our friend, Joe Sangl.

A Fun, Binge-Worthy Show on Netflix: Monarca

This Netflix series feels like part soap opera and part cartel docu-series. The patriarch of this crazy Mexican family is murdered, and his daughter is trying to revive their family business, including the Monarca Tequila Company. It’s just mindless fun.

A Great Chicken Pot Pie, Southern Baked Pie Company

A dear friend brought us a chicken pot pie that was better than homemade. It was full of white meat, vegetables and the crust was so light and flaky. It was so good! You will be so happy that you got a pie from Southern Baked Pie Company.

A Quote from Richard Rohr

“Faith is not for overcoming obstacles; it is for experiencing them—all the way through!”

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, Chuck

A-Chuck’s 4forFRIDAY | January 22, 2021

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Five years from now, you’ll be the same person you are today, other than the books you read, the places you go, and the people you meet.

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 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, only for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

A Great Movie: The News of the World

This film, starring Tom Hanks, is a touch of old school western and modern videography. Jenny and I rented it on Prime Video and paid movie theatre pricing to rent it. The News of the World is a great story that is a nail-biter and a remarkable story of redemption. I think you’ll love it.

A Reminder of How Good Chicken Salad Chick is:

Friends recently dropped off some Chicken Salad Chick, and it was so good! It’s been a long time since I’ve had CSC, and I was reminded of how good the grape salad is. We also enjoyed; Classic Carol, which is the classic Southern lady. To know her is to feel comforted and loved. This original chicken salad has a familiar taste that resonates with anyone who grew up in the South. We also had Fancy Nancy, which is a bit more modern with grapes and pecans.

Online Learning Made Easy with Hillsdale College

My first course was quite educational and inspiring. I was learning more about the complicated life and writings of C.S. Lewis. Lewis was the greatest Christian apologist of the twentieth century. He was also the author of fiction works, including The Chronicles of Narnia, and philosophy, including The Abolition of Man. This course will consider Lewis’s apologetics and his fiction and his philosophical and literary writings, and their continuing significance today.

My New Favorite Mexican Restaurant: Don Pedro

It’s old school, and it’s delicious! I enjoyed the chips and salsa – duh. But the enchiladas suizas were great! If you walk into a joint at lunch, and the restaurant is filled with Hispanic laborers, let’s just say that you are in for a treat.

A Quote from Ronald Reagan

“Sometimes when I’m faced with an atheist, I am tempted to invite him to the greatest gourmet dinner that one could ever serve, and when we have finished eating that magnificent dinner, to ask him if he believes there’s a cook.”

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, Chuck

4forFRIDAY January 15, 2021

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January 15, 2021 | READS, LISTENS, LEARNINGS, AND REVIEWS

Five years from now, you’ll be the same person you are today, other than the books you read, the places you go, and the people you meet.

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 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, only for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

31 DAYS IN PROVERBS
Read One Chapter of Proverbs that corresponds with the day of the month. Join me in the New Living Translation each day in January. Start now and stay with it each day. Come on! Join in!

This is a GREAT MOVIE on Netflix:
The Professor and the Madman

This movie had me in tears, shocked, enlightened and thouroughly entertained. This is the story of the creation of the very first Oxford, English Dictionary. Starring Mel Gibson and Sean Penn, t
his true story is so good!

A Great Book that my Good Friend, Jim Hollingsworth Shared with Me: Believe in People: Bottom-Up Solutions for a Top-Down World

A surprising take on how you can help tackle the really big problems in society–from one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs.
People are looking for a better way. Towering barriers are holding millions of people back, and the institutions that should help everyone rise are not doing the job. Crumbling communities. One-size fits all education. Businesses that rig the economy. Public policy that stifles opportunity and emboldens the extremes. As a result, this country is quickly heading toward a two-tiered society.

An Incredible Tech Gadget that I’m Loving! CARPLAY

My truck is equipped with Apple Airplay and (if needed) Google Airplay. I love the fact that it will play everything from my iPhone, including read my textx and allow the simple use of handsfree Siri directives. This new device allows Apple Carplay to be used wirelessly via bluetooth!~ Total gamechanger!

A Gadget Addition that I LOVE! The Jabra Evolve 75

With no relief in sight from the ongoing Zoom Calls and meetings, including counseling and strategic planning, I needed an upgrade on the headset front. After a fair amount of research, I found the Jabra Evolve and absolutely love this simple, user-friendly headset that I use in the truck, the office and home. It’s not cheap, but it is the best addition to my workflow since the iPad Pro.

A Quote from John Adams

“I fear that in every elected office, members will obtain an influence by noise not sense. By meanness, not greatness. By ignorance, not learning. By contracted hearts, not large souls . . . There must be decency and respect.”

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, Chuck

4forFRIDAY January 8, 2021

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Five years from now, you’ll be the same person you are today, other than the books you read, the places you go, and the people you meet.

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 4forFRIDAYoffers recommended Reads, Listens, Learnings, and Reviews, only for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

31 DAYS IN PROVERBS
Read One Chapter of Proverbs that corresponds with the day of the month. Join me in the New Living Translation each day in January. Start now and stay with it each day. Come on! Join in!

I Love this NETFLIX Show: The Chef’s Table

I love this unique and entertaining show. Don’t miss the show about “The Grey” in Savannah, GA. It’s a fascinating perspective and storytelling. The story of a former segregated bus station in Savannah, Georgia, and how Mashama Bailey pays homage to history as she puts a new spin on Southern food traditions.

A Really Good Novel from Randy Wayne White: Sanibel Flats

After ten years of living life on the edge, it was hard for former CIA agent Doc Ford to get that addiction to danger out of his system. But spending each day in Florida, watching the sun melt into Dinkins Bay and the moon rise over the mangrove trees, cooking dinner for his neighbor, and dispensing advice to the locals. Then Rafe Hollins appeared. How could Doc refuse his old friend’s request―even if it would put him back on the firing line…and change forever the life he’d built here on Sanibel Island? I think you’ll love this series. There are more than 26 books in this fun-filled series built around “Doc Ford.”

An Older but Awesome Documentary from Netflix:
“The Minimalists; Less is More”

They’ve built a movement out of minimalism. Longtime friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus share how our lives can be better with less. Can we learn to discover greater peace, while striving for less materialism?

A Really Good Article from Scott Sauls: Towards A Better Us In 2021

Desiring change for the person in the mirror, dreaming of a better version of ourselves, is a good thing. But how can we get there? In pursuit of an answer to this question, Scott has been contemplating Galatians 5:16-25. Here are his thoughts and reflections. This is a must read!

A Quote from Billy Sunday

“The Bible will always be full of things you cannot understand, as long as you will not live according to those you can understand.”

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, Chuck

4forFRIDAY New Year Edition

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4forFRIDAY January 1, 2021

Happy New Year!

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, only for your enjoyment. Thanks Again!

ALSO, PLEASE JOIN ME NEXT WEEK. MONDAY-FRIDAY FOR THE 5 ESSENTIAL. ELEMENTS OF A FAR BETTER YEAR ONLY ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE AND ACHUCKALLEN.COM

Start Your New Year in Scripture: Join me for a 31 day daily reading through the Proverbs. Just head to my Facebook page for your reminder. Each Friday, I’ll give us all an overview of the wee’s readings.

I invite you to join me for a 31 Day Bible Reading Plan starting Friday, Jan 1, 2021. It’s so simple and can be done on your phone, tablet, computer, or in a real-life Bible! Just read one chapter of Proverbs each day (there are 31 chapters) Each Friday I’ll present a review of that week’s chapters via FB. Download the You VersionAPP for your device for free and select the New Living Translation.

A Great Read to Assist in Your New Year Goal to Read More Scripture in 2021. “Pray the Bible” by Donald Whitney

Donald Whitney outlines a simple, time-tested method that can help transform our prayer lives: praying the words of the Bible. Praying the Bible shows readers how to pray through portions of Scripture one line at a time, helping us stay focused by allowing God’s Word itself to direct our thoughts and words.

A Reminder – DWELL – The single easiest way to Memorize Scriptures

This is so great. For a few dollars each month, this subscription service provides temporary tattoos, watch and phone wallpapers, cards and helps to memorize one power scripture every month.

A Really Solid Read: 3 Habits That Can Give Your Brain a Break to Restore High-Level Thinking

This is a good read, especially for folks that are working remotely or are assisting student learning remotely. Here’s a snippet:

A Quote from David Whyte

“Inside everyone is a great shout of joy waiting to be born.”

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 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

Happy New Year, A-Chuck