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This Week’s 4forFRIDAY June 12, 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! 

My New Favorite Steakhouse: Cotton Calf Kitchen

My friend, Bobby McGraw introduced me to this masterpiece of steakology! Don’t miss the creamed corn. It truly is the best ever. Perfect for a date night!

A Real Meal in an Appetizer: Marlow’s Shrimp and Crab Nachos

Shrimp, crab, pepper jack, and jalapeño broiled on top of fresh chips and placed with perfection on each chip. Just hallelujah!

A New and Worthwhile Podcast: Race Forward; God in Race Relations

A brand new weekly podcast that will anger you, encourage you, and equip you. Racism is as old as time, but at it’s core, racism is a sin problem. This “every Thursday” podcast is a progressive, ongoing discussion of God in the American challenge with racism.

A Really Good Movie: The Sinking of the Lanconia

In 1942, the sinking of a British passenger ship by a German U-boat spins the submarine crew and the passengers of the HMS Laconia into quite a tale. This is a two-part mini-series from Masterpiece Theatre and can be seen on Prime Video. We really enjoyed the 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.

A Quote from Alexander Hamilton

“Hard words are very rarely useful. Real firmness is good for every thing. Strut is good for nothing.”

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, AChuck

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I love to share good reads, learnings, listens and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for subscribing to me 4forFRIDAY BLOG. This week’s 4forFRIDAY includes a great read, a great slice of pizza, a really good film, and a Amazon Original Series that I am enjoying.

A Chuck’s 4forFRIDAY 03-08-2019

A Really Great Read: Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II’s Greatest Rescue Mission

On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty rugged miles to rescue 513 POWs languishing in a brutal camp, among them the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. A recent prison massacre by Japanese soldiers elsewhere in the Philippines made the stakes impossibly high and left little time to plan the complex operation. This was a really solid read.

A Really Great Slice of Pizza: Crazy Dough’s in Sugar Hill

It’s different. It’s fresh. It’s so stinking good! My favorite so far is the Smokehouse Slice or the Pimento Slice! I love this place and bet that you will too!

A Really Good Amazon Original Series: The Widow

A woman’s search to uncover the mystery of the disappearance of her husband leads her to the Congo, where she’s forced to seek the truth about what happened to the man she loved. This eight part series was captivating and binge-worthy.

A Really Good Film from Netflix: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

This “based on a true story” film will inspire you and encourage you. It’s one of those movies with the power of redemption and perseverance woven through the storyline. A young African boy in Malawi helps his village by building a wind turbine after reading about them in a library book. Be sure to let your older kids watch this with you.

A Quote from Richard Rohr:

“Until we learn to love others as ourselves, it’s difficult to blame broken people who desperately try to affirm themselves when no one else will.”

The Weekday Podcast and the Weekday Meditation

The Podcast is a 5 minute/day, 5 days/week Bible devotion that is a great word of encouragement.

The Meditation is about 7 minutes/day, 5/days/week and is designed to give you a combined and guided prayer and meditation experience.

Both of these resources are available on the Sugar Hill Church APP or WeekdayPodcast.com & WeekdayMeditation.com

Peace, AChuck

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4forFRIDAY is a weekly collection of recommended books, albums, podcasts, gadgets, sermons, resources or reviews. Thanks for subscribing and thanks for sharing.

Here is this week’s recommended reads, listens, learnings and reviews. Please let me know what your thoughts are and what you agree or disagree with. I love hearing from you guys.

A Really Good Read: I DECLARE WAR; 4 Keys to Winning the Battle Within Yourself by Levi Lusko

In I Declare War, Levi Lusko candidly shares about his personal struggles and challenges with managing himself. He identifies four tools that we all have at our disposal – thoughts, words, behaviors and power. Lusko will guide you thru the way to utilize these God-given tools to overcome the battle with managing you!

A GREAT LISTEN/WATCH: Lauren Daigle – “Tremble”

This gal can sing, y’all. After seeing her live and listening to her for 3-4 years, I think she’s the real deal. Crossover, Ellen Show, Jimmy Fallen, Carnegy Hall. This kid is special. Enjoy, and you are welcome!

A RESOURCE CLOSE TO MY HEART: The Weekday Meditation

I discovered the power of meditation several years ago, but couldn’t find a simple Christ-filled meditation that allowed for a time of simple, powerful, guided prayer and quietude. That’s why I created the WeekdayMeditation.com. In 7-8 minutes you can hear an encouraging word, walk thru a guide prayer and gratitude time and a brief, but poignant time of quietude to hear from the Divine. Please subscribe via iTunes or listen daily on the Sugar Hill Church APP. You can also find it at weekdaymeditation.com

A REALLY GOOD MOVIE: The Upside Starring Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman and Brian Cranston

Okay, it’s a bit crude and yes, the use of weed is used in some funny ways that might freak you out, but don’t let that keep you from finding the redeeming qualities in this “based on a true story” film. It’s been one of my favorite films in a long time!

And a solid quote from Mark Batterson:

“The most important law of ecology is this: L ≥ C. For an organism to survive, the rate of learning must be equal to or greater than the rate of change happening around them. With the rate of change escalating, we must learn faster, learn better, and learn more.”

If you can’t make it to Sugar Hill Church on Sunday:

Have a great weekend! –AChuck

4forFRIDAY Aug 11 ’17

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Each Friday I offer up at least 4 recommended reads, listens, learnings, gadgets or reviews. These are not necessarily faith-based or church-related, but have encouraged me in some way. I trust that they might do the same for you!

Here is this week’s 4forFRIDAY August 11, 2017

  1. A Good Read: The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin. The Bully Pulpit follows three intricately linked strands of American history: the life of president Theodore Roosevelt, the emergence of a class of progressive investigative journalists, and the life of William Howard Taft and his complicated relationship with Roosevelt.
  2. A Great Service: Hello Fresh. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow. What I especially love about them is the fact they make me try ingredients and techniques I might not try otherwise- My favorite so far? Orange chicken with rice and snap peas. 
  3. A Really Good Podcast from Carey Nieuwhof with Eugene Peterson Eugene Peterson is a living legend. Carey talks to Eugene about the origin of the Message and the life rhythms he and his wife Jan adopted that helped produce the legacy millions have appreciated. Plus, Carey follows his conversation with Eugene with a round table discussion with best selling authors Mark Batterson and Adam Weber to discuss Eugene’s impact on their life and leadership.
  4. A Reminder of an Earlier 4forFRIDAY Resource: HE READS TRUTH & SHE READS TRUTH. These sites and tools are awesome. The reading programs are free online and affordable on your mobile device. I’m finishing ROMANS right now. I think you will love the readings, commentaries and interactive questions. 

And an anonymous quote that I am pondering: “The only way that the Divine can show us He is in control is to allow us to experience circumstances that we cannot control”

Thank you for joining me for this week’s 4forFRIDAY! Please feel free to share these recommendations through your social media pages. Also, please let me know what your thoughts are on these recommendations. 

See you Sunday at SUGARHILLChurch for one of our Worship Gatherings at 9:30, 11:00 or Streaming Live on Facebook or Live.SugarHill.Church

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Each week I like to share with you four resources that have challenged, sharpened or encouraged me. These recommendations aren’t necessarily church related or even spiritually focused. They aren’t doctrinal statements. They are just a few recommended reads, listens, learnings, or restaurants.

This week’s 4forFRIDAY is a 2 x 4 
First: Four Leadership Books that Reshaped How I Live (other than the Bible, duh)

  1. Lincoln On Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times:
    LINCOLN ON LEADERSHIP was the first book to examine the diverse leadership abilities that have made Abraham Lincoln an inspiration to everyone from businessmen to Barack Obama. And in today’s complex world, these lessons are more relevant than ever. You’ll discover why you should:
    * Seize the initiative and never relinquish it
    * Wage only one war at a time
    * Encourage risk-taking while providing job security
    * Avoid issuing orders — instead request, imply, or make suggestions

  2. The Heart of an Executive: Lessons on leadership from the life of King David
    David’s story is that of a career executive, and in it Richard D. Phillips sees reflected the trials and triumphs that mark our own lives in today’s business world. Like any other executive, David’s career came in recognizable stages: preparation, rise, achievement, and finally, the passing of the torch.

  3. Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God’s Agenda
    Next to their Experiencing God classic, Spiritual Leadership is one of Henry and Richard Blackaby’s most highly regarded and best-selling books to date, encouraging business and church leaders alike to follow God’s biblical design for success. In fact, the Barna Group reports that pastors list it among today’s most influential writings on the topic of how God develops, guides, and empowers spiritual leaders.

  4. A Tale of Three Kings: This best-selling tale is based on the biblical figures of David, Saul, and Absalom. For the many Christians who have experienced pain, loss, and heartache at the hands of other believers, this compelling story offers comfort, healing, and hope. Christian leaders and directors of religious movements throughout the world have recommended this simple, powerful, and beautiful story to their members and staff. You will want to join the thousands who have been profoundly touched by this incomparable story.

Second: Four of My Favorite TED Talks

  1. Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability 
  2. Shawn AchorThe Happy Secret to Better Work 
  3. Julian Treasure: How to speak so that people want to listen
  4. Tony Robbins says that an “invisible force” is what motivates us to act.

And a quote I’m pondering from the Ronald Reagan: “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”

See you Sunday at Sugar Hill Church!  Worship Gatherings at 9:30 & 11:00 Sunday Mornings – Streaming Live at Live.SugarHill.Church & Facebook

Thanks for Joining Me Today,
AChuck

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Each week I enjoy sharing at least four reads, listens, learnings or gadgets that I’ve enjoyed. I hope you will as well. 

Here’s this week’s 4forFRIDAY with ACHUCKAllen June 9, 2017

FOUR BOOKS EVERY FOLLOWER OF JESUS SHOULD READ:

1. The Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards:  

I first read this book more than 25 years ago and reread it often. It’s a short, but powerful book. “What do you do when someone throws a spear at you?” Light, clarity, and comfort for the brokenhearted. To the many Christians who have experienced pain, loss, and heartache at the hands of other believers, this compelling tale based on the biblical figures of David, Saul, and Absalom offers comfort, healing, and hope. 

2. Mere Christianity by CS Lewis: 

In the classic Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together.

3. Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud: 

When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life. Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not.

4. The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel: 

Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools like Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis who are recognized authorities in their own fields. Strobel challenges them with questions like, How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event?

And a Bonus

5. Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow by RC Sproul 

How do I pray? How do I study the Bible? How do I worship? How do I serve? How do I become a good steward? These are the questions every Christian should be asking. The answers are what every Christian needs to know. In Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow, acclaimed theologian Dr. R.C. Sproul guides his readers through the basic training of Christianity and reveals the five How do I pray? How do I study the Bible? How do I worship? How do I serve? How do I become a good steward? These are the questions every Christian should be asking. The answers are what every Christian needs to know. In Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow, acclaimed theologian Dr. R.C. Sproul guides his readers through the basic training of Christianity and reveals the five most vital fundamentals of the Christian faith: Prayer, Worship, Service, Study, and Stewardship.

Have a Great Summer!

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