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Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for October 8, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers.
So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

I Love This New Laptop Riser: 3M Laptop Stand

If you work with a tablet or laptop you’ll love this inexpensive, yet brilliant little gadget!

A FASCINATING PODCAST from CHRISTIANITY TODAY: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill

This brutally truthful series shines a light on one of the early mega-churches that went completely off the rails. Heartbreaking and eye-opening, this docu-cast is almost unbelievable.

A Book That Was So So Good! Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business

From Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and his coauthors, a follow-up to groundbreaking bestseller  Conscious Capitalism — revealing what it takes to lead a purpose-driven, sustainable business.

An Awesome Bible App from DWELL: Listen to the Bible

Pick your version and your voice, then select your plan. This is the simplest way to get the Word in you daily!

A Powerful Quote from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.”

THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck

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Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for September 24, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers.
So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

A Great Article from WIRED Magazine: Psychologists Are Learning What Religion Has Known for Years

Thoughtful, encouraging, and helpful. This is a great read. Here’s a brief excerpt. “Science and religion have often been at odds. But if we remove the theology—views about the nature of God, the creation of the universe, and the like—from the day-to-day practice of religious faith,
the animosity in the debate evaporates.

An Eye-Opening Article from NPR:
“Lawmakers Push Facebook To Abandon Instagram For Kids,
Citing Mental Health Concerns”

This seems to resonate with so many parents. Here’s a brief excerpt: “ Although you have publicly told Congress that ‘the research [I have] seen is that using social apps to connect with other people can have positive mental-health benefits,’ your own company’s research points to disturbing relationships between Instagram use and young people’s mental health challenges.”

A Show that I Really Enjoyed but was Shocked that I Did: “Growing Floret”

We watched this show on Discovery+ and I loved it. The story focuses on a couple in Washington State as they start growing flowers and the hobby becomes a multi-million dollar business.
This is worth watching if only for the videography.

A Fresh Look at Space and Space Travel: SpaceX Launches All Civilian Crew.

I’ve been a space junkie since watching Apollo 11 land on the moon and I watched it with my Pop sitting in his Florida room in Daytona Beach. I am fascinated by watching all of the new exploration and
potential of space travel. This is worth a watch.

A Powerful Quote from John Shelby Spong

“If God is the ground of being, then the only way I can worship God i
s by having the courage to be all that I can be.
The more deeply I can be all that I can be,
the more I can make God visible.”

THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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4forFRIDAY September 17, 2021

I love to share good reads, learnings, listens, and reviews with friends and followers. So, thanks for joining me on my 4forFRIDAY BLOG.

A Great News Source: THE MORNING BREW

I’ve been using this simple news source for a few weeks now. I greatly appreciate the simplicity of a daily email and a clean, intelligent format.

A Show that Every American Should Watch: 60 Minutes Episode from Sept. 12, 2021

I was so moved by the stories of the men and women of the FDNY as this episode of 60 Minutes so wonderfully portrayed. I promise you that you’ll love it.

An Awesome Article from The Christian Post: A Chaplain at Ground Zero

This is a well written and motivating read. I really encourage you to invest six-minutes in reading this story.

A Kitchen Gadget I Use Every Day: Cuisanart Airfryer and Convection Toaster Oven.

This is an all in one unit. It’s our toaster, oven, fryer, all in one, handy kitchen tool.

A Powerful Quote from Ronald Reagan: “Status quo, you know, is Latin for ‘the mess we’re in”

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September 10, 2021 by AChuckAllen

READ, LISTENS, LEARNING & REVIEWS

Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for September 10, 2021

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, for your enjoyment.

A Great Novel: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

When my wife, Jenny suggested that I read this book, I thought “nope, no way.” This is not my typical read, but it is so funny, quirky, and easy that I found it complex, simple, funny, sad and any other paradox that you can come up with. An instant number-one New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “quirky, big-hearted novel…. Wry, wise and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure” (People).

A Sandwich Snack that is So Stinking Good: Sandwich Bros Chicken Melts Flatbread Pocket Sandwiched

We purchased these as we went out of town for Labor Day and loved them. Just one quick minute in the microwave and your family will be digging these great snacks!

An Awesome List of 100 Simple Truths

Simplicity is a gift. Not everybody can speak or write simply enough for all to understand. When I read through this simple list of 100 simple truths, I was amazed at how many of them sparked something within me.

A TravelZoo Article that I Cannot Wait to Experience

I cannot think of a more fun trip than eating my way through the state of Alabama. This Travelzoo article will be a fun resource if you, like me, enjoy travel and southern food!

A Powerful Quote from Nick Wignall

“Whatever caused your low self-esteem in the past, it’s your present habits that are maintaining it.“

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.
New episodes are available Monday – Friday. WeekdayPodcast.com

 THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY Labor Day Weekend Edition

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READ, LISTENS, LEARNING & REVIEWS

Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for September 3, 2021

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, for your enjoyment.

A Great Read: The Way of the Seal Think like an Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed

Blending the tactics he learned from America’s elite force with lessons from the Spartans, samurai, Apache scouts, and other great warrior traditions, Mark Divine has distilled the fundamentals of success into eight powerful principles that will transform you into the leader you always knew you could be.

A Great Link with Helpful Google Hacks.

8 Googling tricks to turn you into a pro searcher.

An Awesome New Gadget: Hydroflask Water Bottle

I love this water bottle. It is outperforming my older YETI by hours of cold water. Be sure to get the sip straw drink lid with it and the rubberized bottom accessories.

An Excellent Read: Reimagining Collaboration: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and the Post-COVID World of Work

Blame ignorance, not malice. With rare exception, organizations, executives, and rank-and-file employees have historically worked in piecemeal fashions. They have lacked a holistic framework to fully understand the remarkable power of these applications, much less unleash them.

A Powerful Quote from Rabbi Abraham Heschel

“We teach children how to measure and how to weigh. We fail to teach them how to revere, how to sense wonder and awe.”

The Weekday Podcast is a 5 minutes/day, 5 days/week Cup of Encouragement, straight from the Scriptures.
New episodes are available Monday – Friday. WeekdayPodcast.com

Episode 4 of THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY

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READ, LISTENS, LEARNING & REVIEWS

Here is Your 4forFRIDAY for August 27, 2021

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, for your enjoyment.

A New Podcast the I Launched with Julie Homrich, LPC: Positive Talk Podcast

In a world filled with negativity, anxiety, and fear, this weekly podcast offers hope, help, and healing. Integrating faith and psychology, Positive Talk Podcast is a breath of fresh air. Listen in HERE.

A Really Good Article from INC: Why Disruptive Innovation Doesn’t Work and What Strategy to Use Instead

Just about everyone wants innovation. We’ve seen the casualties of disruption: Kodak, Blockbuster, Borders, BlackBerry. And most of us want to avoid a similar fate ourselves. Better yet, we want to reap the benefits of being a disrupter — like Netflix, Amazon, and Apple.

A Great Restaurant in Peachtree Corners: BaBellies

I am not a big fan of Asian food, but this Vietnamese joint in Peachtree Corners might change my mind! Fresh food and such delicious taste. Don’t laugh, but I had the best chicken wings of my life at BaBellies!

One of My Favorite Authors Offers a Weekly, 6 Minute Read: James Clear/3-2-1

I love this guy! His 3-2-1 article every week is so good. I guarantee you that you’ll like this simple, easy read –

“Being yourself is a continuous effort. There is always another expectation placed upon you, another person pulling you toward their preferences, another nudge from society to act a certain way. It’s a daily battle to be yourself, not merely what the world wants you to be.”

A Powerful Quote from JAMES CLEAR

“Don’t feel qualified? Nobody does. You can only be qualified to do that which you have already accomplished or trained for. Anything new is accomplished by unqualified people.”

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

Episode 3 of THE POSITIVE TALK PODCAST – Integrating Faith and Psychology with Julie Homrich and Chuck Allen – A Weekly Dose of Positivity, Encouragement, and Enlightenment. I think you’ll love this new format!

Go in Peace, Chuck