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4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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FOUR APPS THAT I USE EVERY DAY

  1. THINGS – TASK LIST
  2. SOULSPACE – MEDITATION
  3. SPOTIFY – MUSIC AND PODCASTS
  4. STREAKS – HABIT TRACKER

THREE SONGS I CAN’T STOP LISTENING TO THIS WEEK

  1. WAGON WHEEL – OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
  2. TOUCHDOWN JESUS – TIM McGRAW
  3. FIRM FOUNDATION – MAVERICK CITY MUSIC
  4. REST ON US – KIM WALKER SMITH

TWO RESTAURANTS I ALWAYS ENJOY

  1. DON PEDRO – BUFORD HIGHWAY
  2. THE PATIO – JOHN’S CREEK

ONE PODCAST I ALWAYS LISTEN TO

THE DENISON FORUM’S DAILY FORUM

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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FOUR BOOKS EVERYONE SHOULD READ

  1. The Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards
  2. Start With Why by Simon Sinek
  3. Standing Strong by Charles Stanley
  4. Atomic Habits by James Clear

THREE QUOTES THAT MADE ME GO HMMMMM

  1. “We all have a lifetime of experiences we bring to any relationship so it’s not uncommon to need to sort through our responses to emotions, triggers and conflict.  I like to describe it as a sandpaper experience: when two pieces are first brought together, it’s pretty rough. But, if you continue to work through things and face into it, eventually you’ll smooth each other out.“
    –Julie Homrich, LPC
  2. “I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” –Brene Brown
  3. “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” –James Clear

TWO ALBUMS THAT I AM TOTALLY ENJOYING

  1. Maverick City: Old Church Basement
  2. Cain: Rise Up

ONE PODCAST THAT YOU MUST LISTEN TO

  1. Dare to Lead with Brene’ Brown: Don’t miss this episode: Brene’ w/ Doug Conant on Finding and Telling Your Leadership Story

Go in Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY Christmas Edition

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FOUR QUOTES ON CHRISTMAS:

  1. “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.”
    –GK Chesterton
  2. “Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you’ve got a Christmas tree in the living room.”
    – Nora Roberts
  3. “Christmas is the day that holds all time together.”
    — Alexander Smith
  4. “God goes to those who have time to hear him—and so on this cloudless night he went to simple shepherds.”
    —Max Lucado


THREE GREAT CHRISTMAS ALBUMS:

  1. A Drummer Boy Christmas by For King and Country
  2. The Chosen Christmas Soundtrack
  3. A Bonner Family Christmas


TWO AWESOME CHRISTMAS SPECIALS

  1. A Silent Night at the Museum of the Bible
  2. Christmas with The Chosen – A Global Event


ONE BOOK WE ALL SHOULD READ

  1. Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt
    This will be the third year that I have read this book between Christmas and New Year. Michael Hyatt is a wonderful leader with a great thought on achiving more by doing less. Grab a copy and join me for the January 2nd Workshop Worship – YOUR VERY BEST YEAR – at Sugar Hill Church – 11:00. Streaming live on You Tube, Facebook and Vimeo @SugarHillChurch

MAY PEACE BE AROUND YOU AND WITHIN YOU THIS CHRISTMAS, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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December 10, 2021, by AChuckAllen

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FOUR Quotes for This Week:

  1. Our goal is to keep the big things big and the small things small. It’s not that who Twitter’s CEO is isn’t important, it’s just not God-of-the-Universe important. Stay focused on eternity; it changes everything.You will never regret spending more time with your spouse and children – ever.” –Jim Denison
  2. “What is sacred is what is worthy of our reverence, what evokes awe and wonder in the human heart, and what, when contemplated, transforms us utterly.”– Phil CousineauIf
  3. “It’s about waking up in the morning and saying that I’m worthy of love, belonging, and joy. It’s about engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.” — Brené Brown
  4. “When failure is reversible, act quickly. When failure is irreversible, think carefully.” —James Clear

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THREE Really Good Reads:

  1. Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact, by Liz Wiseman
  2. The Power of Potential: A Straightforward Method for Mastering Skills from Personal to Professional by David Wray
  3. The Power of Your Brain: Harnessing the Potential of a Renewed Mind by Stan Toler

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TWO Great Apps I Use Every Single Day

  1. Tecarta Bible APP
  2. Noteability

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One Thing that I’d Start Right Now.

  1. Prepare for the new year, now. I have already started prepping for the new year by creating a list of four habits that will improve my health, my writing, my walk with God, and my time/energy management. Once you’ve created a list of not more than five new habits that could radically improve your life, set up a 3 month habit tracker. Whatever your frequency (for me that’s five-days-per-week) then determine what is a small, managable, achievable repetition. Start small (as in 1 push-up/day) and build each week by an equally small progressions, and watch how you can create a new and better you through repetition of habit. Dream big, and start small.

Peace, Chuck

4forFRIDAY with Chuck Allen

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October 29, 2021 by AChuckAllen

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

I Really Loved this Book:
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World

I read a lot. But this bok stopped me in my tracks. I first listened to it, then read it, then read it again with a highlighter in hand! I would dare say that this is the most impactful book that I’ve read in two years! Within the pages of this book, you’ll find a fascinating roadmap to staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world.

This is a Podcast we ALL Need to Hear:
Do I Need New Friends?

Sometimes we need to assess our current relationships and make adjustments, not just for the sake of loneliness, but for our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

I Really Like this New Album:
Sean Curran: 1000 Names

Encouraging, lively, fun, worshipful…this is a great listen, my friends!

This is a Great and Brief Read from Jim Denison:
Adele’s new album will feature a voicemail she left during a panic attack

If you’ve been reading my 4forFRIDAY for any time at all you know I’m a big Jim Denison fan. Here is another excellent Daily Article from him.

A Powerful Quote from James Clear

“How much overlap is there between what you say is important to you and how you spent your attention over the last month?”

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

I Really Loved this Book:
Everybody Wants to Rule the World: Surviving and Thriving in a World of Digital Giants 

The following is the teaser on Amazon:

Which kinds of companies will thrive and which will get crushed by the powerful forces in the global business landscape now at work? This groundbreaking new guide will help you adapt and change your business to thrive among digital giants, including Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Drawing on considerable original research and case studies from Wang’s acclaimed firm, Constellation Research, this groundbreaking guide reveals which kinds of companies will thrive and which will get crushed by the powerful forces now at work.

I Totally Dig this Car Air Freshener:
Bath & Body Works Scentportable Car Visor Clip Black Rubber

It’s not girly, but the variants in scents are almost limitless. Yes, they are a Bath and Body Works product, but the smell in your vehicle can take you to the forest, the beach, or the backyard.

This Sunglass Case is Awesome for Your Car:
Car Glasses Holder for Sun Visor,Sunglasses Holder Eyeglasses Clip Case

It will fit on any visor. It only takes one hand, and it protects my sunglasses in a soft case that is easy to retrieve. I’ve tried them all and this is the best I’ve discovered.

It’s Great to Have Adele Back:
Listen in to Easy On Me

I love Adele’s voice and this song is so beautiful. I can’t wait for the remainder of the album.

A Powerful Quote from Jane Goodalln

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make… Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play.”

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