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SELECTED READS, LISTENS, LEARNINGS, AND REVIEWS for April 30, 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. Thanks Again!

My Favorite Email Newsletter – By Far! 1-2-3 by James Clear

I receive a weekly newsletter from James Clear and quote him often. His 1-2-3 weekly newsletter is fabulous. The link above will take you to his subscription page. It’s free and priceless! Enjoy.

A Really Good Film on Amazon Prime: Special Forces

Jenny and I really enjoyed this riveting film. It’s a french film about French Special Forces recovering a journalist captured and kidnapped by Taliban leaders. If you don’t mind a little blood and guts, you’ll love this film, no kidding! When you finally get to the end, you might find yourself exhausted, as we were.

A Really Good Business Book: Quantum Marketing: Mastering the New Marketing Mindset for Tomorrow’s Consumers

This was a great read! Technology and culture are changing at such a rapid rate that we must adapt and market well. As Chief Marketing Officer of Mastercard—one of the world’s most recognizable and decorated brands—Raja Rajamannar shares the forward-thinking ways all businesses must rethink their entire marketing landscape to remain relevant and be successful.

A GREAT Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Snack: The GFB Gluten Free Protein Bites, Coconut + Cashew

For those looking for a great, filling snack that isn’t packed with bad junk, this is for you! Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher. GFB Bites are made with primarily organic ingredients, a good source of fiber, and are fat-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, wheat-free, lactose-free, trans-fat-free, and cholesterol-free. Fortunately, they are not flavor-free. They are delicious!

A Ancient Chilean Saying that We All Should Learn:

“Criticizing a musician is easy, but it is more difficult when you have a guitar in your hand.” —Chilean Saying.

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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SELECTED READS, LISTENS, LEARNINGS, AND REVIEWS for April 23, 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.
Thanks Again!

A Brief, but Awesome 40-Day Devotional: The Chosen; 40-Days with Jesus

It’s short, poignant, challenging and well prepared. This brief 40-day devotional from The Chosen is designed for folks that are in a hurry, but want to have a brief time of spiritual growth and grounding in their lives. But it’s not watered down. The book itself can easily be placed in a bag or pocket, and the devotion can be done in 4 minutes, easily. I think you’ll dig it…really!

An App and Reminder of The Chosen

This series is so entertaining, and so encouraging. I absolutely love the characters and the quality. In the app, you can view every episode from seasons one and two. It also has products that I am enjoying (see above). I urge you to watch this show and any of the outtakes on YouTube.

A Solid Business Read: The Culture Quotient by Gregory Besner

I really enjoyed this book. It was challenging, but super practical. If you are a entrepreneur, CEO, or a business leader, read this book. Amazon says: “Based on never-before-shared insights from more than 1,000 organizations and millions of employees, this insightful book reveals the ten essential culture qualities that can help any organization prepare for, and thrive in a constantly changing future.”

A Great Low-Carb, Keto Friendly Breakfast or Snack: Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage Bites

If you are looking for a delicious way to eat low-carb, keto friendly snacks, or even a breakfast option, these are filling and delicious! I love the turkey sausage, but the regular sausage is great as well. Just pop them in the microwave for about 65 seconds and boom! You’ve low-carb deliciousness!

A Quote from Author St. Francis of Assisi :

“It was easy to love God in all that was beautiful.
The lessons of deeper knowledge, though, instructed me
to embrace God in all things..”

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 04.09.21

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SELECTED READS, LISTENS, LEARNINGS, AND REVIEWS for April 9, 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. Thanks Again!

A Great Article from Scott Sauls: Critique Gently, Encourage Fiercely

This brief article is timely and helpful. If there ever was an article that America needs, it is this one. From Scott’s article: “It has been said, “Be kind because everyone you meet is fighting a hard, hidden battle.” As we limp toward transparency and community and friendship with our own fears and insecurities,
we recognize that we aren’t alone.”

A Business Book for Everyone: The Breakout Blueprint by Doug Foley

I loved this book, and read it twice. If you are struggling to make lifestyle and work connect, read this book!
“Many of us live in a prison of our own making. We spend our lives dreading Mondays, looking forward to paychecks, and working longer hours, only to shoulder even more responsibility. It’s a never-ending chase. Life doesn’t have to be that way. It’s time to stop going through the motions and start living. It’s time to build a business that offers you freedom. After interviewing more than 150 entrepreneurs, Doug Foley realized they all had one thing in common—and it wasn’t a fancy job title, car, or house. Instead of building their lives around their businesses, they built their businesses around the lives they wanted to live.

An APP for Every Follower of Jesus: SoulSpace

If you’ve been around this BLOG or Sugar Hill Church for very long, you know that I am a huge proponent of Prayerful Meditation. The centering power of time seeking the wisdom, clarity, peace, and power
of the Divine is essential to walking the talk of Faith in Jesus.
This is a meditation app anchored to truth, love, and peace.

A Reminder of a Really Fun and Delicious Restaurant: BlueTop

We returned to BlueTop after a long COVID season, and it was still one of my favorite stops. Nestled in Chamblee, Georgia, this fun-filled place has some extraordinary casual, comfort food. My favorite is definitely the sloppy-joe, but the fish tacos are a close second. If you happen to be fortunate enough to be there when they are serving the beignet fries, you are in for a very sweet and decadent treat! Dip those bad boys in the chocolate sauce and you will be thanking me!

A Quote from Psychologist Adam Grant on How to Elicit Feedback:

“When people hesitate to give honest feedback on an idea, draft, or performance, I ask for a 0-10 score.No one ever says 10. Then I ask how I can get closer to a 10. It motivates them to start coaching me – and motivates me to be coachable. I want to learn how to close the gap.”

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 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