Your weekly roundup :: July 9 – 13

As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy.

This week’s blog: “Why Relationships Are Prone to Conflict”

Conflict is never a fun experience, but it becomes just a little more hostile when it involves those with whom you are close. Donna Carlson, 4word: Colorado Springs leader and 360º Life Strategies coach, has advice she’s gleaned personally for handling conflict in your relationships that doesn’t involve harsh words and hurt feelings.

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Are you a real, passionate, faithful woman who would love to be part of a global community of Christian women in the workplace? 4word is currently searching for a Local Group Assistant and interns! Click here for information on the Local Group Assistant position, and click here for information on the 4word Intern Program.

Please direct applications and questions to Irrayna Uribe, Manager of Operations and Human Resources, by email: irrayna@4wordwomen.org

Our work, love, pray favorites

5 Steps for Making Important Decisions

May Busch shares critical decision-making advice for leaders, especially important if you’re needing to decide direction in the midst of a conflict.

How to Help a Friend Through a Dying Marriage

Bailey Suzio writes on Christianity Today with a warning to anyone helping a friend going through a divorce: don’t make things worse.

The Top Ten Books on Faith and Work—An Updated List for 2018

Hugh Whelchel with the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics highlights ten books for Christians in the workplace – and Diane Paddison’s “Work, Love, Pray” was one of them!

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring Jennifer Roach!

4word: Local Group Events

Take a look at these upcoming 4word: Local Group event dates and see which one(s) you can attend. We’d love to see you there!

• San Diego – July Gathering – July 13 @ 11:30AM
• Portland – July Picnic – July 14 @ 4:00PM
• NYC – Monthly Gathering – July 17
• Tulsa – Monthly Luncheon and Sister Conversations – July 17 @ noon
• San Antonio – July Gathering – July 17 @ 11:45AM
• Detroit – July Gathering – July 18 @ 6:00PM
• Denver – July Gathering – July 18 @ 6:30PM
• Austin – Member Insider Only Event – July 19 @ 5:30PM
• Colorado Springs – Summer Series – July 19 @ 6:30PM
• Chicago – July Luncheon – July 20 @ noon
• Dallas – July Meet-Up Monday – July 23 @ 5:30PM
• Springfield – July Gathering – July 25 @ 11:30AM
• Bay Area – San Francisco Gathering – July 25 @ 6:00PM
• Houston – Member Insider Only Event – July 31 @ 6:00PM

For details on these events, please visit our 4word Events page.

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