Your weekly roundup :: March 18 – 22

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

Boundaries Should Protect, Not Hinder

This week on the 4word blog, Diane Paddison shares three reasons she believes we struggle with boundaries, and then lists the steps you should take to set good boundaries for yourself, according to Molly Fletcher.

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Listen to this month’s episode How Boundaries Give You Your Best Life feat. Dr. Mollie Bond

Overworked, overstressed, and over it? It’s time to let boundaries into your life. Dr. Mollie Bond, the Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations for Moody Bible Institute, shares her tips for creating and protecting space in your life at work, in your personal life, and within your church community. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Our work, love, pray favorites

Women, Our Success May Rely On One Another

Carley Sime writes on Forbes about the incredible importance for all women to have strong “inner circles” of other women, if they want to advance in their careers.

Why Spouses (and All Christians) Need to Argue More

Shane Pruitt with Relevant Magazine shows why arguing can be a sign that you actually care about your relationship.

Why Does God Have Me in This Lowly Job?

Dr. Art Lindsley with The Institute for Faith, Work & Economics goes to scripture for guidance around the potential downfalls of wanting career mobility.

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show!

Listen to the latest episode of Mentoring Monday, featuring Kathleen Cooke!

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!

• Austin – Cedar Park Small Group – March 20 @ 5:30PM
• Austin – North/Central Gathering – March 21 @ TBD
• Colorado Springs – March Happy Hour – March 21 @ 4:30PM
• Springfield – March Gathering – March 26 @ 11:30AM
• Dallas – Journal2Success – March 29 @ 6:30PM
• Chicago/Willow Creek – “Work, Love, Pray” Leadership Series – March 30 @ 9:00AM
• San Diego – La Jolla April Gathering – April 2 @ 6:30PM
• Dallas – Rolling Happy Hour – April 4 @ 6:00PM
• Houston – “Social Media for Professionals” Gathering – April 4 @ 6:00PM
• Seattle – April Gathering – April 4 @ 6:30PM
• Austin – Called: A Faith and Work Conference for Women – April 5 @ 6:00PM
• Dallas – TRUE Dallas Journal2Success – April 5 @ 6:30PM
• Dallas – Central Dallas Journal2Success – April 5 @ 6:30PM
• Baltimore – April Gathering – April 8 @ 6:30PM
• Philadelphia – Chester County Gathering – April 8 @ 6:00PM
• Chicago – April Power Breakfast – April 9 @ 7:30AM
• Colorado Springs – April Business Owners Breakfast – April 9 @ 8:00AM
• Phoenix – April Happy Hour – April 9 @ 6:00PM
• Southlake – April Lunch – April 9 @ noon
• Austin – Lago Vista Small Group – April 10 @ TBD
• Philadelphia – Mid-Town/Market East Gathering – April 10 @ 6:00PM
• Dallas – North Dallas Journal2Success – April 12 @ 6:30PM
• San Diego – April Luncheon – April 12 @ 11:30AM
• Chicago – Willow Creek “Work, Love, Pray” Series – April 13 @ 9:00AM
• Milwaukee – Metro Milwaukee Gathering – April 13 @ 9:30AM
• Philadelphia – Fairmont/Spring Garden Gathering – April 13 @ 10:00AM
• Austin – Northwest Small Group Gathering – April 14 @ 5:30PM
• Austin – Bee Cave/Lakeway Small Group Gathering – April 16 @ TBD
• New York City – Special Event Guest – April 16 @ 6:00PM
• San Antonio – April Luncheon – April 16 @ 11:45AM
• Austin – Cedar Park Small Group Gathering – April 17 @ 5:30PM
• Dallas – Why 4word? Membership and Mentorship Drive – April 17 @ TBD
• Detroit – April Gathering – April 17 @ 5:00PM
• Philadelphia – Old City/Historic District Gathering – April 17 @ 7:30AM
• Twin Cities – April Lunch – April 17 @ 11:30AM
• Austin – North/Central Small Group Gathering – April 18 @ TBD
• Southlake – Coffee & Yoga Pant Meetup – April 20 @ 9:00AM
• Springfield – April Gathering – April 23 @ 11:30AM
• Bay Area – Silicon Valley April Social – April 25 @ TBD
• Colorado Springs – Spring Quarterly Gathering – April 25 @ 6:30PM
• Chicago – April Luncheon –  April 26 @ noon
• Bay Area – Silicon Valley April Gathering – April 27 @ TBD
• Chicago – Willow Creek “Work, Love, Pray” Series – April 27 @ 9:00AM

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

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