Your weekly roundup :: May 11 – 15

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

Knowing the ‘Next Right Step’ with Mental Illness—How to Be a Positive Support

Knowing the next right thing? It’s tough. Especially when it comes to mental illness. Just ask 4word: Austin’s Tammy McKinney. On the blog this week, Tammy opens up, sharing the deep impact mental illness has had on her family. Read how she survived, thrived, and discovered “the next right step.”

Did you know our Monday blogs are now available in Spanish? If you or someone you know is interested in receiving these blogs each week, click here. 

Listen to Episode 9 now!

Susan Tolles, 4word’s Director of Local Groups and Member Insider, talks about the lies we all believe and how their shared foundation is fear. Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Our work, love, pray favorites

Here’s How You Can Be More Resilient

Shanna A. Hocking with Career Contessa lists four tactics you can use to help yourself bounce back in uncertain times or situations.

Fun Ways Technology Can Connect You With Family and Friends

Bret Eckelberry with Focus on the Family shares some popular digital ways to connect with those you love.

How to Faithfully Work from Home in a Season of Teleworking

Russell Gehrlein with the Institute for Faith, Work & Economics offers his advice for navigating God’s plan in working from home. 

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday radio show

In case you missed it, here’s the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show featuring guest Megan Weinkauf.

4word: Local Group Events

4word is recommending that all our Local Groups follow their state and local mandates regarding meetings and public gatherings. Please check with your Local Group regarding any event cancellations or changes to virtual meetings.

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!

• Philadelphia – Fairmount/Spring Garden Gathering – May 16 @ 10:00AM Virtual
• Chicago – Willow Creek | Work Pray Love – May 16 @ 9:00AM Virtual
• Tulsa – Breakfast Group – May 16 @ 9:00AM Virtual
• Saratoga Springs – May Gathering – May 16 @ 9:30AM 
• Southlake – Virtual Coffee & Yoga Pants – May 16 @ 9:00AM
• Austin – NW Small Group – May 17 @ 6:00PM Virtual
• Austin – Bee Cave/Lakeway Small Group – May 19 @ 11:45AM Virtual
• Austin – Heart Connect Prayer Gathering – May 19 @ 5:30PM Virtually
• Bay Area – San Francisco – Finding Renewal Right NOW! – May 19 @ 6:00PM Virtual
• Bay Area – Silicon Valley – Connect and Pray – May 19 @ 6:00PM Virtual
• San Antonio – May Luncheon – May 19 @ 11:45AM – Virtual
• Philadelphia – Old City/Historic District – May 20 @ 7:30AM Virtual  
• Detroit – May Gathering – May 20 @ 5:30PM Virtual
• Houston – Virtual Bi-Weekly Bible Study – May 20 7:30AM
• Austin – Cedar Park Small Group – May 20 @ 5:30PM Virtual
• Portland – May Luncheon – May 21 @ noon Virtual
• Dallas – North Breakfast Study – May 22 @ 8:00AM
• Oklahoma City – May Gathering – May 23 @ 10:00AM
• Springfield – May Gathering – May 26 @ 5:30PM Virtual
• Charleston – Virtual Monthly Gathering – May 27 @ 8:30PM 
• Houston – Virtual Bi-Weekly Bible Study – May 27 @ 7:30AM
• Dallas – Bi-Monthly Virtual Bible Study – May 27 @ 6:30PM
• Philadelphia – ABS Monthly Study – May 27 Virtual
• Twin Cities – Essential Oils – May 27 @ 5:30PM Virtual
• Tulsa – Lunch Group – May 27 @ noon Virtual
• Colorado Springs – Featured Speaker Series – May 28 @ 6:30PM Virtual 
• Austin – North/Central Small Group – May 28 @ 11:45AM
• Washington D.C. – May Virtual Meet-Up – May 28 @ 6:30PM
• Palm Beach County – May Fellowship – May 28 @ 7:00PM Virtual
• Chicago – Lunch Break Discussion – May 29 @ Noon Virtual

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