Your weekly roundup :: August 3 – 7

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

Why Women Seem to Struggle with Stress More Than Men

Feel stress gnawing at all those raw edges? It’s so hard to escape — especially these days. But living drained and emptied by stress was never God’s plan for us. Hear from 4word Mentor Lisa Lewis on how a stressful time in her life eventually led her to deep healing and restoration.

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 15 now!

Emma Sharma, the Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Company Secretary of Valiant Integrated Services and 4word Advisory Board member, chats about why we should be embracing integration over balance and how to avoid just “making it work.” Hosted by Jordan Johnstone.

Our work, love, pray favorites

Why imposter syndrome hits women and women of colour harder

Sheryl Nance-Nash with BBC discusses why self-doubt and imposter syndrome seem to take a toll on women in the workplace. 

The Pandemic Is Changing Work Friendships

Nicole Mo with The Atlantic investigates what the COVID-19 crisis has done to the relationships between colleagues.

What Happens When God’s Timing Doesn’t Make Sense?

Ann Swindell with Relevant Magazine explains why we can trust in a God who has a timeline markedly different from ours.

Catch the latest Mentoring Monday show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring LaDonna Slade.

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!

• Charleston – July Virtual Gathering – July 14 @ Noon
• Chicago – Power Breakfast – July 14 @ 7:00AM JOIN IN!
• Austin – Cedar Park Gathering – July 15 @ 5:30PM
• Detroit – July Gathering – July 15 @ 5:30PM
• Houston – Virtual Bible Study – July 15 @ 7:30AM
• Philadelphia – Old City/Historic District – July 15 @ 7:30AM
• Phoenix – July Luncheon – July 16 @ 11:30AM
• Portland – July Virtual Luncheon – July 15 @ Noon JOIN IN!
• Bay Area – Silicon Valley – Facebook Watch Party – July 17 @ Noon
• Dallas – North Breakfast Study – July 17 @ 8:00AM

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