Dec 18, 2020

What To Do If Christmas Feels Challenging This Year

Your weekly roundup :: December 14 – 18

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

As you look to the New Year and ponder your future goals, would you help us reach one of ours?

We need to raise $30,000 by December 31 and can’t do it without you! Funds raised will go directly to the 4word Mentor Program, 4word Community Groups, and 4word digital content. Despite all the chaos of the past year, let’s work together to end 2020 strong! Text “GIVETODAY” to 95577 or click the button below to give by Thursday, Dec. 31.

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Five Steps to Avoid Family Conflict During the Holidays

Dr. Debra J. Dean, President and CEO of Dean Business Consulting, writes for the 4word blog with her thoughts on keeping family celebrations civil this holiday season, in-person or from afar.

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

Listen to Episode 24 now!

Dr. Debra J. Dean, President and CEO of Dean Business Consulting, talks about how she’s protected her time spent with her six children and four grandchildren and discusses why she believes women in the workplace should use their business savvy to set airtight boundaries for their families.

Our work, love, pray favorites

women in the workplace, career advice, Christians in the workplace

The Gender Wealth Gap: Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Change It

Kevin Payne with The Ascent lists three actions anyone can take right now to help close the gender wealth gap.

relationships, dating, singleness, Christian dating, Christian relationships, parenting

How to Break Busy for the Holidays

Alli Worthington shares a chapter from her book, Breaking Busy, that gives a practical look at how to enjoy the season with less stress and more joy.

Christianity, faith, spiritual walk, relationship with God

The Challenge of Christmas Is To Remember What It’s All About

Rhidian Brook with Christian Today encourages all of us to not lose hope this Christmas season and make a conscious effort to remember the reason for the season.

Catch the latest Mentoring Monday show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring LaDonna Slade and Sandra Crawford Williamson.

4word: Community Group Events

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

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

Ongoing Monthly Gatherings

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