Your weekly roundup :: January 31 – February 4

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

Will you be at the 4word Gala?

Join us on Saturday, February 26, at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, TX, for a night of celebration! The keynote speakers for the evening are hero Southwest pilot, Tammie Jo Shults, and Margaret Grun Kibben.

Now More Than Ever, It’s Time to Be the ‘Salt and Light’ To The Earth

Melissa Peak shares four lessons she’s learned about leaning into and utilizing influence, and why now is the time to be the salt and light.

Did you know we have Monday blogs available in Spanish and Mandarin?

Don’t miss our brand-new podcast: Driven 4word!

4word is inviting you to come along on this amazing ride as we share the life stories of influential leaders powered by God’s will. The first story we tell is one that is near to our hearts: the story of 4word founder, Diane Paddison.

Our work, love, pray favorites

Why Many Older Women Are Starting Small Businesses

Ashley Powdar with AARP discusses why some women are deciding the best time to begin working for themselves is now.

How to Create Change in Your Life

Molly Fletcher interviews author Katy Milkman, host of the popular podcast Choiceology, to learn about the right tools you need to create change in your life.

Move Over, Daily Rhythms. Disruption Is the New Routine.

Ruth Moon Mari writes for Christianity Today about her realization that grace can be found, not in magic, winning the lottery, or even a clear five-year plan, but through the mundane.

Listen to the latest Mentoring Monday show!

Listen to the latest episode of the Mentoring Monday radio show, featuring Sandy Lamb.

4word: Community Group Events

4word GLOBAL VIRTUAL Gathering – 2/18 @ 8:00 AM Central

“Strategic Impact: Build Your Strategic Planning Skills” Virtual Gathering – hosted by 4word: Phoenix – 3/2 @ 11:30 AM MST

If you are not yet connected with a community group, please join one! See the complete list of virtual meetings by clicking HERE.

Ongoing Monthly Gatherings

• C-Level Eastern Community Group (By Invitation) – 2/5 @ 10:30 AM
• Charleston Luncheon – 2/8 @ Noon
• Chicago Virtual Power Breakfast – 2/8 @ 7:00 AM
• Houston Virtual Bible Study – 2/9 @ 11:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Bible Study – 2/9 @ 7:30 AM
• Military Virtual Fellowship – 02/09 @ 7:00PM cst
• Philadelphia South Gathering – 2/12 @ 10:00 AM
• Washington DC – Brunch – 2/12 @ 11:30 AM
• San Antonio Gathering – 2/15 @ Noon
• Detroit Gathering – 2/16 @ 5:30PM
• DFW Risky Women Panel Discussion – MOVED 4/1 @ 11:00 AM
• Houston Virtual Bible Study – 2/16 @ 11:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Bible Study – 2/16 @ 7:30 AM
• Philadelphia Old City/Historic District – 2/16 @ 7:30 AM
• Colorado Springs Gathering – 2/17 @ 6:30 PM
• Portland Luncheon – 2/17 @ Noon
• DFW Coffee & Yoga Pants – 2/19 @ 8:45 AM
• Philadelphia Fairmount/Spring Garden – 2/19 @ 10:00 AM
• Tulsa Monthly Breakfast Group – 2/19 @ 10:00 AM
• Houston Monthly Gathering – 2/22 @ 6:00 PM
• Houston Virtual – 2/23 @ 11:30 AM
• Houston Virtual Morning Bible Study – 2/23 @ 7:30 AM
• Military Special Interest Group Study – 2/23 @ 19:00
• Tulsa Luncheon – 2/23 @ Noon
• DFW Dallas Breakfast – 2/25 @ 8:00 AM
• Gala Welcome Tour – 2/26 @ 9:30 AM
• Oklahoma City Gathering – 2/26 @ 10:30 AM

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