RESOURCES from 4word
Comparison: the Thief of Joy AND of Community
Today we’ll introduce you to Emily Rudolph. She’s been married to Travis for three years. Although working at a church wasn’t her plan, God led her to a position as Women’s Equipping Director at Watermark Church in Dallas, where she uses the gifts He has given her to… Read More
Balancing a career and calling, lessons from ladybugs, and a buttery Thanksgiving video
In honor of another weekend, we have another great selection of our favorite finds for you. Take Notice LISTEN: Work, Love, Pray audio and e-book Version on sale now at ChristianBook.com SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, December 9th is the 4word Dallas Christmas Party. For more details sign up… Read More
When Life Takes a Different Turn
In honor of Veterans Day last Sunday, we’re featuring an interview with one of our own veterans, Jordan Johnson, who is a member of the 4word Dallas group. Jordan served in Kuwait and Iraq as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Military Police, the only branch in the military… Read More
A Hurricane Sandy Story, After the Election, Single Women Myths, and a Must-Try Recipe
Another Friday means another roundup of our favorite news, blogs, videos, and pins. Enjoy! Take Notice FRIEND: 47% of Facebook users have unfriended someone on Facebook because of the election. Now that the election is over Chris Taylor says it’s Time to Heal Your Facebook Divide (via… Read More
Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
Meet 4word woman Marcia Larson, who works as an HR Project Manager (aka Bossypants) at Dow Jones/The Wall Street Journal. Marcia is also a national board member of The Salvation Army, and (self-confessed!) is in love with Tony Blair. She blogged last week about the lessons she’s been… Read More
The Secret to Dating, Networking Tips and Crying over NPR
Welcome to November! Start the new month off right with some of our best from around the web. Take Notice PRAY: Wonder what you can do? Stop and pray for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy via World Vision. VOTE: Penny Nance shared in our interview this week that half… Read More
Why Women Should Vote
In honor of Election Day, we are featuring a special interview with Penny Young Nance, the CEO and President of Concerned Women for America (CWA). Her interest in politics began in college, and if her passion for the subject isn’t evident in this interview, you’ll see it even… Read More
Top 50 women, 4 steps to find your calling, and the notorious buffer video
Happy Friday, ladies! Here’s your weekly serving of 4word’s favorite blogs, videos, pins and more from around the web. Take Notice HONOR: 4word’s own Bonnie Wurzbacher is one of Christianity Today’s “50 Women You Should Know” who are shaping the evangelical church and society. Our good friend Elisa… Read More
Integrating Faith and Business
This week, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Alana Walker Carpenter, founder and CEO of Intriciti. Alana lives in Toronto with her husband and best friend, Kevin, and their four-year old son. Her passion is to inspire business leaders to integrate faith and business through the… Read More
What to Ask Yourself Before You Say Yes, Overthinking Coffee Dates, and Spoken Word about the Word
Welcome to another weekend, ladies! We have another great selection of our favorite finds for you. Take Notice WATCH: Diane Paddison’s interview “Women in the workforce: Full-time CEO doesn’t equal part time mom” on NBC channel 9 News in Denver. GO: The Dallas 4th Monday Bible Study is this… Read More
Without God in Your Heart…
Today, we continue our series with Sandra Crawford Williamson. The last two weeks, Sandra shared about wrestling with infertility; read part one and part two if you missed them. Today, Sandra shares how legalism affected her life and faith. -------------------- 4word: Tell us about the church you were… Read More
USA Today, International Day of the Girl, Wedding Day Miss and Tiny Citizens
Happy “International Day of the Girl” a day late. Begin your weekend by taking in some of our favorites from the web. Take Notice READ: USA Today published “Full-time CEO doesn't equal part-time mom” by Diane Paddison. WATCH: Diane Paddison shares how to be successful in the workplace while… Read More
Wrestling with Infertility, Part 2
Good afternoon, everyone. We’re back with part two of our first interview with Sandra Crawford Williamson. If you haven’t yet, we recommend that you read part one. Otherwise, read on! -------------------- 4word: What kind of support system did you have going through this? Sandra: That's an interesting question… Read More
Wrestling with Infertility, Part 1
Today begins our interview series with Sandra Crawford Williamson, Founder and CEO of Crawford Consulting and a woman of marvelous faith in the Lord. This week, Sandra is sharing a particularly painful part of her story with us: her struggle through two years of infertility and four miscarriages.… Read More
Diane on CNN Sunday, 6 tips to spice up your job, money apps, and a weird video via Joy Eggerichs
October is here, ladies! The holidays are approaching. But before you start rolling out the decor, enjoy our weekly favorites from around the web. Take Notice GO: Hear Diane Paddison speak on "The Perfect Balance" at Park Cities Presbyterian. This Sunday, October 7 at 11 am. For… Read More
Overcoming Your Internal Roadblocks
This week, we had a Q & A with Dr. Ann, who trained for her M.D. in psychiatry at Cornell and practiced with a specialty in women’s issues. She now works as a writer, speaker and coach with the goal of empowering women in life and work. If… Read More
Control Freak, a Husband's Perspective and a Pig Rescues a Goat
Welcome to Fall ladies! Another week has come and gone, but before it’s officially over check out our picks for the week. Take Notice GO: Highlighting the Style in YOU check out the 4word Portland Lunch next Thursday :: Featuring Gina Crowder, fashion consultant. READ: 4word Dallas… Read More
What a Difference Community Makes
Today, we’re introducing you to Mandy Castro (Jason Castro's wife). Mandy has a degree from OU inCommunication Sciences and Disorders (Speech Pathology) and a daughter named Madeline (pictured above).Mandy shared part of her story with us and told us how instrumental her disciplers and faith community have been… Read More
High Priorities, the iPhone 5, Singleness, and Search Smarter
Ahoy Ladies, Here's argh weekly selection of the best loot we could find. We may be late, but hope you enjoyed international talk like a pirate day Wednesday. Take Notice SEARCH: Quick Tips to Make Google Searches Smarter from the Daily Muse. DOWNLOAD: Shop much? 4word fashionistas, check… Read More
When You Find Out He's Actually Mr. Wrong
Diane has blogged before about the qualities to look for in a husband. But what do you do when you’ve found a guy who possesses those qualities … only to discover months later that he lacks some of the most important ones? Dallas 4word woman Julie has been… Read More