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Be Secure in Your Worth

This week, 4word is celebrating Giving Day, a chance for our community to join together and contribute to the mission of 4word as we reach more women in the workplace. (Click here to join me and contribute between now and September 14th!)  I am humbled daily… Read More

Stop Bailing

Your weekly roundup :: September 4 - 8 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Do You Know Your Purpose?" Have you ever wondered if you have a purpose?… Read More

Do You Know Your Purpose?

Purpose. There's nothing more comforting... and terrifying. We have all experienced the turmoil of figuring out why we're here. Why were we created? What is our role in the grander scheme of everything going on on Earth? Does everyone have a purpose, or are there just a… Read More

We Need More Women Leaders

Your weekly roundup :: August 28 - September 1 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Life-Giving Rest" As we wrap up our month of talking about rest, we… Read More

Life-Giving Rest

Over the past month, we've leaned into the idea of rest: encouragement to stop pushing ourselves, pulling busyness off of the pedestal on which we've placed it, identifying with Jesus' restful philosophy, and incorporating new rest practices into our lives each day. Like the concepts of "enjoyment" and… Read More

Are You Emotionally Intelligent?

Your weekly roundup :: August 21 - August 25 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Want to Live Like Jesus? Rest." As followers of Jesus, we are called… Read More

Want to Live Like Jesus? Rest.

I recently read an article titled, “Turns Out Money Can Buy Happiness.” The title caught my eye, and I wasn’t surprised by what the article said: people who spend money on time savers like hiring a housecleaner or taking a tollway were less stressed and happier than… Read More

Conquer Your Fears

Your weekly roundup :: August 14 - August 18 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Stop Glorifying Busyness" We all struggle to prioritize rest in the midst of… Read More

Stop Glorifying Busyness

Kaila Jurado, CPA at KPMG and co-founder of BECOME Network, was living the fast-paced life of a young professional: she kept focused, checked off boxes, and was driven, but felt exhausted by the end of every day. She realized she left something vital off of her schedule: REST.… Read More

Stop Giving 100%

Your weekly roundup :: August 7 - August 11 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Stop Pushing and Start Resting" Resting is not just about getting more sleep. Rest… Read More

Stop Pushing and Start Resting

Rest. That word either brings a smile to your face or a tear to your eye. Remember when you were little and absolutely hated the word "nap?" How much would you pay now to get the chance to reinstate those mid-day snooze sessions? We'd definitely be willing… Read More

Mental Illness and Marriage

Your weekly roundup :: July 31 - August 4 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Freedom: Still Searching?" We're wrapping up the month of July with a compilation of… Read More

Freedom: Still Searching?

Continue to consider your freedom - in Christ, in your life, and in your career - and read some of our past articles and interviews focused on embracing your freedom and following the path God wants for your life. We hope these words touch your life and impact… Read More

Time to Stop Being Perfect

Your weekly roundup :: July 24-28 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Freedom: Be Intentional" As we wrap up our month thinking about and celebrating our freedom, we'd like… Read More

Freedom: Be Intentional

In July, we've focused on freedom: determining how "free" you are, seeing how each of us is made for freedom, and why we should take the time to be thankful for our freedom. Freedom is an incredibly broad concept. It means something different to everyone, which is a… Read More

Feel Confident at Work

Your weekly roundup :: July 17-21 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Freedom: Have You Thanked Him For It?" We are fortunate to enjoy many freedoms… Read More

Navigating Tricky Relationships

Your weekly roundup :: July 10-14 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Freedom: You Were Made For It" Elizabeth Knox shared with us how she embraces… Read More

Freedom: You Were Made For It

Long-time supporter of 4word, Elizabeth Knox, recently launched a company whose focus is helping professionals find freedom in their careers. She shares with us her personal definition of freedom and how she battles feeling “unfree” every day. ------ 4word: What is your personal definition of freedom? Elizabeth: As… Read More

Give Yourself a Mid-Year Review

Your weekly roundup :: July 3-7 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Freedom: Are You Truly Free?" This time of year, we think about freedom. Yet some… Read More

Are You Undervalued At Work?

Your weekly roundup :: June 26-30 As you head into your weekend, here are a few articles from the past week we thought you might enjoy. This week's blog: "Enjoyment: The Ultimate Source" As June comes to a close, Jordan Johnstone reflects on this… Read More