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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

Freedom: Have You Thanked Him For It?

I spent a recent Sunday evening cleaning out our pantry and kitchen. Afterward, I took a deep breath and enjoyed feeling free of mess and clutter in my home. Isn’t it amazing how clearing the clutter from our physical space can lead to mental, emotional and spiritual… 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

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

Enjoyment: The Ultimate Source

Over the past three weeks, we've written about enjoyment: what brings you joy, how to live in the moment, and wondering if enjoyment is "easier said than done." Were you able to make time for joy this month, to take in the words written on the 4word blogs… Read More

Why Should You ‘Guard Your Heart?’

Your weekly roundup :: June 19-23 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: Easier Said Than Done?" In this month’s blog series, we’ve talked about why pursuing enjoyment… Read More

How To Give Yourself Courage

Your weekly roundup :: June 5-9 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: What Brings You Joy?" Are you making time for the things that bring you true… Read More

The Dangers of Happiness

Every day, we are bombarded with enticing invitations to stray from the path God has placed before us and enter into sinful and life-altering situations. Ines Franklin, the president and founder of Trochia Ministries, an online Christian discipleship ministry, talks with us today about her story of redemption… Read More