RESOURCES from 4word
The Practice of Setting Priorities
As women, we juggle. It's something we just have to do. Rachel Rose Nelson, founder of Her Worth International, tells us about a tool/trick she's incorporated into her life to keep everything moving. ------ You are a wife and mom, seminary student, businesswoman and… Read More
What Your Planner Says About You
Have you ever answered/played along with the question about being stranded on a desert island and only being able to have three things? The answers to this question can be incredibly insightful into the inner workings of a person! Most people pick their favorite people or… Read More
When It’s All Too Much
Oh June, where did you go? This month has been full as we discussed finding joy, even in the midst of the least joyful situations you could imagine. We are all struggling with something. Some of us deal with more struggles, but every one of us… Read More
Suffering Can Bring Joy
I’ve been deeply moved by the stories of joy shared by real, passionate, faithful women in the workplace in the midst of suffering this month as we explore the topic of “joy.” This has been a struggle for my own family as my daughter, Annie, has… Read More
Finding Joy After Losing a Child
When Anna Bauereis’ son Alexei was tragically killed in 2016, she and her family were plunged into a world of questions, doubting God and wondering where to go next. And yet today, Anna is full of joy and seeks to use her life to impact others.… Read More
Why Is It So Hard to Find Joy?
"Are you joyful?" Have you been asked that recently? Have you ever been asked that? You're asked if you're happy, but that's not the same as joyful. In fact, in order to be truly happy, you need joy. We can feel a temporary happiness, but… Read More
How to Tune Out the Noise at Work
Before we end our discussion on simplicity this month, we wanted to share with you the article Diane Paddison wrote on LinkedIn for April. She talks about how to simplify life at work and keep your time outside of work protected. Check LinkedIn each month for more original… Read More
God Doesn’t Want You to Be Perfect
This past month's discussion on simplicity has been one of the most eye-opening and convicting yet. Would you agree? Many of us think we've toned down our lives and trimmed the fat of overcommitment, but in reality, we're still driving ourselves to exhaustion and attempting to… Read More
No Simplicity? No Intimacy.
As Christian women in the workplace, we all desire to be closer to God and grow our relationship with Him. But the relentless demands of work and family can drain not just our physical and mental energy but our spiritual energy, too. It’s not a matter of… Read More
Comparison: The Enemy of Simplicity
So how do you know you need to simplify your life? For Susan Tolles, Director of Local Groups for 4word, it took decades of over-achieving and overworking herself and her family in pursuit of perfection before she realized she needed to make a change … or… Read More
Does Being The Busiest Pay Off?
It's 8:00AM. You're either stepping out of your car, at the office, or you're still on your way. You've already been to the gym or gone through the drop-off line at your children's school. You had maybe two seconds to chug your coffee earlier that morning… Read More
Be The Gift of Change
Merry Christmas to our 4word family! As we all celebrate and take time to relax over the next few days, we wanted to not only wrap up our year on the 4word blog but also come full circle with this month's topic of giving. We discussed different… Read More
The Gift of Unity
The holiday season is a time of celebration, joy, traditions, and family. However, these traditions and memories can also trigger feelings of grief over a loss or frustration over family dynamics. I feel very fortunate to have a family that looks forward to gathering together… Read More
El Regalo de la Unidad
Le temporada navideña es un tiempo de celebración, gozo, tradiciones, y familia. Sin embargo, estas tradiciones y memorias pueden traer sentimientos de dolor sobre la perdida de alguien o las frustraciones de la dinámica familiar. Me siento muy afortunada en tener una familia que espera… Read More
We All Have Something to Give
Growing up with a focus on volunteering and giving back to the community, Sheila Moore, chemist and business owner, wants to blaze a trail for women in the science world while also coming alongside her community and investing back into her town. ------ 4word: As… Read More
The Gift of Reflection
Well hello there, December. You really snuck up on us! This time of the year is always a mix of emotions. For most of us, excitement is building for Christmas and getting together with family and friends to celebrate Christ's birth. Others may be feeling some sadness… Read More
How To Rank Your Priorities
Before October ends, we wanted to provide you with just one more dose of "priorities" with some articles and blogs we've discovered over the month. Do you have a personal story about what you've learned about priorities this month? We'd love to share it! Send us… Read More
What Do Your Priorities Say About You?
As we near the end of this month's discussion about priorities, what have you learned? As we read in the first blog this month, it's so easy to get caught up in the plate-spinning act each day without realizing that we've thrown plates into the air… Read More
What NOT To Prioritize
When I think of courageous women of faith, I think of Corrie Ten Boom. Corrie and her family helped Jews escape the Nazis in The Netherlands and she later was imprisoned in a concentration camp. How, then, could Corrie Ten Boom pen these now famous words:… Read More
Three Questions to Help You Live Your Priorities
As you transition through your seasons of life, how can you readjust your priorities? Mary Tomlinson, coach, speaker, and author of Wholehearted Purpose – Women Discovering Their One-Of-A-Kind Design, shares how to keep focused on what is most important. 4word: Last month, we talked all… Read More