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It’s OK To Grieve
4word founder Diane Paddison shares about specific chapters of grief in her life, and what they have allowed her to accomplish for God's glory.
Read More ›The Many Forms of Loss
Author and coach S. Renee Smith-Larry discusses the various forms of loss you may encouter and how each has a different grief (and recovery) to go with it.
Read More ›When You’re One of the ‘Brokenhearted’
Grief and suffering are unavoidable facts of human life, but that doesn't mean we should let ourselves be blindsided by it. Let's learn what to do!
Read More ›The Universal Importance of Community
We wrap up this month's discussion on influencing your community with a reminder that community is a universal concept and its importance is just as broad.
Read More ›Tips for Being “God’s Light” In Your Community
Not sure where to start when it comes to being a positive influence on your community? We share some tips for influencing your work, home, and church!
Read More ›Give What God Has Given You to Share — A letter from Diane Paddison
This week is 4word's annual Giving Week and our founder, Diane Paddison, shares a personal letter with you about what kind of impact your support has.
Read More ›Must-Haves For Your Community
There's a community, and then there's a GREAT community. Joi Freeman shares some must-have traits your community (and you!) should have to be impactful.
Read More ›How Important is Community?
Are you part of a community? Many of us have our "people" but have you ever stopped to consider the importance of those you spend time with?
Read More ›Why Today’s Cultural Issues Won’t Die
As August comes to a close, so does our conversation around the "tough topics" hanging over our society today. See why these issues persist and what to do.
Read More ›Survivor of Sexual Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation
Judy Foley, Founder and CEO of The Culture of Trust, shares her personal story of surviving sexual discrimination and harassment and how she's evolved.
Read More ›The Richness of Differences
Dr. Michelle Deering, clinical psychologist and Mother-Daughter Relationship Consultant, encourages us to see the richness in differences among each other.
Read More ›Today’s Dividing Walls of Hostility
Ageism. Racism. Sexism. These issues and many others have gone from hypothetical terms to everyday life for many of us, women and men. What can be done?
Read More ›How Christians Should View Self-Care
Is self-care Biblical? Are we right to feel guilty about taking time for ourselves? We wrap up July's self-care talk with how Christians should view it.
Read More ›What Self-Care Looks Like to a 4word Woman
We asked the 4word team to share what self-care looks like in their lives and shared their answers with you. We hope this sparks some ideas!
Read More ›Why We Must Rest to Work
Christy Baca guest writes on the 4word blog about how she has learned that in order to be the most effective worker, she has to make room for rest.
Read More ›Self-Care When Life is Messy
Jane McGrath learned the vital importance of embracing self-care in the midst of a "messy life" after unexpectedly becoming a caregiver to her husband.
Read More ›When Self-Care Guilt Strikes
Do you battle guilt when you prioritize your needs over others'? Does everyone around you seem happier than you? If you answered "yes," read this.
Read More ›It’s Time To Say “Enough.”
Does the thought of simplifying your life make your head spin more than tackling your to-do list? It's time to say "Enough."
Read More ›3 Steps to Simplify Your Life
4word founder Diane Paddison shares three steps she used to help simplify her life and keep her days intentionally focused on what matters most to her.
Read More ›How Being an Intern Can Help You Live Intentionally
Living intentionally starts with a solid foundation on which your professional and personal life can bloom. Read how internship can help secure your roots.
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