RESOURCES from 4word
Rethinking Mentorship … And Why You Need It
When you think of “mentorship,” what comes to mind? A cookie-cutter idea of what a mentor looks like and does? Something stiff and one dimensional? Hallie Graves, lawyer and director the Austin chapter of Polished, wants to open your eyes to the different “flavors” of mentors out there,… Read More
Ways Women Lose Their Power & Other Favorite Stories
Announcing the NEW 4word Membership Directory! What You Missed :: latest from 4word How God Used Amy Grant to Change My Life Has someone ever greatly impacted your life without knowing it? Diane Paddison shares the… Read More
How God Used Amy Grant to Change My Life
Has God ever used someone to drastically change your life, but they never knew it? Or maybe you’ve been an instrument of change in a person’s life, only to find out years later. One beautiful aspect of following God’s prompting in our lives is that He uses… Read More
Why Most Never Achieve Their Dreams & Other Favorite Stories
What You Missed Give Your "Best Yes" Over 20 years ago, Lysa TerKeurst sat on the living room floor with some of her closest friends putting together a newsletter to encourage Christian women. Today, that newsletter has flourished into Proverbs 31 Ministries, reaching millions of women… Read More
Give Your “Best Yes”
From a small newsletter to a thriving ministry, Lysa TerKeurst has listened to God’s calling in her life and created Proverbs 31 Ministries, making an impact in the lives of millions of women around the world. Lysa speaks with us today about how to give your “best yes”… Read More
How to Bring Working Women Back to Church & Other Favorite Stories
What You Missed Fail With Style (& Other Things I'd Tell My Past Self) When you’re just starting out in your career, there’s a lot to learn about navigating the workplace, getting organized, and excelling at what you do while also… Read More
Fail With Style (& Other Things I’d Tell My Past Self)
Seven years ago, I left the college chapter of my life (arguably one of the best times of my life!), and embarked on the much-longer chapter of my career. There have been many plot twists throughout the journey so far, but each has brought its own flavor to… Read More
Tips for Making Your Workplace More Attractive to Women & Other Favorite Stories
What You Missed Conquering my Alcohol Addiction Martha Lumatete moved from Kenya to Texas fourteen years ago to pursue an international law degree. Full of dreams, she didn't count on the deep stress of moving far from home and support, the demands of a corporate career, loss of… Read More
How To Kick Your Phone Addiction & Other Favorite Stories
What You Missed When God and Amy Grant showed up at the 4word Gala This year’s 4word gala brought women together in an amazing way. From Amy Grant sharing her story and a beautiful performance, to the deep conversations we had with each other and… Read More
The Business of Being Married
My husband and I consider financial planning a prime date night activity. We sit close together at the kitchen table sharing our favorite take-out meal, desserts, and coffee. We pray together, then start working through the papers we each have spread out in front of us. We laugh,… Read More
When God and Amy Grant showed up at the 4word Gala
Have you ever woken the day after a big event and pinched yourself, hoping it wasn’t all a dream? Maybe after your wedding day, college graduation or a wonderful vacation? The morning after 4word’s second annual Gala I woke up knowing that the wonderful weekend couldn’t have been… Read More
Phrases That Kill Your Confidence & Other Favorite Stories
What You Missed It's Time to End the Pretending Although Esther Fleece, author of No More Faking Fine: Ending the Pretending, had become successful in her career early on, she struggled to embrace God’s love for her and find joy in Christ due to a… Read More
It’s Time to End the Pretending
“Put on a happy face.” How many times did you hear that growing up? How often do you tell yourself that today? Sometimes, it’s OK to grin through what you’re really feeling, but then there are times when you need to stop faking it, to yourself and… Read More
Purpose Behind Your Disappointment & Other Favorite Stories
What You Missed Feel God’s Love When we’re in a season of waiting, it can be hard to feel like God truly loves us. In those times, it’s important to go back to the promises found in the Bible and put our hope in His… Read More
Feel God’s Love
Last month, I was honored to share with you one of the short devotionals I share with my kids, Annie and Opie, each morning. At the beginning of January 2016, I resolved to summarize my morning Bible study and share them first with Annie, and then with Opie… Read More
Truth, Trying & Top Ten
Congratulations to our 4word survey giveaway winners! Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey! We are so grateful for your time and insight, and are very excited to roll out some new things for you very soon. A big congrats to… Read More
All the Single Ladies
To All the Single Ladies, Whether or not this title evokes a feeling of freedom and hopeful expectation, a twinge of sadness, or has you humming the tune to Beyoncé’s hit song, if you fall into the “single ladies” category, Valentine’s Day is the one time a year… Read More
Craving, Communicating & Creating
What You Missed In a World of "Dwights," Be a "Pam" What does it mean to be a “Pam” in your office? Are you trusting God’s purpose for you in your current situation, rather than always looking for the next thing? Jordan Johnstone reflects on how… Read More
In a World of “Dwights,” Be a “Pam”
How many of you loved the show, The Office? I think that was one of the first TV shows I ever binge-watched. The comedy never fails, and the characters all represent at least one person you've met before (personally or professionally). I lament its departure from television all… Read More
Comparing, Conquering & Changing
Your opinion matters! Take the 4word survey If you haven't taken our survey yet, we've sweetened the deal a little with a "4word swag" giveaway! To enter, simply complete the survey and enter your name and email address in the last question. Three (3) winners will… Read More