RESOURCES from 4word
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
Talk “Super Bowl” Like a Pro
Touchdown! Fourth quarter! Second down! If those words were just words to you, you’re probably not excitedly anticipating the upcoming Super Bowl. You’re not alone! There are many of us who don’t know the first thing about sports, and we’ve been fine with that our whole lives. Amy… Read More
Messes, Money & Marriage
Your opinion matters! Take the 4word survey In an effort to best serve our audience, we have created a short survey to learn more about what you want regarding our digital content. Would you please take a few minutes to complete this? Thank… Read More
I Don’t Understand, God
I wanted today's blog to be a little different. As many of you know, my daughter, Annie, has been suffering a debilitating battle. This has been one of the hardest, darkest times for my family. In the midst of all the pain and appointments and struggles to see… Read More
Finances, Freedom & Faking Fine
What You Missed Mondays with Diane You CAN Do the Impossible Sometimes our life circumstances leave us feeling like progress, let alone victory over our hardships, is impossible. Diane Paddison shares the unique story of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of the acclaimed novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”,… Read More
You CAN Do the Impossible
My life is always a bit hectic, but there have been times when things just seemed to flow. When my family was basically happy and healthy, when my relationships were strong and my career was comfortably challenging. The past few months have not been one of those times. Life has… Read More
Heaven, Headlines & High Marks
Embrace kindness in 2017. Join the 4word 30-Day Kindness Challenge We all have that one professional relationship in our lives that tends to make us roll our eyes. It could be an overbearing boss, a nagging colleague, or maybe even an intern full of ill-timed questions.… Read More
Want to be a great leader? Take the Kindness Challenge
Do you think of yourself as a kind person? A generous leader? In what ways are you unkind – sabotaging your work life in the process -- without ever realizing it? Shaunti Feldhahn, speaker, social researcher, and author of The Kindness Challenge, spent years researching what makes relationships… Read More
No, Resolutions Aren’t Necessary
"New Year, New You" I swear I've heard or read that phrase at least ten times a day since 2017 kicked off. It's not a bad mantra, but it's also not one I've really felt lately. Why do I need to be "new?" Is it bad that I kind… Read More
Lists, Leadership & Letting Go
TODAY is the last day to apply for the upcoming 4word Mentor Program session! We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don't take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentors: “The… Read More