RESOURCES from 4word
Losing 120 Pounds, Through God Changing My Heart
Lisa Kilgore was in college when she realized her “freshman 15” might be something more. When she reached her late 30s and was well over 200 pounds, she decided it was time to make a change that would not only affect the numbers on the scale, but also… Read More
How to Have Foolproof Mentoring
Effective mentoring is a powerful thing, but not all mentoring works the way it should. Some pairings simply never get off the ground while others go wrong over time. The reasons vary widely, but the two main culprits are a lack of shared values and a lack… Read More
Best of Friday Faves 2016
Take Part This Year In 4word Giving! As a non-profit organization, we wouldn't have been able to reach 2 million women, gather women in over 17 cities, or mentor hundreds of women without you! Help us reach another 2 million women in 2017 by clicking the button… Read More
4word Means Family
4word means different things to everyone, but to all of us, 4word means family. Thank you for letting 4word be a part of your life in 2016. We can't wait for you to see what we have in store for 2017! Below are just a few words from… Read More
Jesus and You: Where Credit is Due
Over the past two and a half years, I have experienced the toughest challenge I have ever faced in my life. My daughter, Annie, had an entrapped sciatic nerve that caused pain every hour of every day. After three surgeries she is beginning to heal, but she continues… Read More
Salaries, Selfies & Skills
Apply Today for the 4word Mentor Program! 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: "If you are looking for… Read More
Who Are You?
Do you know who you are? When someone looks at you, can they tell that there's something "different" about you? Cynthia Garrett, TV host and Christian actress, is passionate about people discovering their true identities in Christ and using that knowledge to guide their life's path. ------ 4word:… Read More
Mentoring Made Easy
You need mentors. If you have any doubt, pick up almost any career guidance book or magazine. According to Catalyst, a nonprofit that researches and advocates for women in the workplace, employees with mentors tend to earn more, advance further, stress less, and experience higher rates of job satisfaction. And… Read More
Holidays, Honor & OshKosh
Take Part This Year In 4word Giving! New 4word Givers receive a receive a FREE 4word Christmas Tree Ornament commemorating your involvement in 2016! To "Give 4word," click the button below! What You Missed Mondays with Diane The Gift of Giving “Giving” is… Read More
‘Tis The Season to Burn Out
This time of the year is truly magical, yet it also threatens to overwhelm many of us, as we try to enjoy every second of the holiday season while continuing to carry out our professional responsibilities. Before you succumb to "holiday burn out," we wanted to share with… Read More
The Gift of Giving
"Give" is the word of the season. We give thanks in November, and we give presents in December. While "getting" is a very enjoyable part of the end of the year, I also believe that "giving" can be just as enjoyable, if not more so. "Every man shall… Read More
Gifts, Joy & Asking for a Raise
Take Part This Year In 4word Giving! New 4word Givers receive a receive a FREE 4word Christmas Tree Ornament commemorating your involvement in 2016! To "Give 4word," click the button below! What You Missed Mondays with Diane When Christmas Changes Many of us… Read More
How Satellite Dishes Bring Hope to the Middle East
Nancy Stafford has made a name for herself in Hollywood, starring in many movies and television series, including "Matlock" and Hallmark and Lifetime movies. She also carries a deep desire to minister to women, both in Hollywood and around the world, and is part of an amazing organization impacting… Read More
When Christmas Changes
When it comes to Christmas, I challenge you to find a more diehard fan than myself. Growing up, I often "joked" (not really a joke) that I wanted to dedicate an entire room in my future house to year-round Christmas decorations. My parents gave each Mechling child a small… Read More
Research, Rituals & Real Change
Take Part This Year In 4word Giving! New 4word Givers receive a receive a FREE 4word Christmas Tree Ornament commemorating your involvement in 2016! To "Give 4word," click the button below! What You Missed Mondays with Diane Your Career Path Isn’t… Read More
A Light for God in Hollywood
When Shari Rigby arrived in Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, she never could have imagined the plan God had for her to impact the lives of other women looking to make it big in Hollywood. ------ 4word: Tell our readers a little about yourself! Shari: I’d… Read More
Your Career Path Isn’t Set In Stone
Over the years I’ve seen many smart and talented women (and men for that matter) “burn out” of their professional careers. They leave their jobs not because they feel called to something else, but because they are tired and fed up. A job that once seemed exciting has… Read More
Success, Suffering & Conversation Starters
Happy Black Friday! We are so thankful to have your support as we mentor and equip women to use their careers as a ministry. As you shop this Christmas season, please prayerfully consider a donation to 4word. Click here to give! … Read More
Get Ready for Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving (what?!) and we at 4word wanted to share with you some of our favorite articles on thankfulness. This year has been packed full of every emotion, it feels like, and we all need a little reminder of all we have to thank God for as… Read More
Do You Believe in Miracles? … A Thanksgiving Message
In September, we celebrated 4word’s fifth birthday. Reflecting back on our journey over the past five years, I can say that I’ve seen God’s hand clearly providing in a way that I never would have predicted or thought possible. I was honored to share these 4word miracles with… Read More