RESOURCES from 4word
Run to Him for Rest
“Rest” and “peace” are noticeably absent in almost everyone’s lives, and yet, they are vital to being at the top of our game. Susan Thomas, author of The Best Life and Girlfriend Revolution, and co-founder of Keystone Church, shares her advice for finding and maintaining time to rest.… Read More
Confessions of a New Christian
My testimony is unique (aren’t they all?) in that I came to Christ somewhat recently and am able to remember the distinct moment my spiritual eyes were opened. I am grateful because my life was not “bad” before I became a Christian. In fact, it was quite the… Read More
Classes, Credit & Cubes
What You Missed Mondays with Diane 5 Steps to Becoming a "Super-Worker" No one wants to be an overworked, overSTRESSED professional, but being an underperforming and laid-back professional is not desirable either. Diane Paddison shares her five tips for becoming a Super Worker, streamlining your life to make it… Read More
Sowing Empowerment in Sudan
When Missy Williams and her husband, David, were told repeatedly that their mission to help empower the people of South Sudan was a waste of time and resources, she knew her journey to bring Seed Effect to life would be a difficult one but also incredibly rewarding. Read… Read More
5 Steps to Becoming a “Super-Worker”
If your everyday workload regularly leaves you feeling frantic, you’re probably doing it wrong. Over decades in the business world, I’ve observed thousands of different approaches to work and time management. The least successful approaches tend to leave people feeling pressured and overworked, while the best time-managers seem… Read More
Careers, Christians & Chewbacca
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Time Management: Non-Negotiables and Seasonal Swings In the world of working women, time management is a hot topic. With only 24 hours in each day, how can women juggle all the responsibilities of a job, a marriage, and a… Read More
Waiting on a Miracle
In the final part of our three-part series on embryo adoption, we spoke with Misti Sanders, the second woman to adopt the Henderson’s embryos. She talks with us about her and her husband Jeremy’s walk in faith through infertility treatments, news that IVF would likely not be successful,… Read More
Time Management: Non-Negotiables and Seasonal Swings
In the world of working women, time management is a hot topic. With only 24 hours in each day, how can women juggle all the responsibilities of a job, a marriage, and a family, and still find time to care of ourselves - sleep, and maybe exercise?… Read More
Fights, Faith & Firsts
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Use Technology to Get Organized We often allow technology to distract us from our work (and home!) responsibilities, so why not use technology to get organized instead? Jordan Johnstone shares four digital organizational tools anyone can use to help… Read More
A Unique Journey to Motherhood
We continue our exclusive embryo adoption interview series by talking with Kelli Gassman, who adopted the embryos of Chris and Rebecca Henderson. Kelli shares with us her and her husband’s journey to become parents and the unique relationship they have with the Hendersons today. ------ 4word: What… Read More
Use Technology to Get Organized
Organization. Deadline. Timeline. Did any or all of those words just send a shiver down your spine? As a professional, those words should be part of our everyday vocabulary, and yet, they are usually curse words mocking us everywhere we turn. Today's work environment is rife with distractions,… Read More
Sprucing, Savings & Singleness
What You Missed Mondays with Diane It's Time to Plan Summer! Summer is almost here! If the thought of planning your vacation makes you shudder, it might be time to adjust your planning timeline. 4word Advisory Board Member, Sandra Crawford Williamson, shares a witty but impactful blog… Read More
Giving the Gift of Motherhood
We are very excited to bring you a three-part interview series dedicated to discussing and raising awareness for embryo adoption, a unique option for anyone desiring to start a family but unable to do so on their own. To begin our series, we first spoke with Rebecca Henderson,… Read More
It’s Time to Plan Summer!
Everyone has their own idea of what makes a vacation a dream vacation. For some, that might be a week-long cruise. For others, the dream is to pack up the family and criss-cross the country on an epic road trip. And for those of us with hectic schedules,… Read More
Savings, Sandals & Startups
What You Missed Mondays with Diane Jesus Standard Time Do you think you're a good time manager? Or do you often find yourself running out of day? Lori Berry weighs her time management skills against Jesus and His short time on Earth, and finds out which… Read More
#4under4
Working moms are everyday superheroes. They juggle multiple schedules, tasks, and worlds, making sure their families are cared for and their jobs and managers are satisfied. Not every mom has to contend with four children under the age of four, though. 4word woman and author, Elizabeth Knox, talked… Read More
Jesus Standard Time
If you want to know the truth, ask an 11-year-old. I think of myself as an excellent time manager. I plan things in advance, artfully maneuver our family’s schedule, work full time, study for my Master’s classes, and volunteer for our church and community. You might even say… Read More
Art, Achievement & Attendance
Honor the Moms and Mentors In Your Life With Spring in the air and a season of new beginnings all around, we invite you to celebrate Mother's Day by honoring all the women in our lives who mentor, encourage, and inspire us! Take this opportunity to… Read More
Honor and Lean on Your Community
We want to introduce you to the latest 4word woman to join the 4word family: Debbie MacDonald, Director of Development. Debbie talks with us about her dreams for 4word and how she wants to help you honor your mom this Mother’s Day! ------ 4word: Tell us about… Read More
How nice is TOO nice? 6 tools for dealing with anger at work
Sometimes, women in the workplace feel the need to put on a tough “game face” to impress their coworkers and bosses. Women feel forced to walk the tightrope between acting too feminine, showing their emotions, and too masculine. Instead of playing to their relational strengths, they follow advice… Read More