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Washington Mudslide Red Cross Relief, Hobby Lobby, Spiritual Growth and Little League
The last week of March. Can you believe it? Take a breath and check out our favorites from the week, as well as the Team Monthly Favorites for March! Take Notice WASHINGTON MUDSLIDE RELIEF: Help those who have been impacted by the mudslides in Snohomish County, Washington by… Read More
Raising a Red Flag
It’s not a concern, until it happens to you. Domestic violence, bullying and stalking are serious topics that tend to receive little to no attention in our society today. We spoke with Angela Daffron and Cathy Johnson, two inspirational women who have taken a stand against the violence seen in their… Read More
Your Questions Answered: What’s Beyond “I Love Him”? Three Reasons I Married My Husband
This week I’m answering this question submitted by a reader via Facebook: In the Today’s Christian Woman article “When Your World Collapses,” you indicate that every woman should answer three questions before getting married: Why am I getting married? Why am I marrying this man? … Read More
Congratulations Ruth Altshuler, Conquer Worry, The Reason We Make “Mistakes”
Happy Spring, 4word women! Enjoy the (hopefully) warmer weather this weekend, but not before browsing our favorites from the week! Take Notice: HISTORY-MAKING: 4word Woman Ruth Altshuler was honored as a History-Making Texan by the Texas State History Museum Foundation. Some of her achievements include being the first… Read More
When Yes Means No
Work. Faith. Marriage. Kids. It’s the balancing act that many of us at 4word are constantly struggling to maintain. Or the act that we look forward to juggling someday in the future. Today, we are speaking to Rebecca Carrell, morning show host for the Dallas-Fort Worth station 90.9… Read More
Love and Forgiveness after You’ve Been Hurt
Are there people in your life that you are struggling to love? This week 4word contributor Stacy Repult shares the story of how she struggled to love her dementia-stricken father, even as she became his primary caretaker. Her deeply personal story is a great reminder that when our… Read More
Mentor Program Deadline is Today, #BANBOSSY, Stop Glorification of Busy
Today is the last day to sign up for the Spring 2014 Mentor Program session! Be sure to check out the first story in the Take Notice section for more information. (And take a peek at the rest of this week’s favorites!) Take Notice MENTOR PROGRAM: The deadline to… Read More
Bridging the Generation Gap:: Embracing Mentorship
Generation X. Baby boomers. The Greatest Generation. Millennials. The differences between our generations are subtle, yet simultaneously profound. With each new cultural shift, comes new perspectives of life, work, and faith, and one 4word woman wants to tap into those differences. Joy Eggerichs has spent several years developing… Read More
Why Women Need a Work Sponsor
With 4word’s next mentor match session about to launch, I’ve been thinking a lot about the critical role that mentoring and sponsorship have played in my life and career. I feel so blessed to have had the kinds of mentors that I have. It’s no mistake that we… Read More
Mentor Program Deadline, Mentors are Vital for Success, Restoring the Dignity of Work
Welcome to March, 4word women! Check out this week’s favorites, and be sure to set your clocks forward 1 hour this weekend! Take Notice MENTOR PROGRAM: The deadline to sign up for the next Mentor Program session is March 14, 2014. If you are interested in becoming a… Read More
Celebrating You :: International Women's Day
Happy International Women’s Day! Never heard of it? International Women’s Day is a special day set aside to celebrate the accomplishments of women, while identifying areas of needed improvement in opportunity and equality. Here’s what the United Nations has to say about this special day. To celebrate, we… Read More
The Holiday You’ve Never Heard Of, And Why I Love It.
There’s a holiday coming up, and ladies, whether you know it or not, it’s your holiday! This Saturday, March 8, is—drum roll please!—International Women’s Day. Never heard of it? You’re not alone; it’s definitely an under-celebrated holiday in the United States. That might be because when it started… Read More
Son of God movie, Exclusive Roma Downey Interview, Girl Scout Sales Secrets, Team Monthly Favorites
Happy Friday, 4word women! Check out our favorite articles from the past week, including the February Favorites from the 4word team! Take Notice SON OF GOD: From the producers of the record-breaking miniseries The Bible, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, comes Son of God, the first major motion… Read More
The Story Behind SON OF GOD:: Exclusive Interview with Producer Roma Downey
Last year, the mini series The Bible, produced record breaking results. Now, husband and wife producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey aim to set records again with their feature film, Son of God. Set to open on Friday, this is the first time a film about the life of Jesus will be… Read More
Do What You Can
I have two inspiring stories to share with you this week about people using their gifts to serve God at work. One story involves a pair of rich industrialists who used their wealth and power to try to better the lives and the working conditions of their employees.… Read More
SEO Tips for Blogs, 5 Annoying Social Media Habits, Women on Wall Street Have Gone Backwards
Check out this week’s favorite articles, video and Pinterest find! Take Notice SEO FOR BLOGS: Are you a personal or professional blogger (maybe both)? Check out these five tips for making your blog as SEO-friendly as possible. SACRIFICE: John Brandon with Inc. urges you to check your business… Read More
Trust in the Workplace
Trust. Being a team player. It’s what every workplace needs to thrive and excel in the industry, but the truth is that it’s not so easy to come by. Politics, office drama, and selfishness tend to interfere with our best intentions and goals. Today, we are speaking to… Read More
Big God, Small Miracles.
I’ve seen God do big things in my life. Huge things. He mended my heart after my first marriage fell apart. He softened the spirit of my rebellious teenage son. He healed my impossibly sick daughter. In fact, God has done so many big things in my life… Read More
Obamacare, Shirley Temple, Avoiding Office Drama, Depression is Biblical
Happy Valentine’s Day, 4word women! Check out our favorites from the week before checking out for the weekend. Take Notice OBAMACARE ATTACKS: Tim Phillips with USA Today discusses how the Affordable Care Act will affect 2.5 million Americans and their professional ambitions. SHIRLEY TEMPLE: Aljean Harmetz with The… Read More
6 Steps to Loving Again
On Friday we will celebrate Valentine’s Day- a day focused on love. It’s easy to get caught up in the emotional and romantic side that the holiday often gravitates towards, however, that doesn’t have to be the focus of Valentine’s Day. Today we are speaking to Laurie Biddle… Read More