RESOURCES from 4word
Giving Day, Jesus Traveled with Women, and Encouraging You and Your Work
Welcome to September! Enjoy our list of favorites as you head into your first September weekend. Take Notice SAVE THE DATE: September 19th is North Texas Giving Day with Donor Bridge. You can make a donation to 4word, and a percentage of your donation will be matched… Read More
Facing our Challenges as Working Women
Karen Howells has worked as a leadership development consultant for 25 years and executive coach for more than 15 years. In that time, she’s learned a lot about the struggles particular to working women, and she shares some of these with us today. -------------------- 4word: What… Read More
I Believe in Angels
I have lots of “angel stories” that I could share. One that sticks out in my head happened when I lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was driving alone into town one night in the rain. I was going too fast and came to a four way stop, put… Read More
#celebratework, Fall Mentor Program and Awesome Starts Now
As we all settle back into the hustle and bustle that accompanies the return of school, take a few moments to relax and peek at some of our favorite things from the past week! Take Notice MENTOR: The Fall Online Mentoring Program is now accepting applications! To become… Read More
Marriage: The Family Foundation
Sometimes, it seems like we hear nothing but bad news. Divorce rates are on the rise. Marriage rates are declining and those who do marry are marrying later. It makes you wonder...is the family falling apart? This week we had the chance to talk to Julie Baumgardner, CEO… Read More
Love in a Time of Deadlines.
What happens to relationships when work must take center stage? When you’re balancing work, relationships, and faith, there will be times when one area of your life has to take precedence for a time. When a major work deadline requires investment of extra hours and energy, it can… Read More
The Little Mermaid, Ashton Kutcher, Being Social, Great Leaders and Insecurity
Have a great weekend, everyone! Before you shut off all your electronics (hint hint), check out our favorite articles, videos and pin from this past week! Take Notice MISSION: The Texas Daily highlights the International Student Foundation and their work with the older foster children “aging out” of… Read More
Changing the Workplace with Faith Powered Profession
We are very excited to introduce you to Elizabeth Knox, author of Faith Powered Profession. Her new book, releasing September 1, is the sequel to Work, Love, Pray. Elizabeth shared with us her passion for professional women and changing the workplace environment. -------------------- 4word: What was the inspiration… Read More
Faith Powered Profession
I’m excited to tell you about a new book for Christian working women! “Faith Powered Profession,” by my friend (and 4word woman!) Elizabeth Knox, is a must read for any Christian woman in the marketplace, and I consider it the natural sequel to Work, Love, Pray. I first… Read More
Mentor Match Applications, Free Business Coaching Sessions and “Faith Powered Profession”
Good morning! Who's excited for Friday? We are! Because we have some really great links to share with you. Take Notice READ: In Mentoring Lopez, Diane Paddison discusses her opportunity to connect Lopez Lomong to World Vision. Read the article in TwoTen Magazine, and keep a lookout for… Read More
Intimacy: There's an App for That
In our on-the-go society, meaningful relationships are hard to come by. Shallow relationships with our friends and “support” group tend to be the norm. One entrepreneur is out to change that. This week, we introduce you to Crystal Gornto, creator of HeartStories. -------------------- 4word: Why did you create… Read More
Give Mommy Guilt A Time Out
If you’re a working mom like me, I can tell you a few things about yourself. First, you’re tired. I know. Me too! In each stage of my kids’ lives, I’ve thought that this would get better, that somehow once they got “just a little older,” I would… Read More
4word Fall Mentor Program, Spiritual Priorities and Valuing Your Relationships
Another Friday means another roundup of our favorite news, blogs, videos and pins. Enjoy! Take Notice MENTOR: If you would like to serve as a mentor or sign up to be a mentee for our Fall Session, applications are due September 3rd! VALUE: Jim Henderson stresses the importance… Read More
How to Build Real Community
Meet Kate Cavanaugh: National Business Development Officer for Stewart Information Services, mother of four and new wife of Chip Cavanaugh. She also just moved for the 27th (yes, you heard us correctly) time! Kate has led a working women’s Bible study for the past few years, and we… Read More
Getting To Gratitude
Over the last few weeks we’ve touched on gratitude and faith, and about taking gratitude to work. Now lets look at gratitude in relationships. At its core, gratitude is really all about relationships. As you acknowledge and express sincere gratitude to another person (or to God), you share… Read More
Can Women Work Together, 3 Ways Failure Works and National Cheesecake Day
Can you believe it’s August already? As you head into one of the last few summer weekends, take a moment to browse through some of our favorite articles, video, and recipes from the past week! Take Notice WORK: The Houston Chronicle asks, “Can Women Really Work Together?” STRIVE: Be… Read More
Facing Sexual Harassment at Work
Though professional women still have many obstacles in our way, we do have it easier now than the previous generation did. That is particularly true for women who worked in industries like oil and gas that were traditionally (and still predominantly are) the domain of men. For Tina… Read More
Gratitude At Work
Last week we talked about gratitude and faith, so this week I thought we’d address the role gratitude can and should (but probably doesn’t) play in your workplace. When is the last time you heard (or offered) sincere gratitude at work? Research suggests that people are less likely… Read More
Tips for Working Moms, 5 Must-Have Qualities of the Modern Manager, A Prayer for Sons, Singing and a Duck Snores
Another Friday means another roundup of our favorite news, blogs, videos, and pins. Enjoy! Take Notice WATCH: If you are in Dallas, turn to channel 4 this coming Tuesday to watch FOX 4 Dallas at 8:00am central to hear Diane Paddison speak on "working moms." STUDY: Why do men need women?… Read More
Making Space in the Church for Working Women
So often, we hear working women around the country lament that they cannot find a niche in their churches. Many of us here at 4word have felt the same, but we are glad to watch this trend changing. This week’s interview features a woman who is helping facilitate… Read More