RESOURCES from 4word
How to Choose Gratitude
November is nearly over, which means our time talking about gratitude is coming to a close, too. This month, we've heard from Sharon Purcell about how she and her husband are able to list all they are grateful for following her husband's battle with prostate cancer. Diane… Read More
Grateful When You Don’t Feel Like It
November: it’s the month of gratitude. As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, many of us will be sharing around the dinner table what we’re grateful for. I love the opportunity that the holiday season brings to focus on gratitude and celebrate our blessings with loved ones. … Read More
Growing Into Gratitude
When life is going our way, it’s so easy to find things to be thankful for. (Even though we aren’t always quick to offer up that thanks.) So what about when life comes to a hard stop or takes a drastic turn? Sharon Purcell talks with us… Read More
Be Grateful (For Real)
It's November. Can you believe it? A new month means a new discussion topic for the 4word blog, and this month's theme may seem expected: we're talking about gratitude. Before you roll your eyes and say something like, "Of course it is!", let's look a little further.... … 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
“Why I am so grateful this year”: Interview with Diane Paddison
As we say goodbye to 2015 and enter into 2016, our founder, Diane Paddison, wanted to thank every single person who had a hand in helping further 4word's mission in 2015. She shares her reflection on 2015 and her hopes for 2016 below. ------ When I think about… 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
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
Audacious Gratitude
Are you daring enough to practice audacious gratitude? It can be challenging to be truly grateful for the thousands of blessings we experience in a day. We’re so accustomed to these gifts that it takes a concerted effort just to notice them. Every day I put at the… Read More