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Create a Lasting Impression
4word mentor and highly-successful business woman Bernice J. Washington shares why first impressions are vital to your professional success, and what she believes it takes to achieve your career goals. ------ 4word: To start, tell our readers a little about yourself. Bernice: I grow up on… Read More
Stacks & Stacks of Stuff
What if Jesus returns and sees my house like this? I admit it. I’m a stacker. I’m a stuffer. There are towers of Rubbermaid plastic bins in my garage, my attic, and even a few in other spots. My desk has stacks of papers. And my drawers? Let’s… Read More
Back Row Singles
I didn’t get married until I was 36, so I’ve had a lot of experience as a single, professional woman in the church. When I was single, I was in and out of multiple churches where no one even talked to me. I always felt like people looked… Read More
The Church's Muddled Approach to Singles
Single working women in the church face pressures, anxieties, and possibilities that are endless. They have important stories to share with the church about God’s grace in the midst of conflicting and disempowering messages about stereotypical measurements of women's success: beauty, youthfulness, marital status, and bearing children. Today we… Read More
Uncover Art in All You Do
When you think of art, what comes to mind? Paintings and sculptures? Music? Author Emily Freeman is challenging you to look beyond that. In her book A Million Little Ways, Emily presents readers with the idea that their life is art. We had some questions about this, which… Read More
One Woman’s Tale of “Having it All”
We are thrilled to introduce you to May Oh. Now the owner of her own law firm in Singapore, May formerly held the position of the first woman director of Mobile Oil. We couldn’t wait to hear how she has managed to balance her vibrant faith, with her… 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
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
Gifts That Give Back Guide 2013, Finding a Great Husband Doesn’t Just Happen, 3 Common Money Mistakes Women Make
Everyone loves giving (and receiving!) gifts at Christmas time. This year, why not give a gift that not only brings a smile to its recipient’s face, but also benefits someone less fortunate? In this year’s Gifts that Give Back guide, we’ve divided up our gift ideas according to… Read More