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Career, Calling & Composure

THIS IS IT! Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the upcoming Summer Session of the 4word: Mentor Program!  At 4word, we are all about equipping professionals with the resources and knowledge that they need. One of the ways we do that is through the 4word:… Read More

Let Her Nudge You!

Mentorship is one of the foundational passions of 4word and is something that as an organization we fiercely advocate. The 4word: Mentor Program has seen dozens of mentor/mentee pairs go through our 10-week sessions and emerge reinvigorated, realigned, and ready to tackle new or existing goals for their… Read More

Moments, Mindsets & Moms

Just 1 WEEK LEFT to apply for upcoming session of the 4word: Mentor Program!  At 4word, we are all about equipping professionals with the resources and knowledge that they need. One of the ways we do that is through the 4word: Mentor Program! We meticulously pair… Read More

Faith-Based Nursing as a 2nd Career

Making a career change is never an easy decision. Another struggle professional Christians deal with is how to be a light in their secular workplaces. Ilene Vought is a nurse at Baylor Plano and talks with us today about what led her to leave a 30-year career as… Read More

Balance, Business & Bars

Have you taken the 4word Survey? It only takes a few minutes!  At 4word, we want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to enrich your life and get you the resources you need. In order to help us do that, we need your help!… Read More

Don’t Wait For Opportunity To Knock

When you’re a professional, your work schedule tends to dictate your personal schedule, which means you might not have as much time as you’d like to get involved in activities and organizations outside of your office. Reagan Cannon, Assistant Vice President for AT&T Call Centers, has expertly navigated… Read More

Mothers, Marriage & Mentors

Take The 4word Survey!  At 4word, we want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to enrich your life and get you the resources you need. In order to help us do that, we need your help! Take five minutes and complete this 4word… Read More

Nike, Novices & Niceties

Mother's Day Is NEXT WEEKEND! Did You Get Mom A Gift Yet? 4word Can Help!  Mother's Day is May 10, which means you only have a couple of weeks left to get Mom a truly special token of your appreciation for her. Give her a gift (or… Read More

Be A Light In Your Office

In the professional world, our spiritual beliefs are not always encouraged. It is our task as professional Christians to find a way to infuse our actions and day-to-day activities with a Godly example and light. Pam Johnson has worked at Nike for 21 years and enjoys being a… Read More

WHAT? It’s Summer?

I’m lost in my thoughts.  I can see the perfect summer family vacation in my mind.  The kids are cheerfully building castles in the sand, my husband is pouring me a tall glass of lemonade, and I am nearly comatose in my chaise lounge, listening to the waves… Read More

Juggling, Jobs & Joy

4word Can Help You Find the Perfect Mother's Day Gift!  Mother's Day is May 10, which means you only have a couple of weeks left to get Mom a truly special token of your appreciation for her. Give her a gift (or two) that will let… Read More

Fear, Forward & Family Feud

Graduation Gift Shopping? 4word Has You Covered!  High school and college graduates are about to take an often scary first step into a new chapter of life. Give them a gift (or two) that will help them navigate this new life experience! 4word has a variety… Read More

Credibility, Courtship & Cleaning

  With Graduation Right Around The Corner, Give Your Grad A Gift They'll Cherish For Years To Come  High school and college graduates are about to take an often scary first step into a new chapter of life. Give them a gift (or two) that will help… Read More

Rules, Recipes & Refusing

  With Graduation Right Around The Corner, Give Your Grad A Gift They'll Cherish For Years To Come  High school and college graduates are about to take an often scary first step into a new chapter of life. Give them a gift (or two) that will help them… Read More

It’s NOT Just YOU!

If you’re a leader, it’s often difficult to not feel like the weight of the entire world is on your shoulders. We spoke with Julie Pierce to learn how we as professional Christian women can shift our reliance from our own strength to one coming from a different Source.… Read More

Falling, Freelancing & Friendship

Give the Easter Bunny a Hand This Year! Hop On Over to The 4word Store To Fill Up Those Easter Baskets!  Helping out the Easter bunny this year? The 4word Store has Easter basket goodies for the whole family! Choose a one-of-a-kind treasure from our Purchase with… Read More

Strangers In Their Own Church

A hot topic among Christians lately has been single or childless women in the church and how they "fit in." Church small groups, classes, and weekly activities seem to cater either to men or stay-at-home moms. Everyone else in the congregation either gets clumped together into a generic… Read More

Equality, Efficiency & Easter

Hop On Over to The 4word Store To Fill Up This Year's Easter Baskets!  Helping out the Easter bunny this year? The 4word Store has Easter basket goodies for the whole family! Choose a one-of-a-kind treasure from our Purchase with a Purpose partners like Akola Project, Nomi… Read More

Mentorship: A TEAM Effort

Who do you tend to go to first when you need advice on something? A spouse, a parent, a sibling? Maybe a co-worker or close friend? While these people fall into the category of confidante, would you believe that they could also be categorized as mentors? Elizabeth Knox,… Read More