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Departments, Decisions & Dreams

  What You Missed Mondays with Diane Make Church Work For You As working women juggling busy schedules, it can be hard sometimes to make it to church every Sunday! While this isn’t something we should feel guilty about, it is important to consider how… Read More

Perfection, Peacemakers & Pay Cuts

  What You Missed Mondays with Diane Image Isn't Everything Dress code in the church has long been debated in Christian circles. Jordan Johnstone talks about her transition from a conservative church home to a church that adopted a more relaxed approach. She learned through it all that the… Read More

Reports, Routines & Reality Checks

  What You Missed Mondays with Diane Leading: It's All About Character In the midst of a tumultuous election cycle, Lori Berry shares how the story of Deborah in the Bible brings us hope through an example of godly leadership. As we look at Deborah's… Read More

Models, Moms & Movement Day

  What You Missed Mondays with Diane Don’t Be a Statistic We're excited to announce the launch of Church Connect, a new partnership between 4word and local churches to help them connect and engage working women in their communities! 4word's Caitie Butler shares how a… Read More

Finances, Failing & Finding Joy

  What You Missed Mondays with Diane A Woman's Place in Church Have you heard the words, “I’m talking to the men now,” when pertaining to faith and career discussions at church? Our churches mean well, but sometimes the fellowship programs offered or preaching style… Read More

Worship, Work & World’s Tidiest Woman

What You Missed Mondays with Diane The Millennial Becomes the Master Jordan Johnstone opens up about parenting her son as a millennial mom. She shares how she has grown in her understanding of what it means to "train up a child" and how teaching him simple lessons… Read More

4word is Five!

THANK YOU for Giving Day! Thank you to everyone who participated yesterday in Giving Day. If you’d still like to donate, please visit our Donate pageand help support the 4word mission! What You Missed Mondays with Diane Secular Seduction As working women, we sometimes… Read More

Authority, Aromas & A New Movie

Save the date for September 22nd! On Thursday, September 22, 2016, 4word will be taking part in Giving Day! Mark your calendars now and plan to give on this special one-day event. We will have more exciting information for you as the event approaches! … Read More

Friends, Frustration & Fun

Exclusive Offer, Just for You! Rick Tocquigny has partnered with Gracefully-Yours to offer 4word readers an exclusive offer: buy one get one free on any Gracefully-Yours 12-count boxed cards and journals listed on the website! This Monday, September 12th, simply visit the Gracefully-Yours website, choose your… Read More

Fixes, Finances & Fall Session

Why should you be part of the 4word Mentor Program? We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don't take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentors: “What would… Read More

Emojis, Emotions & Equal Pay

Why should you be part of the 4word Mentor Program? We know the 4word Mentor Program is a life-changing 10-week experience in which every professional Christian woman should take part. But don't take our word for it! Hear from one of our mentees: “Going through the… Read More

Moms, Mentors & Motivation

What You Missed Mondays with Diane Pokémon Parenting While the world obsesses over the latest game craze, Lori Berry is looking deeper. She discusses the positive take-aways from Pokémon Go that we can use to help mentor our children, guide them in their relationship with God,… Read More

Pokemon, Parenting & Partnering

What You Missed Mondays with Diane My Big Fat Family Vacation Growing up as the oldest of seven kids, Jordan Johnstone experienced some crazy family vacations. Today, she shares her guide to having the best summer family vacation, including planning tips to help things run smoothly… Read More

Conflict, Career & Christine Caine

What You Missed Mondays with Diane Two Tips For Your Boss When You Go On Vacation Are you hesitant to take advantage of your paid vacation time? Diane Paddison shares how making intentional time for vacation helps you learn to set boundaries, recharge personally and build… Read More

Leadership, Letters & Legends

What You Missed Mondays with Diane American Woman Have you taken time to really consider what it means to be free lately? Lori Berry reflects on how far we've come in achieving liberties to work, worship, and live according to our faith and values. Wednesday Interview… Read More

Comfort, Candy & Kabobs

What You Missed Mondays with Diane My Life’s a Mess, and That’s OK Strive for success but if your work life gets messy - that's okay! Jordan Johnstone shares with us her thoughts on how we should respond when life (both at work and at home) ends… Read More