We've reached the end of August. Can you believe it?! While catching up on our favorites from the week, be sure to check out our Team's Favorites from the month. Also, you have exactly one week left to sign up for the upcoming fall 4word Mentor Program session!

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The 4word Mentor Program is now accepting applications for mentor and mentee spots! Take the next step in your professional journey by investing in a mentorship with a fellow professional Christian woman! To apply, send in your application by September 5, 2014 by clicking this link.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, 19TH AMENDMENT!

Jim Denison celebrates the 94th birthday of the 19th Amendment by calling on culture-changing Christians to rise up and make some noise in the world.

DON'T ALIENATE. PERSUADE.

May Busch shares three strategies that can help you persuade someone without pushing them away.

BETTER TOGETHER

Domeniek L. Harris with Gifted For Leadership tackles a sometimes sensitive topic: can more than one leader work together successfully?

"BREAKING BAD" BRANDING

Geoffrey James with Inc. lists 3 branding principles that TV show Breaking Bad demonstrated masterfully.

what you missed this week

mondays with diane

Racing Towards MENTORSHIP: Olympian Lopez Lomong & Me

As a professional Christian woman who started 4word to minister specifically to professional Christian women, Diane felt like it was fairly obvious who she would be led to mentor. God, of course, had other plans.

wednesday interview

Cross the Gender Line: My Male Mentee

We asked Craig Robinson, long time friend and mentee of Diane Paddison, to share with us how mentorship shaped his career.

top three
How To Set Good Boundaries Around Your Maternity Leave Morra Aarons-Mele with Women Online offers her advice for preparing for maternity leave and making it a smooth and beneficial period of time for all involved.

The Decisive Marriage

Tara Parker-Pope with The New York Times reveals that couples who make more decisions together before marriage ultimately have a deeper and more meaningful relationship throughout their marriage.

Who Do You Need Him To Be?

Jen Johnson with A Deeper Story writes about relying on who God has said He can be for you, depending on your situation or need.

local group events

Take a look at these upcoming 4word Local Group event dates and see which one(s) you can attend. We'd love to see you there!

Portland - Guided Discussion - Sept. 4 @ noon
Dallas - Round Table Discussion - Sept. 8 @ noon
San Diego - Round Table Discussion - Sept. 10 @ 11:30AM
Los Angeles - Round Table Discussion - Sept. 13 @ 1:00PM
Tulsa - WLP Book Discussion - Sept. 15 @ 7:00PM
Chicago - Luncheon with Jamie Janosz - Sept. 18 @ noon
Phoenix - September Speaker Series - Sept. 18 @ 6:30PM
San Francisco - Summer BBQ - Sept. 21 @ 2:30PM
Dallas - After Work Event - Sept. 23 @ 6:00PM
Washington, D.C. - Fall Speaker Series - Sept. 23 @ 7:00PM
Phoenix - Autumn Nights Book Study - Sept. 25 @ 6:30PM

For details on these events, please visit our 4word Events page.

team monthly favorites

Jordan Johnstone: Mario Badescu

My skin doesn't want to accept that it's not a teenager anymore, so in protest, it continues to dish out regular acne flareups. How do I combat this? With the help of Mario Badescu! These products are effective, affordable, and organized by skin type. What's not to love?

Sandra Crawford Williamson: Birchbox

I just love getting my monthly Birchbox filled with fabulous treats for the hair, skin, and body. You never know what you're going to get so it's quite the little mystery in a brown box.

Ashley Diaz: Maybelline Color Whisper

I am loving my new lipstick, because it goes on smooth and with just a coat of long lasting gloss, I can wear my favorite shade "Who wore it Red-er" all night long!

Avery Dale: Saltwater Sandals

My tan Saltwater Sandals are my go-to shoes right now, because they are cute, extremely comfortable, and water-proof! These awesome sandals come in both Adult and Kid sizes and almost every color of the rainbow!

video of the week

Sometimes goodbyes are hard. This little boy and his family decided to release one of the butterflies they had raised, and it seems someone just wasn't quite ready to leave.

"Each change ushers you into a new season that will require you to adapt to your new circumstances, and if you approach these seasons with an open mind and a spirit of adventure, they will help you grow and mature gracefully."

- Diane Paddison in
"Work, Love, Pray"

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Wraps are an excellent lunch choice, especially if you're on a diet. Here are 12 wrap recipes that are all under 500 calories each!