©Millie McNabb
One of my daughters is also a temperament coach. She delights in identifying people with choleric traits by their hair style. The choleric is the take-charge person, and their hair is under control, and often at attention. (Think drill sergeant hair.)
Paul (Saul) is one of the more notable people in the Bible with choleric traits. He was going full blast persecuting Christians. “Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest… (Acts 9:1) When he was converted, he was still going full blast, but his focus changed to converting others to Christianity. “But Saul kept increasing in strength and confounding the Jews who lived at Damascus by proving that this {Jesus} is the Christ.” (Acts 9:22)
God uniquely designed Paul for the work which He had chosen for him. “But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel…’.” (Acts 9:15) God has uniquely designed each of us for His purposes.
How have you seen God’s design in your life?
God bless….
Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers temperament and parenting coaching. Order your individual temperament profile or a family package today at http://www.christianvalueslegacy.com./
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Gracious Mentors
©Millie McNabb
I was thinking of women that influenced my life. I grew up in a close relationship with my mother and paternal grandmother. They were daily models in my life. I had a number of aunts—some who lived close by, and others who came to visit, bringing a touch of the exotic to our farm lives—each of whom had their influence on me. My sister is a special adult friend and influence.
There were also a number of women at church, who invested time teaching me in Sunday School and youth group. Beyond that general influence, there were two women who were very intentional in mentoring me.
Helen Johnson was my first piano teacher, but also groomed me to be the church organist, trained me to lead a volunteer choir, and taught me many good organizational skills in the process. Her home was tastefully decorated, and she made guests feel welcome in her home.
Charlene Schweissing was the pastor’s wife when I was in high school. She started a group for girls and taught me leadership skills as I worked with the younger girls. She encouraged me and broadened my vision of who I might become. The motto of the girls group became our homeschool and my life motto: …becoming gracious, mature Christian women. (I later added “productive” to the description.)
Proverbs 11:16a says, “A gracious woman attains honor.” I honored those women then, and I honor their memory now. The kindness, courtesy, tact, and generosity of spirit shown by these women were the qualities I wanted to characterize my life and pass on to my children.
Who were the gracious women in your life?
God bless….
Is your greatest desire to have your children become gracious, mature, productive Christian adults?
Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers parenting seminars that focus on passing on your Christian values. Request your free report “Considerations for Intentionally Raising Children to Become Christian Adults” today at www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com.
I was thinking of women that influenced my life. I grew up in a close relationship with my mother and paternal grandmother. They were daily models in my life. I had a number of aunts—some who lived close by, and others who came to visit, bringing a touch of the exotic to our farm lives—each of whom had their influence on me. My sister is a special adult friend and influence.
There were also a number of women at church, who invested time teaching me in Sunday School and youth group. Beyond that general influence, there were two women who were very intentional in mentoring me.
Helen Johnson was my first piano teacher, but also groomed me to be the church organist, trained me to lead a volunteer choir, and taught me many good organizational skills in the process. Her home was tastefully decorated, and she made guests feel welcome in her home.
Charlene Schweissing was the pastor’s wife when I was in high school. She started a group for girls and taught me leadership skills as I worked with the younger girls. She encouraged me and broadened my vision of who I might become. The motto of the girls group became our homeschool and my life motto: …becoming gracious, mature Christian women. (I later added “productive” to the description.)
Proverbs 11:16a says, “A gracious woman attains honor.” I honored those women then, and I honor their memory now. The kindness, courtesy, tact, and generosity of spirit shown by these women were the qualities I wanted to characterize my life and pass on to my children.
Who were the gracious women in your life?
God bless….
Is your greatest desire to have your children become gracious, mature, productive Christian adults?
Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers parenting seminars that focus on passing on your Christian values. Request your free report “Considerations for Intentionally Raising Children to Become Christian Adults” today at www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Thirsting After Righteousness
©Millie McNabb
My body gave me a reminder yesterday that I need to be drinking more water. God designed our bodies to protect the major organs. If we don’t have enough water, the veins and arteries become smaller to keep the blood pressure constant for the major organs. An interesting thing about thirst is that it is one of the last signs the body gives that it needs water. How do we cure thirst? We drink water, whether we feel like it or not.
Spiritual thirst can also be like that. How do we cure thirst for righteousness? We drink in God’s word, whether we feel like it or not.
Have you ever experienced a dry spell in your Christian walk? How did you overcome it?
God bless…
Millie McNabb, B.A., B.Mus.
Strategies and support for parents who are intentionally raising children to become Christian adults. www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com
My body gave me a reminder yesterday that I need to be drinking more water. God designed our bodies to protect the major organs. If we don’t have enough water, the veins and arteries become smaller to keep the blood pressure constant for the major organs. An interesting thing about thirst is that it is one of the last signs the body gives that it needs water. How do we cure thirst? We drink water, whether we feel like it or not.
Spiritual thirst can also be like that. How do we cure thirst for righteousness? We drink in God’s word, whether we feel like it or not.
Have you ever experienced a dry spell in your Christian walk? How did you overcome it?
God bless…
Millie McNabb, B.A., B.Mus.
Strategies and support for parents who are intentionally raising children to become Christian adults. www.ChristianValuesLegacy.com
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Many Counselors
The temperature is hovering just above zero, and we had snow today. It was somewhat surreal driving home after dark. The road was ice-coated with snow over the top. There were ruts in the snow, which were partially filled with drifted snow. The drifts would pull the car to one side or the other, as I encountered them.
It brought to mind a conversation I’d had with my mother-in-law years ago. I was going into town in the wintertime, and she asked me which way I was going. I told her, and she said, “I don’t go that way when it’s slick. You have to stop at that intersection, and then when you turn right, it’s hard to get up that hill.” I hardly noticed the hill in summertime driving, but in the winter, it was significant. I chose a different route.
Whether it’s driving conditions or parenting, it’s good to have someone with experience to advise you. As the Bible says, “With many counselors, plans succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22)
Who are some of the counselors that you have had in life?
God bless….
Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers coaching for individuals, couples, parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. http://www.christianvalueslegacy.com./
It brought to mind a conversation I’d had with my mother-in-law years ago. I was going into town in the wintertime, and she asked me which way I was going. I told her, and she said, “I don’t go that way when it’s slick. You have to stop at that intersection, and then when you turn right, it’s hard to get up that hill.” I hardly noticed the hill in summertime driving, but in the winter, it was significant. I chose a different route.
Whether it’s driving conditions or parenting, it’s good to have someone with experience to advise you. As the Bible says, “With many counselors, plans succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22)
Who are some of the counselors that you have had in life?
God bless….
Millie McNabb, founder of Christian Values Legacy, offers coaching for individuals, couples, parents, teachers, and homeschoolers. http://www.christianvalueslegacy.com./
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