We all know you can’t choose your relatives – or can you? Perhaps you have some folks that are eerily similar to the Tates hanging from your family tree.
Dictate rules with an iron fist and brooks no dissent. It’s his way or the highway.

Agitate loves to stir the pot. If there’s no drama, she’ll create some. A little gossip and a good fight make her day.

Hesitate hasn’t budged in years. Anything new or risky gives her hives. Getting her to commit and move forward is like pulling teeth.

Amputate uses the knife at every opportunity. Cross him and he’ll cut you off at the knees. Anything he doesn’t like he just cuts out of his life, including people. Try to have an honest, direct conversation and he’ll cut you off and clam up.

Rotate never sticks. He is fickle and unable to express an opinion. Whatever is popular or whoever has the upperhand is where he hangs his hat. Always subject to change, his thoughts spin in the wind. You never see him without Imitate. Whatever others are doing is what he is doing. He is terrified of discovering who he really is or what he really wants.

Vegetate is lazy and content with the status quo. He doesn’t want to rock the boat. Dependence on the way things have always been and fear of the unknown keep him firmly planted on the couch of life.

But wait! Who are these Tates coming to the defense of the Tate family honor?

S.tate loves honest, direct conversation. He speaks the truth in love and you always know where you stand with him.

Meditate is thoughtful, calm, and grounded.  You can depend on a good word here.

Facilitate is the one who makes things happen and gets things done. She is organized and prepared. She is helpful, connective, and inclusive – a joy to be around.

Necessitate has his priorities in order. He sets and achieves goals and knows what is most important in life. You can count on him to come through when you need a hand.

Palpitate is just plain FUN! He’ll set your heart to racing with quick banter, exciting ideas, and great adventures.

Resuscitate is a jewel in any family. She never gives up and will extend grace without hesitation. She breathes new life into old, unresolved issues and everyone leaves with a renewed lightness and sense of hope.

We’ve had a little fun with the Tates, but…  Do you know any of these people? Do you recognize yourself in either group of the genealogy?

What we are inclined to internally, we are manifesting externally.
What do you focus on?
What do you think about?
What do you put your energy to?
How do others perceive you?
Which Tate traits do you own?
Which Tate traits would you like to change?

Family Night by the Book will help you cultivate all the great character traits you wish to have in your family. Each lesson is designed to focus on a specific biblical value. There are plenty of suggestions to reinforce the learning throughout the week too! We are here to coach you to SUCCESS! Start TODAY.

Blessings,

Beth and Dr. Ron