Check out the first books I’d recommend for families with young children.
Author Archives: Matt Robertson
Theological Foundations of Software Development
HT: Special thanks to my teammates at Crossway, who have made significant contributions to my thoughts on this topic and who model these principles for me on a daily basis, and to Andy Geers at PrayerMate who pointed me to John Dyer’s book and helped me think through a lot of these issues. Software developmentContinue reading “Theological Foundations of Software Development”
What is Your Family’s Normal?
In his book Habits of the Household Justin Whitmel Earley notes, “One of the most significant things about any household is what is considered to be normal.” I would encourage you to set aside some time to reflect on three questions. 1. What is considered to be normal in our household? How would you honestlyContinue reading “What is Your Family’s Normal?”
A Simple Morning Liturgy with Small Children
At the beginning of 2021 we added a new daily family routine of family worship. Every evening (well, most evenings) we sit down as a family to read the Bible, sing, and pray. At the beginning of 2022 we have added another daily routine that we call “morning liturgy.” A liturgy is simply a structuredContinue reading “A Simple Morning Liturgy with Small Children”
Quotes from “Family Discipleship”
The Family That Disciples “Your family is the primary instrument and environment for discipleship in the life of your child, and your calling in this life is to give the discipleship of your home your unique best” (29) “Family discipleship is the important and mostly ordinary spiritual leadership of your home” (30) “Family discipleship isContinue reading “Quotes from “Family Discipleship””
Theology Basics Books
I would love to convince every Christian that theology is for you. Theology is not an academic subject. It stirs the heart and sharpens the mind. It helps us to better know the God we worship and better worship the God we know. But where do you start? If you are intimidated by the wordContinue reading “Theology Basics Books”
How to Choose a Bible for Your Preschooler
Our daughter Lydia was able to follow along with Bible stories around the time she turned two. We owned several children’s bibles, but we quickly learned that not all children’s bibles are created equally. There are some great bibles available today for young children, but there are a lot more that are not worth yourContinue reading “How to Choose a Bible for Your Preschooler”
Robertson Family Children’s Catechism
When we decided to use a catechism with our three year old daughter, my first thought was to use The Children’s Catechism. Some of the questions are perfect for this (“Who made you? God”) but many use archaic language or just seem beyond the grasp of a three year old (“What is sin? Sin isContinue reading “Robertson Family Children’s Catechism”
Why We’re Using a Catechism
My wife and I have started going through a catechism with our three year old daughter Lydia. When we’ve told people this, we’ve usually been met with one of two reactions. People who have used a catechism are excited and encouraging. People who haven’t used a catechism are confused and maybe concerned. Since most ofContinue reading “Why We’re Using a Catechism”
Gentle and Lowly: A Modern Puritan Classic
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund has been extremely popular since its release last year, and for good reason. The book is fantastic. Plenty of reviews have been written on its merits and drawbacks, but I want to reflect on an aspect of the book that was striking to me: Gentle and Lowly reads likeContinue reading “Gentle and Lowly: A Modern Puritan Classic”
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