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Mark Goering's avatar

A lot of great quotes here Matt! So true: What our kids need most are parents who are present and willing to build daily and weekly rhythms that will point their kids to Christ. 🔥

Matt Brewer's avatar

It can make all the difference in the world if we will be consistent and intentional.

Jeff Moore's avatar

I love this post, and just forwarded it to my daughter and son-in-law with a note encouraging them to establish these type rhythms into their parenting of my two young granddaughters. Thank you for taking the time to write/share!

Matt Brewer's avatar

Thank you for that encouragement! I pray it blesses them and gives them guidance on how to guide your grandkids well. Thank you for reading and sharing!

Pheaney's avatar

Rhythms over resolutions. That's genius!!

Matt Brewer's avatar

That’s been my mantra for this year!

Faron Thebeau's avatar

Excellent advice gentlemen. I understand that each family dynamic can be a little different, but this is a great place to start. We get so little time with our children and it all goes by so quickly. I always need the reminder to be more faithful in how I'm helping to form the faith of my family.

Mark Goering's avatar

Amen. We faithfully steward the responsibility and keep going as we do it together!

Matt Brewer's avatar

You are so right. All families are different. We each have to find what works for us. I hope this article inspires others to find their rhythms that make sense for their family dynamics. May we just be faithful to point our kids to Christ each day.

Faron Thebeau's avatar

God bless you all for ministering in this needed space.

Laura Lynch's avatar

Amazing! My kids are older now, but we tried to do some of the things you mentioned and when you bring them in like that, it pays off. Even when we went through tough things, we didn't just pretend everything was ok. We prayed with our kids. We let them ask their tough questions. I feel like we grew closer in the tough times as we came together and honestly talked about what was going on, prayed together, and pulled together. What a great post!

Mark Goering's avatar

That’s great. A testimony to rhythms and consistency over time!

Laura Lynch's avatar

Thank you!

Matt Brewer's avatar

I love hearing this testimony and hearing how it benefited them long term. Thanks for sharing. It matters!

Laura Lynch's avatar

Thank you! Loved this post!

AJ Augur's avatar

Excellent example of family discipleship. There's not a book around this topic I haven't read (that I know of). Getting more pumped by your note about writing out a full book on this topic.

Don't have time now, but by and large we practice all these as well. Discipleship in the family is our first priority, from there all the rest of our ministry flows.

Thankful for your guys example and leadership here.

Matt Brewer's avatar

Thank you so much, AJ! It’s been on my heart for a long time, and I think the more I write on here each week, the more that desire grows. Something I’m praying through more and more.

Fraser MacGregor's avatar

Enjoyed reading your different approaches. Thanks for sharing this 👍🏻

Matt Brewer's avatar

Glad it encouraged you! I pray it is a practical piece for many this week!

WrittenByStacey's avatar

I’m so happy to have found a substack space that shares the integration of family, God, and faith. That is the same foundation I’m learning to build from too. This brought me joy. Excited to follow along 🤍

Matt Brewer's avatar

So happy to have you here! My passion is helping pour into families.