Building Faith Families with Steve Demme

“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” Philippians 2:14-15The post Brighten The Corner Where You Are appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“Fear not, I am with thee. Oh, be not dismayed, for I am thy God, I will still give thee aid. I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand. Upheld by my gracious, omnipotent hand.”The post God Is Our Sustainer appeared first on Building Faith Families.

In the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” there is a special phrase, “There is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not Thy compassions, they fail not, as Thou hast been Thou forever will be.” Listen in as we discover one of God’s most wonderful attributes.The post God Doesn’t Change appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His works.” (Psalm 145:17)The post God is Kind appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“Who is this King of glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:10The post Lord of Hosts appeared first on Building Faith Families.

On this episode Steve expounds on God’s character attribute of “goodness”.The post God Is Good appeared first on Building Faith Families.

On this episode Steve talks about God’s character quality of being steadfast or, as another translation calls it, unfailing.The post God’s Steadfast Love appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“In these last days He has spoken to us by His son, Whom He appointed the heir of all things, through Whom also He created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power.” (Hebrews […]The post Jesus Is The Creative Creator appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing.” (James 3:9-10)The post Bless His Name appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“Behold, God is exalted in His power; who is a teacher like Him?” Job 36:22The post God is Our Teacher appeared first on Building Faith Families.

On the episode, we discuss an attribute of God that probably wouldn’t be on the top 20 of people’s list of attributes of God they would wish to study. And yet it is such an important attribute of God.The post God Is Jealous appeared first on Building Faith Families.

One of the primary reasons why we should study God’s attributes and His character so that we might know Him more and we would have our knowledge of Him increased. On this episode we explore God’s attribute as the loving initiator.The post God Is The Loving Initiator appeared first on Building Faith Families.

You have seen well, for I am watching over My Word to perform it. (Jeremiah 1:12)The post God Is Faithful appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Drawing for Psalm 100, Steve guides us through a journey of seeking who God is through His character.The post Praise His Name – Part 2 (God is the Great I AM) appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. (Psalm 100:4)The post Praise His Name appeared first on Building Faith Families.

On this episode, Steve reminds us that God is working and making all things work together for good.The post God Is Smooth appeared first on Building Faith Families.

In this episode Steve shares some family activity ideas that promote fun learning.The post Edutainment appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Traveling to parks and public trails is fine, but there is also a lot a family can do at home.The post Fun in Your Own Backyard appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Being familiar with the order of the books in Scripture contributes to Biblical literacy.The post Learning the OT and NT Books in Order appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Jesus said: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)The post Developing the Habit of Daily Bible Reading appeared first on Building Faith Families.

This is a special discipline that is best done as a family unit.The post Committing To Memory, Scripture and Hymns appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Paul says that honoring one’s parents is the first commandment with a promise, which is: “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” (Ephesians 6:2-3)The post Honor Your Mother appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” (Romans 12:10 NLT)The post Honoring One Another in the Family appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Finding splendor in the ordinary rhythm of life.The post Doing Life Together appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A wonderful way to develop family closeness and chemistry is to read good books aloud in the home.The post Family Activities, Part 3 – Reading Books Aloud appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A great way to connect as a family is to gather around a camp fire or go for a hike!The post Family Activities, Part 2 – Camp Fires and Hiking appeared first on Building Faith Families.

In the stars His handiwork I see. Amos 5:8 reads: “He who made the Pleiades and Orion and turns deep darkness into the morning and darkens the day into night.”The post Star Gazing as a Family Activity appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Is our family our first priority, after God, or do we give them the crumbs?The post Fathers and Kidz – Part 10 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Being a Safe Dad. Loving connective-parenting of fear-based parenting.The post Fathers and Kids – Part 9 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Let’s focus on our Heavenly Father and meditate on Him who is: merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.The post Fathers and Kidz – Part 8 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Parents can encourage their children by being transparent and acknowledge that they are a work in progress!The post Fathers and Kidz – Part 7 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Looking at the wonderful father and his unchanging love for his prodigal young son and his whiny older brother.The post Fathers and Kidz – Part 6 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

My great desire as a dad is to be honorable to make it easier for my children to honor me and inherit the benefits of obeying the fifth commandment.The post Fathers and Kidz – Part 5 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

As I dad I don’t want my teaching to be overwhelming but doable. Jesus said His yoke was easy to bear, and His burden was light.The post Fathers and Kidz – Part 4 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

We often parent as we were parented or as we wished we had been parented. God encourages Fathers to, “provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4)The post Fathers and Kidz – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

God the Father loved Jesus His Son. He then exhorts us to love our children the same way.The post Fathers and Kids – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

This podcast is an encouragement for fathers to intentionally invest in the lives of their children. Fathers play a significant role in the lives of their children.The post Fathers And Kidz – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

This directive precedes the larger section of Ephesians 5 about loving our wives as Christ loved the church. We need the filling and equipping that comes from God’s Spirit.The post Be Filled with the Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.’” (Proverbs 31:28-29) Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Bless Your Wife appeared first on Building Faith Families.

When you have run out of scriptures to apply, ask your wife for her input. “Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” (1 Peter 3:7) […]The post Living with Our Wives in an Understanding Way appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Jesus loves us, as His father loved Him. He makes us know we are beloved, we belong, and we are pleasing to Him. May our wives sense the same affection from us. Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 5 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Jesus is forgiving, comforting, faithful, and present. May God help us by His Spirit to emulate Jesus in our marriage. Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 4 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Jesus bears our burdens, is easy to approach, is a good teacher, and is consistent. We aspire to be like Jesus in our marriage. Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Jesus pursued us, gave us the Word of God, is gentle, meek, and encouraging. By His grace, we can be the same. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, in Practical Situations – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Jesus served us, died for us, and loved us unconditionally. By His grace, we can do the same. Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Loving Our Wives As Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

The more I comprehend and assimilate God’s grace to His bride, the greater my capacity to extend this same grace to my bride. Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post My Relationship With God Impacts How I Love And Relate To My Wife appeared first on Building Faith Families.

When the Spirit inspired Paul to pen these words, he is basing his teaching the New Commandment which Jesus first gave in John 13:34, “I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you.” Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […]The post Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved the Church appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Paul says the authority a husband has been given is for building up and not for tearing down. I believe men have the potential to build up and encourage our wife. I also believe we have the potential to hurt and wound them like no one else. Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. […]The post With Authority Comes With Responsibility – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

How can we be godly husbands and build up our wives? What are our God-given responsibilities in Christian marriage? Download a PDF transcript of the episode here. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post The Husband’s Calling in Marriage – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:24-25) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Fellowship, Food, and Fire appeared first on Building Faith Families.