Building Faith Families with Steve Demme

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.

“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!” (Psalms 105:4) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Lifestyle of Seeking and Finding appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us.” (Ephesians 2:19 NLT) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post To See and Listen to Our God who is Alive appeared first on Building Faith Families.

“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” (Jeremiah 29:13 NLT) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post God is Findable and Knowable appeared first on Building Faith Families.

After singing, thanking, and praying His name, then I humbly ask God to give me ears to hear what the Spirit is saying, from Revelation 2:29 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Listening to God appeared first on Building Faith Families.

We can sing praises and give thanks to God for what He has done. We can also praise, honor, and bless Him for who He is. The Psalmist exhorts us to praise His name or His nature and character.

As we come into the city of God, we have the opportunity to come with thanks offerings as our sacrifice. Being thankful in all things is a high calling and the unique privilege of all of God’s children. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Singing praise to God has been a part of my Christian life since I first heard the gospel. Praising God is a portal into His presence. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Come Into His Presence with Singing appeared first on Building Faith Families.

On this episode, Steve kicks off a new series of talks on how we can enter in and invite God’s presence into our every day lives. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Come Into His Presence appeared first on Building Faith Families.

On this episode, Steve and Zac Northern talk about the significance of the Gap Year as it relates to discipleship and higher education. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Interview with Zac Northern on the Gap Year appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A Godly legacy is a parent’s greatest gift to their children. Listen in on Part 4 of this series as Steve shares some insights that will help parents influence their children towards a lasting legacy. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 4 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A Godly legacy is a parent’s greatest gift to their children. Listen in on Part 3 of this series as Steve shares some insights that will help parents influence their children towards a lasting legacy. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A Godly legacy is a parent’s greatest gift to their children. Listen in on Part 2 of this series as Steve shares some insights that will help parents influence their children towards a lasting legacy. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

A Godly legacy is a parent’s greatest gift to their children. On this episode, Steve shares some insights that will help parents influence their children towards a lasting legacy. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Over the years, God has brought wonderful people along side of us at just the right time. We need this ongoing support from this community of faithful people. From supportive family to therapists to Special Olympics to Joni and Friends Retreats, we are so thankful for the faithful friends who have walked with us on […]The post Finding Help Raising Children with Special Needs – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Over the years, God has brought wonderful people along side of us at just the right time. We need this ongoing support from this community of faithful people. From supportive family to therapists to Special Olympics to Joni and Friends Retreats, we are so thankful for the faithful friends who have walked with us on […]The post Finding Help Raising Children with Special Needs – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

Join us for a special interview with Joni Eareckson Tada (Joni and Friends) where she talks about suffering and dealing with hardship.

The conclusion to our study of Jacob. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Walking With A Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families.

More insights from the life of Jacob, who rested with God and was transformed into Israel. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.The post Walking with a Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families.