Building Faith Families with Steve Demme Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:41:30 -0400 https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/ en BuildingFaithFamilies.org yes 59f75fd9-dc1b-58d6-b441-c970fb69cf41 Steve Demme episodic no Listen as Scott and Steve Demme discuss ways to build faith and family.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6tbbwqn5sdyo5irc7fwq60n473lb?.jpg Building Faith and Family Podcast https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/ faith,family,Bible,Steve,Steven,Demme,christianity,building,faith,familiesGod designed the family to be the fundamental building block for our churches and our society. We live in a time when the words of the Psalmist are appropriate, "If the foundations are being destroyed, what shall the righteous do”? I believe God is calling us to rebuild these foundations. For “unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” Psalms 127:1. These podcasts teach how to build a Christian home on the principles of God’s word, with Christ as the cornerstone. God designed the family to be the fundamental building block for our churches and our society. We live in a time when the words of the Psalmist are appropriate, "If the foundations are being destroyed, what shall the righteous do”? I believe God is caSPDemme@gmail.comSteve Demme Deuteronomy 17-28 Deuteronomy 17-28 Deuteronomy 17:18-19,  “When he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life.”

]]> Deuteronomy 17:18-19,  “When he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/490/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18856611 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2103 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Deuteronomy 17:18-19,  “When he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life.” Deuteronomy 4-16 Hear O Israel Deuteronomy 4-16 Hear O Israel "Hear, O Israel, Jehovah our God, Jehovah is one. You shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)

]]> "Hear, O Israel, Jehovah our God, Jehovah is one. You shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/489 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18822571 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1728 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Hear, O Israel, Jehovah our God, Jehovah is one. You shall love Jehovah your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) Numbers 27 - Deuteronomy 3 Numbers 27 - Deuteronomy 3 "These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness.” (Deuteronomy 1:1)

]]> "These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness.” (Deuteronomy 1:1)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/488 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18788152 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1968 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness.” (Deuteronomy 1:1) Numbers 17-26 Numbers 17-26 "You are near, O Jehovah, and all Your commandments are truth.” (Psalm 119:151)

]]> "You are near, O Jehovah, and all Your commandments are truth.” (Psalm 119:151)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/487 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18733771 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2077 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"You are near, O Jehovah, and all Your commandments are truth.” (Psalm 119:151) Numbers 7-16, Spies and Bread Numbers 7-16, Spies and Bread "Only do not rebel against Jehovah, and do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us.” (Numbers 14:9)

]]> "Only do not rebel against Jehovah, and do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us.” (Numbers 14:9)

]]> Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18705847 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1935 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Only do not rebel against Jehovah, and do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us.” (Numbers 14:9) Leviticus 22-Numbers 6 Leviticus 22-Numbers 6  “You shall not profane My holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel. I am Jehovah Who sanctifies you.” (Leviticus 22:32)

]]>  “You shall not profane My holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel. I am Jehovah Who sanctifies you.” (Leviticus 22:32)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/485/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18662794 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1990 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) “You shall not profane My holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel. I am Jehovah Who sanctifies you.” (Leviticus 22:32) Leviticus 8 - 21 Leviticus 8 - 21 Leviticus 17:11, “The life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.”

]]> Leviticus 17:11, “The life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/484/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18619319 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1942 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Leviticus 17:11, “The life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.” Exodus 33-Leviticus 6 Exodus 33-Leviticus 6 "Through Him then let us continually offer up  a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name.” (Hebrews 13:15)

]]> "Through Him then let us continually offer up  a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name.” (Hebrews 13:15)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/483/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18586631 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2187 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Through Him then let us continually offer up  a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name.” (Hebrews 13:15) Exodus 21-32 Exodus 21-32 "The law is holy, and the commandment is holy, and righteous, and good.” (Romans 7:12)

]]> "The law is holy, and the commandment is holy, and righteous, and good.” (Romans 7:12)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/482/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18586628 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1856 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"The law is holy, and the commandment is holy, and righteous, and good.” (Romans 7:12) Exodus 6-20 Exodus 6-20 "I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them, and the rock was Christ." (1 Corinthians 10:1‑4)

]]> "I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them, and the rock was Christ." (1 Corinthians 10:1‑4)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/481/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18501327 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1923 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them, and the rock was Christ." (1 Corinthians 10:1‑4) Genesis 43-Exodus 5 Genesis 43-Exodus 5 "By faith  Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. By faith  Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph,  bowing in worship over the head of his staff.” (Hebrews 11:20-21)

]]> "By faith  Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. By faith  Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph,  bowing in worship over the head of his staff.” (Hebrews 11:20-21)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/480 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18454386 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2213 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"By faith  Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. By faith  Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph,  bowing in worship over the head of his staff.” (Hebrews 11:20-21) Genesis 31-42 Genesis 31-42 "Even in the womb, Jacob struggled with his brother. When he became a man, he even fought with God. Yes, he wrestled with the angel and won. He wept and pleaded for a blessing from him. There at Bethel, he met God face to face, and God spoke to him, Jehovah, God of heaven's armies, Jehovah is His name.” (Hosea 12:3)

]]> "Even in the womb, Jacob struggled with his brother. When he became a man, he even fought with God. Yes, he wrestled with the angel and won. He wept and pleaded for a blessing from him. There at Bethel, he met God face to face, and God spoke to him, Jehovah, God of heaven's armies, Jehovah is His name.” (Hosea 12:3)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/479 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18398674 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1970 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Even in the womb, Jacob struggled with his brother. When he became a man, he even fought with God. Yes, he wrestled with the angel and won. He wept and pleaded for a blessing from him. There at Bethel, he met God face to face, and God spoke to him, Jehovah, God of heaven's armies, Jehovah is His name.” (Hosea 12:3) Genesis 20-30 Genesis 20-30 “It is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and one by a free woman. The son of the slave was born according to the flesh, while the son of the free woman was born through promise.” (Galatians 4:22)

]]> “It is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and one by a free woman. The son of the slave was born according to the flesh, while the son of the free woman was born through promise.” (Galatians 4:22)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/478 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18338672 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2155 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“It is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and one by a free woman. The son of the slave was born according to the flesh, while the son of the free woman was born through promise.” (Galatians 4:22) Genesis 1-19 Genesis 1-19 "In the  beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)

]]> "In the  beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/477 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18300961 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 1974 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"In the  beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) Let's Read the Old Testament Together #2 Let's Read the Old Testament Together #2 "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of Jehovah, and on His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:1-3)

]]> "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of Jehovah, and on His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:1-3)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/476/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18253303 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1702 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of Jehovah, and on His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:1-3) Let's Read the Old Testament Together #1 Let's Read the Old Testament Together #1 "You search the scriptures because you think that in them, you have eternal life, and it is they that bear witness about Me.” (John 5:39)

]]> "You search the scriptures because you think that in them, you have eternal life, and it is they that bear witness about Me.” (John 5:39)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/475/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18225611 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1579 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"You search the scriptures because you think that in them, you have eternal life, and it is they that bear witness about Me.” (John 5:39) Jesus the Living Bread Jesus the Living Bread "This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” (John 6:50-51)

]]> "This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” (John 6:50-51)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/474/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18170936 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1710 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is My flesh.” (John 6:50-51) Jesus the Bread of Life Jesus the Bread of Life "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.’” (John 6:35)

]]> "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.’” (John 6:35)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/473/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18124315 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1756 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.’” (John 6:35) Teaching Spelling with Scripture Teaching Spelling with Scripture Listen in as Steve shares his experience teaching spelling with the Bible in a Christian School and at home. 

]]> Listen in as Steve shares his experience teaching spelling with the Bible in a Christian School and at home. 

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/472/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18131404 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1633 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Listen in as Steve shares his experience teaching spelling with the Bible in a Christian School and at home.  El Elyon, God Most High El Elyon, God Most High "You alone, Whose name is Jehovah, are the Most High over all the earth." (Psalm 83:18)

]]> "You alone, Whose name is Jehovah, are the Most High over all the earth." (Psalm 83:18)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/471/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-18041804 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1578 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"You alone, Whose name is Jehovah, are the Most High over all the earth." (Psalm 83:18) Christ the Cornerstone Christ the Cornerstone "This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.” (Acts 4:12)

]]> "This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.” (Acts 4:12)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/470/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17984765 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1685 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.” (Acts 4:12) The Stone that Crushes The Stone that Crushes “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever.” (Daniel 2:44)

]]> “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever.” (Daniel 2:44)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/469/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17924057 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1776 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever.” (Daniel 2:44) This Stone is Witness This Stone is Witness (Joshua) "took a great stone and set it up there under the terebinth that was by the sanctuary of Jehovah. Joshua said to all the people, ‘Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of Jehovah that He spoke to us.” (Joshua 24:26-27) 

]]> (Joshua) "took a great stone and set it up there under the terebinth that was by the sanctuary of Jehovah. Joshua said to all the people, ‘Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of Jehovah that He spoke to us.” (Joshua 24:26-27) 

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/468/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17845624 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1692 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)(Joshua) "took a great stone and set it up there under the terebinth that was by the sanctuary of Jehovah. Joshua said to all the people, ‘Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of Jehovah that He spoke to us.” (Joshua 24:26-27)  The Living Stone The Living Stone "As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men, but in the sight of God, chosen and precious.” (1 Peter 2:4)

]]> "As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men, but in the sight of God, chosen and precious.” (1 Peter 2:4)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/467/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17807368 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1559 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men, but in the sight of God, chosen and precious.” (1 Peter 2:4) More than a Rock More than a Rock "This Jesus is the stone, that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”  (Acts 4:12) 

]]> "This Jesus is the stone, that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”  (Acts 4:12) 

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/466/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17774267 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1358 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"This Jesus is the stone, that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”  (Acts 4:12)  Christ the Rock Christ the Rock "Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock and water shall come out of it, and the people will drink.” (Exodus 17:6)

]]> "Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock and water shall come out of it, and the people will drink.” (Exodus 17:6)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/465/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17728437 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1911 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock and water shall come out of it, and the people will drink.” (Exodus 17:6) The Lord is Our Shepherd The Lord is Our Shepherd Jesus "the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25)

]]> Jesus "the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/464/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17688891 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1813 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus "the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25) God our Creator God our Creator  “He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)

]]>  “He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/463/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17583059 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1862 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) “He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15) King Jesus King Jesus "Our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality, Who dwells in unapproachable light.” (1 Timothy 6: 14-16)

]]> "Our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality, Who dwells in unapproachable light.” (1 Timothy 6: 14-16)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/462/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17574947 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1416 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality, Who dwells in unapproachable light.” (1 Timothy 6: 14-16) The Holiness and Aseity of God The Holiness and Aseity of God "You shall be holy for I, Jehovah your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2)

]]> "You shall be holy for I, Jehovah your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/461/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17517659 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1701 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"You shall be holy for I, Jehovah your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2) 7,0000 that Have Not Bowed the Knee 7,0000 that Have Not Bowed the Knee “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” But what is God’s reply to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.” (Romans 11:3-5)

]]> “Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” But what is God’s reply to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.” (Romans 11:3-5)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/460 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17485010 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1296 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” But what is God’s reply to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.” (Romans 11:3-5) Moses and Elijah on Mt Horeb Moses and Elijah on Mt Horeb "Remember the law of My servant, Moses. The statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of Jehovah comes.” (Malachi 4)

]]> "Remember the law of My servant, Moses. The statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of Jehovah comes.” (Malachi 4)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/459 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17433122 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1376 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Remember the law of My servant, Moses. The statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of Jehovah comes.” (Malachi 4) I give myself to prayer! I give myself to prayer! "They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.” (Psalm 109:3-4)

]]> "They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.” (Psalm 109:3-4)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/458 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17617881 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1803 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.” (Psalm 109:3-4) Received His Word Received His Word “Those who received his word were baptized.” (Acts 2:41)

]]> “Those who received his word were baptized.” (Acts 2:41)

]]> Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17422421 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1696 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Those who received his word were baptized.” (Acts 2:41) Steadfastly Devoted Themselves Steadfastly Devoted Themselves "Those who received His word were baptized, and there were added that day about 3,000 souls. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:40-42)


]]> "Those who received His word were baptized, and there were added that day about 3,000 souls. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:40-42)


]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/456/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17288472 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1966 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Those who received His word were baptized, and there were added that day about 3,000 souls. They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:40-42) Confirm Your Calling and Election Confirm Your Calling and Election "Therefore brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall. For in this way, there will be richly provided for you an inheritance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11)

]]> "Therefore brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall. For in this way, there will be richly provided for you an inheritance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/455/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17249574 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1963 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Therefore brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall. For in this way, there will be richly provided for you an inheritance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11) 38 Years in the Wilderness 38 Years in the Wilderness "Brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11)

]]> "Brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/454/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17197733 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1742 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election. For if you practice these qualities, you will never fall.” (2 Peter 1:10‑11) Pray for Jerusalem, #2 Pray for Jerusalem, #2 Psalm 132, "Jehovah has chosen Zion. He has desired it for His habitation. 'This is My resting place forever. Here I will dwell for I have desired it.’"

]]> Psalm 132, "Jehovah has chosen Zion. He has desired it for His habitation. 'This is My resting place forever. Here I will dwell for I have desired it.’"

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/453 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17162889 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1696 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Psalm 132, "Jehovah has chosen Zion. He has desired it for His habitation. 'This is My resting place forever. Here I will dwell for I have desired it.’" Pray for Jerusalem, #1 Pray for Jerusalem, #1 Psalm 122, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May they be secure who love you. Peace be within your walls and security within your towers."

]]> Psalm 122, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May they be secure who love you. Peace be within your walls and security within your towers."

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/452 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17110489 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1584 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Psalm 122, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May they be secure who love you. Peace be within your walls and security within your towers." Holy Koininia Holy Koininia "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation or communion in the blood of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 10 16-17)

]]> "The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation or communion in the blood of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 10 16-17)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/451 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17067824 Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1852 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation or communion in the blood of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 10 16-17) Oil of the Spirit Oil of the Spirit “At one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” (Ephesians 5:8)

]]> “At one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” (Ephesians 5:8)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/450 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-17027452 Wed, 14 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1233 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“At one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” (Ephesians 5:8) The Good Spirit #2 The Good Spirit #2 John 16:13, "When the Spirit of truth comes.”

]]> John 16:13, "When the Spirit of truth comes.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/449 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16989005 Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1557 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)John 16:13, "When the Spirit of truth comes.” The Spirit #1 The Spirit #1 John 3:34,  "He gives the Spirit without measure.”

]]> John 3:34,  "He gives the Spirit without measure.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/448/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16939707 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1716 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)John 3:34,  "He gives the Spirit without measure.” Robes of Righteousness Robes of Righteousness Psalm 132:9. "Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let Your saints shout for joy.”

]]> Psalm 132:9. "Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let Your saints shout for joy.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/447/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16899668 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1596 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Psalm 132:9. "Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let Your saints shout for joy.” A Tribute to Joe Ionta A Tribute to Joe Ionta Joe was a dear brother that I have known and loved for over 50 years.

]]> Joe was a dear brother that I have known and loved for over 50 years.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/446/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16857801 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1536 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Joe was a dear brother that I have known and loved for over 50 years. Washing of Water with the Word, #2 Washing of Water with the Word, #2 "You are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.” (John 15:3)

]]> "You are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.” (John 15:3)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/445/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16816265 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1522 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"You are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.” (John 15:3) Washing of Water #1 Washing of Water #1 John 15:3, “You are clean because of the Word that I have spoken to you.”

]]> John 15:3, “You are clean because of the Word that I have spoken to you.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/444 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16773918 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1472 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)John 15:3, “You are clean because of the Word that I have spoken to you.” Blood of Jesus #2 Blood of Jesus #2 "For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” (Hebrews 10:14)

]]> "For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” (Hebrews 10:14)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/443/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16733078 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0400 1443 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” (Hebrews 10:14) The Many Facets of the Blood of Jesus, #1 The Many Facets of the Blood of Jesus, #1 "The life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making atonement for your souls. It is the blood given in exchange for a life that makes purification possible.” (Leviticus 17:11)

]]> "The life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making atonement for your souls. It is the blood given in exchange for a life that makes purification possible.” (Leviticus 17:11)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/442/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16690137 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1756 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"The life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making atonement for your souls. It is the blood given in exchange for a life that makes purification possible.” (Leviticus 17:11) Jesus Saves Jesus Saves  "He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him.” (Hebrews 7:25)

]]>  "He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him.” (Hebrews 7:25)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/441/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16646961 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1886 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) "He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him.” (Hebrews 7:25) The God Who Sees The God Who Sees "You are the God Who sees. You are El Roi.”

]]> "You are the God Who sees. You are El Roi.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/440 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16609677 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1646 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"You are the God Who sees. You are El Roi.” Jesus the Man of Sorrows Jesus the Man of Sorrows Jesus is a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53

]]> Jesus is a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/439/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16595514 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1497 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus is a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53 Humble God Humble God "I am gentle and humble.” “I and the Father are one.”


]]> "I am gentle and humble.” “I and the Father are one.”


]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/438/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16553259 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1335 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"I am gentle and humble.” “I and the Father are one.” God is Our Redeemer God is Our Redeemer "There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, Who gave Himself as a ransom for all people.” (1 Timothy 2:5)

]]> "There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, Who gave Himself as a ransom for all people.” (1 Timothy 2:5)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/437 Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16469313 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1787 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, Who gave Himself as a ransom for all people.” (1 Timothy 2:5) God is Committed God is Committed ‘You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.” (Jeremiah 1:12)

]]> ‘You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.” (Jeremiah 1:12)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-committed/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16428994 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1568 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)‘You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.” (Jeremiah 1:12) God Wants to be Our Father God Wants to be Our Father https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-wants-to-be-our-father/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16256657 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1611 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) God Doesn’t Change God Doesn’t Change https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-does-not-change/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16254477 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1130 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) God is Near God is Near https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-near/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16217341 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1557 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) Read The Book Read The Book "They did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.” (2 Thessalonians 2:10)

]]> "They did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.” (2 Thessalonians 2:10)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/read-the-book/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16179085 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1829 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"They did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.” (2 Thessalonians 2:10) God is Long Suffering and Kind God is Long Suffering and Kind "Jehovah is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Numbers 14:18)

]]> "Jehovah is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Numbers 14:18)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-long-suffering-and-kind/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16129440 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1502 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Jehovah is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” (Numbers 14:18) Rebuilding Our Comprehension of God's Love Rebuilding Our Comprehension of God's Love "We love because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19)

]]> "We love because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/rebuilding-our-comprehension-of-gods-love/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16094213 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1873 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"We love because He first loved us." (1 John 4:19) The God Who Knows The God Who Knows "O, Jehovah, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up. You discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.” (Psalm 139)

]]> "O, Jehovah, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up. You discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.” (Psalm 139)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-god-who-knows/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16058578 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1500 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"O, Jehovah, You have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up. You discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.” (Psalm 139) Rebuilding Our Understanding of God Rebuilding Our Understanding of God "Jehovah is faithful in all He says and kind in all He does.” (Psalm 145)


]]> "Jehovah is faithful in all He says and kind in all He does.” (Psalm 145)


]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/rebuilding-our-understanding-of-god/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16013070 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1752 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Jehovah is faithful in all He says and kind in all He does.” (Psalm 145) Unity in the Body, Part 2 Unity in the Body, Part 2 “Giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3)

]]> “Giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/unity-in-the-body-part-2/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15924974 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1596 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3) God Give Us New Hearts God Give Us New Hearts "I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26)

]]> "I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-give-us-new-hearts/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15864162 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1601 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26) Unity in the Body of Christ Unity in the Body of Christ “That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in Me, and I in you, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.” (John 17:21)

]]> “That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in Me, and I in you, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.” (John 17:21)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/unity-in-the-body-of-christ/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15802747 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2301 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in Me, and I in you, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.” (John 17:21) Everything That Comes from the Mouth of God Everything That Comes from the Mouth of God ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by everything or every word that comes from the Mouth of God.’ Deuteronomy 8 and Matthew 4.

]]> ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by everything or every word that comes from the Mouth of God.’ Deuteronomy 8 and Matthew 4.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/everything-that-comes-from-the-mouth-of-god Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15729882 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1483 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by everything or every word that comes from the Mouth of God.’ Deuteronomy 8 and Matthew 4. The Sound of Music and the Sound of a Burp The Sound of Music and the Sound of a Burp More stories from the Demme Family and how God delivered Steve from comparing their family to the Von Trapps.

]]> More stories from the Demme Family and how God delivered Steve from comparing their family to the Von Trapps.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-sound-of-music-and-the-sound-of-a-burp/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15700930 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1314 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)More stories from the Demme Family and how God delivered Steve from comparing their family to the Von Trapps. Edifying Stories from My Journey Following Jesus, Part 2 Edifying Stories from My Journey Following Jesus, Part 2 https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/edifying-stories-from-my-journey-following-jesus-part-2/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15695035 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1511 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) Edifying Stories from My Journey Following Jesus, Part 1 Edifying Stories from My Journey Following Jesus, Part 1 https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/edifying-stories-from-my-journey-following-jesus-part-1/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15695034 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 1273 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) Knowing Whose We are and Who We are in Christ Knowing Whose We are and Who We are in Christ https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/knowing-whose-we-are-and-who-we-are-in-christ/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15695030 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1997 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) The Love of the Father The Love of the Father "This is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10)


]]> "This is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10)


]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-love-of-the-father/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15695020 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1526 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"This is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10) Look to the Father Look to the Father Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?” (John 14:9)

]]> Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?” (John 14:9)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/look-to-the-father/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-15695015 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1961 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?” (John 14:9) Binding and Loosing Binding and Loosing Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. Whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

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]]> Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. Whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/binding-and-loosing/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10923 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:57:32 -0400 1618 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. Whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” The post Binding and Loosing appeared first on Building Faith Families. Binding the Strong Man Binding the Strong Man Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. And whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

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]]> Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. And whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/binding-the-strong-man/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10859 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:39:00 -0400 1598 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Matthew 16:19, “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. And whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” The post Binding the Strong Man appeared first on Building Faith Families. Sons of God, #2 Sons of God, #2 “You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by Whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ The Spirit Himself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God.” (Romans 8:15-16)

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]]> “You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by Whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ The Spirit Himself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God.” (Romans 8:15-16)

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/sons-of-god-2/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10858 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:36:00 -0400 1482 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by Whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ The Spirit Himself bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God.” (Romans 8:15-16) The post Sons of God, #2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Revealing of the Sons of God The Revealing of the Sons of God “All who are led by the Spirit are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)

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]]> “All who are led by the Spirit are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-revealing-of-the-sons-of-god/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10857 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:31:00 -0400 1510 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“All who are led by the Spirit are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14) The post The Revealing of the Sons of God appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Spirit and the Bride The Spirit and the Bride “The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’” (Revelation 22:17)

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]]> “The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’” (Revelation 22:17)

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-and-the-bride/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10856 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:29:00 -0400 1645 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’” (Revelation 22:17) The post The Spirit and the Bride appeared first on Building Faith Families. Serve with Gladness Serve with Gladness “Serve the LORD with gladness!” (Psalm 100:2)

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]]> “Serve the LORD with gladness!” (Psalm 100:2)

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/serve-with-gladness/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10855 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:23:00 -0400 1476 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Serve the LORD with gladness!” (Psalm 100:2) The post Serve with Gladness appeared first on Building Faith Families. What does a Homeschool Dad look like? What does a Homeschool Dad look like? “You shall love God with all your heart, And His word shall be on your heart.” (Deuteronomy 6)

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]]> “You shall love God with all your heart, And His word shall be on your heart.” (Deuteronomy 6)

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/what-does-a-homeschool-dad-look-like/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10854 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:03:00 -0400 1568 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You shall love God with all your heart, And His word shall be on your heart.” (Deuteronomy 6) The post What does a Homeschool Dad look like? appeared first on Building Faith Families. Acts of the Apostles Empowered by the Spirit Acts of the Apostles Empowered by the Spirit “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

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]]> “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/acts-of-the-apostles-empowered-by-the-spirit/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10853 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:02:00 -0400 1826 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) The post Acts of the Apostles Empowered by the Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Spirit Helps Us Pray The Spirit Helps Us Pray “The Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s Own will.” (Romans 8:26-27) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “The Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s Own will.” (Romans 8:26-27) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-helps-us-pray/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-helps-us-pray/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:52:00 -0400 1540 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s Own will.” (Romans 8:26-27) » Download the Transcript The post The Spirit Helps Us Pray appeared first on Building Faith Families. Through the Eternal Spirit Through the Eternal Spirit “How much more will the blood of Christ, Who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” (Hebrews 9:14) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “How much more will the blood of Christ, Who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” (Hebrews 9:14) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/through-the-eternal-spirit/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/through-the-eternal-spirit/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:58:00 -0400 1394 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“How much more will the blood of Christ, Who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” (Hebrews 9:14) » Download the Transcript The post Through the Eternal Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus’ Teaching about the Spirit Jesus’ Teaching about the Spirit John 6:63, “It is the Spirit Who gives life. The flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> John 6:63, “It is the Spirit Who gives life. The flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-teaching-about-the-spirit/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-teaching-about-the-spirit/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:40:00 -0400 1692 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)John 6:63, “It is the Spirit Who gives life. The flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” » Download the Transcript The post Jesus’ Teaching about the Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Spirit in the Incarnation The Spirit in the Incarnation “This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom You have sent.” (John 17:3) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom You have sent.” (John 17:3) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-in-the-incarnation/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-in-the-incarnation/ Tue, 28 May 2024 18:46:00 -0400 1240 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom You have sent.” (John 17:3) » Download the Transcript The post The Spirit in the Incarnation appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Spirit from Genesis to Malachi The Spirit from Genesis to Malachi “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:1-2) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:1-2) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-from-genesis-to-malachi/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-from-genesis-to-malachi/ Tue, 21 May 2024 17:54:00 -0400 1602 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:1-2) » Download the Transcript The post The Spirit from Genesis to Malachi appeared first on Building Faith Families. Names of the Spirit Names of the Spirit “You gave your Good Spirit to instruct them.” (Nehemiah 9:20) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “You gave your Good Spirit to instruct them.” (Nehemiah 9:20) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/names-of-the-spirit/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/names-of-the-spirit/ Wed, 15 May 2024 17:29:00 -0400 1544 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You gave your Good Spirit to instruct them.” (Nehemiah 9:20) » Download the Transcript The post Names of the Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Person of the Spirit The Person of the Spirit “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14)


]]> “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14)


]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-person-of-the-spirit/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780593 Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1755 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14) Receive the Spirit Receive the Spirit “He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” (John 20:22) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” (John 20:22) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/receive-the-spirit/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/receive-the-spirit/ Wed, 01 May 2024 16:49:00 -0400 1954 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” (John 20:22) » Download the Transcript The post Receive the Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus our Propitiation Jesus our Propitiation “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-our-propitiation/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-our-propitiation/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:12:00 -0400 1320 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10) » Download the Transcript The post Jesus our Propitiation appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus Our Advocate Jesus Our Advocate “We have an advocate with the Father. Jesus Christ the Righteous, He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2:1-2) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “We have an advocate with the Father. Jesus Christ the Righteous, He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2:1-2) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-our-advocate/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-our-advocate/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:52:00 -0400 1283 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“We have an advocate with the Father. Jesus Christ the Righteous, He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2:1-2) » Download the Transcript The post Jesus Our Advocate appeared first on Building Faith Families. Christ the Mediator of the New Covenant Christ the Mediator of the New Covenant “We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain that is, through His flesh, since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of […]

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]]> “We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain that is, through His flesh, since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of […]

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/christ-the-mediator-of-the-new-covenant/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/christ-the-mediator-of-the-new-covenant/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:37:00 -0400 1501 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain that is, through His flesh, since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of […] The post Christ the Mediator of the New Covenant appeared first on Building Faith Families. Passover and the Blood of Jesus Passover and the Blood of Jesus “The life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement.” (Leviticus 17:11) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “The life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement.” (Leviticus 17:11) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/passover-and-the-blood-of-jesus/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/passover-and-the-blood-of-jesus/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:15:00 -0400 1489 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement.” (Leviticus 17:11) » Download the Transcript The post Passover and the Blood of Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. Living in the Word Living in the Word “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/living-in-the-word/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/living-in-the-word/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:49:00 -0400 1296 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16) » Download the Transcript The post Living in the Word appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Account of how Steve was Born from Above The Account of how Steve was Born from Above “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-account-of-how-steve-was-born-from-above/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-account-of-how-steve-was-born-from-above/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:53:00 -0400 1529 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) » Download the Transcript The post The Account of how Steve was Born from Above appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Significance of a Name The Significance of a Name You shall call his name Isaac. » Download the Transcript

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]]> You shall call his name Isaac. » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-significance-of-a-name/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-significance-of-a-name/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:43:00 -0500 1678 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)You shall call his name Isaac. » Download the Transcript The post The Significance of a Name appeared first on Building Faith Families. Discerning the Heart, and How I Discovered God’s Will for My Wife Discerning the Heart, and How I Discovered God’s Will for My Wife Hebrews 4:12, “The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two‑edged sword piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> Hebrews 4:12, “The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two‑edged sword piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/discerning-the-heart-and-how-i-discovered-gods-will-for-my-wife/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/discerning-the-heart-and-how-i-discovered-gods-will-for-my-wife/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1468 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Hebrews 4:12, “The Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two‑edged sword piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” » Download the Transcript The post Discerning the Heart, and How I Discovered God’s Will for My Wife appeared first on Building Faith Families. Be a Berean Be a Berean “They (Bereans) received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” (Acts 17) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “They (Bereans) received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” (Acts 17) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/be-a-berean/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/be-a-berean/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1818 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“They (Bereans) received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” (Acts 17) » Download the Transcript The post Be a Berean appeared first on Building Faith Families. All Scripture Points to Jesus All Scripture Points to Jesus “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life, but the Scriptures bear witness of Me.” (John 5:39) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life, but the Scriptures bear witness of Me.” (John 5:39) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/all-scripture-points-to-jesus/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/all-scripture-points-to-jesus/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1379 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life, but the Scriptures bear witness of Me.” (John 5:39) » Download the Transcript The post All Scripture Points to Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. By Every Word #5 Nuggets from Ezekiel & Leviticus By Every Word #5 Nuggets from Ezekiel & Leviticus “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.” (Ezekiel 36:26) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.” (Ezekiel 36:26) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/by-every-word-5-nuggets-from-ezekiel-leviticus/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/by-every-word-5-nuggets-from-ezekiel-leviticus/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1409 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.” (Ezekiel 36:26) » Download the Transcript The post By Every Word #5 Nuggets from Ezekiel & Leviticus appeared first on Building Faith Families. Walking in the Light of His Word Walking in the Light of His Word “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus, His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus, His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/walking-in-the-light-of-his-word/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/walking-in-the-light-of-his-word/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:50:00 -0500 1292 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus, His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) » Download the Transcript The post Walking in the Light of His Word appeared first on Building Faith Families. By Every Word, #3 By Every Word, #3 “He shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law … and he shall read in it all the days of his life.” (Deuteronomy 17:18-19) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “He shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law … and he shall read in it all the days of his life.” (Deuteronomy 17:18-19) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/by-every-word-3/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/by-every-word-3/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1823 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“He shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law … and he shall read in it all the days of his life.” (Deuteronomy 17:18-19) » Download the Transcript The post By Every Word, #3 appeared first on Building Faith Families. By Every Word, #2 By Every Word, #2 “From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15) » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/by-every-word-2/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/by-every-word-2/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1531 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:15) » Download the Transcript The post By Every Word, #2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. By Every Word, #1 By Every Word, #1 “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/by-every-word-1/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/by-every-word-1/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1380 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” » Download the Transcript The post By Every Word, #1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Portion of Jacob The Portion of Jacob There is nothing on earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. » Download the Transcript

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]]> There is nothing on earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-portion-of-jacob/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1414 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)There is nothing on earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. » Download the Transcript The post The Portion of Jacob appeared first on Building Faith Families. Adam, the First Man Adam, the First Man “The first man, Adam, became a living being. The last Adam became a life‑giving spirit.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> “The first man, Adam, became a living being. The last Adam became a life‑giving spirit.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/adam-the-first-man/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1779 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The first man, Adam, became a living being. The last Adam became a life‑giving spirit.” » Download the Transcript The post Adam, the First Man appeared first on Building Faith Families. Rise Up O Men of God Rise Up O Men of God “The creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:19) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “The creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:19) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/rise-up-o-men-of-god/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:04:00 -0500 1702 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:19) » Download the Transcript The post Rise Up O Men of God appeared first on Building Faith Families. March for Life, Men’s Retreat, and Israel March for Life, Men’s Retreat, and Israel » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/march-for-life-mens-retreat-and-israel/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:06:00 -0500 1462 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)» Download the Transcript The post March for Life, Men’s Retreat, and Israel appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Prayer for the Disciples The Prayer for the Disciples Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-prayer-for-the-disciples/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:45:00 -0500 1543 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” (Luke 11:1) » Download the Transcript The post The Prayer for the Disciples appeared first on Building Faith Families. Testimony of Jesus Testimony of Jesus “Those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus.” (Revelation 12:17) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “Those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus.” (Revelation 12:17) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/testimony-of-jesus/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:29:00 -0500 1714 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus.” (Revelation 12:17) » Download the Transcript The post Testimony of Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. El Shaddai, God Almighty El Shaddai, God Almighty Listen and learn more about the rich and varied meaning of El Shaddai. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/el-shaddai-god-almighty/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:33:00 -0400 1918 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Listen and learn more about the rich and varied meaning of El Shaddai. » Download the Transcript The post El Shaddai, God Almighty appeared first on Building Faith Families. Shalom Shalom “May the God of peace Himself, sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23) » Download the Transcript

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]]> “May the God of peace Himself, sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/shalom/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1230 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“May the God of peace Himself, sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23) » Download the Transcript The post Shalom appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Outpouring of the Spirit The Outpouring of the Spirit “It shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-outpouring-of-the-spirit/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:35:00 -0400 1796 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“It shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh.” » Download the Transcript The post The Outpouring of the Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Power of Song The Power of Song “You shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-power-of-song/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1716 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept.” » Download the Transcript The post The Power of Song appeared first on Building Faith Families. Prayer for Israel Prayer for Israel “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from Jehovah’s hand double for all her sins.” » Download the Verses

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]]> “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from Jehovah’s hand double for all her sins.” » Download the Verses

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/prayer-for-israel/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:22:00 -0400 1421 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from Jehovah’s hand double for all her sins.” » Download the Verses The post Prayer for Israel appeared first on Building Faith Families. God Oozes Faithfulness God Oozes Faithfulness God is faithful and true! » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-oozes-faithfulness/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:23:00 -0400 1760 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God is faithful and true! » Download the Transcript The post God Oozes Faithfulness appeared first on Building Faith Families. Faith is the Assurance Faith is the Assurance Faith takes things as they are and makes them bend to the will of God. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/faith-is-the-assurance/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:54:00 -0400 1752 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Faith takes things as they are and makes them bend to the will of God. » Download the Transcript The post Faith is the Assurance appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus, our merciful and faithful High Priest Jesus, our merciful and faithful High Priest » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-our-merciful-and-faithful-high-priest/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1504 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)» Download the Transcript The post Jesus, our merciful and faithful High Priest appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Name of Jesus The Name of Jesus All hail the power of Jesus’ name! » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-name-of-jesus/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:44:00 -0400 1412 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)All hail the power of Jesus’ name! » Download the Transcript The post The Name of Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. O Magnify the Lord O Magnify the Lord “Oh, magnify Jehovah with me, and let us exalt His name together.” (Psalm 34:3) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/o-magnify-the-lord/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:24:00 -0400 1446 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Oh, magnify Jehovah with me, and let us exalt His name together.” (Psalm 34:3) » Download the Transcript The post O Magnify the Lord appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Holy Spirit in Spiritual Warfare The Holy Spirit in Spiritual Warfare “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit.” (Zechariah 4:6) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-holy-spirit-in-spiritual-warfare/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:05:00 -0400 1898 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit.” (Zechariah 4:6) » Download the Transcript The post The Holy Spirit in Spiritual Warfare appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Fabric of His Footstool The Fabric of His Footstool “The Lord said unto My Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.’” (Psalm 110:1) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-fabric-of-his-footstool/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:48:00 -0400 1773 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The Lord said unto My Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.’” (Psalm 110:1) » Download the Transcript The post The Fabric of His Footstool appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Power of the Blood of Jesus The Power of the Blood of Jesus Revelation 12:10, “They over came him by the blood of the Lamb.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-power-of-the-blood-of-jesus/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:26:00 -0400 2108 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Revelation 12:10, “They over came him by the blood of the Lamb.” » Download the Transcript The post The Power of the Blood of Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. Our 44th Anniversary Report Our 44th Anniversary Report And how we celebrated with mini golf. 🙂 » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/our-44th-anniversary-report/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:26:00 -0400 1652 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)And how we celebrated with mini golf. 🙂 » Download the Transcript The post Our 44th Anniversary Report appeared first on Building Faith Families. Praying for the Children Praying for the Children “Great shall be the peace of your children.” (Isaiah 54:13) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/praying-for-the-children/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:57:00 -0400 1961 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Great shall be the peace of your children.” (Isaiah 54:13) » Download the Transcript The post Praying for the Children appeared first on Building Faith Families. Deliver Us From Evil Deliver Us From Evil Matthew 6:16, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/deliver-us-from-evil/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:04:00 -0400 1229 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Matthew 6:16, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” » Download the Transcript The post Deliver Us From Evil appeared first on Building Faith Families. Hiding Behind Our Big Brother Hiding Behind Our Big Brother Ephesians 6:10, “Be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/hiding-behind-our-big-brother/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:28:00 -0400 1219 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Ephesians 6:10, “Be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might.” » Download the Transcript The post Hiding Behind Our Big Brother appeared first on Building Faith Families. Scottcast Scottcast Learn how you can help cohost Scott and Jen after the birth of their premature grandson Henry. Listen to the podcast or watch the video below. Make a donation to Scott and Jen: » Donate Today

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/scottcast/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:55:00 -0400 581 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Learn how you can help cohost Scott and Jen after the birth of their premature grandson Henry. Listen to the podcast or watch the video below. Make a donation to Scott and Jen: » Donate Today The post Scottcast appeared first on Building Faith Families. Spiritual Warfare 2, Prayers for Every Knee to Bow to Jesus Spiritual Warfare 2, Prayers for Every Knee to Bow to Jesus Let our prayers be counted as incense before you. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/spiritual-warfare-2-prayers-for-every-knee-to-bow-to-jesus/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1506 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Let our prayers be counted as incense before you. » Download the Transcript The post Spiritual Warfare 2, Prayers for Every Knee to Bow to Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. Spiritual Warfare, Fighting the Good Fight Spiritual Warfare, Fighting the Good Fight Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/spiritual-warfare-fighting-the-good-fight/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:37:00 -0400 1459 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. » Download the Transcript The post Spiritual Warfare, Fighting the Good Fight appeared first on Building Faith Families. Conference Report and Crimson Chords Conference Report and Crimson Chords Isaiah 1:18. “Come now, let us reason together, says Jehovah. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/conference-report-and-crimson-chords/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:55:00 -0400 1819 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Isaiah 1:18. “Come now, let us reason together, says Jehovah. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” » Download the Transcript The post Conference Report and Crimson Chords appeared first on Building Faith Families. Ministering to God Ministering to God “You shall bring his sons also and put coats on them, and anoint them, as you anointed their father, that they may minister to Me as priests. And their anointing shall admit them to a perpetual priesthood throughout their generations.” (Exodus 40) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/ministering-to-god/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:37:00 -0400 1610 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You shall bring his sons also and put coats on them, and anoint them, as you anointed their father, that they may minister to Me as priests. And their anointing shall admit them to a perpetual priesthood throughout their generations.” (Exodus 40) » Download the Transcript The post Ministering to God appeared first on Building Faith Families. The New Commandment on Maundy Thursday The New Commandment on Maundy Thursday Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34, 15:12) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-new-commandment-on-maundy-thursday/ Wed, 24 May 2023 21:49:00 -0400 1414 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34, 15:12) » Download the Transcript The post The New Commandment on Maundy Thursday appeared first on Building Faith Families. Interview with the Perdomo Family Interview with the Perdomo Family Hear how the Perdomo Family incorporated family devotions, beginning with the Song of Songs 🙂 » Subscribe on iTunes

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/interview-with-the-perdomo-family/ Wed, 17 May 2023 16:02:00 -0400 1360 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Hear how the Perdomo Family incorporated family devotions, beginning with the Song of Songs 🙂 » Subscribe on iTunes The post Interview with the Perdomo Family appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Importance of Family Devotions with Israel Wayne, part 2 The Importance of Family Devotions with Israel Wayne, part 2 “He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children.” (Psalm 78:5) » Subscribe on iTunes

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-importance-of-family-devotions-with-israel-wayne-part-2/ Mon, 01 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1744 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children.” (Psalm 78:5) » Subscribe on iTunes The post The Importance of Family Devotions with Israel Wayne, part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Importance of Family Devotions with Israel Wayne, part 1 The Importance of Family Devotions with Israel Wayne, part 1 “He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children.” (Psalm 78:5) » Subscribe on iTunes

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-importance-of-family-devotions-with-israel-wayne-part-1/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:47:00 -0400 1940 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children.” (Psalm 78:5) » Subscribe on iTunes The post The Importance of Family Devotions with Israel Wayne, part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Report of Family Worship Summit Report of Family Worship Summit Steve shares how God blessed a one day event on Family Worship. » Subscribe on iTunes

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/report-of-family-worship-summit/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:22:00 -0400 1464 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Steve shares how God blessed a one day event on Family Worship. » Subscribe on iTunes The post Report of Family Worship Summit appeared first on Building Faith Families. We serve a Holy God We serve a Holy God “We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:69) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/we-serve-a-holy-god/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1812 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:69) » Download the Transcript The post We serve a Holy God appeared first on Building Faith Families. Anointed Priests Anointed Priests He who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God. (2 Cor. 1:21) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/anointed-priests/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:05:00 -0400 1555 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)He who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God. (2 Cor. 1:21) » Download the Transcript The post Anointed Priests appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests Teach Priests Teach Priests not only worship, serve, minister, pray, and fight spiritual warfare, priests teach. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-teach/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:05:00 -0400 1730 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Priests not only worship, serve, minister, pray, and fight spiritual warfare, priests teach. » Download the Transcript The post Priests Teach appeared first on Building Faith Families. Servant Priests Servant Priests Jesus came not to be served but to serve and give Himself. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/servant-priests/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:30:00 -0400 1448 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus came not to be served but to serve and give Himself. » Download the Transcript The post Servant Priests appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests Carry Burdens on Their Heart Priests Carry Burdens on Their Heart Carry one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-carry-burdens-on-their-heart/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:09:00 -0500 1410 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Carry one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. » Download the Transcript The post Priests Carry Burdens on Their Heart appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priestly Garments Priestly Garments “Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let Your saints shout for joy.” (Psalm 132:9) » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priestly-garments/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:35:00 -0500 2079 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let Your saints shout for joy.” (Psalm 132:9) » Download the Transcript The post Priestly Garments appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests Stand with God Priests Stand with God Priests are on God’s team and stand with Him. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-stand-with-god/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:09:00 -0500 1602 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Priests are on God’s team and stand with Him. » Download the Transcript The post Priests Stand with God appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests Bless Priests Bless We have the potential to bless God and bless God’s people. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-bless/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:23:00 -0500 1800 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We have the potential to bless God and bless God’s people. » Download the Transcript The post Priests Bless appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests Sing Priests Sing When we have our own spiritual battles the best thing to do is sing, declare the truth, and worship God. » Download the Transcript

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-sing/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:11:00 -0500 1506 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When we have our own spiritual battles the best thing to do is sing, declare the truth, and worship God. » Download the Transcript The post Priests Sing appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests Worship Priests Worship We’re singing joyfully. Serving God with gladness. Most of all we are happy coming before His face.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-worship/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:22:00 -0500 1700 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We’re singing joyfully. Serving God with gladness. Most of all we are happy coming before His face. The post Priests Worship appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests are Humble Resistors Priests are Humble Resistors Humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-are-humble-resistors/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:13:00 -0500 1419 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. The post Priests are Humble Resistors appeared first on Building Faith Families. Work of God Work of God “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/work-of-god/ Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:53:00 -0500 1776 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” The post Work of God appeared first on Building Faith Families. Worshipping Warriors Worshipping Warriors Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two edged sword in their hand.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/worshipping-warriors/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:14:00 -0500 2106 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Let the high praises of God be in their mouth and a two edged sword in their hand. The post Worshipping Warriors appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests are Thankful Priests are Thankful In this episode we explore an important characteristic of priests.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-are-thankful/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 22:20:00 -0500 1852 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In this episode we explore an important characteristic of priests. The post Priests are Thankful appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests Seek God’s Face Priests Seek God’s Face In this episode we continue to explore what it means to be a priest, a member of the priesthood of believers.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-seek-gods-face/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:18:00 -0500 1837 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In this episode we continue to explore what it means to be a priest, a member of the priesthood of believers. The post Priests Seek God’s Face appeared first on Building Faith Families. Filling Up the Bowls of Incense Filling Up the Bowls of Incense “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession.” (1 Peter 2:9)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/filling-up-the-bowls-of-incense/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:13:00 -0500 1986 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession.” (1 Peter 2:9) The post Filling Up the Bowls of Incense appeared first on Building Faith Families. Servant Hearted Ministers Servant Hearted Ministers “Moses went up to God, and Jehovah called him from the mountain, saying, Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the sons of Israel, you yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” (Exodus 19:3-6)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/servant-hearted-ministers/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:44:00 -0500 1820 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Moses went up to God, and Jehovah called him from the mountain, saying, Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the sons of Israel, you yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” (Exodus 19:3-6) The post Servant Hearted Ministers appeared first on Building Faith Families. A Priestly Pray-Cation A Priestly Pray-Cation One of the things that God designed us to do is to believe Him, stand by Him and work with Him.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-priestly-pray-cation/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:26:00 -0400 1974 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)One of the things that God designed us to do is to believe Him, stand by Him and work with Him. The post A Priestly Pray-Cation appeared first on Building Faith Families. Biblical Literacy Biblical Literacy “From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/biblical-literacy/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:53:00 -0400 2013 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“From childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” The post Biblical Literacy appeared first on Building Faith Families. Shofar Sho-good Shofar Sho-good Trumpets, loud shouts, and the mighty hand of God.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/shofar-sho-good/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:58:00 -0400 1607 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Trumpets, loud shouts, and the mighty hand of God. The post Shofar Sho-good appeared first on Building Faith Families. Summer Camp for Special Need’s Families Summer Camp for Special Need’s Families This was the report from the Minnesota family camp.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/summer-camp-for-special-needs-families/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:55:00 -0400 1577 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This was the report from the Minnesota family camp. The post Summer Camp for Special Need’s Families appeared first on Building Faith Families. Shout To The Lord Shout To The Lord “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” (Psalm 100:4)

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]]> “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” (Psalm 100:4)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/shout-to-the-lord/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400 1655 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” (Psalm 100:4) The post Shout To The Lord appeared first on Building Faith Families. It is Time to Seek the Lord It is Time to Seek the Lord “The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” (Psalm 50:23)

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]]> “The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” (Psalm 50:23)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/it-is-time-to-seek-the-lord/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:26:00 -0400 1550 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” (Psalm 50:23) The post It is Time to Seek the Lord appeared first on Building Faith Families. God’s Own Peculiar Treasure God’s Own Peculiar Treasure “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession.” (1 Peter 2:9)

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]]> “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession.” (1 Peter 2:9)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/gods-own-peculiar-treasure/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 01:02:00 -0400 1823 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession.” (1 Peter 2:9) The post God’s Own Peculiar Treasure appeared first on Building Faith Families. Asaph and the Sons of Korah Asaph and the Sons of Korah This honor have all the saints.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/asaph-and-the-sons-of-korah/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:12:00 -0400 1783 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This honor have all the saints. The post Asaph and the Sons of Korah appeared first on Building Faith Families. Eden, where Heaven and Earth were One Eden, where Heaven and Earth were One “He drove the man out, and at the east of the Garden of Eden, He stationed the cherubim and the flaming sword, which turned every direction, to guard the way to the tree of life.” Genesis 3:24

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]]> “He drove the man out, and at the east of the Garden of Eden, He stationed the cherubim and the flaming sword, which turned every direction, to guard the way to the tree of life.” Genesis 3:24

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/eden-where-heaven-and-earth-were-one/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:06:00 -0400 1769 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“He drove the man out, and at the east of the Garden of Eden, He stationed the cherubim and the flaming sword, which turned every direction, to guard the way to the tree of life.” Genesis 3:24 The post Eden, where Heaven and Earth were One appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Presence of God The Presence of God “There, I will meet with you. From above the mercy.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-presence-of-god/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:58:00 -0400 1827 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“There, I will meet with you. From above the mercy.” The post The Presence of God appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Cherubim on the Mercy The Cherubim on the Mercy “And you shall make two cherubim of gold; of hammered work shall you make them, on the two ends of the mercy.” (Exodus 25:18)

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]]> “And you shall make two cherubim of gold; of hammered work shall you make them, on the two ends of the mercy.” (Exodus 25:18)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-cherubim-on-the-mercy/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:32:00 -0400 1627 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“And you shall make two cherubim of gold; of hammered work shall you make them, on the two ends of the mercy.” (Exodus 25:18) The post The Cherubim on the Mercy appeared first on Building Faith Families. Mercy and truth are met together, in Jesus Mercy and truth are met together, in Jesus “Oh, that My people had such a heart as this, to fear Me and to keep My commandments always, that it might go well with them and with their children.” (Deuteronomy 5:29)

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]]> “Oh, that My people had such a heart as this, to fear Me and to keep My commandments always, that it might go well with them and with their children.” (Deuteronomy 5:29)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/mercy-and-truth-are-met-together-in-jesus/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:56:00 -0400 1660 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Oh, that My people had such a heart as this, to fear Me and to keep My commandments always, that it might go well with them and with their children.” (Deuteronomy 5:29) The post Mercy and truth are met together, in Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Ark of the Testimony The Ark of the Testimony You are a letter of Christ, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone, but on tablets of human hearts.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-ark-of-the-testimony/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:49:00 -0400 1638 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)You are a letter of Christ, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone, but on tablets of human hearts. The post The Ark of the Testimony appeared first on Building Faith Families. Priests Unto God Priests Unto God “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/priests-unto-god/ Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:56:00 -0400 1768 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood.” The post Priests Unto God appeared first on Building Faith Families. Altar of Incense Altar of Incense “Another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne.” (Revelation 8)

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]]> “Another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne.” (Revelation 8)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/altar-of-incense/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:17:00 -0400 1771 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne.” (Revelation 8) The post Altar of Incense appeared first on Building Faith Families. Fill My Cup Fill My Cup Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fill-my-cup/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:08:00 -0400 1809 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning. The post Fill My Cup appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 4 The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 4 Keep your lamps burning. Be filled with the Spirit.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-golden-lamp-stand-the-menorah-part-4/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:37:00 -0400 1786 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Keep your lamps burning. Be filled with the Spirit. The post The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 4 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 3 The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 3 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, who is in heaven.

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]]> Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, who is in heaven.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-golden-lamp-stand-the-menorah-part-3/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:49:00 -0400 1586 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, who is in heaven. The post The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 2 The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 2 “I saw seven golden lampstands. In the middle of the lampstands, I saw one like a Son of Man, clothed in a robe reaching to the feet and girded across His chest with a golden sash.”

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]]> “I saw seven golden lampstands. In the middle of the lampstands, I saw one like a Son of Man, clothed in a robe reaching to the feet and girded across His chest with a golden sash.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-golden-lamp-stand-the-menorah-part-2/ Wed, 25 May 2022 21:58:00 -0400 1757 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“I saw seven golden lampstands. In the middle of the lampstands, I saw one like a Son of Man, clothed in a robe reaching to the feet and girded across His chest with a golden sash.” The post The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 1 The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 1 “You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. The lampstand shall be made of hammered work: its base, its stem, its cups, its calyxes, and its flowers shall be of one piece with it.” (Exodus 25:31)

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]]> “You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. The lampstand shall be made of hammered work: its base, its stem, its cups, its calyxes, and its flowers shall be of one piece with it.” (Exodus 25:31)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-golden-lamp-stand-the-menorah-part-1/ Wed, 18 May 2022 19:20:00 -0400 1726 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. The lampstand shall be made of hammered work: its base, its stem, its cups, its calyxes, and its flowers shall be of one piece with it.” (Exodus 25:31) The post The Golden Lamp Stand, the Menorah – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Bread of Faces, Part 2 The Bread of Faces, Part 2 “Place the Bread of the Presence on the table to remain before Me at all times.” (Exodus 25:30)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-bread-of-faces-part-2/ Wed, 11 May 2022 18:19:00 -0400 1643 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Place the Bread of the Presence on the table to remain before Me at all times.” (Exodus 25:30) The post The Bread of Faces, Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Bread of Presence or the Bread of Faces The Bread of Presence or the Bread of Faces In this study of the tabernacle, God has taken the time to give us physical realities that are patterned after heavenly realities so that we can see them physically to introduce heavily realities.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-bread-of-presence-or-the-bread-of-faces/ Wed, 04 May 2022 19:18:00 -0400 1837 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In this study of the tabernacle, God has taken the time to give us physical realities that are patterned after heavenly realities so that we can see them physically to introduce heavily realities. The post The Bread of Presence or the Bread of Faces appeared first on Building Faith Families. At the Entrance to the Tent of Meeting At the Entrance to the Tent of Meeting “It shall be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance of the tent of meeting before Jehovah where I will meet with you to speak to you there. There I will meet with the people of Israel, and it shall be sanctified by My glory.” (Exodus 29:42-43)

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]]> “It shall be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance of the tent of meeting before Jehovah where I will meet with you to speak to you there. There I will meet with the people of Israel, and it shall be sanctified by My glory.” (Exodus 29:42-43)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/at-the-entrance-to-the-tent-of-meeting/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:17:00 -0400 1635 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“It shall be a regular burnt offering throughout your generations at the entrance of the tent of meeting before Jehovah where I will meet with you to speak to you there. There I will meet with the people of Israel, and it shall be sanctified by My glory.” (Exodus 29:42-43) The post At the Entrance to the Tent of Meeting appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus the Water of Life Jesus the Water of Life “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the House of God, let us draw near with a true heart […]

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]]> “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the House of God, let us draw near with a true heart […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-the-water-of-life/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:21:00 -0400 1790 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the House of God, let us draw near with a true heart […] The post Jesus the Water of Life appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Veil The Veil “We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh.”

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]]> “We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-veil/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 01:22:00 -0400 1548 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“We have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh.” The post The Veil appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Tent of Meeting The Tent of Meeting Whenever Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent; and Jehovah would speak with Moses.

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]]> Whenever Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent; and Jehovah would speak with Moses.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-tent-of-meeting/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0400 1710 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Whenever Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent; and Jehovah would speak with Moses. The post The Tent of Meeting appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Basin of Bronze The Basin of Bronze The Bronze Basin where priests are washed and set apart.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-basin-of-bronze/ Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:12:00 -0400 1554 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The Bronze Basin where priests are washed and set apart. The post The Basin of Bronze appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus, the Perfect Sacrifice Jesus, the Perfect Sacrifice “You search the scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life, and it is they that bear witness about me.” (John 5:39)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-the-perfect-sacrifice/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:30:00 -0500 1815 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You search the scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life, and it is they that bear witness about me.” (John 5:39) The post Jesus, the Perfect Sacrifice appeared first on Building Faith Families. Moses on the Mount Moses on the Mount “These are My words, which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about me in the Law of Moses and the prophets and the Psalms, must be fulfilled.” (Luke 24:44)

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]]> “These are My words, which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about me in the Law of Moses and the prophets and the Psalms, must be fulfilled.” (Luke 24:44)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/moses-on-the-mount/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:09:00 -0500 1583 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“These are My words, which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about me in the Law of Moses and the prophets and the Psalms, must be fulfilled.” (Luke 24:44) The post Moses on the Mount appeared first on Building Faith Families. David and Psalm 100 David and Psalm 100 “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing.” (Psalm 100:1)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/david-and-psalm-100/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:19:00 -0500 1720 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing.” (Psalm 100:1) The post David and Psalm 100 appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Horns of the Altar The Horns of the Altar Bind the festival sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-horns-of-the-altar/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:07:00 -0500 1787 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Bind the festival sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. The post The Horns of the Altar appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Bronze Altar The Bronze Altar There, I will meet with the people of Israel, and it shall be sanctified by my glory.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-bronze-altar/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 02:29:00 -0500 1701 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)There, I will meet with the people of Israel, and it shall be sanctified by my glory. The post The Bronze Altar appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Pillar of Fire and Cloud The Pillar of Fire and Cloud “The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, to lead them along the way. By night in a pillar or column of fire, to give them light that they might travel by day and by night.”

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]]> “The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, to lead them along the way. By night in a pillar or column of fire, to give them light that they might travel by day and by night.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-pillar-of-fire-and-cloud/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:22:00 -0500 1595 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, to lead them along the way. By night in a pillar or column of fire, to give them light that they might travel by day and by night.” The post The Pillar of Fire and Cloud appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Shoulders of the Gate The Shoulders of the Gate Every piece of the tabernacle of witness, points to God’s perfect plan to reveal His Son.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-shoulders-of-the-gate/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:39:00 -0500 1521 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Every piece of the tabernacle of witness, points to God’s perfect plan to reveal His Son. The post The Shoulders of the Gate appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus, the Curtain of the Courtyard Jesus, the Curtain of the Courtyard “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18)

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]]> “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-the-curtain-of-the-courtyard/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:48:00 -0500 1636 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” (Isaiah 1:18) The post Jesus, the Curtain of the Courtyard appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus is the Gate Jesus is the Gate Jesus is the Gate. For No one comes to the Father except through Him.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-is-the-gate/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:31:00 -0500 1759 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus is the Gate. For No one comes to the Father except through Him. The post Jesus is the Gate appeared first on Building Faith Families. Meeting Jesus in the Tabernacle of Witness Meeting Jesus in the Tabernacle of Witness “Your testimonies are wonderful. Therefore, my soul keeps them. The unfolding of Your words gives light. It imparts understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant because I long for Your commandments. Turn to me and be gracious to me as is Your way with those who love Your name.” (Psalm 119:129-132)

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]]> “Your testimonies are wonderful. Therefore, my soul keeps them. The unfolding of Your words gives light. It imparts understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant because I long for Your commandments. Turn to me and be gracious to me as is Your way with those who love Your name.” (Psalm 119:129-132)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/meeting-jesus-in-the-tabernacle-of-witness/ Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:14:00 -0500 1585 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Your testimonies are wonderful. Therefore, my soul keeps them. The unfolding of Your words gives light. It imparts understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant because I long for Your commandments. Turn to me and be gracious to me as is Your way with those who love Your name.” (Psalm 119:129-132) The post Meeting Jesus in the Tabernacle of Witness appeared first on Building Faith Families. Bearing Witness to Jesus Bearing Witness to Jesus You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about Me.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/bearing-witness-to-jesus/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:31:00 -0500 1513 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about Me. The post Bearing Witness to Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. It Is Written It Is Written It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/it-is-written/ Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:22:00 -0500 1732 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. The post It Is Written appeared first on Building Faith Families. Mixing The Promises of God with Faith Mixing The Promises of God with Faith Unto us was the Gospel preached as well as unto them, but the Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

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]]> Unto us was the Gospel preached as well as unto them, but the Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/mixing-the-promises-of-god-with-faith/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1411 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Unto us was the Gospel preached as well as unto them, but the Word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. The post Mixing The Promises of God with Faith appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Promises of God The Promises of God “This God — His way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-promises-of-god/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:03:00 -0500 1381 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“This God — His way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true.” The post The Promises of God appeared first on Building Faith Families. Steve’s Encounter at the Ark Steve’s Encounter at the Ark “The Lord is King, lift up your voice. O earth, and all ye heavens rejoice. From world to world, the song shall ring. The Lord Omnipotent is King.”

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]]> “The Lord is King, lift up your voice. O earth, and all ye heavens rejoice. From world to world, the song shall ring. The Lord Omnipotent is King.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/steves-encounter-at-the-ark/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:46:00 -0500 1615 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The Lord is King, lift up your voice. O earth, and all ye heavens rejoice. From world to world, the song shall ring. The Lord Omnipotent is King.” The post Steve’s Encounter at the Ark appeared first on Building Faith Families. Steve’s Latest Adventures and God’s Faithfulness to David Steve’s Latest Adventures and God’s Faithfulness to David “I have sworn to David, My servant. I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.”

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]]> “I have sworn to David, My servant. I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/steves-latest-adventures-and-gods-faithfulness-to-david/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 22:09:00 -0400 1834 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“I have sworn to David, My servant. I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.” The post Steve’s Latest Adventures and God’s Faithfulness to David appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus came not to destroy the law but to fulfill it Jesus came not to destroy the law but to fulfill it Jesus said that “everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the Psalms, must be fulfilled.”

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]]> Jesus said that “everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the Psalms, must be fulfilled.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-came-not-to-destroy-the-law-but-to-fulfill-it/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:04:00 -0400 1923 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus said that “everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the Psalms, must be fulfilled.” The post Jesus came not to destroy the law but to fulfill it appeared first on Building Faith Families. God Watches over His Word to Perform it God Watches over His Word to Perform it Since it’s true that “every” word is inspired, and that men shall not live by bread alone but by “every” word that comes from the mouth of the Father, then anything that comes from God’s mouth needs to be treated with reverence and respect.

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]]> Since it’s true that “every” word is inspired, and that men shall not live by bread alone but by “every” word that comes from the mouth of the Father, then anything that comes from God’s mouth needs to be treated with reverence and respect.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-watches-over-his-word-to-perform-it/ Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 1673 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Since it’s true that “every” word is inspired, and that men shall not live by bread alone but by “every” word that comes from the mouth of the Father, then anything that comes from God’s mouth needs to be treated with reverence and respect. The post God Watches over His Word to Perform it appeared first on Building Faith Families. God has exalted above all things, His name and His Word God has exalted above all things, His name and His Word God has exalted above all things, His name and His Word.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-has-exalted-above-all-things-his-name-and-his-word/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:06:00 -0400 1678 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God has exalted above all things, His name and His Word. The post God has exalted above all things, His name and His Word appeared first on Building Faith Families. Two Adventures, plus Knowing God and Bearing Fruit for God Two Adventures, plus Knowing God and Bearing Fruit for God Bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

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]]> Bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/two-adventures-plus-knowing-god-and-bearing-fruit-for-god/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:53:00 -0400 1607 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. The post Two Adventures, plus Knowing God and Bearing Fruit for God appeared first on Building Faith Families. Hallowed be Thy Name Hallowed be Thy Name A book of remembrance was written before Him of those who feared the LORD and esteemed His name.

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]]> A book of remembrance was written before Him of those who feared the LORD and esteemed His name.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/hallowed-be-thy-name/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:24:00 -0400 1470 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)A book of remembrance was written before Him of those who feared the LORD and esteemed His name. The post Hallowed be Thy Name appeared first on Building Faith Families. Bottom Line and Full Circle Bottom Line and Full Circle Learning how to be a better husband and father led me to knowing and loving my heavenly Father better.

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]]> Learning how to be a better husband and father led me to knowing and loving my heavenly Father better.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/bottom-line-and-full-circle/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:19:00 -0400 1531 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Learning how to be a better husband and father led me to knowing and loving my heavenly Father better. The post Bottom Line and Full Circle appeared first on Building Faith Families. Blood Washed Robes Blood Washed Robes They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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]]> They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/blood-washed-robes/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:37:00 -0400 1251 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. The post Blood Washed Robes appeared first on Building Faith Families. Clothed by Faith In Jesus Clothed by Faith In Jesus “Much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:17)

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]]> “Much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:17)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/clothed-by-faith-in-jesus/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:39:00 -0400 1650 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:17) The post Clothed by Faith In Jesus appeared first on Building Faith Families. Deliver us from evil and our enemy the accuser of the brethren Deliver us from evil and our enemy the accuser of the brethren “And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and satan, the deceiver of the whole world.” (Revelation 12:9)

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]]> “And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and satan, the deceiver of the whole world.” (Revelation 12:9)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/deliver-us-from-evil-and-our-enemy-the-accuser-of-the-brethren/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:23:00 -0400 1904 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and satan, the deceiver of the whole world.” (Revelation 12:9) The post Deliver us from evil and our enemy the accuser of the brethren appeared first on Building Faith Families. Who We are in Christ Who We are in Christ Because of the death and life of Jesus, we consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to God.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/who-we-are-in-christ/ Wed, 04 Aug 2021 01:23:00 -0400 1706 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Because of the death and life of Jesus, we consider ourselves dead to sin and alive to God. The post Who We are in Christ appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” Isaiah 1:18

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]]> “Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” Isaiah 1:18

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-the-founder-and-perfecter-of-our-faith/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:24:00 -0400 1630 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 The post Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith appeared first on Building Faith Families. I Am His And He Is Mine I Am His And He Is Mine “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.” Song of Solomon 6:3

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/i-am-his-and-he-is-mine/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1348 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.” Song of Solomon 6:3 The post I Am His And He Is Mine appeared first on Building Faith Families. Beloved Son Beloved Son God knows us thoroughly and loves us completely.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/beloved-son/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:56:00 -0400 1523 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God knows us thoroughly and loves us completely. The post Beloved Son appeared first on Building Faith Families. You are My Son; today I have begotten You You are My Son; today I have begotten You I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.” (Psalm 2:7)

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]]> I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.” (Psalm 2:7)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/you-are-my-son-today-i-have-begotten-you/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:17:00 -0400 1516 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.” (Psalm 2:7) The post You are My Son; today I have begotten You appeared first on Building Faith Families. God Loves Peculiar Families God Loves Peculiar Families “The LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto Himself.” (Deuteronomy 14:2)

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]]> “The LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto Himself.” (Deuteronomy 14:2)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-loves-peculiar-families/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:43:00 -0400 1528 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto Himself.” (Deuteronomy 14:2) The post God Loves Peculiar Families appeared first on Building Faith Families. Parents As Priests Parents As Priests Being a parent is a the most significant calling with the greatest long-term impact and the least amount of training.

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]]> Being a parent is a the most significant calling with the greatest long-term impact and the least amount of training.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/parents-as-priests/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:10:00 -0400 1681 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Being a parent is a the most significant calling with the greatest long-term impact and the least amount of training. The post Parents As Priests appeared first on Building Faith Families. God-Centered Parenting Prayers God-Centered Parenting Prayers As we pray that God would turn our heart towards Him and love Him, I know God’s going to answer that prayer.

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]]> As we pray that God would turn our heart towards Him and love Him, I know God’s going to answer that prayer.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-centered-parenting-prayers/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:57:00 -0400 1545 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)As we pray that God would turn our heart towards Him and love Him, I know God’s going to answer that prayer. The post God-Centered Parenting Prayers appeared first on Building Faith Families. God-Centered Parenting God-Centered Parenting “Every good and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with Whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17)

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]]> “Every good and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with Whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-centered-parenting/ Wed, 26 May 2021 17:22:00 -0400 1480 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Every good and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with Whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17) The post God-Centered Parenting appeared first on Building Faith Families. Praying According to His Will Praying According to His Will This is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us.

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]]> This is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/praying-according-to-his-will/ Tue, 18 May 2021 22:59:00 -0400 1748 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This is the confidence that we have toward Him, that if we ask anything according to His will He hears us. The post Praying According to His Will appeared first on Building Faith Families. If My People, Pray If My People, Pray For followers of Jesus, the ball is in our court. “If My people who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

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]]> For followers of Jesus, the ball is in our court. “If My people who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/if-my-people-pray/ Tue, 11 May 2021 22:59:00 -0400 1505 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)For followers of Jesus, the ball is in our court. “If My people who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) The post If My People, Pray appeared first on Building Faith Families. Homeschooling – Part 2 Homeschooling – Part 2 I’ve always felt that home education was way more than academics. I believe it’s what God said he would do in Malachi 4 when He turns Father’s hearts towards their children and the children’s hearts towards their father.

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]]> I’ve always felt that home education was way more than academics. I believe it’s what God said he would do in Malachi 4 when He turns Father’s hearts towards their children and the children’s hearts towards their father.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/homeschooling-part-2/ Wed, 05 May 2021 17:46:00 -0400 1659 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I’ve always felt that home education was way more than academics. I believe it’s what God said he would do in Malachi 4 when He turns Father’s hearts towards their children and the children’s hearts towards their father. The post Homeschooling – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Homeschooling – Part 1 Homeschooling – Part 1 This is a report from Steve’s first homeschool convention in 2021.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/homeschooling-part-1/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:51:00 -0400 1511 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This is a report from Steve’s first homeschool convention in 2021. The post Homeschooling – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus the Son Of David Jesus the Son Of David David was more than a shepherd boy who slew Goliath and became a king. David exhibited Christ-like qualities and foreshadowed the Messiah.

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]]> David was more than a shepherd boy who slew Goliath and became a king. David exhibited Christ-like qualities and foreshadowed the Messiah.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-the-son-of-david/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:15:00 -0400 1895 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)David was more than a shepherd boy who slew Goliath and became a king. David exhibited Christ-like qualities and foreshadowed the Messiah. The post Jesus the Son Of David appeared first on Building Faith Families. Walking With God Walking With God Adam walked with God, worked with God, and communed with God. This is the blessed existence that we were meant to experience.

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]]> Adam walked with God, worked with God, and communed with God. This is the blessed existence that we were meant to experience.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/walking-with-god/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:59:00 -0400 1662 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Adam walked with God, worked with God, and communed with God. This is the blessed existence that we were meant to experience. The post Walking With God appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus The Reconciler Jesus The Reconciler “In Him, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on Earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross.”

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]]> “In Him, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on Earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-the-reconciler/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:38:00 -0400 1457 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“In Him, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on Earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross.” The post Jesus The Reconciler appeared first on Building Faith Families. Just As I Am Just As I Am Charlotte told Dr. Malan, “I want to come to Jesus, but I don’t know how.” He replied, “Why not come just as you are?”

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]]> Charlotte told Dr. Malan, “I want to come to Jesus, but I don’t know how.” He replied, “Why not come just as you are?”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/just-as-i-am/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:05:00 -0400 1083 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Charlotte told Dr. Malan, “I want to come to Jesus, but I don’t know how.” He replied, “Why not come just as you are?” The post Just As I Am appeared first on Building Faith Families. God of all Hope God of all Hope “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-of-all-hope/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:10:00 -0400 1415 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13) The post God of all Hope appeared first on Building Faith Families. Lyra Fidelium, Songs of the Faithful Lyra Fidelium, Songs of the Faithful “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they […]

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]]> “For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/lyra-fidelium-songs-of-the-faithful/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1426 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. For although they […] The post Lyra Fidelium, Songs of the Faithful appeared first on Building Faith Families. God Our Provider God Our Provider “Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together.” Genesis 22:6

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]]> “Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together.” Genesis 22:6

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-our-provider/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1642 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together.” Genesis 22:6 The post God Our Provider appeared first on Building Faith Families. Brighten The Corner Where You Are Brighten The Corner Where You Are “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 2:14-15

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]]> “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 2:14-15

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/brighten-the-corner-where-you-are/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:23:00 -0500 1388 false SPDemme@gmail.com (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 2:14-15 The post Brighten The Corner Where You Are appeared first on Building Faith Families. God Is Our Sustainer God Is Our Sustainer “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.”

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]]> “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.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-our-sustainer/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1472 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“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. God Doesn’t Change God Doesn’t Change 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-doesnt-change/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1367 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. God is Kind God is Kind “The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His works.” (Psalm 145:17)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-kind/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:28:00 -0500 1507 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“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. Lord of Hosts Lord of Hosts “Who is this King of glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:10

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]]> “Who is this King of glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:10

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/lord-of-hosts/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:40:00 -0500 1815 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Who is this King of glory? The Lord of Hosts, He is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:10 The post Lord of Hosts appeared first on Building Faith Families. God Is Good God Is Good On this episode Steve expounds on God’s character attribute of “goodness”.

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]]> On this episode Steve expounds on God’s character attribute of “goodness”.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-good/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:29:00 -0500 1378 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)On this episode Steve expounds on God’s character attribute of “goodness”. The post God Is Good appeared first on Building Faith Families. God’s Steadfast Love God’s Steadfast Love On this episode Steve talks about God’s character quality of being steadfast or, as another translation calls it, unfailing.

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]]> On this episode Steve talks about God’s character quality of being steadfast or, as another translation calls it, unfailing.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/gods-steadfast-love/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:54:00 -0500 1198 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Jesus Is The Creative Creator Jesus Is The Creative Creator “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 […]

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]]> “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 […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-is-the-creative-creator/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:54:00 -0500 1508 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“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. Bless His Name Bless His Name “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)

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]]> “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)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/bless-his-name-2/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:12:00 -0500 1207 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“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. God is Our Teacher God is Our Teacher “Behold, God is exalted in His power; who is a teacher like Him?” Job 36:22

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-our-teacher/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:34:00 -0500 1925 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Behold, God is exalted in His power; who is a teacher like Him?” Job 36:22 The post God is Our Teacher appeared first on Building Faith Families. God Is Jealous God Is Jealous 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-jealous/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:08:00 -0500 1720 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. God Is The Loving Initiator God Is The Loving Initiator 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-the-loving-initiator/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:46:00 -0500 1354 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. God Is Faithful God Is Faithful You have seen well, for I am watching over My Word to perform it. (Jeremiah 1:12)

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]]> You have seen well, for I am watching over My Word to perform it. (Jeremiah 1:12)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-faithful/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 05:32:00 -0500 1453 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Praise His Name – Part 2 (God is the Great I AM) Praise His Name – Part 2 (God is the Great I AM) Drawing for Psalm 100, Steve guides us through a journey of seeking who God is through His character.

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]]> Drawing for Psalm 100, Steve guides us through a journey of seeking who God is through His character.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/praise-his-name-part-2-god-is-the-great-i-am/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:26:00 -0500 1226 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Praise His Name Praise His Name Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. (Psalm 100:4)

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]]> Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. (Psalm 100:4)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/praise-his-name/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:53:00 -0500 1853 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. God Is Smooth God Is Smooth On this episode, Steve reminds us that God is working and making all things work together for good.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-smooth/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 02:32:00 -0400 1750 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Edutainment Edutainment In this episode Steve shares some family activity ideas that promote fun learning.

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]]> In this episode Steve shares some family activity ideas that promote fun learning.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/edutainment/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 03:02:00 -0400 1281 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In this episode Steve shares some family activity ideas that promote fun learning. The post Edutainment appeared first on Building Faith Families. Fun in Your Own Backyard Fun in Your Own Backyard Traveling to parks and public trails is fine, but there is also a lot a family can do at home.

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]]> Traveling to parks and public trails is fine, but there is also a lot a family can do at home.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fun-in-your-own-backyard/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 19:29:00 -0400 1338 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Learning the OT and NT Books in Order Learning the OT and NT Books in Order Being familiar with the order of the books in Scripture contributes to Biblical literacy.

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]]> Being familiar with the order of the books in Scripture contributes to Biblical literacy.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/learning-the-ot-and-nt-books-in-order/ Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:12:00 -0400 1380 false SPDemme@gmail.com (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. Developing the Habit of Daily Bible Reading Developing the Habit of Daily Bible Reading Jesus said: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)

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]]> Jesus said: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/developing-the-habit-of-daily-bible-reading/ Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:44:00 -0400 1249 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Committing To Memory, Scripture and Hymns Committing To Memory, Scripture and Hymns This is a special discipline that is best done as a family unit.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/committing-to-memory-scripture-and-hymns/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:06:00 -0400 1813 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Honor Your Mother Honor Your Mother 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)

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]]> 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)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/honor-your-mother/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:46:00 -0400 1586 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Honoring One Another in the Family Honoring One Another in the Family Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” (Romans 12:10 NLT)

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]]> Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” (Romans 12:10 NLT)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/honoring-one-another-in-the-family/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:22:00 -0400 1364 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Doing Life Together Doing Life Together Finding splendor in the ordinary rhythm of life.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/doing-life-together/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:04:00 -0400 1375 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Finding splendor in the ordinary rhythm of life. The post Doing Life Together appeared first on Building Faith Families. Family Activities, Part 3 – Reading Books Aloud Family Activities, Part 3 – Reading Books Aloud A wonderful way to develop family closeness and chemistry is to read good books aloud in the home.

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]]> A wonderful way to develop family closeness and chemistry is to read good books aloud in the home.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-activities-part-3-reading-books-aloud/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:18:00 -0400 1214 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Family Activities, Part 2 – Camp Fires and Hiking Family Activities, Part 2 – Camp Fires and Hiking A great way to connect as a family is to gather around a camp fire or go for a hike!

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]]> A great way to connect as a family is to gather around a camp fire or go for a hike!

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-activities-part-2-camp-fires-and-hiking/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:34:00 -0400 1126 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Star Gazing as a Family Activity Star Gazing as a Family Activity 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.”

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]]> 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.”

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/star-gazing-as-a-family-activity/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 23:14:00 -0400 1422 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers and Kidz – Part 10 Fathers and Kidz – Part 10 Is our family our first priority, after God, or do we give them the crumbs?

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]]> Is our family our first priority, after God, or do we give them the crumbs?

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kidz-part-10/ Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:28:00 -0400 1033 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers and Kids – Part 9 Fathers and Kids – Part 9 Being a Safe Dad. Loving connective-parenting of fear-based parenting.

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]]> Being a Safe Dad. Loving connective-parenting of fear-based parenting.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kids-part-9/ Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:42:00 -0400 1971 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Being a Safe Dad. Loving connective-parenting of fear-based parenting. The post Fathers and Kids – Part 9 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Fathers and Kidz – Part 8 Fathers and Kidz – Part 8 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kidz-part-8/ Wed, 27 May 2020 17:35:00 -0400 1748 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers and Kidz – Part 7 Fathers and Kidz – Part 7 Parents can encourage their children by being transparent and acknowledge that they are a work in progress!

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]]> Parents can encourage their children by being transparent and acknowledge that they are a work in progress!

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kidz-part-7/ Wed, 20 May 2020 01:36:00 -0400 1461 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers and Kidz – Part 6 Fathers and Kidz – Part 6 Looking at the wonderful father and his unchanging love for his prodigal young son and his whiny older brother.

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]]> Looking at the wonderful father and his unchanging love for his prodigal young son and his whiny older brother.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kidz-part-6/ Wed, 13 May 2020 20:07:00 -0400 1535 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers and Kidz – Part 5 Fathers and Kidz – Part 5 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kidz-part-5/ Tue, 05 May 2020 20:15:00 -0400 1794 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers and Kidz – Part 4 Fathers and Kidz – Part 4 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kidz-part-4/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:37:00 -0400 1634 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers and Kidz – Part 3 Fathers and Kidz – Part 3 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)

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]]> 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)

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kidz-part-3/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 03:49:00 -0400 1658 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers and Kids – Part 2 Fathers and Kids – Part 2 God the Father loved Jesus His Son. He then exhorts us to love our children the same way.

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]]> God the Father loved Jesus His Son. He then exhorts us to love our children the same way.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kids-part-2/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:47:00 -0400 1208 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fathers And Kidz – Part 1 Fathers And Kidz – Part 1 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fathers-and-kidz-part-1/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:51:00 -0400 1686 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Be Filled with the Spirit Be Filled with the Spirit 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/be-filled-with-the-spirit/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:58:00 -0400 1505 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Bless Your Wife Bless Your Wife 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/bless-your-wife/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:01:00 -0400 1070 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Living with Our Wives in an Understanding Way Living with Our Wives in an Understanding Way 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) […]

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]]> 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) […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/living-with-our-wives-in-an-understanding-way/ Tue, 10 Mar 2020 01:18:00 -0400 2001 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 5 Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 5 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/loving-our-wives-as-christ-loved-us-in-practical-situations-part-5/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:03:00 -0500 1646 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 4 Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 4 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/loving-our-wives-as-christ-loved-us-in-practical-situations-part-4/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:55:00 -0500 1518 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 3 Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 3 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/loving-our-wives-as-christ-loved-us-in-practical-situations-part-3/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:21:00 -0500 1663 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, in Practical Situations – Part 2 Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved Us, in Practical Situations – Part 2 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/loving-our-wives-as-christ-loved-us-in-practical-situations-part-2/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:17:00 -0500 1210 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Loving Our Wives As Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 1 Loving Our Wives As Christ Loved Us, In Practical Situations – Part 1 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/loving-our-wives-as-christ-loved-us-in-practical-situations-part-1/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 03:56:00 -0500 1501 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. My Relationship With God Impacts How I Love And Relate To My Wife My Relationship With God Impacts How I Love And Relate To My Wife 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/my-relationship-with-god-impacts-how-i-love-and-relate-to-my-wife/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 03:26:00 -0500 1476 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved the Church Loving Our Wives as Christ Loved the Church 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/loving-our-wives-as-christ-loved-the-church/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:39:00 -0500 1469 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. With Authority Comes With Responsibility – Part 2 With Authority Comes With Responsibility – Part 2 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. […]

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]]> 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. […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/with-authority-comes-with-responsibility-part-2/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:11:00 -0500 1776 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. The Husband’s Calling in Marriage – Part 1 The Husband’s Calling in Marriage – Part 1 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-husbands-calling-in-marriage-part-1/ Wed, 04 Dec 2019 00:59:00 -0500 1903 1 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Fellowship, Food, and Fire Fellowship, Food, and Fire “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.

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]]> “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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/fellowship-food-and-fire/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:52:00 -0500 1722 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“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. Lifestyle of Seeking and Finding Lifestyle of Seeking and Finding “Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!” (Psalms 105:4) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> “Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!” (Psalms 105:4) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/lifestyle-of-seeking-and-finding/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 22:20:00 -0500 1540 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“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. To See and Listen to Our God who is Alive To See and Listen to Our God who is Alive “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.

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]]> “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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/to-see-and-listen-to-our-god-who-is-alive/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:11:00 -0500 1964 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“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. God is Findable and Knowable God is Findable and Knowable “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” (Jeremiah 29:13 NLT) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” (Jeremiah 29:13 NLT) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-findable-and-knowable/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:51:00 -0400 1817 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“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. Listening to God Listening to God 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/listening-to-god/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:34:00 -0400 1724 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Bless His Name Bless His Name 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/bless-his-name-3/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/bless-his-name/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:19:00 -0400 1793 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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.  Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/enter-his-gates-with-thanksgiving/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 19:07:00 -0400 1798 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Come Into His Presence with Singing Come Into His Presence with Singing 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/come-into-his-presence-with-singing-2/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 05:56:00 -0400 1618 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Come Into His Presence Come Into His Presence 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/come-into-his-presence/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:51:00 -0400 1437 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Interview with Zac Northern on the Gap Year Interview with Zac Northern on the Gap Year 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/interview-with-zac-northern-on-the-gap-year/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:05:00 -0400 1375 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 4 Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 4 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/eternal-principles-to-help-parents-influence-their-children-to-live-forever-part-4/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:23:00 -0400 1341 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 3 Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 3 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/eternal-principles-to-help-parents-influence-their-children-to-live-forever-part-3/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 02:36:00 -0400 1708 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 2 Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 2 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/eternal-principles-to-help-parents-influence-their-children-to-live-forever-part-2/ Sat, 03 Aug 2019 16:12:00 -0400 1461 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 1 Eternal Principles to Help Parents Influence their Children to Live Forever – Part 1 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/eternal-principles-to-help-parents-influence-their-children-to-live-forever-part-1/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:11:00 -0400 1800 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Finding Help Raising Children with Special Needs – Part 2 Finding Help Raising Children with Special Needs – Part 2 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 […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/finding-help-raising-children-with-special-needs-part-2/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:34:00 -0400 2084 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Finding Help Raising Children with Special Needs – Part 1 Finding Help Raising Children with Special Needs – Part 1 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 […]

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]]> 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 […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/finding-help-raising-children-with-special-needs-part-1/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:08:00 -0400 2182 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. The World Doesn’t Know What To Do With Suffering – An Interview With Joni Eareckson Tada The World Doesn’t Know What To Do With Suffering – An Interview With Joni Eareckson Tada Join us for a special interview with Joni Eareckson Tada (Joni and Friends) where she talks about suffering and dealing with hardship.

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

]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-world-doesnt-know-what-to-do-with-suffering-an-interview-with-joni-eareckson-tada-podcast/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:59:00 -0400 1524 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Join us for a special interview with Joni Eareckson Tada (Joni and Friends) where she talks about suffering and dealing with hardship. Walking With A Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 3 Walking With A Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 3 The conclusion to our study of Jacob. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/walking-with-a-limp-and-embracing-brokenness-part-3/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:39:00 -0400 1587 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Walking with a Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 2 Walking with a Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 2 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/walking-with-a-limp-and-embracing-brokenness-part-2/ Thu, 23 May 2019 15:45:00 -0400 1669 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)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. Walking with a Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 1 Walking with a Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 1 When I was going through difficult experiences I asked God if I were the only one who had to learn such important lessons through so much pain. The first person God brought to my mind was Jacob. As we study the life of Jacob in Genesis there are several lessons we can learn which will […]

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]]> When I was going through difficult experiences I asked God if I were the only one who had to learn such important lessons through so much pain. The first person God brought to my mind was Jacob. As we study the life of Jacob in Genesis there are several lessons we can learn which will […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/walking-with-a-limp-and-embracing-brokenness-part-1/ Wed, 15 May 2019 16:06:00 -0400 1925 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When I was going through difficult experiences I asked God if I were the only one who had to learn such important lessons through so much pain. The first person God brought to my mind was Jacob. As we study the life of Jacob in Genesis there are several lessons we can learn which will […] The post Walking with a Limp and Embracing Brokenness – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Special Guest Roger Erdvig – Part 2 Special Guest Roger Erdvig – Part 2 Roger Erdvig is a friend and expert in asking insightful and meaningful questions. Join us in part 2 of our interview. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Roger Erdvig is a friend and expert in asking insightful and meaningful questions. Join us in part 2 of our interview. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/special-guest-roger-erdvig-part-2/ Thu, 09 May 2019 06:26:00 -0400 1603 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Roger Erdvig is a friend and expert in asking insightful and meaningful questions. Join us in part 2 of our interview. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Special Guest Roger Erdvig – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Special Guest Roger Erdvig Special Guest Roger Erdvig Roger will be speaking about how to ask good coaching questions. There is a difference between listening and hearing. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Roger will be speaking about how to ask good coaching questions. There is a difference between listening and hearing. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/special-guest-roger-erdvig/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 04:42:00 -0400 1342 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Roger will be speaking about how to ask good coaching questions. There is a difference between listening and hearing. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Special Guest Roger Erdvig appeared first on Building Faith Families. Special Guest Peter Greer Special Guest Peter Greer President of Hope International, speaks to us about what God is doing through Christian Microfinance. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> President of Hope International, speaks to us about what God is doing through Christian Microfinance. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/special-guest-peter-greer/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 05:51:00 -0400 2307 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)President of Hope International, speaks to us about what God is doing through Christian Microfinance. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Special Guest Peter Greer appeared first on Building Faith Families. Special Guest Jaime Saint Special Guest Jaime Saint Special Guest Jaime Saint, the son of Steve Saint and president of ITEC, provides a unique model for fulfilling the Great Commission. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Special Guest Jaime Saint, the son of Steve Saint and president of ITEC, provides a unique model for fulfilling the Great Commission. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/special-guest-jaime-saint/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 02:05:00 -0400 2063 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Special Guest Jaime Saint, the son of Steve Saint and president of ITEC, provides a unique model for fulfilling the Great Commission. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Special Guest Jaime Saint appeared first on Building Faith Families. Special Guest Steve Saint – Part 2 Special Guest Steve Saint – Part 2 Steve is the son of Nate Saint who flew the five missionaries into Ecuador in 1956. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/special-guest-steve-saint-part-2/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 02:12:00 -0400 1718 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Steve is the son of Nate Saint who flew the five missionaries into Ecuador in 1956. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Special Guest Steve Saint – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Special Guest Steve Saint – Part 1 Special Guest Steve Saint – Part 1 Steve is the son of Nate Saint who flew the five missionaries into Ecuador in 1956. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/special-guest-steve-saint-part-1/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 16:53:00 -0500 1778 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Steve is the son of Nate Saint who flew the five missionaries into Ecuador in 1956. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Special Guest Steve Saint – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Special Guest Bob Farewell – How to Land your Dream Job Special Guest Bob Farewell – How to Land your Dream Job Special guest Bob Farewell shares a few insights to landing your dream job. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Special guest Bob Farewell shares a few insights to landing your dream job. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/special-guest-bob-farewell-how-to-land-your-dream-job/ Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:18:00 -0500 1713 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Special guest Bob Farewell shares a few insights to landing your dream job. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Special Guest Bob Farewell – How to Land your Dream Job appeared first on Building Faith Families. Special Guest Bob Farewell – Farewell to Normal Special Guest Bob Farewell – Farewell to Normal A true story of following your dream and developing a family business. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> A true story of following your dream and developing a family business. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/special-guest-bob-farewell-farewell-to-normal/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 06:15:00 -0500 1528 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)A true story of following your dream and developing a family business. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Special Guest Bob Farewell – Farewell to Normal appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Fellowship of the Spirit The Fellowship of the Spirit Last year, I was communing with God and after worshipping, confessing sin, and believing in the blood of Jesus to cleanse me and make me near to God, I asked God to fill me with His Spirit. In the same thought I also asked Him to lead me by His Spirit, help me walk in, […]

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]]> Last year, I was communing with God and after worshipping, confessing sin, and believing in the blood of Jesus to cleanse me and make me near to God, I asked God to fill me with His Spirit. In the same thought I also asked Him to lead me by His Spirit, help me walk in, […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-fellowship-of-the-spirit/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:24:00 -0500 1998 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Last year, I was communing with God and after worshipping, confessing sin, and believing in the blood of Jesus to cleanse me and make me near to God, I asked God to fill me with His Spirit. In the same thought I also asked Him to lead me by His Spirit, help me walk in, […] The post The Fellowship of the Spirit appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Blood of Jesus Brings Us to God The Blood of Jesus Brings Us to God “You have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> “You have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-blood-of-jesus-brings-us-to-god/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:30:00 -0500 1462 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post The Blood of Jesus Brings Us to God appeared first on Building Faith Families. Sin Separates Us from God, The Lamb of God Takes Away Our Sin Sin Separates Us from God, The Lamb of God Takes Away Our Sin “God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.” (Romans 3:25) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> “God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.” (Romans 3:25) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/sin-separates-us-from-god-the-lamb-of-god-takes-away-our-sin/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:29:00 -0500 1687 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood.” (Romans 3:25) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Sin Separates Us from God, The Lamb of God Takes Away Our Sin appeared first on Building Faith Families. With Childlike Faith and Reverence With Childlike Faith and Reverence Drawing near to God is as easy as a child crawling up into his fathers lap and as complex as the High Priest entering the Holy of Holies. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Drawing near to God is as easy as a child crawling up into his fathers lap and as complex as the High Priest entering the Holy of Holies. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/with-childlike-faith-and-reverence/ Thu, 03 Jan 2019 19:30:00 -0500 1546 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Drawing near to God is as easy as a child crawling up into his fathers lap and as complex as the High Priest entering the Holy of Holies. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post With Childlike Faith and Reverence appeared first on Building Faith Families. Come Into His Presence with Singing Come Into His Presence with Singing Come into his presence with singing! Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! (Psalm 100:2,4) 

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]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/come-into-his-presence-with-singing-3/ Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/come-into-his-presence-with-singing/ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:21:00 -0500 1476 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Come into his presence with singing! Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! (Psalm 100:2,4)  Rooting for Rivals Rooting for Rivals Listen in as Steve interviews his special guest, Peter Greer, who is President of Hope International, about his latest book, Rooting for Rivals. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/rooting-for-rivals/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 05:08:00 -0500 1506 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Listen in as Steve interviews his special guest, Peter Greer, who is President of Hope International, about his latest book, Rooting for Rivals. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Rooting for Rivals appeared first on Building Faith Families. Launching Your Own Business – Part 6 (Final Reflections) Launching Your Own Business – Part 6 (Final Reflections) Join us as we talk through God’s Providences in Steve’s most important lessons. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/launching-your-own-business-part-6-final-reflections/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 03:37:00 -0500 1554 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Join us as we talk through God’s Providences in Steve’s most important lessons. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 6 (Final Reflections) appeared first on Building Faith Families. Launching Your Own Business – Part 5 (Good Business Training) Launching Your Own Business – Part 5 (Good Business Training) All my business experiences shaped me. Some jobs I enjoyed, some I didn’t, but they all were used of God to prepare me for what I am doing now. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> All my business experiences shaped me. Some jobs I enjoyed, some I didn’t, but they all were used of God to prepare me for what I am doing now. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/launching-your-own-business-part-5-good-business-training/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:51:00 -0500 1427 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)All my business experiences shaped me. Some jobs I enjoyed, some I didn’t, but they all were used of God to prepare me for what I am doing now. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 5 (Good Business Training) appeared first on Building Faith Families. Launching Your Own Business – Part 4 (Life Lessons of an Entrepreneur) Launching Your Own Business – Part 4 (Life Lessons of an Entrepreneur) As I reflect on the lessons I have learned through the years, four principles emerged which are still evident in how I conduct business to this day. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> As I reflect on the lessons I have learned through the years, four principles emerged which are still evident in how I conduct business to this day. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/launching-your-own-business-part-4-life-lessons-of-an-entrepreneur/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 02:31:00 -0500 2049 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)As I reflect on the lessons I have learned through the years, four principles emerged which are still evident in how I conduct business to this day. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 4 (Life Lessons of an Entrepreneur) appeared first on Building Faith Families. Launching Your Own Business – Part 3 (Ready Set Launch) Launching Your Own Business – Part 3 (Ready Set Launch) What need am I meeting? What unique skill sets do I possess? What experience do I have? Steve shares how these questions were applied in the beginning of his businesses. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> What need am I meeting? What unique skill sets do I possess? What experience do I have? Steve shares how these questions were applied in the beginning of his businesses. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/launching-your-own-business-part-3-ready-set-launch/ Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:02:00 -0400 1820 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)What need am I meeting? What unique skill sets do I possess? What experience do I have? Steve shares how these questions were applied in the beginning of his businesses. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 3 (Ready Set Launch) appeared first on Building Faith Families. Launching Your Own Business – Part 2 Launching Your Own Business – Part 2 Is your business profitable? Do you have a competitive edge? How do I get started? Steve addresses these and other questions in the second part of our series. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/launching-your-own-business-part-2/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 05:02:00 -0400 1684 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Is your business profitable? Do you have a competitive edge? How do I get started? Steve addresses these and other questions in the second part of our series. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Launching Your Own Business – Part 1 Launching Your Own Business – Part 1 The idea of working for yourself, or having your own business, is different than working for someone else. God has uniquely created each of us for the work He has designed for us to accomplish. Have I been wired to be an employer or an employee? Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> The idea of working for yourself, or having your own business, is different than working for someone else. God has uniquely created each of us for the work He has designed for us to accomplish. Have I been wired to be an employer or an employee? Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/launching-your-own-business-part-1/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 06:03:00 -0400 1875 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The idea of working for yourself, or having your own business, is different than working for someone else. God has uniquely created each of us for the work He has designed for us to accomplish. Have I been wired to be an employer or an employee? Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Launching Your Own Business – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. God’s Presence in God’s Promises God’s Presence in God’s Promises This spring and summer, several people close to me have lost loved ones. During difficult seasons like this I find myself clinging to the promises of God. Inspired promises like: A very present help in times of trouble, and, He is near to the broken hearted and saves the crushed in spirit provide comfort. Subscribe […]

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]]> This spring and summer, several people close to me have lost loved ones. During difficult seasons like this I find myself clinging to the promises of God. Inspired promises like: A very present help in times of trouble, and, He is near to the broken hearted and saves the crushed in spirit provide comfort. Subscribe […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/gods-presence-in-gods-promises/ Sat, 29 Sep 2018 05:09:00 -0400 1389 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This spring and summer, several people close to me have lost loved ones. During difficult seasons like this I find myself clinging to the promises of God. Inspired promises like: A very present help in times of trouble, and, He is near to the broken hearted and saves the crushed in spirit provide comfort. Subscribe […] The post God’s Presence in God’s Promises appeared first on Building Faith Families. A Wake While Awake or Plenty of Encouragement A Wake While Awake or Plenty of Encouragement Most of us battle feelings the we are not enough. And no matter how hard we try, we fall short of what we should be and do. This is not true. The antidote for discouragement is encouragement. Join us as we encourage each other in the Lord. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on […]

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]]> Most of us battle feelings the we are not enough. And no matter how hard we try, we fall short of what we should be and do. This is not true. The antidote for discouragement is encouragement. Join us as we encourage each other in the Lord. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-wake-while-awake-or-plenty-of-encouragement/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:45:00 -0400 1298 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Most of us battle feelings the we are not enough. And no matter how hard we try, we fall short of what we should be and do. This is not true. The antidote for discouragement is encouragement. Join us as we encourage each other in the Lord. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on […] The post A Wake While Awake or Plenty of Encouragement appeared first on Building Faith Families. Sharing Your Story Sharing Your Story We each have a unique narrative about our life. The combination of our upbringing, our experiences, our struggles, and our triumphs have contributed to making us who we are. Hearing each other’s story is encouraging and transforming. “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps […]

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]]> We each have a unique narrative about our life. The combination of our upbringing, our experiences, our struggles, and our triumphs have contributed to making us who we are. Hearing each other’s story is encouraging and transforming. “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/sharing-your-story/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:43:00 -0400 1638 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We each have a unique narrative about our life. The combination of our upbringing, our experiences, our struggles, and our triumphs have contributed to making us who we are. Hearing each other’s story is encouraging and transforming. “He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps […] The post Sharing Your Story appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Fall And Rise of Peter The Fall And Rise of Peter Earlier this spring, our pastor did a two part sermon on Peter that has been a huge help and encouragement to me in my journey. We all know that Peter denied Jesus, but after the resurrection our Risen Lord pursued and crafted an incredibly detailed plan to rebuild him. As an apostle Peter was not […]

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]]> Earlier this spring, our pastor did a two part sermon on Peter that has been a huge help and encouragement to me in my journey. We all know that Peter denied Jesus, but after the resurrection our Risen Lord pursued and crafted an incredibly detailed plan to rebuild him. As an apostle Peter was not […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-fall-and-rise-of-peter/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:31:00 -0400 1821 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Earlier this spring, our pastor did a two part sermon on Peter that has been a huge help and encouragement to me in my journey. We all know that Peter denied Jesus, but after the resurrection our Risen Lord pursued and crafted an incredibly detailed plan to rebuild him. As an apostle Peter was not […] The post The Fall And Rise of Peter appeared first on Building Faith Families. Influence of Fathers – Part 5 Influence of Fathers – Part 5 When we die, it will be nice if they miss us and say nice things about us, but it will be eternally wonderful if they say he was a super dad who had a Great Savior! Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> When we die, it will be nice if they miss us and say nice things about us, but it will be eternally wonderful if they say he was a super dad who had a Great Savior! Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/influence-of-fathers-part-5/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:25:00 -0400 1529 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When we die, it will be nice if they miss us and say nice things about us, but it will be eternally wonderful if they say he was a super dad who had a Great Savior! Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Influence of Fathers – Part 5 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Influence of Fathers – Part 4 Influence of Fathers – Part 4 Jesus said, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” (John 15:9). Then he exhorted us, “As I have loved you, love one another.” (John 15:12). Our focus is on specific ways Jesus loves us and how we can love our family the same way. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […]

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]]> Jesus said, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” (John 15:9). Then he exhorted us, “As I have loved you, love one another.” (John 15:12). Our focus is on specific ways Jesus loves us and how we can love our family the same way. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/influence-of-fathers-part-4/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 06:32:00 -0400 1967 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus said, “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” (John 15:9). Then he exhorted us, “As I have loved you, love one another.” (John 15:12). Our focus is on specific ways Jesus loves us and how we can love our family the same way. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […] The post Influence of Fathers – Part 4 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Influence of Fathers – Part 3 Influence of Fathers – Part 3 Most of us parent as we have been parented. Or we parent as we wish we had been parented. Beginning in Genesis we observe generational patterns among the patriarchs. The consider how God the Father loved His Son. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Most of us parent as we have been parented. Or we parent as we wish we had been parented. Beginning in Genesis we observe generational patterns among the patriarchs. The consider how God the Father loved His Son. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/influence-of-fathers-part-3/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 06:06:00 -0400 1960 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Most of us parent as we have been parented. Or we parent as we wish we had been parented. Beginning in Genesis we observe generational patterns among the patriarchs. The consider how God the Father loved His Son. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Influence of Fathers – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Influence of Fathers – Part 2 Influence of Fathers – Part 2 “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” ~Robert Fulghum. In this second episode, we consider commands directed to dads and discuss what provokes and exasperates children. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians […]

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]]> “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” ~Robert Fulghum. In this second episode, we consider commands directed to dads and discuss what provokes and exasperates children. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/influence-of-fathers-part-2/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0400 1370 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” ~Robert Fulghum. In this second episode, we consider commands directed to dads and discuss what provokes and exasperates children. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” (Ephesians […] The post Influence of Fathers – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Influence of Fathers – Part 1 Influence of Fathers – Part 1 More than half of American children are growing up in fatherless homes. 85% of men in prison are fatherless as as 90% of all homeless and runaway children. In this first part of our series we are exploring the influence of fathers in scripture. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> More than half of American children are growing up in fatherless homes. 85% of men in prison are fatherless as as 90% of all homeless and runaway children. In this first part of our series we are exploring the influence of fathers in scripture. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/influence-of-fathers-part-1/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:19:00 -0400 1568 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)More than half of American children are growing up in fatherless homes. 85% of men in prison are fatherless as as 90% of all homeless and runaway children. In this first part of our series we are exploring the influence of fathers in scripture. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Influence of Fathers – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Please Don’t Ask Me To Talk To Your Spouse Please Don’t Ask Me To Talk To Your Spouse Often after a conference, when I have shared my story of the last few years concerning my personal crisis, rediscovering the love of God, and how to communicate with my wife, someone will ask me to speak to their spouse. On this podcast I will be sharing some tools that have worked for me on […]

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]]> Often after a conference, when I have shared my story of the last few years concerning my personal crisis, rediscovering the love of God, and how to communicate with my wife, someone will ask me to speak to their spouse. On this podcast I will be sharing some tools that have worked for me on […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/please-dont-ask-me-to-talk-to-your-spouse/ Mon, 28 May 2018 16:00:00 -0400 2043 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Often after a conference, when I have shared my story of the last few years concerning my personal crisis, rediscovering the love of God, and how to communicate with my wife, someone will ask me to speak to their spouse. On this podcast I will be sharing some tools that have worked for me on […] The post Please Don’t Ask Me To Talk To Your Spouse appeared first on Building Faith Families. Wise Canadians Wise Canadians I had the privilege of speaking at several conferences this Spring. What impressed me about the event in Winnipeg was how the people attending did not only hear the message, they applied what they were learning. Their attitude reminded me of the wise and foolish folks in the Sermon on the Mount. Subscribe to the […]

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]]> I had the privilege of speaking at several conferences this Spring. What impressed me about the event in Winnipeg was how the people attending did not only hear the message, they applied what they were learning. Their attitude reminded me of the wise and foolish folks in the Sermon on the Mount. Subscribe to the […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/wise-canadians/ Mon, 21 May 2018 22:01:00 -0400 1503 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I had the privilege of speaking at several conferences this Spring. What impressed me about the event in Winnipeg was how the people attending did not only hear the message, they applied what they were learning. Their attitude reminded me of the wise and foolish folks in the Sermon on the Mount. Subscribe to the […] The post Wise Canadians appeared first on Building Faith Families. The New Commandment The New Commandment Discover the connection between the Great Commandment and the New Commandment. As we pursue loving and knowing God, we are equipped to love others as we have been loved. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Discover the connection between the Great Commandment and the New Commandment. As we pursue loving and knowing God, we are equipped to love others as we have been loved. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-new-commandment/ Tue, 01 May 2018 17:14:00 -0400 1600 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Discover the connection between the Great Commandment and the New Commandment. As we pursue loving and knowing God, we are equipped to love others as we have been loved. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post The New Commandment appeared first on Building Faith Families. Iron Sharpens Iron Iron Sharpens Iron “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) Men need other men. Jesus sent out the disciples two by two. “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he […]

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]]> “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) Men need other men. Jesus sent out the disciples two by two. “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/iron-sharpens-iron/ Sat, 21 Apr 2018 18:19:00 -0400 1566 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) Men need other men. Jesus sent out the disciples two by two. “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he […] The post Iron Sharpens Iron appeared first on Building Faith Families. Knowing God and Loving God Knowing God and Loving God A song by the Gaithers has this phrase: “The longer I serve Him the sweeter He grows.” I would add, the more that I know Him the more that I love Him. Knowing God and loving God go hand in hand. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> A song by the Gaithers has this phrase: “The longer I serve Him the sweeter He grows.” I would add, the more that I know Him the more that I love Him. Knowing God and loving God go hand in hand. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/knowing-god-and-loving-god/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 22:21:00 -0400 1373 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)A song by the Gaithers has this phrase: “The longer I serve Him the sweeter He grows.” I would add, the more that I know Him the more that I love Him. Knowing God and loving God go hand in hand. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Knowing God and Loving God appeared first on Building Faith Families. What do I Know about God? What do I Know about God? I sensed the Spirit saying to my heart, “What do I know about God?” I knew the questions was not what do I believe about God, or what do others know, but what does Steve know? This question was a stimulus to chronicle and record what I knew personally about the Triune God. Subscribe to […]

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]]> I sensed the Spirit saying to my heart, “What do I know about God?” I knew the questions was not what do I believe about God, or what do others know, but what does Steve know? This question was a stimulus to chronicle and record what I knew personally about the Triune God. Subscribe to […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/what-do-i-know-about-god/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:10:00 -0400 1494 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I sensed the Spirit saying to my heart, “What do I know about God?” I knew the questions was not what do I believe about God, or what do others know, but what does Steve know? This question was a stimulus to chronicle and record what I knew personally about the Triune God. Subscribe to […] The post What do I Know about God? appeared first on Building Faith Families. A Soft Heart A Soft Heart When I was a student in seminary, I attended a wonderful weekend retreat. God was present and my friends were deeply moved by the meetings and the worship. But not me. For I discovered I had a hard heart. In this episode Steve shares how God revealed his spiritual condition and provided a remedy. Subscribe […]

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]]> When I was a student in seminary, I attended a wonderful weekend retreat. God was present and my friends were deeply moved by the meetings and the worship. But not me. For I discovered I had a hard heart. In this episode Steve shares how God revealed his spiritual condition and provided a remedy. Subscribe […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-soft-heart/ Sat, 17 Mar 2018 06:49:00 -0400 897 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When I was a student in seminary, I attended a wonderful weekend retreat. God was present and my friends were deeply moved by the meetings and the worship. But not me. For I discovered I had a hard heart. In this episode Steve shares how God revealed his spiritual condition and provided a remedy. Subscribe […] The post A Soft Heart appeared first on Building Faith Families. David, a Man after God’s Heart David, a Man after God’s Heart The most outstanding character trait of David, was not as a warrior, nor as a king, nor as a worshipper, it was his heart. The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart,” (1 Samuel 13:13) “For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD […]

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]]> The most outstanding character trait of David, was not as a warrior, nor as a king, nor as a worshipper, it was his heart. The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart,” (1 Samuel 13:13) “For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/david-a-man-after-gods-heart/ Sat, 24 Feb 2018 22:22:00 -0500 1005 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The most outstanding character trait of David, was not as a warrior, nor as a king, nor as a worshipper, it was his heart. The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart,” (1 Samuel 13:13) “For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD […] The post David, a Man after God’s Heart appeared first on Building Faith Families. Solomon, Guard Your Heart Solomon, Guard Your Heart The life of Solomon, the wisest king in the history of Israel, convicts me. In considering his life, was he a wise man or a foolish man? “For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the LORD his God, as was […]

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]]> The life of Solomon, the wisest king in the history of Israel, convicts me. In considering his life, was he a wise man or a foolish man? “For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the LORD his God, as was […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/solomon-guard-your-heart/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 23:07:00 -0500 986 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The life of Solomon, the wisest king in the history of Israel, convicts me. In considering his life, was he a wise man or a foolish man? “For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the LORD his God, as was […] The post Solomon, Guard Your Heart appeared first on Building Faith Families. Being Thankful Being Thankful Thankfulness is not a pleasant accessory, but an essential part of followers of Jesus. It is the fruit of faith, in our good, loving, sovereign Father. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Thankfulness is not a pleasant accessory, but an essential part of followers of Jesus. It is the fruit of faith, in our good, loving, sovereign Father. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/being-thankful/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:12:00 -0500 1245 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Thankfulness is not a pleasant accessory, but an essential part of followers of Jesus. It is the fruit of faith, in our good, loving, sovereign Father. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Being Thankful appeared first on Building Faith Families. Jesus On A Mission Jesus On A Mission A popular passage of scripture frequently read around the Christmas season is Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born”, but there is more to this scripture than a child being born, a kingdom is being established with the “passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies!” Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […]

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]]> A popular passage of scripture frequently read around the Christmas season is Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born”, but there is more to this scripture than a child being born, a kingdom is being established with the “passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies!” Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-on-a-mission/ Fri, 12 Jan 2018 21:00:00 -0500 1233 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)A popular passage of scripture frequently read around the Christmas season is Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born”, but there is more to this scripture than a child being born, a kingdom is being established with the “passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies!” Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […] The post Jesus On A Mission appeared first on Building Faith Families. This is the Work of God That You Believe This is the Work of God That You Believe “Then they said to him, ‘What must we do, to be doing the works of God?’ Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.’” (John 6:28-29)        “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by […]

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]]> “Then they said to him, ‘What must we do, to be doing the works of God?’ Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.’” (John 6:28-29)        “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/this-is-the-work-of-god-that-you-believe/ Fri, 22 Dec 2017 18:15:00 -0500 1492 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Then they said to him, ‘What must we do, to be doing the works of God?’ Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.’” (John 6:28-29)        “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by […] The post This is the Work of God That You Believe appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Unsearchable Riches of Christ The Unsearchable Riches of Christ “God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,” […]

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]]> “God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,” […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-unsearchable-riches-of-christ/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 17:15:00 -0500 1385 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,” […] The post The Unsearchable Riches of Christ appeared first on Building Faith Families. Baggage and Mixed Signals Baggage and Mixed Signals God loves us. Every day. He cares for us all the time. But we struggle to believe and comprehend His unconditional affection for us. Perhaps it is our own baggage which inhibits the good news from our Dad.        “Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him […]

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]]> God loves us. Every day. He cares for us all the time. But we struggle to believe and comprehend His unconditional affection for us. Perhaps it is our own baggage which inhibits the good news from our Dad.        “Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/baggage-and-mixed-signals/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:10:00 -0500 1437 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God loves us. Every day. He cares for us all the time. But we struggle to believe and comprehend His unconditional affection for us. Perhaps it is our own baggage which inhibits the good news from our Dad.        “Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him […] The post Baggage and Mixed Signals appeared first on Building Faith Families. Be Filled Be Filled Jesus received the Spirit at His baptism, which enabled Him to fulfill His ministry. At the end of His earthly mission, He directed His disciples to wait in Jerusalem where they would “receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and […]

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]]> Jesus received the Spirit at His baptism, which enabled Him to fulfill His ministry. At the end of His earthly mission, He directed His disciples to wait in Jerusalem where they would “receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/be-filled/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:05:00 -0500 1886 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus received the Spirit at His baptism, which enabled Him to fulfill His ministry. At the end of His earthly mission, He directed His disciples to wait in Jerusalem where they would “receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and […] The post Be Filled appeared first on Building Faith Families. Be Known Be Known “Now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God,” (Galatians 4:9)        “O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.      How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the […]

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]]> “Now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God,” (Galatians 4:9)        “O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.      How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/be-known/ Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:35:00 -0500 1420 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God,” (Galatians 4:9)        “O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.      How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the […] The post Be Known appeared first on Building Faith Families. All Saints Day (All Hallowed Eve) All Saints Day (All Hallowed Eve) Discover the common thread of God working through the lives of John Hus, Count Ludwig Von Zinzendorf, William Carey, and John & Charles Wesley. “Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7)   […]

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]]> Discover the common thread of God working through the lives of John Hus, Count Ludwig Von Zinzendorf, William Carey, and John & Charles Wesley. “Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7)   […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/all-saints-day-all-hallowed-eve/ Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:41:00 -0500 1483 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Discover the common thread of God working through the lives of John Hus, Count Ludwig Von Zinzendorf, William Carey, and John & Charles Wesley. “Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7)   […] The post All Saints Day (All Hallowed Eve) appeared first on Building Faith Families. #6 of the “Be” Series – Be Clothed #6 of the “Be” Series – Be Clothed “I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness” (Isaiah 61:10)        “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” (Galatians 3:27 NIV) Subscribe […]

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]]> “I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness” (Isaiah 61:10)        “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” (Galatians 3:27 NIV) Subscribe […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/6-of-the-be-series-be-clothed/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 23:21:00 -0400 1589 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness” (Isaiah 61:10)        “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” (Galatians 3:27 NIV) Subscribe […] The post #6 of the “Be” Series – Be Clothed appeared first on Building Faith Families. #5 of the “Be” Series – Be Forgiven #5 of the “Be” Series – Be Forgiven “You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)        “He saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> “You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)        “He saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/5-of-the-be-series-be-forgiven/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:09:00 -0400 1581 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21)        “He saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post #5 of the “Be” Series – Be Forgiven appeared first on Building Faith Families. #4 of the “Be” Series – Be Loved #4 of the “Be” Series – Be Loved When Jesus was affirmed as God’s Son at His baptism, He was also informed He was “beloved.” The same way the Father divinely and unconditionally loves His boy, He also loves each of His adopted children. We know this because Jesus declares “as the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” Subscribe to […]

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]]> When Jesus was affirmed as God’s Son at His baptism, He was also informed He was “beloved.” The same way the Father divinely and unconditionally loves His boy, He also loves each of His adopted children. We know this because Jesus declares “as the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” Subscribe to […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/4-of-the-be-series-be-loved/ Wed, 11 Oct 2017 22:56:00 -0400 1572 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When Jesus was affirmed as God’s Son at His baptism, He was also informed He was “beloved.” The same way the Father divinely and unconditionally loves His boy, He also loves each of His adopted children. We know this because Jesus declares “as the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” Subscribe to […] The post #4 of the “Be” Series – Be Loved appeared first on Building Faith Families. #3 of the “Be” Series – Belonging #3 of the “Be” Series – Belonging When Jesus was baptized, the audible words from His Father were: “This is my beloved Son.” With these five words Jesus knew He belonged. He was God’s Son. When we receive Jesus, and believe on His name, we are each given the right to become children of God. We are adopted into the family of […]

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]]> When Jesus was baptized, the audible words from His Father were: “This is my beloved Son.” With these five words Jesus knew He belonged. He was God’s Son. When we receive Jesus, and believe on His name, we are each given the right to become children of God. We are adopted into the family of […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/3-of-the-be-series-belonging/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 18:08:00 -0400 1526 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When Jesus was baptized, the audible words from His Father were: “This is my beloved Son.” With these five words Jesus knew He belonged. He was God’s Son. When we receive Jesus, and believe on His name, we are each given the right to become children of God. We are adopted into the family of […] The post #3 of the “Be” Series – Belonging appeared first on Building Faith Families. #2 of the “Be” Series – Be Content #2 of the “Be” Series – Be Content In an age when we are bombarded with the media encouraging a spirit of discontent, God patiently reminds us to not covet, but be thankful, and “be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> In an age when we are bombarded with the media encouraging a spirit of discontent, God patiently reminds us to not covet, but be thankful, and “be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/2-of-the-be-series-be-content/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:43:00 -0400 1323 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In an age when we are bombarded with the media encouraging a spirit of discontent, God patiently reminds us to not covet, but be thankful, and “be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post #2 of the “Be” Series – Be Content appeared first on Building Faith Families. #1 of the “Be” Series – Be Thankful #1 of the “Be” Series – Be Thankful Being thankful is a fruit of our faith in an all-loving, all-powerful, all-knowing God. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Being thankful is a fruit of our faith in an all-loving, all-powerful, all-knowing God. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/1-of-the-be-series-be-thankful/ Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:06:00 -0400 1489 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Being thankful is a fruit of our faith in an all-loving, all-powerful, all-knowing God. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post #1 of the “Be” Series – Be Thankful appeared first on Building Faith Families. The History of Hymnbooks and Neander’s Valley The History of Hymnbooks and Neander’s Valley Hymnbooks were a regular part of Christian worship for over one hundred years. But when D.L. Moody and Ira Sankey first ministered in England the only music they had was found in a scrapbook of Sankey. The songs which he sang were so popular people wanted to have a printed copy. Listen to the podcast […]

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]]> Hymnbooks were a regular part of Christian worship for over one hundred years. But when D.L. Moody and Ira Sankey first ministered in England the only music they had was found in a scrapbook of Sankey. The songs which he sang were so popular people wanted to have a printed copy. Listen to the podcast […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-history-of-hymnbooks-and-neanders-valley/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 01:09:00 -0400 1547 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Hymnbooks were a regular part of Christian worship for over one hundred years. But when D.L. Moody and Ira Sankey first ministered in England the only music they had was found in a scrapbook of Sankey. The songs which he sang were so popular people wanted to have a printed copy. Listen to the podcast […] The post The History of Hymnbooks and Neander’s Valley appeared first on Building Faith Families. Hymns – Affirming Truth. I Know Whom I Have Believed Hymns – Affirming Truth. I Know Whom I Have Believed “For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day” (2 Timothy 1:12 KJV). “Hymns will get you through the night.”- E Elliot “Never doubt in the DARK what God told you in the LIGHT.” V. Raymond Edman. Dr […]

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]]> “For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day” (2 Timothy 1:12 KJV). “Hymns will get you through the night.”- E Elliot “Never doubt in the DARK what God told you in the LIGHT.” V. Raymond Edman. Dr […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/hymns-affirming-truth-i-know-whom-i-have-believed/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 22:36:00 -0400 1249 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day” (2 Timothy 1:12 KJV). “Hymns will get you through the night.”- E Elliot “Never doubt in the DARK what God told you in the LIGHT.” V. Raymond Edman. Dr […] The post Hymns – Affirming Truth. I Know Whom I Have Believed appeared first on Building Faith Families. Joni – Jacob – Fanny Joni – Jacob – Fanny What do these people of faith have in common? God met them in the valley.   “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) ”Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain […]

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]]> What do these people of faith have in common? God met them in the valley.   “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) ”Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/joni-jacob-fanny/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 23:59:00 -0400 1703 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)What do these people of faith have in common? God met them in the valley.   “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) ”Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain […] The post Joni – Jacob – Fanny appeared first on Building Faith Families. A Note From Elisabeth Elliot & The History of “It is Well with my Soul” A Note From Elisabeth Elliot & The History of “It is Well with my Soul” “Many of the churches my husband Lars and I visit on our travels seem to know nothing of the great old hymns that have instructed, comforted, and enriched the church for centuries. Hymns constitute a crucial part of worship … Hymns will get you through the night. In January of 1956, when five women were […]

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]]> “Many of the churches my husband Lars and I visit on our travels seem to know nothing of the great old hymns that have instructed, comforted, and enriched the church for centuries. Hymns constitute a crucial part of worship … Hymns will get you through the night. In January of 1956, when five women were […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-note-from-elisabeth-elliot-the-history-of-it-is-well-with-my-soul/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:58:00 -0400 1080 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Many of the churches my husband Lars and I visit on our travels seem to know nothing of the great old hymns that have instructed, comforted, and enriched the church for centuries. Hymns constitute a crucial part of worship … Hymns will get you through the night. In January of 1956, when five women were […] The post A Note From Elisabeth Elliot & The History of “It is Well with my Soul” appeared first on Building Faith Families. Hymn Histories Hymn Histories Fanny Crosby wrote: “It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been […]

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]]> Fanny Crosby wrote: “It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/hymn-histories/ Tue, 18 Jul 2017 19:28:00 -0400 1447 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Fanny Crosby wrote: “It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been […] The post Hymn Histories appeared first on Building Faith Families. God’s Design for Families – Part 4 God’s Design for Families – Part 4 “Love one another: just as I have loved you,” (John 13:34). The Father beautifully and perfectly loved on His Son. The Son then wonderfully and fully loved us. As we receive and marinate in this divine affection, we are equipped to love our own children in a similar fashion. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families […]

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]]> “Love one another: just as I have loved you,” (John 13:34). The Father beautifully and perfectly loved on His Son. The Son then wonderfully and fully loved us. As we receive and marinate in this divine affection, we are equipped to love our own children in a similar fashion. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/gods-design-for-families-part-4/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:45:00 -0400 1494 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Love one another: just as I have loved you,” (John 13:34). The Father beautifully and perfectly loved on His Son. The Son then wonderfully and fully loved us. As we receive and marinate in this divine affection, we are equipped to love our own children in a similar fashion. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families […] The post God’s Design for Families – Part 4 appeared first on Building Faith Families. God’s Design for Families – Part 3 God’s Design for Families – Part 3 The only perfect father-son relationship which has ever existed is between God the Father and Jesus the Son. How did the Father love His Son? As we seek to understand this wonderful loving dynamic, we get a glimpse of how to love our own children. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> The only perfect father-son relationship which has ever existed is between God the Father and Jesus the Son. How did the Father love His Son? As we seek to understand this wonderful loving dynamic, we get a glimpse of how to love our own children. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/gods-design-for-families-part-3/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 02:18:00 -0400 1546 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The only perfect father-son relationship which has ever existed is between God the Father and Jesus the Son. How did the Father love His Son? As we seek to understand this wonderful loving dynamic, we get a glimpse of how to love our own children. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post God’s Design for Families – Part 3 appeared first on Building Faith Families. God’s Design for Families – Part 2 God’s Design for Families – Part 2 As parents seek to teach their children diligently and live a Christian lifestyle in front of them, God’s word calls parents to love Him with all their heart, soul, and might, and have His word on their own hearts. When we are in love with God and His word, we are prepared to teach our […]

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]]> As parents seek to teach their children diligently and live a Christian lifestyle in front of them, God’s word calls parents to love Him with all their heart, soul, and might, and have His word on their own hearts. When we are in love with God and His word, we are prepared to teach our […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/gods-design-for-families-part-2/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:46:00 -0400 1513 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)As parents seek to teach their children diligently and live a Christian lifestyle in front of them, God’s word calls parents to love Him with all their heart, soul, and might, and have His word on their own hearts. When we are in love with God and His word, we are prepared to teach our […] The post God’s Design for Families – Part 2 appeared first on Building Faith Families. God’s Design for Families – Part 1 God’s Design for Families – Part 1 What is your vision for the family? How do you understand the role of parents in discipling your children? What one scripture or scriptural principle has influenced your parenting? Join us as we consider how the word of God guides us on our understanding of the Christian home. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […]

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]]> What is your vision for the family? How do you understand the role of parents in discipling your children? What one scripture or scriptural principle has influenced your parenting? Join us as we consider how the word of God guides us on our understanding of the Christian home. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/gods-design-for-families-part-1/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 17:31:00 -0400 1646 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)What is your vision for the family? How do you understand the role of parents in discipling your children? What one scripture or scriptural principle has influenced your parenting? Join us as we consider how the word of God guides us on our understanding of the Christian home. Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast […] The post God’s Design for Families – Part 1 appeared first on Building Faith Families. Thanks Giving And Giving Thanks Thanks Giving And Giving Thanks “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17) “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Subscribe to the Building Faith […]

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]]> “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17) “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Subscribe to the Building Faith […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/thanks-giving-and-giving-thanks/ Tue, 30 May 2017 19:16:00 -0400 1083 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17) “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Subscribe to the Building Faith […] The post Thanks Giving And Giving Thanks appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Blessing Of God The Blessing Of God “The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22) I know of nothing else I desire more, when setting out to work with God, than His blessing. You can have the best business plan and be very diligent in applying all the biblical principles we have studied, but […]

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]]> “The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22) I know of nothing else I desire more, when setting out to work with God, than His blessing. You can have the best business plan and be very diligent in applying all the biblical principles we have studied, but […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-blessing-of-god/ Tue, 23 May 2017 18:57:00 -0400 1200 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22) I know of nothing else I desire more, when setting out to work with God, than His blessing. You can have the best business plan and be very diligent in applying all the biblical principles we have studied, but […] The post The Blessing Of God appeared first on Building Faith Families. A Day Of Rest A Day Of Rest “On the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.” (Genesis 2:2-3) Working […]

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]]> “On the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.” (Genesis 2:2-3) Working […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-day-of-rest/ Wed, 17 May 2017 00:40:00 -0400 1336 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“On the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.” (Genesis 2:2-3) Working […] The post A Day Of Rest appeared first on Building Faith Families. Dirty Hands Dirty Hands There is merit in working with one’s hands. “Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.” (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> There is merit in working with one’s hands. “Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.” (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes.

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/dirty-hands/ Tue, 09 May 2017 04:02:00 -0400 869 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)There is merit in working with one’s hands. “Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.” (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12) Subscribe to the Building Faith Families podcast on iTunes. The post Dirty Hands appeared first on Building Faith Families. Yoked Yoked As Christians, we are living for Christ. When it comes to entering into a partnership with an unbeliever, my advice is to avoid it all costs. This alliance will not work. We are living for different gods. I would also suggest that you be prudent and cautious entering into partnerships and binding contracts with a […]

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]]> As Christians, we are living for Christ. When it comes to entering into a partnership with an unbeliever, my advice is to avoid it all costs. This alliance will not work. We are living for different gods. I would also suggest that you be prudent and cautious entering into partnerships and binding contracts with a […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/yoked/ Tue, 02 May 2017 19:47:00 -0400 938 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)As Christians, we are living for Christ. When it comes to entering into a partnership with an unbeliever, my advice is to avoid it all costs. This alliance will not work. We are living for different gods. I would also suggest that you be prudent and cautious entering into partnerships and binding contracts with a […] The post Yoked appeared first on Building Faith Families. Guard Your Signature Guard Your Signature To co-sign means to sign along with someone else. The contract will now have two signatures, yours and your friend’s. By cosigning you and your friend are committing to pay back the loan with interest. The reason your friend is asking you to cosign, is because the bank does not think your friend is a […]

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]]> To co-sign means to sign along with someone else. The contract will now have two signatures, yours and your friend’s. By cosigning you and your friend are committing to pay back the loan with interest. The reason your friend is asking you to cosign, is because the bank does not think your friend is a […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/guard-your-signature/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 22:24:00 -0400 1093 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)To co-sign means to sign along with someone else. The contract will now have two signatures, yours and your friend’s. By cosigning you and your friend are committing to pay back the loan with interest. The reason your friend is asking you to cosign, is because the bank does not think your friend is a […] The post Guard Your Signature appeared first on Building Faith Families. Standing Before Kings Standing Before Kings In place of shortcuts to have our needs met, consider many of the scriptures in Proverbs that magnify diligence and warn against laziness. “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who […]

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]]> In place of shortcuts to have our needs met, consider many of the scriptures in Proverbs that magnify diligence and warn against laziness. “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/standing-before-kings/ Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:13:00 -0400 1293 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In place of shortcuts to have our needs met, consider many of the scriptures in Proverbs that magnify diligence and warn against laziness. “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who […] The post Standing Before Kings appeared first on Building Faith Families. Becoming Rich Quickly Becoming Rich Quickly “Whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished” (Proverbs 28:20b). Be wary of “get rich quick” schemes. If they seem too good to be true, they probably are. Be more concerned with the condition of your heart if you are pursuing “get rich quick” schemes. “He that hastes to be rich hath an evil […]

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]]> “Whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished” (Proverbs 28:20b). Be wary of “get rich quick” schemes. If they seem too good to be true, they probably are. Be more concerned with the condition of your heart if you are pursuing “get rich quick” schemes. “He that hastes to be rich hath an evil […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/becoming-rich-quickly/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 02:57:00 -0400 1367 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished” (Proverbs 28:20b). Be wary of “get rich quick” schemes. If they seem too good to be true, they probably are. Be more concerned with the condition of your heart if you are pursuing “get rich quick” schemes. “He that hastes to be rich hath an evil […] The post Becoming Rich Quickly appeared first on Building Faith Families. Just & Fair Just & Fair God is just and fair. “A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.” (Proverbs 16:11) And He appreciates fairness and justice in our dealings with one another, and He has very definite opinions about unfair business practices. “Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an […]

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]]> God is just and fair. “A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.” (Proverbs 16:11) And He appreciates fairness and justice in our dealings with one another, and He has very definite opinions about unfair business practices. “Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/just-fair/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 23:21:00 -0400 1263 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God is just and fair. “A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.” (Proverbs 16:11) And He appreciates fairness and justice in our dealings with one another, and He has very definite opinions about unfair business practices. “Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an […] The post Just & Fair appeared first on Building Faith Families. Purchasing With Peace Purchasing With Peace Being led by the Spirit of God is my last piece of purchasing wisdom. It is definitely connected to praying and asking God for assistance, but it is more about understanding how God directs us, and speaks to our hearts. Being led is one of the many benefits of having a God who knows how […]

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]]> Being led by the Spirit of God is my last piece of purchasing wisdom. It is definitely connected to praying and asking God for assistance, but it is more about understanding how God directs us, and speaks to our hearts. Being led is one of the many benefits of having a God who knows how […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/purchasing-with-peace/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:55:00 -0400 1045 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Being led by the Spirit of God is my last piece of purchasing wisdom. It is definitely connected to praying and asking God for assistance, but it is more about understanding how God directs us, and speaks to our hearts. Being led is one of the many benefits of having a God who knows how […] The post Purchasing With Peace appeared first on Building Faith Families. Purchasing Carefully Purchasing Carefully You have heard “haste makes waste”. Here is the scriptural basis for that idiom. “Thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’” (Isaiah 28:16) Salesmen understand […]

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]]> You have heard “haste makes waste”. Here is the scriptural basis for that idiom. “Thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’” (Isaiah 28:16) Salesmen understand […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/purchasing-carefully/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 18:21:00 -0400 1181 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)You have heard “haste makes waste”. Here is the scriptural basis for that idiom. “Thus says the Lord GOD, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’” (Isaiah 28:16) Salesmen understand […] The post Purchasing Carefully appeared first on Building Faith Families. Purchasing With Discernment Purchasing With Discernment “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” (James 4:3) Many older translations use the word ‘lusts’ in place of ‘passions.’ Another word which can replace lusts or passions, is ‘desire,’ or ‘strong desire.’ We all are familiar with strongly desiring things or objects. One of the […]

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]]> “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” (James 4:3) Many older translations use the word ‘lusts’ in place of ‘passions.’ Another word which can replace lusts or passions, is ‘desire,’ or ‘strong desire.’ We all are familiar with strongly desiring things or objects. One of the […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/purchasing-with-discernment/ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 16:58:00 -0400 971 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” (James 4:3) Many older translations use the word ‘lusts’ in place of ‘passions.’ Another word which can replace lusts or passions, is ‘desire,’ or ‘strong desire.’ We all are familiar with strongly desiring things or objects. One of the […] The post Purchasing With Discernment appeared first on Building Faith Families. Purchasing Begins With Prayer Purchasing Begins With Prayer When making major expenditures, such as a car, a home, or furniture, there are four concepts which assist me in making a wise and godly decision. The first is prayer. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6) […]

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]]> When making major expenditures, such as a car, a home, or furniture, there are four concepts which assist me in making a wise and godly decision. The first is prayer. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6) […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/purchasing-begins-with-prayer/ Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:31:00 -0500 1140 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When making major expenditures, such as a car, a home, or furniture, there are four concepts which assist me in making a wise and godly decision. The first is prayer. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6) […] The post Purchasing Begins With Prayer appeared first on Building Faith Families. Giving Through Contributions Giving Through Contributions “Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions” (Malachi 3:8). Tithes belong to God, and generally are returned to the church in which you are a member. Contributions are in addition to the tithe. But where and to whom do we […]

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]]> “Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions” (Malachi 3:8). Tithes belong to God, and generally are returned to the church in which you are a member. Contributions are in addition to the tithe. But where and to whom do we […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/giving-through-contributions/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:54:00 -0500 1391 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions” (Malachi 3:8). Tithes belong to God, and generally are returned to the church in which you are a member. Contributions are in addition to the tithe. But where and to whom do we […] The post Giving Through Contributions appeared first on Building Faith Families. The Grace Of Giving The Grace Of Giving “As you excel in everything … see that you excel in this act of grace also.” (2 Cor. 8:7) The Corinthians were being exhorted to receive a particular kind of grace, the grace to give. The fact that we can become a giver, by asking for the grace to give, is very encouraging. It is […]

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]]> “As you excel in everything … see that you excel in this act of grace also.” (2 Cor. 8:7) The Corinthians were being exhorted to receive a particular kind of grace, the grace to give. The fact that we can become a giver, by asking for the grace to give, is very encouraging. It is […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-grace-of-giving/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 00:27:00 -0500 1094 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“As you excel in everything … see that you excel in this act of grace also.” (2 Cor. 8:7) The Corinthians were being exhorted to receive a particular kind of grace, the grace to give. The fact that we can become a giver, by asking for the grace to give, is very encouraging. It is […] The post The Grace Of Giving appeared first on Building Faith Families. Giving from a Redeemed Heart Giving from a Redeemed Heart Giving is the fruit of a redeemed life. The evidence of a heart transformation is an open wallet. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be. Conversely, where your heart is, there will your treasure be. I was told of a tight fisted individual who was converted and baptized. He became a wonderful example […]

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]]> Giving is the fruit of a redeemed life. The evidence of a heart transformation is an open wallet. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be. Conversely, where your heart is, there will your treasure be. I was told of a tight fisted individual who was converted and baptized. He became a wonderful example […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/giving-from-a-redeemed-heart/ Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:00:00 -0500 1234 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Giving is the fruit of a redeemed life. The evidence of a heart transformation is an open wallet. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be. Conversely, where your heart is, there will your treasure be. I was told of a tight fisted individual who was converted and baptized. He became a wonderful example […] The post Giving from a Redeemed Heart appeared first on Building Faith Families. I Owe I Owe, It’s Off to Work I Go I Owe I Owe, It’s Off to Work I Go Debt is a spiritual issue. My primary concern with spending beyond my means, with my out-go surpassing my in-come, is I am presuming upon the future. Presume means to take for granted that tomorrow will be the same as today. “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such […]

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]]> Debt is a spiritual issue. My primary concern with spending beyond my means, with my out-go surpassing my in-come, is I am presuming upon the future. Presume means to take for granted that tomorrow will be the same as today. “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such […]

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]]> Steve Demme https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/i-owe-i-owe-its-off-to-work-i-go/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:24:00 -0500 1057 false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Debt is a spiritual issue. My primary concern with spending beyond my means, with my out-go surpassing my in-come, is I am presuming upon the future. Presume means to take for granted that tomorrow will be the same as today. “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such […] The post I Owe I Owe, It’s Off to Work I Go appeared first on Building Faith Families. Marriage and Money Marriage and Money It seems that the majority of problems that a married couple will face are related to money. Conflicts arise about who makes it, who spends it, how it is spent, should they go into debt, and what are their long term goals concerning retirement, etc.

I would hope that most of these questions would be discussed at length and in depth BEFORE you get married. This allows you to be pulling in the same direction. Some will say such deliberations are not “spiritual” (I may have said that when I was 25, sigh), but recall the scripture on the front of this book.

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34)

]]> It seems that the majority of problems that a married couple will face are related to money. Conflicts arise about who makes it, who spends it, how it is spent, should they go into debt, and what are their long term goals concerning retirement, etc.

I would hope that most of these questions would be discussed at length and in depth BEFORE you get married. This allows you to be pulling in the same direction. Some will say such deliberations are not “spiritual” (I may have said that when I was 25, sigh), but recall the scripture on the front of this book.

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/marriage-and-money/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223670 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:00:00 -0500 1061 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)It seems that the majority of problems that a married couple will face are related to money. Conflicts arise about who makes it, who spends it, how it is spent, should they go into debt, and what are their long term goals concerning retirement, etc. I would hope that most of these questions would be discussed at length and in depth BEFORE you get married. This allows you to be pulling in the same direction. Some will say such deliberations are not “spiritual” (I may have said that when I was 25, sigh), but recall the scripture on the front of this book. “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34) Leaving An Inheritance Leaving An Inheritance Two of the reasons I work are to provide for my family now, and leave an inheritance for the future. Saving money for the future encompasses physical assets and a spiritual legacy.

“Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments! His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.” (Psalm 112:1-3)

]]> Two of the reasons I work are to provide for my family now, and leave an inheritance for the future. Saving money for the future encompasses physical assets and a spiritual legacy.

“Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments! His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.” (Psalm 112:1-3)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/leaving-an-inheritance/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780210 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:00:00 -0500 1176 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Two of the reasons I work are to provide for my family now, and leave an inheritance for the future. Saving money for the future encompasses physical assets and a spiritual legacy. “Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments! His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.” (Psalm 112:1-3) Seek First the Kingdom and Live by Faith Seek First the Kingdom and Live by Faith “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

There is certainly a balance between being a diligent provider and living by faith. These are not in opposition. Unfortunately it took me a while to learn this lesson. Before I was a Christian, if I needed money I worked for it. After I rededicated my life to serving the King, I began reading books about godly men and women, like J. Hudson Taylor and George Muller. There I began learning about the life of faith, or praying for your needs to be met.

]]> “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

There is certainly a balance between being a diligent provider and living by faith. These are not in opposition. Unfortunately it took me a while to learn this lesson. Before I was a Christian, if I needed money I worked for it. After I rededicated my life to serving the King, I began reading books about godly men and women, like J. Hudson Taylor and George Muller. There I began learning about the life of faith, or praying for your needs to be met.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/seek-first-the-kingdom-and-live-by-faith/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223669 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 16:00:00 -0500 1203 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) There is certainly a balance between being a diligent provider and living by faith. These are not in opposition. Unfortunately it took me a while to learn this lesson. Before I was a Christian, if I needed money I worked for it. After I rededicated my life to serving the King, I began reading books about godly men and women, like J. Hudson Taylor and George Muller. There I began learning about the life of faith, or praying for your needs to be met. Providing for Your Family Providing for Your Family “But if any provides not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever”. 1 Timothy 5:8 (ASV)

This passage is speaking directly to caring for widows, but it also sums up what is obvious and should not have to

]]> “But if any provides not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever”. 1 Timothy 5:8 (ASV)

This passage is speaking directly to caring for widows, but it also sums up what is obvious and should not have to

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/providing-for-your-family/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223668 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:00:00 -0500 1777 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“But if any provides not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever”. 1 Timothy 5:8 (ASV) This passage is speaking directly to caring for widows, but it also sums up what is obvious and should not have to Work is a God Thing Work is a God Thing “Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God” (Exodus 20:9-10)

Work is good. God called man to be a steward and tend the garden which He created. Tending a garden is work. It is the task of a steward. And since this command to work in the garden was given before the fall, we can assume man was created to labor, and this labor was good.

]]> “Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God” (Exodus 20:9-10)

Work is good. God called man to be a steward and tend the garden which He created. Tending a garden is work. It is the task of a steward. And since this command to work in the garden was given before the fall, we can assume man was created to labor, and this labor was good.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/work-is-a-god-thing/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223663 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:00:00 -0500 995 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God” (Exodus 20:9-10) Work is good. God called man to be a steward and tend the garden which He created. Tending a garden is work. It is the task of a steward. And since this command to work in the garden was given before the fall, we can assume man was created to labor, and this labor was good. Compensation for Church Workers Compensation for Church Workers “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10)

Whether you are a supportee or a supporter, endeavor to support those who are serving in the church and in other ministries as you would want to be supported if you were in their position.

]]> “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10)

Whether you are a supportee or a supporter, endeavor to support those who are serving in the church and in other ministries as you would want to be supported if you were in their position.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/compensation-for-church-workers/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223652 Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:00:00 -0500 1221 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:10) Whether you are a supportee or a supporter, endeavor to support those who are serving in the church and in other ministries as you would want to be supported if you were in their position. Glorifying God in Every Area of Life Glorifying God in Every Area of Life When you are living for Jesus, all that you do is for God’s glory. It doesn’t matter what you are doing, as long as you are doing it unto the Lord. In the divine economy, work was created by God and is therefore good. Even before the fall of Adam, he was still given the task of tending the garden. Yes, “sweat” and “toil” are added to work as a result of the curse, but work is good (more on this in another lesson). May God set us free from the lie that some jobs are secular and others are sacred.

]]> When you are living for Jesus, all that you do is for God’s glory. It doesn’t matter what you are doing, as long as you are doing it unto the Lord. In the divine economy, work was created by God and is therefore good. Even before the fall of Adam, he was still given the task of tending the garden. Yes, “sweat” and “toil” are added to work as a result of the curse, but work is good (more on this in another lesson). May God set us free from the lie that some jobs are secular and others are sacred.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/glorifying-god-in-every-area-of-life/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780169 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 12:00:00 -0500 1006 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When you are living for Jesus, all that you do is for God’s glory. It doesn’t matter what you are doing, as long as you are doing it unto the Lord. In the divine economy, work was created by God and is therefore good. Even before the fall of Adam, he was still given the task of tending the garden. Yes, “sweat” and “toil” are added to work as a result of the curse, but work is good (more on this in another lesson). May God set us free from the lie that some jobs are secular and others are sacred. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a special holiday set apart to give thanks. Like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day which are one day events, we are subsequently reminded to honor our parents throughout the year. Similarly, Thanksgiving is a gentle reminder to be thankful every day.

]]> Thanksgiving is a special holiday set apart to give thanks. Like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day which are one day events, we are subsequently reminded to honor our parents throughout the year. Similarly, Thanksgiving is a gentle reminder to be thankful every day.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/thanksgiving/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223651 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:00:00 -0500 1006 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Thanksgiving is a special holiday set apart to give thanks. Like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day which are one day events, we are subsequently reminded to honor our parents throughout the year. Similarly, Thanksgiving is a gentle reminder to be thankful every day. Honor the Lord with your Wealth Honor the Lord with your Wealth “Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10)

]]> “Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/honor-the-lord-with-your-wealth/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223613 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:00:00 -0500 1263 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10) Heidi St. John – Part 2 Heidi St. John – Part 2 Part two of a joint podcast with Heidi St. John. I have had the privilege of spending time with Jay and Heidi St. John at conferences over the years. She is a true kindred spirit and advocate for the Christian family.

]]> Part two of a joint podcast with Heidi St. John. I have had the privilege of spending time with Jay and Heidi St. John at conferences over the years. She is a true kindred spirit and advocate for the Christian family.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/heidi-st-john-part-2/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223612 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1476 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Part two of a joint podcast with Heidi St. John. I have had the privilege of spending time with Jay and Heidi St. John at conferences over the years. She is a true kindred spirit and advocate for the Christian family. Heidi St. John – Part 1 Heidi St. John – Part 1 Part one of a two part podcast I did with Heidi St John. Heidi is a popular speaker at conferences and has been a friend for may years. During this broadcast she interviews me as we discuss the good news of God’s liking us.

]]> Part one of a two part podcast I did with Heidi St John. Heidi is a popular speaker at conferences and has been a friend for may years. During this broadcast she interviews me as we discuss the good news of God’s liking us.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/heidi-st-john-part-1/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223610 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1273 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Part one of a two part podcast I did with Heidi St John. Heidi is a popular speaker at conferences and has been a friend for may years. During this broadcast she interviews me as we discuss the good news of God’s liking us. Wealth Wealth There is unmistakable teaching in scripture that God sometimes blesses his people with material things. For those that do have wealth and have been blessed with material possessions, it is wise to remember Deuteronomy 8:18, “You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.”

But never mistake a lack of material “blessings” as some kind of indication that God is not blessing you or doesn’t care for you. That is clearly not taught in scripture.

]]> There is unmistakable teaching in scripture that God sometimes blesses his people with material things. For those that do have wealth and have been blessed with material possessions, it is wise to remember Deuteronomy 8:18, “You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.”

But never mistake a lack of material “blessings” as some kind of indication that God is not blessing you or doesn’t care for you. That is clearly not taught in scripture.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/wealth/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780143 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400 1139 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)There is unmistakable teaching in scripture that God sometimes blesses his people with material things. For those that do have wealth and have been blessed with material possessions, it is wise to remember Deuteronomy 8:18, “You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.” But never mistake a lack of material “blessings” as some kind of indication that God is not blessing you or doesn’t care for you. That is clearly not taught in scripture. The Heart of a Man, the Real Man The Heart of a Man, the Real Man The word heart, as used in scripture, does not represent the organ responsible for distributing blood throughout the body. Neither is it to be interpreted as a passion or emotion. Rather, it is the very essence of who we are. It is the inner man.

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34)

]]> The word heart, as used in scripture, does not represent the organ responsible for distributing blood throughout the body. Neither is it to be interpreted as a passion or emotion. Rather, it is the very essence of who we are. It is the inner man.

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-heart-of-a-man-the-real-man/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223600 Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:00:00 -0400 933 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The word heart, as used in scripture, does not represent the organ responsible for distributing blood throughout the body. Neither is it to be interpreted as a passion or emotion. Rather, it is the very essence of who we are. It is the inner man. “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34) Trusting God & Being Content Trusting God & Being Content I believe the best defense is a good offense and if we focus on the positives we can ward off the negatives. Instead of examining ourselves regularly to see if we are coveting, I suggest we take the opposite tack and pray to be content. The character trait of a Christian who is free from coveting, is contentment.

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5)

]]> I believe the best defense is a good offense and if we focus on the positives we can ward off the negatives. Instead of examining ourselves regularly to see if we are coveting, I suggest we take the opposite tack and pray to be content. The character trait of a Christian who is free from coveting, is contentment.

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/trusting-god-being-content/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223602 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1483 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I believe the best defense is a good offense and if we focus on the positives we can ward off the negatives. Instead of examining ourselves regularly to see if we are coveting, I suggest we take the opposite tack and pray to be content. The character trait of a Christian who is free from coveting, is contentment. “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” (Hebrews 13:5) The Love Of Money, The Root Of All Kinds Of Evil; And Coveting The Love Of Money, The Root Of All Kinds Of Evil; And Coveting Notice, money is not evil, the love of money is. So why is the love of money such a stumbling block? As Christians, our primary calling is to love God with everything in us. Anything which takes away or diminishes our devotion to Christ has to be examined. Jesus is our wonderful Lord and compassionate master. We cannot love or serve two masters, nor do we want to.

]]> Notice, money is not evil, the love of money is. So why is the love of money such a stumbling block? As Christians, our primary calling is to love God with everything in us. Anything which takes away or diminishes our devotion to Christ has to be examined. Jesus is our wonderful Lord and compassionate master. We cannot love or serve two masters, nor do we want to.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-love-of-money-the-root-of-all-kinds-of-evil-and-coveting/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223609 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1290 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Notice, money is not evil, the love of money is. So why is the love of money such a stumbling block? As Christians, our primary calling is to love God with everything in us. Anything which takes away or diminishes our devotion to Christ has to be examined. Jesus is our wonderful Lord and compassionate master. We cannot love or serve two masters, nor do we want to. Faithful Stewards Faithful Stewards God is King over all the earth. He appoints His children to be faithful stewards of all that rightfully belongs to Him. We are not owners but careful managers of His possessions. “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)

]]> God is King over all the earth. He appoints His children to be faithful stewards of all that rightfully belongs to Him. We are not owners but careful managers of His possessions. “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/faithful-stewards/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780125 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:00:00 -0400 1290 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God is King over all the earth. He appoints His children to be faithful stewards of all that rightfully belongs to Him. We are not owners but careful managers of His possessions. “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) Out of the Mouth of Babes Out of the Mouth of Babes This weekend I had the privilege to speak at the state homeschool convention in Portland, Oregon. On Friday I had a few men’s workshops and offered The Christian Home and Family Worship for free to those who would commit to reading it within thirty days of the the conference.

Saturday morning one of the dads informed me he had read the entire book on Friday evening. And before he left for the second day of the convention he spent some time with his eight year old daughter. He asked her if there was anything she would like to share with him so he could pray for her.

]]> This weekend I had the privilege to speak at the state homeschool convention in Portland, Oregon. On Friday I had a few men’s workshops and offered The Christian Home and Family Worship for free to those who would commit to reading it within thirty days of the the conference.

Saturday morning one of the dads informed me he had read the entire book on Friday evening. And before he left for the second day of the convention he spent some time with his eight year old daughter. He asked her if there was anything she would like to share with him so he could pray for her.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/out-of-the-mouth-of-babes/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223596 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:00:00 -0400 971 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This weekend I had the privilege to speak at the state homeschool convention in Portland, Oregon. On Friday I had a few men’s workshops and offered The Christian Home and Family Worship for free to those who would commit to reading it within thirty days of the the conference. Saturday morning one of the dads informed me he had read the entire book on Friday evening. And before he left for the second day of the convention he spent some time with his eight year old daughter. He asked her if there was anything she would like to share with him so he could pray for her. True Perspective or Denethor’s Disease True Perspective or Denethor’s Disease In The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien there are seeing stones or palantiri. These stones could not show false images, but they could select which images were seen to create a misleading illusion of the state of the world. Our own media chooses what we see and without being aware, we become discouraged and lose hope. But this incomplete picture is not accurate because it leaves out the main player, our Great God.

His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom which is irresistibly growing for “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14). If we only watch what the world and the devil want us to see we will have our minds poisoned unto despair as did Denethor, the Steward of Gondor. But if we, like Aragorn and Gandalf, see the whole picture, we will continue to press on, with a hope that is secure and cannot be shaken.

]]> In The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien there are seeing stones or palantiri. These stones could not show false images, but they could select which images were seen to create a misleading illusion of the state of the world. Our own media chooses what we see and without being aware, we become discouraged and lose hope. But this incomplete picture is not accurate because it leaves out the main player, our Great God.

His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom which is irresistibly growing for “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14). If we only watch what the world and the devil want us to see we will have our minds poisoned unto despair as did Denethor, the Steward of Gondor. But if we, like Aragorn and Gandalf, see the whole picture, we will continue to press on, with a hope that is secure and cannot be shaken.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/true-perspective-or-denethors-disease/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223611 Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1276 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien there are seeing stones or palantiri. These stones could not show false images, but they could select which images were seen to create a misleading illusion of the state of the world. Our own media chooses what we see and without being aware, we become discouraged and lose hope. But this incomplete picture is not accurate because it leaves out the main player, our Great God. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom which is irresistibly growing for “the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea” (Habakkuk 2:14). If we only watch what the world and the devil want us to see we will have our minds poisoned unto despair as did Denethor, the Steward of Gondor. But if we, like Aragorn and Gandalf, see the whole picture, we will continue to press on, with a hope that is secure and cannot be shaken. What Kind of Business Legacy Am I Leaving For My Family? What Kind of Business Legacy Am I Leaving For My Family? This week I spoke to a gathering of leaders of successful family businesses. Although I had attended meetings of this nature in the past four years, this was the first time I had spoken to such a group.

I was a little stressed as I was not going to share a success story of the best way to pass on your business to the next generation, for I felt I had made most of the mistakes a founder can make. In fact my text was “For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” (1 Corinthians 1:25)

]]> This week I spoke to a gathering of leaders of successful family businesses. Although I had attended meetings of this nature in the past four years, this was the first time I had spoken to such a group.

I was a little stressed as I was not going to share a success story of the best way to pass on your business to the next generation, for I felt I had made most of the mistakes a founder can make. In fact my text was “For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” (1 Corinthians 1:25)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/what-kind-of-business-legacy-am-i-leaving-for-my-family/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223597 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1561 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This week I spoke to a gathering of leaders of successful family businesses. Although I had attended meetings of this nature in the past four years, this was the first time I had spoken to such a group. I was a little stressed as I was not going to share a success story of the best way to pass on your business to the next generation, for I felt I had made most of the mistakes a founder can make. In fact my text was “For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) Celebrating our One Hundredth Episode Celebrating our One Hundredth Episode We're celebrating our one hundredth episode with a look back over the past two years.

]]> We're celebrating our one hundredth episode with a look back over the past two years.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/celebrating-our-one-hundredth-episode/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223555 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1625 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We're celebrating our one hundredth episode with a look back over the past two years. New Life in Christ New Life in Christ After death comes life. Resurrection follows crucifixion. God rebuilds us and this process, this journey, continues as we grow in our understanding of grace and the good news. As we appreciate afresh the goodness of the gospel, we also understand more about the nature and character of God Himself. The good news is good, because God is good.

]]> After death comes life. Resurrection follows crucifixion. God rebuilds us and this process, this journey, continues as we grow in our understanding of grace and the good news. As we appreciate afresh the goodness of the gospel, we also understand more about the nature and character of God Himself. The good news is good, because God is good.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/new-life-in-christ/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223553 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1439 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)After death comes life. Resurrection follows crucifixion. God rebuilds us and this process, this journey, continues as we grow in our understanding of grace and the good news. As we appreciate afresh the goodness of the gospel, we also understand more about the nature and character of God Himself. The good news is good, because God is good. The Old Cross and the New Cross The Old Cross and the New Cross “God offers life, but not an improved old life. The life He offers is life out of death. It stands always on the far side of the cross.” The title of this broadcast and the first quote, originate in a pamphlet written by A. W. Tozer.

]]> “God offers life, but not an improved old life. The life He offers is life out of death. It stands always on the far side of the cross.” The title of this broadcast and the first quote, originate in a pamphlet written by A. W. Tozer.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-old-cross-and-the-new-cross/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223547 Thu, 19 May 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1263 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“God offers life, but not an improved old life. The life He offers is life out of death. It stands always on the far side of the cross.” The title of this broadcast and the first quote, originate in a pamphlet written by A. W. Tozer. Abiding in the Love and Joy of Our Lord Abiding in the Love and Joy of Our Lord How do we abide in the love of God? How do we find joy in the chaos we live in today? Jesus gives us the answer.

]]> How do we abide in the love of God? How do we find joy in the chaos we live in today? Jesus gives us the answer.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/abiding-in-the-love-and-joy-of-our-lord/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223537 Thu, 12 May 2016 16:00:00 -0400 990 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)How do we abide in the love of God? How do we find joy in the chaos we live in today? Jesus gives us the answer. The Primary Qualification for Husbands and Dads The Primary Qualification for Husbands and Dads In the past few weeks I have been asked a question. “What advice would I give for a man who wants to be a godly husband and faithful father?” I believe the first and best thing I can do is follow the example of Jesus, and be a beloved son to my heavenly Father.

]]> In the past few weeks I have been asked a question. “What advice would I give for a man who wants to be a godly husband and faithful father?” I believe the first and best thing I can do is follow the example of Jesus, and be a beloved son to my heavenly Father.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-primary-qualification-for-husbands-and-dads/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780105 Fri, 06 May 2016 12:00:00 -0400 1535 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In the past few weeks I have been asked a question. “What advice would I give for a man who wants to be a godly husband and faithful father?” I believe the first and best thing I can do is follow the example of Jesus, and be a beloved son to my heavenly Father. Real Men Die Real Men Die God created men to lead their families. He also created and called them to lay their lives down for their wives and children. In losing our life, we find our life. In dying we bear fruit. Join us for this sober, yet hopeful, call to be crucified with Christ.

]]> God created men to lead their families. He also created and called them to lay their lives down for their wives and children. In losing our life, we find our life. In dying we bear fruit. Join us for this sober, yet hopeful, call to be crucified with Christ.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/real-men-die/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223551 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1751 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God created men to lead their families. He also created and called them to lay their lives down for their wives and children. In losing our life, we find our life. In dying we bear fruit. Join us for this sober, yet hopeful, call to be crucified with Christ. Primary Sources of Hope in the Primaries Primary Sources of Hope in the Primaries We are affected by the direction of our country and the people who are leading it. We sigh and groan over the destruction of babies in their mother’s womb. We mourn and we are poor in spirit, but, we do not lose hope. For our hope is not in man or what we see, our hope is in God, who never changes.

]]> We are affected by the direction of our country and the people who are leading it. We sigh and groan over the destruction of babies in their mother’s womb. We mourn and we are poor in spirit, but, we do not lose hope. For our hope is not in man or what we see, our hope is in God, who never changes.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/primary-sources-of-hope-in-the-primaries/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223549 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1002 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We are affected by the direction of our country and the people who are leading it. We sigh and groan over the destruction of babies in their mother’s womb. We mourn and we are poor in spirit, but, we do not lose hope. For our hope is not in man or what we see, our hope is in God, who never changes. Seeing Jesus In The Word Seeing Jesus In The Word If I could get in a time machine, or travel though the Imagination Station at Whit’s End, I would like be with Cleopas and his friend on the road to Emmaus when Jesus pointed out all the places where His coming and crucifixion were foreshadowed.

“Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:27) With this passage in mind, I often ask the Spirit to reveal Jesus to me, as I read through the Old Testament.

“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,” (John 5:39)

]]> If I could get in a time machine, or travel though the Imagination Station at Whit’s End, I would like be with Cleopas and his friend on the road to Emmaus when Jesus pointed out all the places where His coming and crucifixion were foreshadowed.

“Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:27) With this passage in mind, I often ask the Spirit to reveal Jesus to me, as I read through the Old Testament.

“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,” (John 5:39)

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/seeing-jesus-in-the-word/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223541 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1365 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)If I could get in a time machine, or travel though the Imagination Station at Whit’s End, I would like be with Cleopas and his friend on the road to Emmaus when Jesus pointed out all the places where His coming and crucifixion were foreshadowed. “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:27) With this passage in mind, I often ask the Spirit to reveal Jesus to me, as I read through the Old Testament. “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,” (John 5:39) My Favorite Prayer Verse My Favorite Prayer Verse “This is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.” (1 John 5:14-15)

This principle of praying according to the will of God is beautifully applied in the life of Daniel. He had been studying the writings of Jeremiah the prophet and discerned the time of the Captivity was coming to an end. He then prayed that what God had professed would indeed come to pass. As you read through these inspired passages, notice how Daniel discerned the will of God and then prayed until it became a reality.

]]> “This is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.” (1 John 5:14-15)

This principle of praying according to the will of God is beautifully applied in the life of Daniel. He had been studying the writings of Jeremiah the prophet and discerned the time of the Captivity was coming to an end. He then prayed that what God had professed would indeed come to pass. As you read through these inspired passages, notice how Daniel discerned the will of God and then prayed until it became a reality.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/my-favorite-prayer-verse/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223529 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:00:00 -0400 1175 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“This is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.” (1 John 5:14-15) This principle of praying according to the will of God is beautifully applied in the life of Daniel. He had been studying the writings of Jeremiah the prophet and discerned the time of the Captivity was coming to an end. He then prayed that what God had professed would indeed come to pass. As you read through these inspired passages, notice how Daniel discerned the will of God and then prayed until it became a reality. Isaiah - Part 2 Isaiah - Part 2 Steve invited a guest, Lisa Mays, who is a participant in the inaugural Trek to Jerusalem which encourages personal bible reading. As part of the team, Lisa had posted a question about what to do when confronted with puzzling passages in Isaiah. Scripture says that every joint or part of the body, contributes to the whole body. Join Steve, Lisa, and Scott as they share insights and mine the wealth of Isaiah.

]]> Steve invited a guest, Lisa Mays, who is a participant in the inaugural Trek to Jerusalem which encourages personal bible reading. As part of the team, Lisa had posted a question about what to do when confronted with puzzling passages in Isaiah. Scripture says that every joint or part of the body, contributes to the whole body. Join Steve, Lisa, and Scott as they share insights and mine the wealth of Isaiah.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/isaiah-part-2/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223468 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:00:00 -0500 1327 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Steve invited a guest, Lisa Mays, who is a participant in the inaugural Trek to Jerusalem which encourages personal bible reading. As part of the team, Lisa had posted a question about what to do when confronted with puzzling passages in Isaiah. Scripture says that every joint or part of the body, contributes to the whole body. Join Steve, Lisa, and Scott as they share insights and mine the wealth of Isaiah. Isaiah - Part 1 Isaiah - Part 1 Steve invited a guest, Lisa Mays, who is a participant in the inaugural Trek to Jerusalem which encourages personal bible reading. As part of the team, Lisa had posted a question about what to do when confronted with puzzling passages in Isaiah. Scripture says that every joint or part of the body, contributes to the whole body. Join Steve, Lisa, and Scott as they share insights and mine the wealth of Isaiah.

]]> Steve invited a guest, Lisa Mays, who is a participant in the inaugural Trek to Jerusalem which encourages personal bible reading. As part of the team, Lisa had posted a question about what to do when confronted with puzzling passages in Isaiah. Scripture says that every joint or part of the body, contributes to the whole body. Join Steve, Lisa, and Scott as they share insights and mine the wealth of Isaiah.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/isaiah-part-1/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223472 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:00:00 -0500 1540 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Steve invited a guest, Lisa Mays, who is a participant in the inaugural Trek to Jerusalem which encourages personal bible reading. As part of the team, Lisa had posted a question about what to do when confronted with puzzling passages in Isaiah. Scripture says that every joint or part of the body, contributes to the whole body. Join Steve, Lisa, and Scott as they share insights and mine the wealth of Isaiah. Encouraging A Spirit Of Honor Encouraging A Spirit Of Honor I would love to see churches that recognize that parents are called of God to disciple their children. I dream of the day when the church supports parents without supplanting them. This culture begins in the way mom and dad honor each other. In this episode we will be considering ways that we can have a spirit of honoring an esteeming one another highly in the bosom of our family and then see this attitude seep into the church.

]]> I would love to see churches that recognize that parents are called of God to disciple their children. I dream of the day when the church supports parents without supplanting them. This culture begins in the way mom and dad honor each other. In this episode we will be considering ways that we can have a spirit of honoring an esteeming one another highly in the bosom of our family and then see this attitude seep into the church.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/encouraging-a-spirit-of-honor/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223469 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:00:00 -0500 1421 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I would love to see churches that recognize that parents are called of God to disciple their children. I dream of the day when the church supports parents without supplanting them. This culture begins in the way mom and dad honor each other. In this episode we will be considering ways that we can have a spirit of honoring an esteeming one another highly in the bosom of our family and then see this attitude seep into the church. Honoring Parents Honoring Parents There are many specific ways to love our children as we have each been loved, as children of God. I have addressed them in previous chapters. With the help of God, we seek to be meek, gentle, approachable, and encouraging. We want to possess the heart of a foot-washing servant and look to build up our kids, by teaching them, praying for them, and modeling the word of God. Another way that God has ordained for us to bless our children is not a strategy or a specific practice, but an invisible attitude.

In the ten commandments, there is one that Paul says is the first commandment to be accompanied by a promise. It is the fifth command, directed to children, about their attitude towards their parents. “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16.

The concept of honoring another frail human is not natural. In our carnal natures, we are not inclined to honor others. We want to be honored and recognized, instead of giving honor to another. One of the best examples of someone giving honor to another is the young shepherd David honoring the first king of Israel, Saul.

]]> There are many specific ways to love our children as we have each been loved, as children of God. I have addressed them in previous chapters. With the help of God, we seek to be meek, gentle, approachable, and encouraging. We want to possess the heart of a foot-washing servant and look to build up our kids, by teaching them, praying for them, and modeling the word of God. Another way that God has ordained for us to bless our children is not a strategy or a specific practice, but an invisible attitude.

In the ten commandments, there is one that Paul says is the first commandment to be accompanied by a promise. It is the fifth command, directed to children, about their attitude towards their parents. “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16.

The concept of honoring another frail human is not natural. In our carnal natures, we are not inclined to honor others. We want to be honored and recognized, instead of giving honor to another. One of the best examples of someone giving honor to another is the young shepherd David honoring the first king of Israel, Saul.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/honoring-parents/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780084 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 11:00:00 -0500 1421 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)There are many specific ways to love our children as we have each been loved, as children of God. I have addressed them in previous chapters. With the help of God, we seek to be meek, gentle, approachable, and encouraging. We want to possess the heart of a foot-washing servant and look to build up our kids, by teaching them, praying for them, and modeling the word of God. Another way that God has ordained for us to bless our children is not a strategy or a specific practice, but an invisible attitude. In the ten commandments, there is one that Paul says is the first commandment to be accompanied by a promise. It is the fifth command, directed to children, about their attitude towards their parents. “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16. The concept of honoring another frail human is not natural. In our carnal natures, we are not inclined to honor others. We want to be honored and recognized, instead of giving honor to another. One of the best examples of someone giving honor to another is the young shepherd David honoring the first king of Israel, Saul. Reading, 'Riting, with no 'Rithmetic Reading, 'Riting, with no 'Rithmetic I have been busy writing books this winter. I listened to a broadcast by Elisabeth Elliot recently where she told the audience they would probably only remember one or two things she said, but her books were on the back table.

The books I am writing are to provide follow through to talks I have given at conferences. Each book may be used for personal follow through, as a resource for a small group, or study material with you and your spouse.

I could use some help. The books have been edited and I need a couple more sets of eyes. If you would like to read a manuscript and provide me some feedback I will make it worth your time by gifting you a complimentary copy of each book when they are released later this spring. Email me if you are interested spdemme@gmail.com.

]]> I have been busy writing books this winter. I listened to a broadcast by Elisabeth Elliot recently where she told the audience they would probably only remember one or two things she said, but her books were on the back table.

The books I am writing are to provide follow through to talks I have given at conferences. Each book may be used for personal follow through, as a resource for a small group, or study material with you and your spouse.

I could use some help. The books have been edited and I need a couple more sets of eyes. If you would like to read a manuscript and provide me some feedback I will make it worth your time by gifting you a complimentary copy of each book when they are released later this spring. Email me if you are interested spdemme@gmail.com.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/reading-riting-with-no-rithmetic/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223463 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:00:00 -0500 1295 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I have been busy writing books this winter. I listened to a broadcast by Elisabeth Elliot recently where she told the audience they would probably only remember one or two things she said, but her books were on the back table. The books I am writing are to provide follow through to talks I have given at conferences. Each book may be used for personal follow through, as a resource for a small group, or study material with you and your spouse. I could use some help. The books have been edited and I need a couple more sets of eyes. If you would like to read a manuscript and provide me some feedback I will make it worth your time by gifting you a complimentary copy of each book when they are released later this spring. Email me if you are interested spdemme@gmail.com. Encouragement & Overflow Encouragement & Overflow I had the privilege to attend a three day event for Men’s Ministry leaders. In this episode I will be sharing the overflow of the encouragement we all received. I learned how Bobby richardson, second baseman for the Yankees led Mickey Mantel to Christ. I met Guy Penrod of the Gaither band who has 8 children. Stephen Kendrick and Dennis Rainey also were present. I hope you will be as blessed as I was listening to what God is doing.

]]> I had the privilege to attend a three day event for Men’s Ministry leaders. In this episode I will be sharing the overflow of the encouragement we all received. I learned how Bobby richardson, second baseman for the Yankees led Mickey Mantel to Christ. I met Guy Penrod of the Gaither band who has 8 children. Stephen Kendrick and Dennis Rainey also were present. I hope you will be as blessed as I was listening to what God is doing.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/encouragement-overflow/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223462 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:00:00 -0500 1673 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I had the privilege to attend a three day event for Men’s Ministry leaders. In this episode I will be sharing the overflow of the encouragement we all received. I learned how Bobby richardson, second baseman for the Yankees led Mickey Mantel to Christ. I met Guy Penrod of the Gaither band who has 8 children. Stephen Kendrick and Dennis Rainey also were present. I hope you will be as blessed as I was listening to what God is doing. Our Savior Was Tempted In Every Point, As We Are Our Savior Was Tempted In Every Point, As We Are “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect, (in all points, faced all of the same testings) has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.”

Have you ever felt alone, rejected, abandoned, misunderstood? So did Jesus. Are you single, unattractive, still living at home? Jesus understands. And He is our High Priest.

]]> “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect, (in all points, faced all of the same testings) has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.”

Have you ever felt alone, rejected, abandoned, misunderstood? So did Jesus. Are you single, unattractive, still living at home? Jesus understands. And He is our High Priest.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/our-savior-was-tempted-in-every-point-as-we-are/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223458 Thu, 24 Dec 2015 16:00:00 -0500 1458 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect, (in all points, faced all of the same testings) has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Have you ever felt alone, rejected, abandoned, misunderstood? So did Jesus. Are you single, unattractive, still living at home? Jesus understands. And He is our High Priest. My Yoke is Easy My Yoke is Easy The saying “my yoke is easy and my burden is light” is part of a larger passage (Matthew 11:28–30), in which Jesus tells all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. He isn’t speaking here of physical burdens. Rather, it was the heavy burden of the system of works that the Pharisees laid on the backs of the people that Jesus was offering to relieve.

]]> The saying “my yoke is easy and my burden is light” is part of a larger passage (Matthew 11:28–30), in which Jesus tells all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. He isn’t speaking here of physical burdens. Rather, it was the heavy burden of the system of works that the Pharisees laid on the backs of the people that Jesus was offering to relieve.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/my-yoke-is-easy/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223466 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:00:00 -0500 1087 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The saying “my yoke is easy and my burden is light” is part of a larger passage (Matthew 11:28–30), in which Jesus tells all who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. He isn’t speaking here of physical burdens. Rather, it was the heavy burden of the system of works that the Pharisees laid on the backs of the people that Jesus was offering to relieve. Questions To Consider When Embarking On A Family Owned Business Questions To Consider When Embarking On A Family Owned Business Thought about being an entrepreneur and having a family business? Listen in as Steve is interviewed about how he began his business and the transition to a family owned business.

]]> Thought about being an entrepreneur and having a family business? Listen in as Steve is interviewed about how he began his business and the transition to a family owned business.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/questions-to-consider-when-embarking-on-a-family-owned-business/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223465 Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:00:00 -0500 1453 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Thought about being an entrepreneur and having a family business? Listen in as Steve is interviewed about how he began his business and the transition to a family owned business. Knowing God’s Love Has Led to Knowing God Knowing God’s Love Has Led to Knowing God As I have sought to know the love of God, the incredible fringe benefit is I have gotten to know God Himself. This wonderful journey that began with me asking God to help me love Him and fulfill the first and great commandment continues. The more I am aware of His love for me, the more I love Him back. As my love increases, so too does my understanding of the triune God.

The thought came to me a few weeks ago, what if sin were not in the picture and I did not need God? Would I choose to love Him? If there were no dependence issues, and I could judge the merits of all the gods would I choose the Father, the Son, and the Spirit? Absolutely. He is wonderful inside and out.

]]> As I have sought to know the love of God, the incredible fringe benefit is I have gotten to know God Himself. This wonderful journey that began with me asking God to help me love Him and fulfill the first and great commandment continues. The more I am aware of His love for me, the more I love Him back. As my love increases, so too does my understanding of the triune God.

The thought came to me a few weeks ago, what if sin were not in the picture and I did not need God? Would I choose to love Him? If there were no dependence issues, and I could judge the merits of all the gods would I choose the Father, the Son, and the Spirit? Absolutely. He is wonderful inside and out.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/knowing-gods-love-has-led-to-knowing-god/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223457 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:00:00 -0500 1473 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)As I have sought to know the love of God, the incredible fringe benefit is I have gotten to know God Himself. This wonderful journey that began with me asking God to help me love Him and fulfill the first and great commandment continues. The more I am aware of His love for me, the more I love Him back. As my love increases, so too does my understanding of the triune God. The thought came to me a few weeks ago, what if sin were not in the picture and I did not need God? Would I choose to love Him? If there were no dependence issues, and I could judge the merits of all the gods would I choose the Father, the Son, and the Spirit? Absolutely. He is wonderful inside and out. Frozen at Home Frozen at Home When I watched the movie ‘Frozen’ I couldn’t tell you what was the central message, but I liked the song. I find myself singing it frequently, to myself day to day events. Instead of commenting on the actions of others, I am learning to “Let it go, let it go”(you supply the tune!)

According to Proverbs 17:9 “Whoever covers an offense seeks love,” and in 1 Corinthians 13, we learn that love “keeps no record of being wronged.” God help us, in the spirit of love, to learn when to simply “Let it go”.

]]> When I watched the movie ‘Frozen’ I couldn’t tell you what was the central message, but I liked the song. I find myself singing it frequently, to myself day to day events. Instead of commenting on the actions of others, I am learning to “Let it go, let it go”(you supply the tune!)

According to Proverbs 17:9 “Whoever covers an offense seeks love,” and in 1 Corinthians 13, we learn that love “keeps no record of being wronged.” God help us, in the spirit of love, to learn when to simply “Let it go”.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/frozen-at-home/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223402 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:00:00 -0500 1225 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When I watched the movie ‘Frozen’ I couldn’t tell you what was the central message, but I liked the song. I find myself singing it frequently, to myself day to day events. Instead of commenting on the actions of others, I am learning to “Let it go, let it go”(you supply the tune!) According to Proverbs 17:9 “Whoever covers an offense seeks love,” and in 1 Corinthians 13, we learn that love “keeps no record of being wronged.” God help us, in the spirit of love, to learn when to simply “Let it go”. More On Personalities & Birth Order More On Personalities & Birth Order This episode was not released as it should have been following Podcast 74 on Personalities. I apologize for the snafu and hope the topics we discuss here will help in understanding more about the importance of understanding the way we are wired and how birth order can be another resources to building each other up in the Lord.

]]> This episode was not released as it should have been following Podcast 74 on Personalities. I apologize for the snafu and hope the topics we discuss here will help in understanding more about the importance of understanding the way we are wired and how birth order can be another resources to building each other up in the Lord.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/more-on-personalities-birth-order/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223405 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 16:00:00 -0500 1757 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This episode was not released as it should have been following Podcast 74 on Personalities. I apologize for the snafu and hope the topics we discuss here will help in understanding more about the importance of understanding the way we are wired and how birth order can be another resources to building each other up in the Lord. Receiving Blessed Assurance Daily Receiving Blessed Assurance Daily https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/receiving-blessed-assurance-daily/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223387 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1257 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) The Conclusion of the Understanding Series The Conclusion of the Understanding Series https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-conclusion-of-the-understanding-series/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780049 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:00:00 -0400 1304 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) Esteem One Another Highly Esteem One Another Highly One of the most important and least discussed attributes, is the attitude of honor that emanates from the heart. We are to honor the Lord, our parents, widows, the elderly, pastors, and the emperor, but how do we do it? What is honor, how do we embody it. How do we pass this attitude on to our children? What does it look like? Join us as we explore more about this important set of heart and mind.

]]> One of the most important and least discussed attributes, is the attitude of honor that emanates from the heart. We are to honor the Lord, our parents, widows, the elderly, pastors, and the emperor, but how do we do it? What is honor, how do we embody it. How do we pass this attitude on to our children? What does it look like? Join us as we explore more about this important set of heart and mind.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/esteem-one-another-highly/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223397 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1304 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)One of the most important and least discussed attributes, is the attitude of honor that emanates from the heart. We are to honor the Lord, our parents, widows, the elderly, pastors, and the emperor, but how do we do it? What is honor, how do we embody it. How do we pass this attitude on to our children? What does it look like? Join us as we explore more about this important set of heart and mind. A Significant Anniversary A Significant Anniversary On September 20, 1976 I began reading the scripture every day with the goal of reading through the bible in a calendar year. This has been the best investment of my time and the most productive discipline I have engaged in as a Christian. In this episode I discuss the benefits of reading “every word that comes form the mouth of God” and doing so “daily”.

]]> On September 20, 1976 I began reading the scripture every day with the goal of reading through the bible in a calendar year. This has been the best investment of my time and the most productive discipline I have engaged in as a Christian. In this episode I discuss the benefits of reading “every word that comes form the mouth of God” and doing so “daily”.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-significant-anniversary/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223382 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1786 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)On September 20, 1976 I began reading the scripture every day with the goal of reading through the bible in a calendar year. This has been the best investment of my time and the most productive discipline I have engaged in as a Christian. In this episode I discuss the benefits of reading “every word that comes form the mouth of God” and doing so “daily”. Personalities Personalities One of the reasons I first began talking about understanding each other came from the information we learned about personalities. I had the opportunity to learn about how we are wired and it was a wonderful resource for understanding my wife and children. We all took the tests and studied the strengths and weaknesses of our particular bent. This knowledge helped us understand each other.

In recent years I have been learning about the difference between introverts and extroverts. This new information has been wonderfully enlightening. But anything we learn that helps us understand each other is a plus. For while we are all created in the image of God, we are all unique.

]]> One of the reasons I first began talking about understanding each other came from the information we learned about personalities. I had the opportunity to learn about how we are wired and it was a wonderful resource for understanding my wife and children. We all took the tests and studied the strengths and weaknesses of our particular bent. This knowledge helped us understand each other.

In recent years I have been learning about the difference between introverts and extroverts. This new information has been wonderfully enlightening. But anything we learn that helps us understand each other is a plus. For while we are all created in the image of God, we are all unique.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/personalities/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223401 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1362 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)One of the reasons I first began talking about understanding each other came from the information we learned about personalities. I had the opportunity to learn about how we are wired and it was a wonderful resource for understanding my wife and children. We all took the tests and studied the strengths and weaknesses of our particular bent. This knowledge helped us understand each other. In recent years I have been learning about the difference between introverts and extroverts. This new information has been wonderfully enlightening. But anything we learn that helps us understand each other is a plus. For while we are all created in the image of God, we are all unique. Speaking The Truth With Love Speaking The Truth With Love When I consider speech that does not crush the spirit of the listener, I think of Jesus who is described in Matthew 12:20, “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench.” One of the main ways to build each other up is to create a safe place where each party is able to speak and be heard without fear of being crushed or quenched.

In this episode we are discussing godly communication as an essential part of understanding each other and building each other up.

]]> When I consider speech that does not crush the spirit of the listener, I think of Jesus who is described in Matthew 12:20, “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench.” One of the main ways to build each other up is to create a safe place where each party is able to speak and be heard without fear of being crushed or quenched.

In this episode we are discussing godly communication as an essential part of understanding each other and building each other up.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/speaking-the-truth-with-love/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223380 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1526 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)When I consider speech that does not crush the spirit of the listener, I think of Jesus who is described in Matthew 12:20, “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench.” One of the main ways to build each other up is to create a safe place where each party is able to speak and be heard without fear of being crushed or quenched. In this episode we are discussing godly communication as an essential part of understanding each other and building each other up. Learn of Me Learn of Me In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me,”

In this episode we will seek to learn from Jesus. How was Jesus loved by God? How was He helped to deny Himself and die? What examples has did He give us while He ministered to His disciples? How was He helped to use His authority for serving and building up the brethren?

]]> In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me,”

In this episode we will seek to learn from Jesus. How was Jesus loved by God? How was He helped to deny Himself and die? What examples has did He give us while He ministered to His disciples? How was He helped to use His authority for serving and building up the brethren?

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/learn-of-me/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16780020 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:00:00 -0400 1526 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me,” In this episode we will seek to learn from Jesus. How was Jesus loved by God? How was He helped to deny Himself and die? What examples has did He give us while He ministered to His disciples? How was He helped to use His authority for serving and building up the brethren? Turning the Heart Turning the Heart The heart is the real man. It is the essence of a person. Although we often hide our inward man, when all is stripped away, it is who we are. “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23

Life changes occur when our heart is turned to God and to our families. “He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.” Malachi 4:6

When is this critical mass achieved? When does permanent life-altering change begin to occur in the heart of a father? When do Dads stop wishing they were different and begin wanting to have their hearts turned to God and then to their family?

]]> The heart is the real man. It is the essence of a person. Although we often hide our inward man, when all is stripped away, it is who we are. “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23

Life changes occur when our heart is turned to God and to our families. “He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.” Malachi 4:6

When is this critical mass achieved? When does permanent life-altering change begin to occur in the heart of a father? When do Dads stop wishing they were different and begin wanting to have their hearts turned to God and then to their family?

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/turning-the-heart/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16223385 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1634 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The heart is the real man. It is the essence of a person. Although we often hide our inward man, when all is stripped away, it is who we are. “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23 Life changes occur when our heart is turned to God and to our families. “He will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.” Malachi 4:6 When is this critical mass achieved? When does permanent life-altering change begin to occur in the heart of a father? When do Dads stop wishing they were different and begin wanting to have their hearts turned to God and then to their family? Understanding and Building One Another Up in the Lord Understanding and Building One Another Up in the Lord https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/understanding-and-building-one-another-up-in-the-lord/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222828 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1510 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) Reflections on a Home Education Convention Reflections on a Home Education Convention In this episode, Steve and Scott discuss the dynamics of being at a convention, from the talks that are given to the interaction with the kindred spirits who attend.

]]> In this episode, Steve and Scott discuss the dynamics of being at a convention, from the talks that are given to the interaction with the kindred spirits who attend.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/reflections-on-a-home-education-convention/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222825 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1298 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In this episode, Steve and Scott discuss the dynamics of being at a convention, from the talks that are given to the interaction with the kindred spirits who attend. Solomon, Son of David and King of Israel Solomon, Son of David and King of Israel https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/solomon-son-of-david-and-king-of-israel/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222823 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1171 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) David’s Legacy David’s Legacy https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/davids-legacy/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16779978 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:00:00 -0400 1209 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) Psalms Psalms https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/psalms/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222821 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1713 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) Honor to whom honor is due Honor to whom honor is due https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/honor-to-whom-honor-is-due/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222818 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:00:00 -0400 1007 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme) The Spirit of God came upon David The Spirit of God came upon David David had a heart after God’s heart which is why God chose him to be king of Israel. But when Samuel anointed him, the Spirit came upon him in a new way. The Spirit helped him worship, play the lyre, and fight God’s fights.

]]> David had a heart after God’s heart which is why God chose him to be king of Israel. But when Samuel anointed him, the Spirit came upon him in a new way. The Spirit helped him worship, play the lyre, and fight God’s fights.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-of-god-came-upon-david/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222810 Fri, 29 May 2015 15:00:00 -0400 1225 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)David had a heart after God’s heart which is why God chose him to be king of Israel. But when Samuel anointed him, the Spirit came upon him in a new way. The Spirit helped him worship, play the lyre, and fight God’s fights. David, "Oh How I Love Thy Law!" David, "Oh How I Love Thy Law!" David loved God’s word. He loved the truth. There is a strong connection between loving God and loving His word. Jesus is the word, made flesh. May God help us to be lovers of the words of our good God.

]]> David loved God’s word. He loved the truth. There is a strong connection between loving God and loving His word. Jesus is the word, made flesh. May God help us to be lovers of the words of our good God.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/david-oh-how-i-love-thy-law/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222798 Thu, 07 May 2015 15:00:00 -0400 1122 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)David loved God’s word. He loved the truth. There is a strong connection between loving God and loving His word. Jesus is the word, made flesh. May God help us to be lovers of the words of our good God. The Heart Of David The Heart Of David David was a man after God’s own heart. In this episode we explore what it means to love God with all our heart and have God search our hearts and turn them to himself.

]]> David was a man after God’s own heart. In this episode we explore what it means to love God with all our heart and have God search our hearts and turn them to himself.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-heart-of-david/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222797 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:00:00 -0400 1523 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)David was a man after God’s own heart. In this episode we explore what it means to love God with all our heart and have God search our hearts and turn them to himself. David, Lessons from the Wilderness - Part 2 David, Lessons from the Wilderness - Part 2 David was not only a warrior, protecting his sheep from lions and bears, and the nation of Israel from Philistines and giants, he was also a worshiper. Where did he develop his skill with the lyre? When did he have time to write the hymns, aka psalms that we love today? Was he really alone in the desolate pastures of Israel, or was he deepening his relationship with his God?

]]> David was not only a warrior, protecting his sheep from lions and bears, and the nation of Israel from Philistines and giants, he was also a worshiper. Where did he develop his skill with the lyre? When did he have time to write the hymns, aka psalms that we love today? Was he really alone in the desolate pastures of Israel, or was he deepening his relationship with his God?

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/david-lessons-from-the-wilderness-part-2/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222795 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:00:00 -0400 1188 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)David was not only a warrior, protecting his sheep from lions and bears, and the nation of Israel from Philistines and giants, he was also a worshiper. Where did he develop his skill with the lyre? When did he have time to write the hymns, aka psalms that we love today? Was he really alone in the desolate pastures of Israel, or was he deepening his relationship with his God? David, Lessons from the Wilderness - Part 1 David, Lessons from the Wilderness - Part 1 David is described as a man after God’s heart. What made David special? Why did he spend so much time in the wilderness, as a shepherd and fleeing from Saul? What did he learn while caring for the sheep, alone? In this episode we will consider what we know from the record in scripture and see why God recorded this account of the formative years of David.

]]> David is described as a man after God’s heart. What made David special? Why did he spend so much time in the wilderness, as a shepherd and fleeing from Saul? What did he learn while caring for the sheep, alone? In this episode we will consider what we know from the record in scripture and see why God recorded this account of the formative years of David.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/david-lessons-from-the-wilderness-part-1/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222601 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:00:00 -0400 1327 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)David is described as a man after God’s heart. What made David special? Why did he spend so much time in the wilderness, as a shepherd and fleeing from Saul? What did he learn while caring for the sheep, alone? In this episode we will consider what we know from the record in scripture and see why God recorded this account of the formative years of David. Bear, Don’t Repair Bear, Don’t Repair “Bear One Another’s Burden and so Fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Having carried a burden has made my able to empathize with other’s pain. I am able to tune in to what people are feeling more than ever. My own issues have helped me to understand what my brothers and sisters are experiencing in a new way. I observe pain everywhere. When I see people in some form of addiction I don’t see the outward behavior as much as I am cognizant of internal pain and suffering. People do not hurt and abuse themselves for pleasure, there are reasons behind their actions. I am convinced that I may engage in the same behaviors if I had walked in their shoes and grown up in their circumstances. Addiction has many forms, society condemns some (drugs, alcohol, pornography) and rewards others (greed, power, success). But heartache and pain are often the reason why we do what we do. No one likes to hurt.

I find myself connecting with people in a deeper way because the one thing we all have in common is suffering. Whether we are battling our own issues, or bearing the burden of someone close to us that we care for, we all need encouragement and support. When I reached out to those 32 friends for help and bared my heart and asked for help, it freed them up to also share their own hurts and griefs. We were connecting at a heart level and bearing each other’s burdens in a healthy godly way. Bearing each other’s burdens and weeping with those who weep is Christianity at it’s best.

]]> “Bear One Another’s Burden and so Fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Having carried a burden has made my able to empathize with other’s pain. I am able to tune in to what people are feeling more than ever. My own issues have helped me to understand what my brothers and sisters are experiencing in a new way. I observe pain everywhere. When I see people in some form of addiction I don’t see the outward behavior as much as I am cognizant of internal pain and suffering. People do not hurt and abuse themselves for pleasure, there are reasons behind their actions. I am convinced that I may engage in the same behaviors if I had walked in their shoes and grown up in their circumstances. Addiction has many forms, society condemns some (drugs, alcohol, pornography) and rewards others (greed, power, success). But heartache and pain are often the reason why we do what we do. No one likes to hurt.

I find myself connecting with people in a deeper way because the one thing we all have in common is suffering. Whether we are battling our own issues, or bearing the burden of someone close to us that we care for, we all need encouragement and support. When I reached out to those 32 friends for help and bared my heart and asked for help, it freed them up to also share their own hurts and griefs. We were connecting at a heart level and bearing each other’s burdens in a healthy godly way. Bearing each other’s burdens and weeping with those who weep is Christianity at it’s best.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/bear-dont-repair/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222599 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:00:00 -0400 1274 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)“Bear One Another’s Burden and so Fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 Having carried a burden has made my able to empathize with other’s pain. I am able to tune in to what people are feeling more than ever. My own issues have helped me to understand what my brothers and sisters are experiencing in a new way. I observe pain everywhere. When I see people in some form of addiction I don’t see the outward behavior as much as I am cognizant of internal pain and suffering. People do not hurt and abuse themselves for pleasure, there are reasons behind their actions. I am convinced that I may engage in the same behaviors if I had walked in their shoes and grown up in their circumstances. Addiction has many forms, society condemns some (drugs, alcohol, pornography) and rewards others (greed, power, success). But heartache and pain are often the reason why we do what we do. No one likes to hurt. I find myself connecting with people in a deeper way because the one thing we all have in common is suffering. Whether we are battling our own issues, or bearing the burden of someone close to us that we care for, we all need encouragement and support. When I reached out to those 32 friends for help and bared my heart and asked for help, it freed them up to also share their own hurts and griefs. We were connecting at a heart level and bearing each other’s burdens in a healthy godly way. Bearing each other’s burdens and weeping with those who weep is Christianity at it’s best. Life Is Hard Life Is Hard The reality of pain, while not on the same level as the gospel, has been a life changer for me. When I was in the throes of my personal crisis in 2012 I wanted the pain to cease and life to resume a semblance of normalcy. I wanted peace, which we all desire. No one likes to suffer, but we all will eventually in some form or another. If we are sinners only, then we will have a hard life. Proverbs 13:15 The way of transgressors is hard. (KJV)

If we have chosen to follow Jesus, we will still suffer, but with a purpose, with hope, and accompanied by the presence of God. I am not going to address the broad topic of suffering here, but I am going to focus on our personal struggle. I have rarely heard much teaching on this topic, but pain is all around us. It must be examined and addressed with God’s help.

Here is another red letter statement. The source of much of my hurt and distress in 2012 was seeing that because of my own baggage, my internal wounds, I was hurting the most important people in my life, my wife and sons. I think of my own secret scars from my past as toxic waste. When I am rested and in a good place, then this harmful material is safely contained in a lead container. But when I am not rested, working too hard, and stressed, the toxic matter leaks, and it damages those who are closest to me, my family.

]]> The reality of pain, while not on the same level as the gospel, has been a life changer for me. When I was in the throes of my personal crisis in 2012 I wanted the pain to cease and life to resume a semblance of normalcy. I wanted peace, which we all desire. No one likes to suffer, but we all will eventually in some form or another. If we are sinners only, then we will have a hard life. Proverbs 13:15 The way of transgressors is hard. (KJV)

If we have chosen to follow Jesus, we will still suffer, but with a purpose, with hope, and accompanied by the presence of God. I am not going to address the broad topic of suffering here, but I am going to focus on our personal struggle. I have rarely heard much teaching on this topic, but pain is all around us. It must be examined and addressed with God’s help.

Here is another red letter statement. The source of much of my hurt and distress in 2012 was seeing that because of my own baggage, my internal wounds, I was hurting the most important people in my life, my wife and sons. I think of my own secret scars from my past as toxic waste. When I am rested and in a good place, then this harmful material is safely contained in a lead container. But when I am not rested, working too hard, and stressed, the toxic matter leaks, and it damages those who are closest to me, my family.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/life-is-hard/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222602 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:00:00 -0400 1826 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The reality of pain, while not on the same level as the gospel, has been a life changer for me. When I was in the throes of my personal crisis in 2012 I wanted the pain to cease and life to resume a semblance of normalcy. I wanted peace, which we all desire. No one likes to suffer, but we all will eventually in some form or another. If we are sinners only, then we will have a hard life. Proverbs 13:15 The way of transgressors is hard. (KJV) If we have chosen to follow Jesus, we will still suffer, but with a purpose, with hope, and accompanied by the presence of God. I am not going to address the broad topic of suffering here, but I am going to focus on our personal struggle. I have rarely heard much teaching on this topic, but pain is all around us. It must be examined and addressed with God’s help. Here is another red letter statement. The source of much of my hurt and distress in 2012 was seeing that because of my own baggage, my internal wounds, I was hurting the most important people in my life, my wife and sons. I think of my own secret scars from my past as toxic waste. When I am rested and in a good place, then this harmful material is safely contained in a lead container. But when I am not rested, working too hard, and stressed, the toxic matter leaks, and it damages those who are closest to me, my family. Being Rooted and Grounded in God’s Love Being Rooted and Grounded in God’s Love My role as a husband and father is shaped by how I experience and perceive the love of God for me. The more love I receive, the more I am equipped to give.

As Jesus loves me, I am called and empowered to love my wife and children. As a husband, my role is not to be the king of my castle. My wife and children were not created to serve me, but I have been designed to serve them. By meditating on how Jesus loved me by serving me, I follow His example and do not treat my wife and children as second class citizens, but as fellow children of God, who were created in the image of God.

]]> My role as a husband and father is shaped by how I experience and perceive the love of God for me. The more love I receive, the more I am equipped to give.

As Jesus loves me, I am called and empowered to love my wife and children. As a husband, my role is not to be the king of my castle. My wife and children were not created to serve me, but I have been designed to serve them. By meditating on how Jesus loved me by serving me, I follow His example and do not treat my wife and children as second class citizens, but as fellow children of God, who were created in the image of God.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/being-rooted-and-grounded-in-gods-love/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222595 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:00:00 -0500 1621 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)My role as a husband and father is shaped by how I experience and perceive the love of God for me. The more love I receive, the more I am equipped to give. As Jesus loves me, I am called and empowered to love my wife and children. As a husband, my role is not to be the king of my castle. My wife and children were not created to serve me, but I have been designed to serve them. By meditating on how Jesus loved me by serving me, I follow His example and do not treat my wife and children as second class citizens, but as fellow children of God, who were created in the image of God. Letting God Love Us Letting God Love Us I am writing a book chronicling my journey of the past two years. These were the hardest years of my life and the best ones as well. They were hard because I experienced more personal sorrow and loss, but they were the best because I found God in a new and deeper way. Throughout this process I am continually boring down through layers of life lessons I have learned to discover fundamental foundational truths.

For example, I am convinced that the family is the basic unit of society. God created the institution of the family before Israel, before Abraham, before the flood, and way before the church. In fact, the primary qualification for elders and deacons is their ability to govern their own homes. Healthy God-fearing families are the foundation for healthy churches and communities.

Good marriages begin with two individuals who each love God, and have each been loved by God. Let me amplify on that last phrase. Each man and each woman must first have a vertical loving relationship with God themselves. But to love Him, we have to be first loved by Him.

Bottom line, the best thing I can do to love God, my family, and my neighbor, is to let God love me.

]]> I am writing a book chronicling my journey of the past two years. These were the hardest years of my life and the best ones as well. They were hard because I experienced more personal sorrow and loss, but they were the best because I found God in a new and deeper way. Throughout this process I am continually boring down through layers of life lessons I have learned to discover fundamental foundational truths.

For example, I am convinced that the family is the basic unit of society. God created the institution of the family before Israel, before Abraham, before the flood, and way before the church. In fact, the primary qualification for elders and deacons is their ability to govern their own homes. Healthy God-fearing families are the foundation for healthy churches and communities.

Good marriages begin with two individuals who each love God, and have each been loved by God. Let me amplify on that last phrase. Each man and each woman must first have a vertical loving relationship with God themselves. But to love Him, we have to be first loved by Him.

Bottom line, the best thing I can do to love God, my family, and my neighbor, is to let God love me.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/letting-god-love-us/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16779951 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 11:00:00 -0500 1315 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I am writing a book chronicling my journey of the past two years. These were the hardest years of my life and the best ones as well. They were hard because I experienced more personal sorrow and loss, but they were the best because I found God in a new and deeper way. Throughout this process I am continually boring down through layers of life lessons I have learned to discover fundamental foundational truths. For example, I am convinced that the family is the basic unit of society. God created the institution of the family before Israel, before Abraham, before the flood, and way before the church. In fact, the primary qualification for elders and deacons is their ability to govern their own homes. Healthy God-fearing families are the foundation for healthy churches and communities. Good marriages begin with two individuals who each love God, and have each been loved by God. Let me amplify on that last phrase. Each man and each woman must first have a vertical loving relationship with God themselves. But to love Him, we have to be first loved by Him. Bottom line, the best thing I can do to love God, my family, and my neighbor, is to let God love me. God Morning God Morning Etymologists speculate that the expression “Good bye” derives from the longer phrase, “May God be with ye.” Similarly, “Good morning” may come from “May God give you a good morning" or a “Good day.”

I find that how I begin each morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. When I want to have a “God” day or a “Good” day, then I begin the day by meeting God and investing time in His presence.

I still battle with believing the gospel. Even though I know that when I draw near to God, He draws near to me, I still have to remind myself almost every day that God really likes me. As I draw near to God, I recall scriptures that inform my mind of the veracity of His love and the unchangeableness of His nature.

For several weeks, my prayer when I awake has been Psalm 90:14, “Satisfy me in the morning with your steadfast love, that I may rejoice and be glad all my days.” I love this scripture. The writer of this prayer may have been tempted to doubt God’s love, but asked God to help him.

]]> Etymologists speculate that the expression “Good bye” derives from the longer phrase, “May God be with ye.” Similarly, “Good morning” may come from “May God give you a good morning" or a “Good day.”

I find that how I begin each morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. When I want to have a “God” day or a “Good” day, then I begin the day by meeting God and investing time in His presence.

I still battle with believing the gospel. Even though I know that when I draw near to God, He draws near to me, I still have to remind myself almost every day that God really likes me. As I draw near to God, I recall scriptures that inform my mind of the veracity of His love and the unchangeableness of His nature.

For several weeks, my prayer when I awake has been Psalm 90:14, “Satisfy me in the morning with your steadfast love, that I may rejoice and be glad all my days.” I love this scripture. The writer of this prayer may have been tempted to doubt God’s love, but asked God to help him.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-morning/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222594 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:00:00 -0500 1230 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Etymologists speculate that the expression “Good bye” derives from the longer phrase, “May God be with ye.” Similarly, “Good morning” may come from “May God give you a good morning" or a “Good day.” I find that how I begin each morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. When I want to have a “God” day or a “Good” day, then I begin the day by meeting God and investing time in His presence. I still battle with believing the gospel. Even though I know that when I draw near to God, He draws near to me, I still have to remind myself almost every day that God really likes me. As I draw near to God, I recall scriptures that inform my mind of the veracity of His love and the unchangeableness of His nature. For several weeks, my prayer when I awake has been Psalm 90:14, “Satisfy me in the morning with your steadfast love, that I may rejoice and be glad all my days.” I love this scripture. The writer of this prayer may have been tempted to doubt God’s love, but asked God to help him. Jesus, Ages 1-30 Jesus, Ages 1-30 How did God prepare Jesus for His early ministry? What transpired during His formative years in the home of Joseph and Mary? We only have a few clues into those important years of preparation and training.

Join us as we engage in some edifying speculation on how Jesus became rooted and grounded in the love of God and developed a relationship with “The Father” before He embarked on his brief earthly mission.

]]> How did God prepare Jesus for His early ministry? What transpired during His formative years in the home of Joseph and Mary? We only have a few clues into those important years of preparation and training.

Join us as we engage in some edifying speculation on how Jesus became rooted and grounded in the love of God and developed a relationship with “The Father” before He embarked on his brief earthly mission.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/jesus-ages-1-30/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222593 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:00:00 -0500 1760 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)How did God prepare Jesus for His early ministry? What transpired during His formative years in the home of Joseph and Mary? We only have a few clues into those important years of preparation and training. Join us as we engage in some edifying speculation on how Jesus became rooted and grounded in the love of God and developed a relationship with “The Father” before He embarked on his brief earthly mission. Our Own Baggage and God’s lack of It Our Own Baggage and God’s lack of It God doesn’t have any baggage, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is the Lord who changes not. His love doesn’t change either, for God is love. And God is light, with no darkness or shadows.

But we do have baggage, lots of it. Baggage is common to man. We each have our share of wounds, scars, and issues from past relationships. If we could see each other’s past, and have the ability to understand and discern what we have each experienced, we would have so much more compassion for one another.

Embracing our own issues, and acknowledging our specific weaknesses, failures, hurts, and dashed dreams, helps us to accept and love others. Sadly we have become experts at hiding our pain, and putting on a smiling face, but behind the masks we all are needy and messy. We have good days, and we have bad days.

God alone understands us fully. He shares in our joys and our sorrows. When we rejoice, He shares in our joy. When we weep He weeps. He gets us like no one else. And still He loves us completely, consistently, and unconditionally. His grace is amazing, because He is amazing.

]]> God doesn’t have any baggage, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is the Lord who changes not. His love doesn’t change either, for God is love. And God is light, with no darkness or shadows.

But we do have baggage, lots of it. Baggage is common to man. We each have our share of wounds, scars, and issues from past relationships. If we could see each other’s past, and have the ability to understand and discern what we have each experienced, we would have so much more compassion for one another.

Embracing our own issues, and acknowledging our specific weaknesses, failures, hurts, and dashed dreams, helps us to accept and love others. Sadly we have become experts at hiding our pain, and putting on a smiling face, but behind the masks we all are needy and messy. We have good days, and we have bad days.

God alone understands us fully. He shares in our joys and our sorrows. When we rejoice, He shares in our joy. When we weep He weeps. He gets us like no one else. And still He loves us completely, consistently, and unconditionally. His grace is amazing, because He is amazing.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/our-own-baggage-and-gods-lack-of-it/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222591 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:00:00 -0500 1569 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God doesn’t have any baggage, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is the Lord who changes not. His love doesn’t change either, for God is love. And God is light, with no darkness or shadows. But we do have baggage, lots of it. Baggage is common to man. We each have our share of wounds, scars, and issues from past relationships. If we could see each other’s past, and have the ability to understand and discern what we have each experienced, we would have so much more compassion for one another. Embracing our own issues, and acknowledging our specific weaknesses, failures, hurts, and dashed dreams, helps us to accept and love others. Sadly we have become experts at hiding our pain, and putting on a smiling face, but behind the masks we all are needy and messy. We have good days, and we have bad days. God alone understands us fully. He shares in our joys and our sorrows. When we rejoice, He shares in our joy. When we weep He weeps. He gets us like no one else. And still He loves us completely, consistently, and unconditionally. His grace is amazing, because He is amazing. God is Patient and God is Patience God is Patient and God is Patience God instructs us to be patient in scripture. He is uniquely qualified to offer this exhortation because He practices patience. In fact He is patience. God is the principal and He is the principle.

In the book of James, we are told to be patient and steadfast. Then as an example of patience, Job is held up as an example of patience and steadfastness. Then as a clincher, we learn that God is patient. In fact throughout scripture we see God described as stedfast, slow to anger, gracious, and merciful.

In the purpose and plan of God, we are not simply to acquire positive character qualities, we are to become like our Dad. We are being transformed into His image. May God help us to not only see the godly character qualities but God himself.

]]> God instructs us to be patient in scripture. He is uniquely qualified to offer this exhortation because He practices patience. In fact He is patience. God is the principal and He is the principle.

In the book of James, we are told to be patient and steadfast. Then as an example of patience, Job is held up as an example of patience and steadfastness. Then as a clincher, we learn that God is patient. In fact throughout scripture we see God described as stedfast, slow to anger, gracious, and merciful.

In the purpose and plan of God, we are not simply to acquire positive character qualities, we are to become like our Dad. We are being transformed into His image. May God help us to not only see the godly character qualities but God himself.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/god-is-patient-and-god-is-patience/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222589 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:00:00 -0500 1439 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God instructs us to be patient in scripture. He is uniquely qualified to offer this exhortation because He practices patience. In fact He is patience. God is the principal and He is the principle. In the book of James, we are told to be patient and steadfast. Then as an example of patience, Job is held up as an example of patience and steadfastness. Then as a clincher, we learn that God is patient. In fact throughout scripture we see God described as stedfast, slow to anger, gracious, and merciful. In the purpose and plan of God, we are not simply to acquire positive character qualities, we are to become like our Dad. We are being transformed into His image. May God help us to not only see the godly character qualities but God himself. Hymns And Morning Worship Hymns And Morning Worship I awoke one morning wishing I had more psalms memorized. Hymns help me to worship. Psalms are hymns that David and others wrote to aid in expressing our hearts to God.

One hymn that has been particularly meaningful to me of late is Be Still My Soul. The phrase comes from Psalms 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

God is helping me to learn to be still and know that He is God. Singing this song with understanding helps to quiet my spirit and meditate on the truths found in the lyrics.

]]> I awoke one morning wishing I had more psalms memorized. Hymns help me to worship. Psalms are hymns that David and others wrote to aid in expressing our hearts to God.

One hymn that has been particularly meaningful to me of late is Be Still My Soul. The phrase comes from Psalms 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

God is helping me to learn to be still and know that He is God. Singing this song with understanding helps to quiet my spirit and meditate on the truths found in the lyrics.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/hymns-and-morning-worship/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222587 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:00:00 -0500 1205 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I awoke one morning wishing I had more psalms memorized. Hymns help me to worship. Psalms are hymns that David and others wrote to aid in expressing our hearts to God. One hymn that has been particularly meaningful to me of late is Be Still My Soul. The phrase comes from Psalms 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” God is helping me to learn to be still and know that He is God. Singing this song with understanding helps to quiet my spirit and meditate on the truths found in the lyrics. He Sees Me He Sees Me This past spring I was quietly sitting alone in an historical church. On the front wall of the plain sanctuary were the words, “The Lord is in His Holy Temple”. As I thought on these words I had a sense that God saw me.

These three words, “He sees me” filled my mind and seemed to cover me. I marveled and reveled in the truth of this concept. God almighty, sees me.

I tried to expand on the concept and thought of other truths like, He knows me, He hears me, but I kept coming back to He sees me.

]]> This past spring I was quietly sitting alone in an historical church. On the front wall of the plain sanctuary were the words, “The Lord is in His Holy Temple”. As I thought on these words I had a sense that God saw me.

These three words, “He sees me” filled my mind and seemed to cover me. I marveled and reveled in the truth of this concept. God almighty, sees me.

I tried to expand on the concept and thought of other truths like, He knows me, He hears me, but I kept coming back to He sees me.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/he-sees-me/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222541 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 14:00:00 -0500 1728 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This past spring I was quietly sitting alone in an historical church. On the front wall of the plain sanctuary were the words, “The Lord is in His Holy Temple”. As I thought on these words I had a sense that God saw me. These three words, “He sees me” filled my mind and seemed to cover me. I marveled and reveled in the truth of this concept. God almighty, sees me. I tried to expand on the concept and thought of other truths like, He knows me, He hears me, but I kept coming back to He sees me. The Person of God and the Principles of God The Person of God and the Principles of God God has given us his word for our good. God’s word is good, because God is good. Moses said, “Show me your ways, that I may know you.” The ultimate quest of our heart is not to know merely the scriptures, but the character and person of God that the scriptures reveal?

]]> God has given us his word for our good. God’s word is good, because God is good. Moses said, “Show me your ways, that I may know you.” The ultimate quest of our heart is not to know merely the scriptures, but the character and person of God that the scriptures reveal?

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-person-of-god-and-the-principles-of-god/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16779921 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 11:00:00 -0500 1728 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God has given us his word for our good. God’s word is good, because God is good. Moses said, “Show me your ways, that I may know you.” The ultimate quest of our heart is not to know merely the scriptures, but the character and person of God that the scriptures reveal? The Divine Blueprint for the Family The Divine Blueprint for the Family Before we can teach our children diligently, we as parents are called and designed to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. When I asked God to help me love Him, I was surprised how he answered that prayer. He began to reveal to my heart how much He loved me. This is exactly what the word says in 1 John, “We love because He first loved us.” God always takes the initiative. As we ask Him to reveal His love, meditate on His love, and spend time with the person of God, we will love Him more and more.

]]> Before we can teach our children diligently, we as parents are called and designed to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. When I asked God to help me love Him, I was surprised how he answered that prayer. He began to reveal to my heart how much He loved me. This is exactly what the word says in 1 John, “We love because He first loved us.” God always takes the initiative. As we ask Him to reveal His love, meditate on His love, and spend time with the person of God, we will love Him more and more.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-divine-blueprint-for-the-family/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222540 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:00:00 -0500 1396 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Before we can teach our children diligently, we as parents are called and designed to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. When I asked God to help me love Him, I was surprised how he answered that prayer. He began to reveal to my heart how much He loved me. This is exactly what the word says in 1 John, “We love because He first loved us.” God always takes the initiative. As we ask Him to reveal His love, meditate on His love, and spend time with the person of God, we will love Him more and more. Moses' Last Podcast Moses' Last Podcast Deuteronomy is the last sermon, or podcast, of the man who spoke with God face to face. This book is the distilled wisdom of Moses. These words were inspired by the Holy Spirit and given to us, for … our …. good. May God help us to hear His heart of love embed in the words of Deuteronomy.

]]> Deuteronomy is the last sermon, or podcast, of the man who spoke with God face to face. This book is the distilled wisdom of Moses. These words were inspired by the Holy Spirit and given to us, for … our …. good. May God help us to hear His heart of love embed in the words of Deuteronomy.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/moses-last-podcast/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222539 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:00:00 -0500 1548 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Deuteronomy is the last sermon, or podcast, of the man who spoke with God face to face. This book is the distilled wisdom of Moses. These words were inspired by the Holy Spirit and given to us, for … our …. good. May God help us to hear His heart of love embed in the words of Deuteronomy. The Gospel in the Garden The Gospel in the Garden We begin this episode by exploring how God’s message of grace, mercy, and forgiveness covers our sin and shame that began in the garden of Eden. We complete our discussion by examining how the best thing we can do for ourself and our family is let God love you.

God knows us completely and God loves us perfectly.

]]> We begin this episode by exploring how God’s message of grace, mercy, and forgiveness covers our sin and shame that began in the garden of Eden. We complete our discussion by examining how the best thing we can do for ourself and our family is let God love you.

God knows us completely and God loves us perfectly.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-gospel-in-the-garden/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222538 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:00:00 -0500 1637 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We begin this episode by exploring how God’s message of grace, mercy, and forgiveness covers our sin and shame that began in the garden of Eden. We complete our discussion by examining how the best thing we can do for ourself and our family is let God love you. God knows us completely and God loves us perfectly. Making Wise Decisions as a Family Making Wise Decisions as a Family Co-Host Scott Moore begins by asking Steve a question about his family and how to make wise decisions about how to spend their time and which activities to pursue and which to let go of. This leads to a whole episode where we discuss making a family mission statement.

As parents, we want to make thoughtful decisions based on what we are for and what we value. Join us in this practical discussion.

]]> Co-Host Scott Moore begins by asking Steve a question about his family and how to make wise decisions about how to spend their time and which activities to pursue and which to let go of. This leads to a whole episode where we discuss making a family mission statement.

As parents, we want to make thoughtful decisions based on what we are for and what we value. Join us in this practical discussion.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/making-wise-decisions-as-a-family/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222537 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:00:00 -0500 1664 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Co-Host Scott Moore begins by asking Steve a question about his family and how to make wise decisions about how to spend their time and which activities to pursue and which to let go of. This leads to a whole episode where we discuss making a family mission statement. As parents, we want to make thoughtful decisions based on what we are for and what we value. Join us in this practical discussion. Celebrating Exceptional Children, Finding Hope - Part 7 Celebrating Exceptional Children, Finding Hope - Part 7 I couldn’t end this series on special children without noting that there is a big difference between enduring by looking for a silver lining and celebrating. A silver lining implies a cloud. Cerebrating implies and includes God.

John is not someone I endure with patience, He is created in the image of God and exemplifies characteristics of God’s nature that are to be emulated and admired. In so many ways he is gifted and therefore not handicapped, but exceptional.

In the conclusion of this series, we try to see each of God’s children from His perspective. For in accepting and appreciating “special” children we may even learn to accept and appreciate ourselves!

]]> I couldn’t end this series on special children without noting that there is a big difference between enduring by looking for a silver lining and celebrating. A silver lining implies a cloud. Cerebrating implies and includes God.

John is not someone I endure with patience, He is created in the image of God and exemplifies characteristics of God’s nature that are to be emulated and admired. In so many ways he is gifted and therefore not handicapped, but exceptional.

In the conclusion of this series, we try to see each of God’s children from His perspective. For in accepting and appreciating “special” children we may even learn to accept and appreciate ourselves!

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/celebrating-exceptional-children-finding-hope-part-7/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222531 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:00:00 -0500 1487 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I couldn’t end this series on special children without noting that there is a big difference between enduring by looking for a silver lining and celebrating. A silver lining implies a cloud. Cerebrating implies and includes God. John is not someone I endure with patience, He is created in the image of God and exemplifies characteristics of God’s nature that are to be emulated and admired. In so many ways he is gifted and therefore not handicapped, but exceptional. In the conclusion of this series, we try to see each of God’s children from His perspective. For in accepting and appreciating “special” children we may even learn to accept and appreciate ourselves! A Whole New Group Of People, Finding Hope - Part 6 A Whole New Group Of People, Finding Hope - Part 6 In this episode, Steve will reflect on the new friends he and his family have made in the world of disability. They have learned that every human being is created in God’s image and bears God’s divine imprint. And each believer has something unique to supply to the body of Christ. We all reflect some aspect of our Creator.

As a result of the fall, we are all disabled in some capacity, either emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. Some are disabled on the outside, and others on the inside, but we all are needy. We each reflect God’s image liked cracked mirrors.

We hope you will enjoy meeting Reuben, Mike, David, Jane, and Chris and how they reflect God’s glory.

]]> In this episode, Steve will reflect on the new friends he and his family have made in the world of disability. They have learned that every human being is created in God’s image and bears God’s divine imprint. And each believer has something unique to supply to the body of Christ. We all reflect some aspect of our Creator.

As a result of the fall, we are all disabled in some capacity, either emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. Some are disabled on the outside, and others on the inside, but we all are needy. We each reflect God’s image liked cracked mirrors.

We hope you will enjoy meeting Reuben, Mike, David, Jane, and Chris and how they reflect God’s glory.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-whole-new-group-of-people-finding-hope-part-6/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222529 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1510 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In this episode, Steve will reflect on the new friends he and his family have made in the world of disability. They have learned that every human being is created in God’s image and bears God’s divine imprint. And each believer has something unique to supply to the body of Christ. We all reflect some aspect of our Creator. As a result of the fall, we are all disabled in some capacity, either emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. Some are disabled on the outside, and others on the inside, but we all are needy. We each reflect God’s image liked cracked mirrors. We hope you will enjoy meeting Reuben, Mike, David, Jane, and Chris and how they reflect God’s glory. Our Redeemer Lives, Finding Hope - Part 5 Our Redeemer Lives, Finding Hope - Part 5 God is good and God is our Redeemer. He works all things together for good, even our “light afflictions” as Paul calls them in 2 Corinthians 4:17. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us.

In 1987, I was praying for God to fix Johnny, but God had other designs, and through John, He was fixing me. Or as Laura Story, in her song “Blessings” says:

'Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops What if Your healing comes through tears What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise

And what if trials of this life The rain, the storms, the hardest nights Are your mercies in disguise

Steve relates how God has used John to put like in perspective and teach them eternal truths about love and life.

]]> God is good and God is our Redeemer. He works all things together for good, even our “light afflictions” as Paul calls them in 2 Corinthians 4:17. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us.

In 1987, I was praying for God to fix Johnny, but God had other designs, and through John, He was fixing me. Or as Laura Story, in her song “Blessings” says:

'Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops What if Your healing comes through tears What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise

And what if trials of this life The rain, the storms, the hardest nights Are your mercies in disguise

Steve relates how God has used John to put like in perspective and teach them eternal truths about love and life.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/our-redeemer-lives-finding-hope-part-5/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222526 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1705 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God is good and God is our Redeemer. He works all things together for good, even our “light afflictions” as Paul calls them in 2 Corinthians 4:17. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us. In 1987, I was praying for God to fix Johnny, but God had other designs, and through John, He was fixing me. Or as Laura Story, in her song “Blessings” says: 'Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops What if Your healing comes through tears What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're near What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise And what if trials of this life The rain, the storms, the hardest nights Are your mercies in disguise Steve relates how God has used John to put like in perspective and teach them eternal truths about love and life. God’s Presence in the Valley, Finding Hope - Part 4 God’s Presence in the Valley, Finding Hope - Part 4 The best part of being in a valley is that God loves there. He is comfortable in the valley. Jesus is described as a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. The Psalmist says the LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

But sometimes God needs us to invite Him to be with us as we try to endure hard times. Steve talks about how God was “there all the time” as He promised, but was also more real when he asked God to share in the bearing of the burden.

]]> The best part of being in a valley is that God loves there. He is comfortable in the valley. Jesus is described as a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. The Psalmist says the LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

But sometimes God needs us to invite Him to be with us as we try to endure hard times. Steve talks about how God was “there all the time” as He promised, but was also more real when he asked God to share in the bearing of the burden.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/gods-presence-in-the-valley-finding-hope-part-4/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222519 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1347 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The best part of being in a valley is that God loves there. He is comfortable in the valley. Jesus is described as a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. The Psalmist says the LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. But sometimes God needs us to invite Him to be with us as we try to endure hard times. Steve talks about how God was “there all the time” as He promised, but was also more real when he asked God to share in the bearing of the burden. Valleys Are Normal, Finding Hope - Part 3 Valleys Are Normal, Finding Hope - Part 3 I used to skip through the Beatitudes to more comforting verses in Matthew, but scripture teaches that valleys, or difficult experiences, are not abnormal for God’s people. They are the norm.

Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are thy that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

God is faithful and He promises to never leave us or forsake us. He is a very present help in trouble.

And sometimes what appears hard and difficult is actually a blessing in disguise. I know you will be encouraged by the story of a modern day Daniel in an African lion’s den.

]]> I used to skip through the Beatitudes to more comforting verses in Matthew, but scripture teaches that valleys, or difficult experiences, are not abnormal for God’s people. They are the norm.

Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are thy that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

God is faithful and He promises to never leave us or forsake us. He is a very present help in trouble.

And sometimes what appears hard and difficult is actually a blessing in disguise. I know you will be encouraged by the story of a modern day Daniel in an African lion’s den.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/valleys-are-normal-finding-hope-part-3/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222452 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1572 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)I used to skip through the Beatitudes to more comforting verses in Matthew, but scripture teaches that valleys, or difficult experiences, are not abnormal for God’s people. They are the norm. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are thy that mourn, for they shall be comforted. God is faithful and He promises to never leave us or forsake us. He is a very present help in trouble. And sometimes what appears hard and difficult is actually a blessing in disguise. I know you will be encouraged by the story of a modern day Daniel in an African lion’s den. Grieving in the Valley, Finding Hope - Part 2 Grieving in the Valley, Finding Hope - Part 2 Life can be hard. Personal struggles and difficulties often come with a significant grief component. This painful experience changed my view of the Christian life. I had become a Christian for the perks, heaven, forgiveness of sin, joy, peace, but I didn’t understand suffering. Suffering is accompanied by grief and I didn’t know how to process the pain nor fix the situation, which led to burnout.

]]> Life can be hard. Personal struggles and difficulties often come with a significant grief component. This painful experience changed my view of the Christian life. I had become a Christian for the perks, heaven, forgiveness of sin, joy, peace, but I didn’t understand suffering. Suffering is accompanied by grief and I didn’t know how to process the pain nor fix the situation, which led to burnout.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/grieving-in-the-valley-finding-hope-part-2/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222451 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1589 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Life can be hard. Personal struggles and difficulties often come with a significant grief component. This painful experience changed my view of the Christian life. I had become a Christian for the perks, heaven, forgiveness of sin, joy, peace, but I didn’t understand suffering. Suffering is accompanied by grief and I didn’t know how to process the pain nor fix the situation, which led to burnout. Finding Hope and Redemption in the Valleys of Life - Part 1 Finding Hope and Redemption in the Valleys of Life - Part 1 Steve shares their family's journey of having a special needs child. Every child will change the chemistry of the home. When you have a child with a disability, life becomes harder. Not only to the family unit, but each member of the family as well. This is our journey and I hope it will encourage you in the difficult experiences you are facing.

]]> Steve shares their family's journey of having a special needs child. Every child will change the chemistry of the home. When you have a child with a disability, life becomes harder. Not only to the family unit, but each member of the family as well. This is our journey and I hope it will encourage you in the difficult experiences you are facing.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/finding-hope-and-redemption-in-the-valleys-of-life-part-1/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222449 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1714 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Steve shares their family's journey of having a special needs child. Every child will change the chemistry of the home. When you have a child with a disability, life becomes harder. Not only to the family unit, but each member of the family as well. This is our journey and I hope it will encourage you in the difficult experiences you are facing. Family Worship - Part 8 Family Worship - Part 8 The final episode in this series is a compilation of testimonies from parents who have been having times of regular family worship. I hope that as you listen you will be edified and encouraged.

]]> The final episode in this series is a compilation of testimonies from parents who have been having times of regular family worship. I hope that as you listen you will be edified and encouraged.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-worship-part-8/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222448 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1420 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The final episode in this series is a compilation of testimonies from parents who have been having times of regular family worship. I hope that as you listen you will be edified and encouraged. Family Worship - Part 7 Family Worship - Part 7 In the podcast 35 we examined the first five possible obstacles in beginning having regular times of family worship in our homes. We will conclude with the final five today.

•  I am not qualified to lead my family.

•  I won’t be able to be successful.

•  What is my husband will not participate?

•  Like Moses, I am not a gifted speaker and wish someone else could do it.

•  It’s too late to get started as the children are older.

These are all questions each of us struggles with to some degree. Facing them and talking through them, robs them of their power to cripple and discourage us. I hope this broadcast will be a help to eliminating these common hurdles.

]]> In the podcast 35 we examined the first five possible obstacles in beginning having regular times of family worship in our homes. We will conclude with the final five today.

•  I am not qualified to lead my family.

•  I won’t be able to be successful.

•  What is my husband will not participate?

•  Like Moses, I am not a gifted speaker and wish someone else could do it.

•  It’s too late to get started as the children are older.

These are all questions each of us struggles with to some degree. Facing them and talking through them, robs them of their power to cripple and discourage us. I hope this broadcast will be a help to eliminating these common hurdles.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-worship-part-7/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222445 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1266 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In the podcast 35 we examined the first five possible obstacles in beginning having regular times of family worship in our homes. We will conclude with the final five today. •  I am not qualified to lead my family. •  I won’t be able to be successful. •  What is my husband will not participate? •  Like Moses, I am not a gifted speaker and wish someone else could do it. •  It’s too late to get started as the children are older. These are all questions each of us struggles with to some degree. Facing them and talking through them, robs them of their power to cripple and discourage us. I hope this broadcast will be a help to eliminating these common hurdles. Family Worship - Part 6 Family Worship - Part 6 In the previous 5 episodes we examined ingredients for a successful family worship experience. In this podcast we tackle potential obstacles that I had to face and that may resonate with other families.

• For example, the first one is that we may not have grown up in a home where your parents conducted conducted family devotions so we never saw it modeled.

• Or perhaps we have been told that we are not qualified to teach the bible since we have not been to bible school or sunday school teacher’s academy.

• Maybe we think the job of discipling our children is the job of the church.

• “We are too busy” may sound familiar to all of us.

These and other objections will be examined in more detail this week. I hope you will be encouraged to press on as you listen to our discussion.

]]> In the previous 5 episodes we examined ingredients for a successful family worship experience. In this podcast we tackle potential obstacles that I had to face and that may resonate with other families.

• For example, the first one is that we may not have grown up in a home where your parents conducted conducted family devotions so we never saw it modeled.

• Or perhaps we have been told that we are not qualified to teach the bible since we have not been to bible school or sunday school teacher’s academy.

• Maybe we think the job of discipling our children is the job of the church.

• “We are too busy” may sound familiar to all of us.

These and other objections will be examined in more detail this week. I hope you will be encouraged to press on as you listen to our discussion.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-worship-part-6/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222443 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1508 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In the previous 5 episodes we examined ingredients for a successful family worship experience. In this podcast we tackle potential obstacles that I had to face and that may resonate with other families. • For example, the first one is that we may not have grown up in a home where your parents conducted conducted family devotions so we never saw it modeled. • Or perhaps we have been told that we are not qualified to teach the bible since we have not been to bible school or sunday school teacher’s academy. • Maybe we think the job of discipling our children is the job of the church. • “We are too busy” may sound familiar to all of us. These and other objections will be examined in more detail this week. I hope you will be encouraged to press on as you listen to our discussion. Family Worship - Part 5 - Discuss, Chronicle, Pray, and DO Family Worship - Part 5 - Discuss, Chronicle, Pray, and DO The next four ingredients for a successful family devotions experience are: talk about what you read, keep a record of how God has worked for your family, close in prayer, and just do it.

Scripture says that each member of the body of Christ, including all members of your family, have something to contribute to other believers. After we have read the scripture, we now give each member n opportunity to communicate any insights they received that day.

I hope parents are in the facilitating mode at this juncture, so each person has an opportunity to speak. Then if we have time, we like to think back at the end of the week, to how God has helped us. We not only focus on being thankful, but on recording our gratefulness in notebooks.

Then before we head in our separate directions, we pray and commit what we have learned that day.

The final ingredient is to JUST DO IT. And if you are discouraged because you missed several days, do it anyway. I am so encouraged and inspired by Proverbs 24:16 which reads: “A righteous man falls seven times and rises up again”

May God help us to doers of the word and not hearers only. Amen.

]]> The next four ingredients for a successful family devotions experience are: talk about what you read, keep a record of how God has worked for your family, close in prayer, and just do it.

Scripture says that each member of the body of Christ, including all members of your family, have something to contribute to other believers. After we have read the scripture, we now give each member n opportunity to communicate any insights they received that day.

I hope parents are in the facilitating mode at this juncture, so each person has an opportunity to speak. Then if we have time, we like to think back at the end of the week, to how God has helped us. We not only focus on being thankful, but on recording our gratefulness in notebooks.

Then before we head in our separate directions, we pray and commit what we have learned that day.

The final ingredient is to JUST DO IT. And if you are discouraged because you missed several days, do it anyway. I am so encouraged and inspired by Proverbs 24:16 which reads: “A righteous man falls seven times and rises up again”

May God help us to doers of the word and not hearers only. Amen.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-worship-part-5-discuss-chronicle-pray-and-do/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16779888 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:00:00 -0400 1352 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The next four ingredients for a successful family devotions experience are: talk about what you read, keep a record of how God has worked for your family, close in prayer, and just do it. Scripture says that each member of the body of Christ, including all members of your family, have something to contribute to other believers. After we have read the scripture, we now give each member n opportunity to communicate any insights they received that day. I hope parents are in the facilitating mode at this juncture, so each person has an opportunity to speak. Then if we have time, we like to think back at the end of the week, to how God has helped us. We not only focus on being thankful, but on recording our gratefulness in notebooks. Then before we head in our separate directions, we pray and commit what we have learned that day. The final ingredient is to JUST DO IT. And if you are discouraged because you missed several days, do it anyway. I am so encouraged and inspired by Proverbs 24:16 which reads: “A righteous man falls seven times and rises up again” May God help us to doers of the word and not hearers only. Amen. Family Worship - Part 4 Family Worship - Part 4 The word remember, or some form of this word, occurs over 200 times in scripture. The Psalmist encourages us to praise the works of God from one generation to another. Psalm 145:4

Have you told your children how you came to Christ, or how you met your spouse, or other answers to prayer that you have experienced? Not only are the older folks to recount the mighty acts of God in their own life, it is equally important to record God’s work in the hearts of the children as well.

Teach as you would like to be taught. This is the golden rule applied to having worship times in the home. This does not have to be a dry time, but ask God to give you ideas to make the study of God’s word enjoyable. I have a couple ideas I will be sharing in the podcast.

If we had time, we liked to sing as part of the worship experience. Worship and the word complement each other. Perhaps your family may consider memorizing some worship songs or hymns. We committed 9 to memory years ago and I still recall many of the verses.

“Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand” Psalm 149:6

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16

Don’t ever forget that the work you are doing is of great value in the sight of God.

“The greatest gift a church can receive is to have a group of families who take their responsibilities with such Christian seriousness that they are willing to completely alter their lifestyle to raise up disciples for Jesus Christ.” —Abraham Kuyper

]]> The word remember, or some form of this word, occurs over 200 times in scripture. The Psalmist encourages us to praise the works of God from one generation to another. Psalm 145:4

Have you told your children how you came to Christ, or how you met your spouse, or other answers to prayer that you have experienced? Not only are the older folks to recount the mighty acts of God in their own life, it is equally important to record God’s work in the hearts of the children as well.

Teach as you would like to be taught. This is the golden rule applied to having worship times in the home. This does not have to be a dry time, but ask God to give you ideas to make the study of God’s word enjoyable. I have a couple ideas I will be sharing in the podcast.

If we had time, we liked to sing as part of the worship experience. Worship and the word complement each other. Perhaps your family may consider memorizing some worship songs or hymns. We committed 9 to memory years ago and I still recall many of the verses.

“Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand” Psalm 149:6

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16

Don’t ever forget that the work you are doing is of great value in the sight of God.

“The greatest gift a church can receive is to have a group of families who take their responsibilities with such Christian seriousness that they are willing to completely alter their lifestyle to raise up disciples for Jesus Christ.” —Abraham Kuyper

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-worship-part-4/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222441 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:00:00 -0400 1630 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The word remember, or some form of this word, occurs over 200 times in scripture. The Psalmist encourages us to praise the works of God from one generation to another. Psalm 145:4 Have you told your children how you came to Christ, or how you met your spouse, or other answers to prayer that you have experienced? Not only are the older folks to recount the mighty acts of God in their own life, it is equally important to record God’s work in the hearts of the children as well. Teach as you would like to be taught. This is the golden rule applied to having worship times in the home. This does not have to be a dry time, but ask God to give you ideas to make the study of God’s word enjoyable. I have a couple ideas I will be sharing in the podcast. If we had time, we liked to sing as part of the worship experience. Worship and the word complement each other. Perhaps your family may consider memorizing some worship songs or hymns. We committed 9 to memory years ago and I still recall many of the verses. “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand” Psalm 149:6 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16 Don’t ever forget that the work you are doing is of great value in the sight of God. “The greatest gift a church can receive is to have a group of families who take their responsibilities with such Christian seriousness that they are willing to completely alter their lifestyle to raise up disciples for Jesus Christ.” —Abraham Kuyper Family Worship - Part 3 - Grace & Truth Family Worship - Part 3 - Grace & Truth While we seek to diligently teach our children the word of God, ultimately it is God’s responsibility to reach their hearts.

“For a shepherd enters through the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they recognize his voice.” John 10:2-4

As we teach and read God’s Word, we also want to make sure that we are presenting the good news of the gospel to your families. We all need grace along with truth. Jesus was the perfect balance of grace and truth.

“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17

“Loving kindness and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Psalm 85:10

This is a critical time to explain the forgiveness that only Jesus can extend since He died to take away our sins on the cross. He had no sins of His own and so He could take ours upon Himself.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12

Conviction and condemnation. These are big words, but they are the difference between death and life.

“For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10

]]> While we seek to diligently teach our children the word of God, ultimately it is God’s responsibility to reach their hearts.

“For a shepherd enters through the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they recognize his voice.” John 10:2-4

As we teach and read God’s Word, we also want to make sure that we are presenting the good news of the gospel to your families. We all need grace along with truth. Jesus was the perfect balance of grace and truth.

“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17

“Loving kindness and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Psalm 85:10

This is a critical time to explain the forgiveness that only Jesus can extend since He died to take away our sins on the cross. He had no sins of His own and so He could take ours upon Himself.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12

Conviction and condemnation. These are big words, but they are the difference between death and life.

“For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-worship-part-3-grace-truth/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222436 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:00:00 -0400 931 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)While we seek to diligently teach our children the word of God, ultimately it is God’s responsibility to reach their hearts. “For a shepherd enters through the gate. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they recognize his voice.” John 10:2-4 As we teach and read God’s Word, we also want to make sure that we are presenting the good news of the gospel to your families. We all need grace along with truth. Jesus was the perfect balance of grace and truth. “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 “Loving kindness and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” Psalm 85:10 This is a critical time to explain the forgiveness that only Jesus can extend since He died to take away our sins on the cross. He had no sins of His own and so He could take ours upon Himself. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 Conviction and condemnation. These are big words, but they are the difference between death and life. “For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 Family Worship - Part 2 - When To Begin Having Family Worship Times Family Worship - Part 2 - When To Begin Having Family Worship Times One of the questions I am frequently asked is “At what ages do we begin having worship times as a family?” Based on these scriptures with Jesus’ instructions to Peter and Paul’s advice to Timothy, I think the sooner the better.

“Feed my lambs” John 21:15

“For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well” 2 Timothy 1:5

“And that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” 2 Timothy 3:15

When you begin having regular worship times, the best advice I have is to assemble the family and then turn over the meeting to Jesus. In all of my years reading scripture myself, I am always amazed at how good the Spirit of Jesus is at teaching and applying scripture to each person in the room regardless of age or ability.

For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst” Matthew 18:20

Then after we pray, my conviction is that while reading other books is edifying and encouraging, family worship is a wonderful opportunity to focus on the living word of God. As a family we would endeavor to read one chapter per day, aloud, with each person reading a few verses at a time.

“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching” 1 Timothy 4:13

“Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein; for the time is near” Revelation 1:3

This is what we did, but as always I have more ideas to prime the pump and encourage you to find what works for your crew.

]]> One of the questions I am frequently asked is “At what ages do we begin having worship times as a family?” Based on these scriptures with Jesus’ instructions to Peter and Paul’s advice to Timothy, I think the sooner the better.

“Feed my lambs” John 21:15

“For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well” 2 Timothy 1:5

“And that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” 2 Timothy 3:15

When you begin having regular worship times, the best advice I have is to assemble the family and then turn over the meeting to Jesus. In all of my years reading scripture myself, I am always amazed at how good the Spirit of Jesus is at teaching and applying scripture to each person in the room regardless of age or ability.

For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst” Matthew 18:20

Then after we pray, my conviction is that while reading other books is edifying and encouraging, family worship is a wonderful opportunity to focus on the living word of God. As a family we would endeavor to read one chapter per day, aloud, with each person reading a few verses at a time.

“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching” 1 Timothy 4:13

“Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein; for the time is near” Revelation 1:3

This is what we did, but as always I have more ideas to prime the pump and encourage you to find what works for your crew.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-worship-part-2-when-to-begin-having-family-worship-times/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222434 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1126 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)One of the questions I am frequently asked is “At what ages do we begin having worship times as a family?” Based on these scriptures with Jesus’ instructions to Peter and Paul’s advice to Timothy, I think the sooner the better. “Feed my lambs” John 21:15 “For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well” 2 Timothy 1:5 “And that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” 2 Timothy 3:15 When you begin having regular worship times, the best advice I have is to assemble the family and then turn over the meeting to Jesus. In all of my years reading scripture myself, I am always amazed at how good the Spirit of Jesus is at teaching and applying scripture to each person in the room regardless of age or ability. For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst” Matthew 18:20 Then after we pray, my conviction is that while reading other books is edifying and encouraging, family worship is a wonderful opportunity to focus on the living word of God. As a family we would endeavor to read one chapter per day, aloud, with each person reading a few verses at a time. “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching” 1 Timothy 4:13 “Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein; for the time is near” Revelation 1:3 This is what we did, but as always I have more ideas to prime the pump and encourage you to find what works for your crew. Family Worship - Part 1 Family Worship - Part 1 God’s divine blueprint for family worship begins with the husband and wife each loving God with everything in them, and then having God’s inspired word foremost in their heart, before they commence teaching their children. We find this plan revealed in Deuteronomy 6:5-7.

]]> God’s divine blueprint for family worship begins with the husband and wife each loving God with everything in them, and then having God’s inspired word foremost in their heart, before they commence teaching their children. We find this plan revealed in Deuteronomy 6:5-7.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/family-worship-part-1/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222389 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1680 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God’s divine blueprint for family worship begins with the husband and wife each loving God with everything in them, and then having God’s inspired word foremost in their heart, before they commence teaching their children. We find this plan revealed in Deuteronomy 6:5-7. The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 6 The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 6 In this final episode on the Family That Stays Together, some specific ideas for learning to understand one another and express love for each other.

When families are together 24/7, sometimes these skills are not for building family, but for surviving as a family. We will be discussing, personality types, love languages, and a final exhortation to be content with the family that God designed you to be without comparing yourselves to other families.

We make a wonderful us, but a lousy anybody else. Comparison is the enemy of vision. Develop your own flavor and chemistry.

As Mother Theresa received a Nobel Peace Prize, she was asked, “What can we do to promote world peace?” She replied, “Go home and love your family.”

]]> In this final episode on the Family That Stays Together, some specific ideas for learning to understand one another and express love for each other.

When families are together 24/7, sometimes these skills are not for building family, but for surviving as a family. We will be discussing, personality types, love languages, and a final exhortation to be content with the family that God designed you to be without comparing yourselves to other families.

We make a wonderful us, but a lousy anybody else. Comparison is the enemy of vision. Develop your own flavor and chemistry.

As Mother Theresa received a Nobel Peace Prize, she was asked, “What can we do to promote world peace?” She replied, “Go home and love your family.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-family-that-stays-together-stays-together-part-6/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222386 Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1098 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In this final episode on the Family That Stays Together, some specific ideas for learning to understand one another and express love for each other. When families are together 24/7, sometimes these skills are not for building family, but for surviving as a family. We will be discussing, personality types, love languages, and a final exhortation to be content with the family that God designed you to be without comparing yourselves to other families. We make a wonderful us, but a lousy anybody else. Comparison is the enemy of vision. Develop your own flavor and chemistry. As Mother Theresa received a Nobel Peace Prize, she was asked, “What can we do to promote world peace?” She replied, “Go home and love your family.” The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 5 The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 5 Shared experiences, such as reading books together, watching movies as a family, learning together, and playing together are instrumental in developing your own family chemistry.

When you do things together, you understand each other’s comic references, and provide commonality, which is the basis for relationship. Equally important is safe, open, honest communication in the home.

Listen as we share more ideas and stories of how the Demme’s developed their family identity, and an interesting application of the movies Mary Poppins and Saving Mr. Banks.

]]> Shared experiences, such as reading books together, watching movies as a family, learning together, and playing together are instrumental in developing your own family chemistry.

When you do things together, you understand each other’s comic references, and provide commonality, which is the basis for relationship. Equally important is safe, open, honest communication in the home.

Listen as we share more ideas and stories of how the Demme’s developed their family identity, and an interesting application of the movies Mary Poppins and Saving Mr. Banks.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-family-that-stays-together-stays-together-part-5/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222388 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1508 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Shared experiences, such as reading books together, watching movies as a family, learning together, and playing together are instrumental in developing your own family chemistry. When you do things together, you understand each other’s comic references, and provide commonality, which is the basis for relationship. Equally important is safe, open, honest communication in the home. Listen as we share more ideas and stories of how the Demme’s developed their family identity, and an interesting application of the movies Mary Poppins and Saving Mr. Banks. The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 4 The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 4 After discussing strategies for husband and wives, here is what the Demme’s did to love and affirm their children. From birthday celebrations, eating meals together, to working, and worshiping together, I hope this broadcast will stimulate your thinking for ways to love and appreciate children.

Psalms 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

]]> After discussing strategies for husband and wives, here is what the Demme’s did to love and affirm their children. From birthday celebrations, eating meals together, to working, and worshiping together, I hope this broadcast will stimulate your thinking for ways to love and appreciate children.

Psalms 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-family-that-stays-together-stays-together-part-4/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222385 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1380 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)After discussing strategies for husband and wives, here is what the Demme’s did to love and affirm their children. From birthday celebrations, eating meals together, to working, and worshiping together, I hope this broadcast will stimulate your thinking for ways to love and appreciate children. Psalms 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 3 The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 3 As a husband and father, I have more to say about what I have learned in 35 years of marriage and 34 years of being a dad. In this broadcast, I have some tips for ladies. I hope you will find them encouraging, biblically sound, and helpful.

]]> As a husband and father, I have more to say about what I have learned in 35 years of marriage and 34 years of being a dad. In this broadcast, I have some tips for ladies. I hope you will find them encouraging, biblically sound, and helpful.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-family-that-stays-together-stays-together-part-3/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222387 Thu, 22 May 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1673 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)As a husband and father, I have more to say about what I have learned in 35 years of marriage and 34 years of being a dad. In this broadcast, I have some tips for ladies. I hope you will find them encouraging, biblically sound, and helpful. The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 2 The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 2 God created and designed men to be husbands and fathers. But the only way we are able to fulfill our calling is bey falling in love afresh with God, laying down our lives for our families, serving them, and using the authority He has granted us to build them up. The best thing men can do for their family is love God and His word. Our individual relationship with God determines how well we build relationships with our family. When each member of the family is each rooted and grounded in Christ, then each are free to be in a healthy relationship with one another. I used to believe the ideal family was: Where each lives for the other and all love for Christ. I now am convinced that it is: Where each is loved by Christ, then we are enabled to love for the other.

]]> God created and designed men to be husbands and fathers. But the only way we are able to fulfill our calling is bey falling in love afresh with God, laying down our lives for our families, serving them, and using the authority He has granted us to build them up. The best thing men can do for their family is love God and His word. Our individual relationship with God determines how well we build relationships with our family. When each member of the family is each rooted and grounded in Christ, then each are free to be in a healthy relationship with one another. I used to believe the ideal family was: Where each lives for the other and all love for Christ. I now am convinced that it is: Where each is loved by Christ, then we are enabled to love for the other.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-family-that-stays-together-stays-together-part-2/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222384 Wed, 21 May 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1684 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God created and designed men to be husbands and fathers. But the only way we are able to fulfill our calling is bey falling in love afresh with God, laying down our lives for our families, serving them, and using the authority He has granted us to build them up. The best thing men can do for their family is love God and His word. Our individual relationship with God determines how well we build relationships with our family. When each member of the family is each rooted and grounded in Christ, then each are free to be in a healthy relationship with one another. I used to believe the ideal family was: Where each lives for the other and all love for Christ. I now am convinced that it is: Where each is loved by Christ, then we are enabled to love for the other. The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 1 The Family That Stays Together, Stays Together - Part 1 God created each member of the family.

And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Genesis 1:27

He sovereignly imbues each of us with value.

We are each a unique part of the body of Christ on earth, with gifts to supply to His body, here on earth.

Each member of the family is a temple of the Holy Spirit,

We are all different. God has shaped, crafted, and fashioned each of us with unique abilities and disabilities.

God designed the concept of marriage and family. He created this sacred institution. It is not only a good idea, it is a God idea.

Before Abraham was born, before a government had been formed, before Israel was called into being, and before the church was born from above, God created family.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24

]]> God created each member of the family.

And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Genesis 1:27

He sovereignly imbues each of us with value.

We are each a unique part of the body of Christ on earth, with gifts to supply to His body, here on earth.

Each member of the family is a temple of the Holy Spirit,

We are all different. God has shaped, crafted, and fashioned each of us with unique abilities and disabilities.

God designed the concept of marriage and family. He created this sacred institution. It is not only a good idea, it is a God idea.

Before Abraham was born, before a government had been formed, before Israel was called into being, and before the church was born from above, God created family.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-family-that-stays-together-stays-together-part-1/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222383 Mon, 19 May 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1894 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)God created each member of the family. And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Genesis 1:27 He sovereignly imbues each of us with value. We are each a unique part of the body of Christ on earth, with gifts to supply to His body, here on earth. Each member of the family is a temple of the Holy Spirit, We are all different. God has shaped, crafted, and fashioned each of us with unique abilities and disabilities. God designed the concept of marriage and family. He created this sacred institution. It is not only a good idea, it is a God idea. Before Abraham was born, before a government had been formed, before Israel was called into being, and before the church was born from above, God created family. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24 Acts of the Holy Spirit Acts of the Holy Spirit This episode is a sampling of the person and work of the Holy Spirit as recorded in the book of Acts, with minimal commentary.

Acts 2:4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit

Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit,

Acts 4:31 When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

Acts 6:5 They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit,

Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Acts 9:17 “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 11:24 He was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 15:28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:

]]> This episode is a sampling of the person and work of the Holy Spirit as recorded in the book of Acts, with minimal commentary.

Acts 2:4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit

Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit,

Acts 4:31 When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit

Acts 6:5 They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit,

Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Acts 9:17 “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 11:24 He was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 15:28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/acts-of-the-holy-spirit/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222379 Thu, 08 May 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1168 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This episode is a sampling of the person and work of the Holy Spirit as recorded in the book of Acts, with minimal commentary. Acts 2:4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, Acts 4:31 When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit Acts 6:5 They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, Acts 9:17 “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 11:24 He was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. Acts 13:52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 15:28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: The Battle Within The Battle Within We have met the enemy and he is Us!

Romans 8:5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,

Galatians 5:17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

Galatians 5:16 Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.

John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Galatians 6: 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

]]> We have met the enemy and he is Us!

Romans 8:5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,

Galatians 5:17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

Galatians 5:16 Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.

John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Galatians 6: 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-battle-within/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222377 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1606 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We have met the enemy and he is Us! Romans 8:5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, Galatians 5:17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. Galatians 5:16 Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. Galatians 6: 8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. He Will Teach You All Things He Will Teach You All Things Every teacher is not a parent, but every parent is a teacher.

Thank God that He has sent the Spirit of Truth to help us teach. God the Father taught on Mt Sinai, Jesus taught the multitudes and His disciples, the Spirit of truth is still teaching us today. He is bearing witness about Jesus and guiding us into all truth.

John 15:26 When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.

John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth,

Ephesians 1:17 The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him.

]]> Every teacher is not a parent, but every parent is a teacher.

Thank God that He has sent the Spirit of Truth to help us teach. God the Father taught on Mt Sinai, Jesus taught the multitudes and His disciples, the Spirit of truth is still teaching us today. He is bearing witness about Jesus and guiding us into all truth.

John 15:26 When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.

John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth,

Ephesians 1:17 The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/he-will-teach-you-all-things/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222376 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 08:00:00 -0400 994 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Every teacher is not a parent, but every parent is a teacher. Thank God that He has sent the Spirit of Truth to help us teach. God the Father taught on Mt Sinai, Jesus taught the multitudes and His disciples, the Spirit of truth is still teaching us today. He is bearing witness about Jesus and guiding us into all truth. John 15:26 When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, Ephesians 1:17 The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him. Interview with Todd Wilson from Family Man Ministries Interview with Todd Wilson from Family Man Ministries Today’s episode is a discussion between Steve and Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries. I hope you will enjoy the discussion between these two kindred spirits who both speak and write about God’s plan and design for the family.

]]> Today’s episode is a discussion between Steve and Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries. I hope you will enjoy the discussion between these two kindred spirits who both speak and write about God’s plan and design for the family.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/interview-with-todd-wilson-from-family-man-ministries/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222292 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1727 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Today’s episode is a discussion between Steve and Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries. I hope you will enjoy the discussion between these two kindred spirits who both speak and write about God’s plan and design for the family. A Friend Forever A Friend Forever This episode is part 3 of the series on the Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples that when He ascended to heaven, He would ask the Father to send another Helper to be with them forever. This divine Helper, is called the Paraclete in Greek, which means someone who is called or summoned to come near or come along side. The Paraclete is also an advocate, a comforter, an encourager, and a helper.

During His earthly ministry, Jesus had guided, guarded, and taught His disciples; but now He was going to leave them. The Spirit of God would come to the disciples and dwell in them, taking the place of their Master's presence.

He even said that it was a very good thing that He was leaving them and that the Holy Spirit would come upon them.

“Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.” John 16:7

His last words to them were to tarry in Jerusalem and wait for the promise of the Father.

“I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49

“And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father,” Acts 1:4

]]> This episode is part 3 of the series on the Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples that when He ascended to heaven, He would ask the Father to send another Helper to be with them forever. This divine Helper, is called the Paraclete in Greek, which means someone who is called or summoned to come near or come along side. The Paraclete is also an advocate, a comforter, an encourager, and a helper.

During His earthly ministry, Jesus had guided, guarded, and taught His disciples; but now He was going to leave them. The Spirit of God would come to the disciples and dwell in them, taking the place of their Master's presence.

He even said that it was a very good thing that He was leaving them and that the Holy Spirit would come upon them.

“Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.” John 16:7

His last words to them were to tarry in Jerusalem and wait for the promise of the Father.

“I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49

“And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father,” Acts 1:4

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-friend-forever/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222290 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1678 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)This episode is part 3 of the series on the Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples that when He ascended to heaven, He would ask the Father to send another Helper to be with them forever. This divine Helper, is called the Paraclete in Greek, which means someone who is called or summoned to come near or come along side. The Paraclete is also an advocate, a comforter, an encourager, and a helper. During His earthly ministry, Jesus had guided, guarded, and taught His disciples; but now He was going to leave them. The Spirit of God would come to the disciples and dwell in them, taking the place of their Master's presence. He even said that it was a very good thing that He was leaving them and that the Holy Spirit would come upon them. “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.” John 16:7 His last words to them were to tarry in Jerusalem and wait for the promise of the Father. “I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 “And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father,” Acts 1:4 The Spirit of Jesus The Spirit of Jesus Jesus had a vital connection and relationship with the Holy Spirit beginning with His birth and throughout His earthly ministry. In this episode we will be studying the presence of the Holy Spirit at the births of John and Jesus. Then we will continue with the baptism of Jesus when the Spirit, as a dove alighted on the shoulder of Jesus, to the wilderness, and on through His public ministry, and finally to the cross.

John’s birth is foretold to his father Zechariah.

Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. ... 15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.

Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Luke 4:1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.

Luke 4:14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee,

]]> Jesus had a vital connection and relationship with the Holy Spirit beginning with His birth and throughout His earthly ministry. In this episode we will be studying the presence of the Holy Spirit at the births of John and Jesus. Then we will continue with the baptism of Jesus when the Spirit, as a dove alighted on the shoulder of Jesus, to the wilderness, and on through His public ministry, and finally to the cross.

John’s birth is foretold to his father Zechariah.

Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. ... 15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.

Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Luke 4:1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.

Luke 4:14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee,

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-spirit-of-jesus/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222289 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:00:00 -0400 1563 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Jesus had a vital connection and relationship with the Holy Spirit beginning with His birth and throughout His earthly ministry. In this episode we will be studying the presence of the Holy Spirit at the births of John and Jesus. Then we will continue with the baptism of Jesus when the Spirit, as a dove alighted on the shoulder of Jesus, to the wilderness, and on through His public ministry, and finally to the cross. John’s birth is foretold to his father Zechariah. Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. ... 15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Luke 4:1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, was led by the Spirit in the wilderness. Luke 4:14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, The Unique Personhood of the Holy Spirit The Unique Personhood of the Holy Spirit My journey the last two years is summed up nicely in the last verse in 2 Corinthians.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

So far we have talked about the grace of Jesus, and the love of God, but we have only touched on the communion or fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

I believe the Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood member of the Godhead. As I was growing up I only knew Him as mentioned in the Apostle’s Creed, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. To a child that conjures up some interesting images. But I am beginning to know and develop a relationship with the Spirit of God.

In courses at Bible Schools or Seminaries, that study the trinity, often the title will say something like the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Before we talk about the work of the Spirit, I would like to focus on the Person of the third person of the Trinity.

In chapters 14 and 16 of John, there are 16 instances when the Spirit is referred to as He (12) and Him(4).

John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.

John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

He, the Spirit, is also described with attributes that reinforce His distinct personhood, such as His mind, He prays, and He helps.

Helps-Intercedes-Mind

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

I hope as you listen you will see more scriptures that affirm the unique personhood of the third member of the Trinity.

]]> My journey the last two years is summed up nicely in the last verse in 2 Corinthians.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

So far we have talked about the grace of Jesus, and the love of God, but we have only touched on the communion or fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

I believe the Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood member of the Godhead. As I was growing up I only knew Him as mentioned in the Apostle’s Creed, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. To a child that conjures up some interesting images. But I am beginning to know and develop a relationship with the Spirit of God.

In courses at Bible Schools or Seminaries, that study the trinity, often the title will say something like the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Before we talk about the work of the Spirit, I would like to focus on the Person of the third person of the Trinity.

In chapters 14 and 16 of John, there are 16 instances when the Spirit is referred to as He (12) and Him(4).

John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.

John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

He, the Spirit, is also described with attributes that reinforce His distinct personhood, such as His mind, He prays, and He helps.

Helps-Intercedes-Mind

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

I hope as you listen you will see more scriptures that affirm the unique personhood of the third member of the Trinity.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-unique-personhood-of-the-holy-spirit/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16779816 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 11:00:00 -0500 1355 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)My journey the last two years is summed up nicely in the last verse in 2 Corinthians. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. So far we have talked about the grace of Jesus, and the love of God, but we have only touched on the communion or fellowship of the Holy Spirit. I believe the Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood member of the Godhead. As I was growing up I only knew Him as mentioned in the Apostle’s Creed, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. To a child that conjures up some interesting images. But I am beginning to know and develop a relationship with the Spirit of God. In courses at Bible Schools or Seminaries, that study the trinity, often the title will say something like the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Before we talk about the work of the Spirit, I would like to focus on the Person of the third person of the Trinity. In chapters 14 and 16 of John, there are 16 instances when the Spirit is referred to as He (12) and Him(4). John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. He, the Spirit, is also described with attributes that reinforce His distinct personhood, such as His mind, He prays, and He helps. Helps-Intercedes-Mind Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. I hope as you listen you will see more scriptures that affirm the unique personhood of the third member of the Trinity. Quick to Hear and Slow to Speak Quick to Hear and Slow to Speak James 1:19, "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak."

From maintaining eye contact, to asking questions in a spirit of openness, to being fully engaged, we will study how we can hear what is on the heart of the speaker and encourage them to talk freely.

Proverbs 2:2 Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding.

Proverbs 20:5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,

]]> James 1:19, "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak."

From maintaining eye contact, to asking questions in a spirit of openness, to being fully engaged, we will study how we can hear what is on the heart of the speaker and encourage them to talk freely.

Proverbs 2:2 Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding.

Proverbs 20:5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.

Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel,

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/quick-to-hear-and-slow-to-speak/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222288 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 13:00:00 -0500 2382 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)James 1:19, "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak." From maintaining eye contact, to asking questions in a spirit of openness, to being fully engaged, we will study how we can hear what is on the heart of the speaker and encourage them to talk freely. Proverbs 2:2 Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding. Proverbs 20:5 Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, Speaking the Truth in Love Speaking the Truth in Love As Christians, we know that communication originates in the heart. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces  evil,  for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45

Before we can have edifying communication, our hearts have to be in a good place, settled, and at peace in Christ. There are principles and skills that we can learn which will help us be better speakers and listeners, but the heart is where conversation begins.

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23

In this episode, we will begin by discussing the heart. Then we will teach skills of how to speak in a way that is honest, honors God, and builds relationships.

Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, Ephesians 4:15

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14

]]> As Christians, we know that communication originates in the heart. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces  evil,  for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45

Before we can have edifying communication, our hearts have to be in a good place, settled, and at peace in Christ. There are principles and skills that we can learn which will help us be better speakers and listeners, but the heart is where conversation begins.

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23

In this episode, we will begin by discussing the heart. Then we will teach skills of how to speak in a way that is honest, honors God, and builds relationships.

Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, Ephesians 4:15

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/speaking-the-truth-in-love/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222287 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 13:00:00 -0500 2018 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)As Christians, we know that communication originates in the heart. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces  evil,  for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. Luke 6:45 Before we can have edifying communication, our hearts have to be in a good place, settled, and at peace in Christ. There are principles and skills that we can learn which will help us be better speakers and listeners, but the heart is where conversation begins. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 In this episode, we will begin by discussing the heart. Then we will teach skills of how to speak in a way that is honest, honors God, and builds relationships. Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, Ephesians 4:15 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14 The Heart and the Tongue The Heart and the Tongue "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" Matthew 12:34. The values that we hold most dear, that are in our heart, are reflected in our speech. In this podcast, we discuss how to prepare your heart, be at peace, have a healthy sense of your own integrity before you have meaningful communication, particularly with those who are close to you.

Godly communication is not about convincing someone of your position, but speaking the truth in love. It is not trying to win a debate, or convince the other to change their beliefs, but to hear and understand one another. The battle is not with anything or anyone outside of myself, but within my own heart.

"What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you?" James 4:1

"Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding." Proverbs 17:27

"The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things." Proverbs 15:28

"Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city." Proverbs 16:32

]]> "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" Matthew 12:34. The values that we hold most dear, that are in our heart, are reflected in our speech. In this podcast, we discuss how to prepare your heart, be at peace, have a healthy sense of your own integrity before you have meaningful communication, particularly with those who are close to you.

Godly communication is not about convincing someone of your position, but speaking the truth in love. It is not trying to win a debate, or convince the other to change their beliefs, but to hear and understand one another. The battle is not with anything or anyone outside of myself, but within my own heart.

"What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you?" James 4:1

"Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding." Proverbs 17:27

"The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things." Proverbs 15:28

"Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city." Proverbs 16:32

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-heart-and-the-tongue/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222286 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:00:00 -0500 1645 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" Matthew 12:34. The values that we hold most dear, that are in our heart, are reflected in our speech. In this podcast, we discuss how to prepare your heart, be at peace, have a healthy sense of your own integrity before you have meaningful communication, particularly with those who are close to you. Godly communication is not about convincing someone of your position, but speaking the truth in love. It is not trying to win a debate, or convince the other to change their beliefs, but to hear and understand one another. The battle is not with anything or anyone outside of myself, but within my own heart. "What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you?" James 4:1 "Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding." Proverbs 17:27 "The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things." Proverbs 15:28 "Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city." Proverbs 16:32 Where Your Treasure Is Where Your Treasure Is Proverbs 4:23,  "Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life." Since our heart is hard to discern, God gives us a window into what we value, and that is our treasure. "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also," Matthew 6:21.

Our treasure is more than our money or possessions, it is where we invest our time, energy, and resources. When we are able to identify what motivates us and inspires us, our treasure, then we get a glimpse of who we are. The word of God also helps us understand our heart.

"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." The reason we are spending studying what God says about our heart, is that it is the most important factor in God honoring communication.

"For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks," Matthew 12:34. When our heart is right, our tongues will follow. Time spent quieting our heart and asking God to work in our heart, is time well spent.

]]> Proverbs 4:23,  "Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life." Since our heart is hard to discern, God gives us a window into what we value, and that is our treasure. "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also," Matthew 6:21.

Our treasure is more than our money or possessions, it is where we invest our time, energy, and resources. When we are able to identify what motivates us and inspires us, our treasure, then we get a glimpse of who we are. The word of God also helps us understand our heart.

"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." The reason we are spending studying what God says about our heart, is that it is the most important factor in God honoring communication.

"For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks," Matthew 12:34. When our heart is right, our tongues will follow. Time spent quieting our heart and asking God to work in our heart, is time well spent.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/where-your-treasure-is/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222282 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 13:00:00 -0500 1285 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Proverbs 4:23,  "Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life." Since our heart is hard to discern, God gives us a window into what we value, and that is our treasure. "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also," Matthew 6:21. Our treasure is more than our money or possessions, it is where we invest our time, energy, and resources. When we are able to identify what motivates us and inspires us, our treasure, then we get a glimpse of who we are. The word of God also helps us understand our heart. "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." The reason we are spending studying what God says about our heart, is that it is the most important factor in God honoring communication. "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks," Matthew 12:34. When our heart is right, our tongues will follow. Time spent quieting our heart and asking God to work in our heart, is time well spent. The Heart of a Man The Heart of a Man "The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart."  (J. John) The word heart, as used in scripture, does not represent the organ responsible for distributing blood throughout the body. Neither is it to be interpreted as a passion or emotion. Rather, it is the very essence of who you are. It is the inner man. A changed heart is the mark of a Christian. Unless God transforms us in the innermost man, we are still the same egg. All of our external behaviors are just window dressing if we have not been remade on the inside. It is for this reason that we must believe in our heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, and ask Jesus to live in our hearts by faith.

Proverbs 4:23, " Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life."  David, one of the central figures in the Old Testament is described as a man after God’s own heart. 1 Samuel 13:14. " The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart." Prayers of David:

Psalms 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts; 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me.

God is in the business of transforming our hearts.

Ezekiel 36:26 " A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them."

]]> "The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart."  (J. John) The word heart, as used in scripture, does not represent the organ responsible for distributing blood throughout the body. Neither is it to be interpreted as a passion or emotion. Rather, it is the very essence of who you are. It is the inner man. A changed heart is the mark of a Christian. Unless God transforms us in the innermost man, we are still the same egg. All of our external behaviors are just window dressing if we have not been remade on the inside. It is for this reason that we must believe in our heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, and ask Jesus to live in our hearts by faith.

Proverbs 4:23, " Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life."  David, one of the central figures in the Old Testament is described as a man after God’s own heart. 1 Samuel 13:14. " The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart." Prayers of David:

Psalms 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts; 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.

Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me.

God is in the business of transforming our hearts.

Ezekiel 36:26 " A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them."

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-heart-of-a-man/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222279 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:00:00 -0500 1357 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)"The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart."  (J. John) The word heart, as used in scripture, does not represent the organ responsible for distributing blood throughout the body. Neither is it to be interpreted as a passion or emotion. Rather, it is the very essence of who you are. It is the inner man. A changed heart is the mark of a Christian. Unless God transforms us in the innermost man, we are still the same egg. All of our external behaviors are just window dressing if we have not been remade on the inside. It is for this reason that we must believe in our heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, and ask Jesus to live in our hearts by faith. Proverbs 4:23, " Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life."  David, one of the central figures in the Old Testament is described as a man after God’s own heart. 1 Samuel 13:14. " The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart." Prayers of David: Psalms 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: Try me, and know my thoughts; 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me. God is in the business of transforming our hearts. Ezekiel 36:26 " A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them." A New Commandment A New Commandment How does Jesus love us? In the same way that He loves us, we are to love one another. This is the new commandment. John 13:34, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, or by changing the order of the phrases; Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. ." It is my hope that this episode will encourage us to look at Jesus and observe how he has loved us. Jesus is love in the flesh. He is the ideal example for each of to discover how to love each other.

He denied himself and laid his life down for us.

He served and washed His disciples feet.

He built them up and taught them.

Jesus is gentle and humble of heart.

The Son of God is kind and forgiving.

He prayed for His followers.

Jesus promised to never leave or forsake His children.

He came to save us and not condemn us.

Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

He bears our burdens and weeps when we weep

May our gracious God help us to fulfill the new commandment and love one another as He has loved us.

]]> How does Jesus love us? In the same way that He loves us, we are to love one another. This is the new commandment. John 13:34, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, or by changing the order of the phrases; Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. ." It is my hope that this episode will encourage us to look at Jesus and observe how he has loved us. Jesus is love in the flesh. He is the ideal example for each of to discover how to love each other.

He denied himself and laid his life down for us.

He served and washed His disciples feet.

He built them up and taught them.

Jesus is gentle and humble of heart.

The Son of God is kind and forgiving.

He prayed for His followers.

Jesus promised to never leave or forsake His children.

He came to save us and not condemn us.

Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

He bears our burdens and weeps when we weep

May our gracious God help us to fulfill the new commandment and love one another as He has loved us.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/a-new-commandment/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222277 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:00:00 -0500 1834 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)How does Jesus love us? In the same way that He loves us, we are to love one another. This is the new commandment. John 13:34, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, or by changing the order of the phrases; Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. ." It is my hope that this episode will encourage us to look at Jesus and observe how he has loved us. Jesus is love in the flesh. He is the ideal example for each of to discover how to love each other. He denied himself and laid his life down for us. He served and washed His disciples feet. He built them up and taught them. Jesus is gentle and humble of heart. The Son of God is kind and forgiving. He prayed for His followers. Jesus promised to never leave or forsake His children. He came to save us and not condemn us. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He bears our burdens and weeps when we weep May our gracious God help us to fulfill the new commandment and love one another as He has loved us. As the Father Has Loved Jesus As the Father Has Loved Jesus We each want to parent our children well. Today we will look at how Jesus the Son of God, was parented by His heavenly Father.

As the father has loved me, John 15:9

Jesus had the blessed assurance and complete conviction that He was thoroughly loved and totally accepted by His Heavenly Dad. How did He learn this essential truth that every son needs to know? How was His Dad able to successfully convey His love to His Son?

When John was baptizing Jesus, and when God drew near on the Mount of Transfiguration, a voice from heaven affirmed Him audibly and publicly saying,

“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17, 17:5

God the Father always heard His Son’s prayers.

“Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, John 11:41

The Father trusted His Son and showed Him all that He was doing.

The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. John 3:35

For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. John 5:20

Jesus was taught and empowered by His Dad.

I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me. John 8:28

The Father and the Son are a team.

I and the Father are one. John 10:30

The Best part, the Good News, is that this same love shared between Jesus and His Dad, is now in us as well.

That the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them. John 17:26

]]> We each want to parent our children well. Today we will look at how Jesus the Son of God, was parented by His heavenly Father.

As the father has loved me, John 15:9

Jesus had the blessed assurance and complete conviction that He was thoroughly loved and totally accepted by His Heavenly Dad. How did He learn this essential truth that every son needs to know? How was His Dad able to successfully convey His love to His Son?

When John was baptizing Jesus, and when God drew near on the Mount of Transfiguration, a voice from heaven affirmed Him audibly and publicly saying,

“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17, 17:5

God the Father always heard His Son’s prayers.

“Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, John 11:41

The Father trusted His Son and showed Him all that He was doing.

The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. John 3:35

For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. John 5:20

Jesus was taught and empowered by His Dad.

I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me. John 8:28

The Father and the Son are a team.

I and the Father are one. John 10:30

The Best part, the Good News, is that this same love shared between Jesus and His Dad, is now in us as well.

That the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them. John 17:26

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/as-the-father-has-loved-jesus/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16779740 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:00:00 -0500 1735 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We each want to parent our children well. Today we will look at how Jesus the Son of God, was parented by His heavenly Father. As the father has loved me, John 15:9 Jesus had the blessed assurance and complete conviction that He was thoroughly loved and totally accepted by His Heavenly Dad. How did He learn this essential truth that every son needs to know? How was His Dad able to successfully convey His love to His Son? When John was baptizing Jesus, and when God drew near on the Mount of Transfiguration, a voice from heaven affirmed Him audibly and publicly saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17, 17:5 God the Father always heard His Son’s prayers. “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, John 11:41 The Father trusted His Son and showed Him all that He was doing. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. John 3:35 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. John 5:20 Jesus was taught and empowered by His Dad. I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me. John 8:28 The Father and the Son are a team. I and the Father are one. John 10:30 The Best part, the Good News, is that this same love shared between Jesus and His Dad, is now in us as well. That the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them. John 17:26 Rooted and Grounded in the Love of God Rooted and Grounded in the Love of God It seems that is much easier to see other people as God sees them, that it is to see ourselves as God sees us. We know that God loves and values others, but it is difficult to believe that He loves and values us.

We need faith to believe the Good News. We also need faith to believe that the Good News applies to you and me. The writer of Hebrews was inspired to give us an excellent definition of faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”.

The first building block in a healthy relationship between two people, is for each of these unique creations, to be fully assured and completely convinced that that they have been created in God’s image, are valued, and liked by God Himself.

When we have embraced, by faith, these truths we are becoming healthy, and are on the right path to becoming what God designed us to be. This life changing transformation comes about through ongoing exposure to the truth.

]]> It seems that is much easier to see other people as God sees them, that it is to see ourselves as God sees us. We know that God loves and values others, but it is difficult to believe that He loves and values us.

We need faith to believe the Good News. We also need faith to believe that the Good News applies to you and me. The writer of Hebrews was inspired to give us an excellent definition of faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”.

The first building block in a healthy relationship between two people, is for each of these unique creations, to be fully assured and completely convinced that that they have been created in God’s image, are valued, and liked by God Himself.

When we have embraced, by faith, these truths we are becoming healthy, and are on the right path to becoming what God designed us to be. This life changing transformation comes about through ongoing exposure to the truth.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/rooted-and-grounded-in-the-love-of-god/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222148 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:00:00 -0500 1586 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)It seems that is much easier to see other people as God sees them, that it is to see ourselves as God sees us. We know that God loves and values others, but it is difficult to believe that He loves and values us. We need faith to believe the Good News. We also need faith to believe that the Good News applies to you and me. The writer of Hebrews was inspired to give us an excellent definition of faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”. The first building block in a healthy relationship between two people, is for each of these unique creations, to be fully assured and completely convinced that that they have been created in God’s image, are valued, and liked by God Himself. When we have embraced, by faith, these truths we are becoming healthy, and are on the right path to becoming what God designed us to be. This life changing transformation comes about through ongoing exposure to the truth. Seeing People As God Sees Them Seeing People As God Sees Them In 2006 I attended my first Joni and Friends Family Retreat. This was the first time I was face to face with disabilities 24/7. I confess that for the first two days I was very aware of the disabilities all around me. But as the week progressed, I began to get to know people individually by sharing meals and hearing their story. By day 3 I was learning to see the real person on the inside.

These unique and special folks were created in the image of God and adopted members of the family of God. They each had value and gifts that contributed to the body of Christ.

I was learning to see these brothers and sisters in Christ, as God saw them.

]]> In 2006 I attended my first Joni and Friends Family Retreat. This was the first time I was face to face with disabilities 24/7. I confess that for the first two days I was very aware of the disabilities all around me. But as the week progressed, I began to get to know people individually by sharing meals and hearing their story. By day 3 I was learning to see the real person on the inside.

These unique and special folks were created in the image of God and adopted members of the family of God. They each had value and gifts that contributed to the body of Christ.

I was learning to see these brothers and sisters in Christ, as God saw them.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/seeing-people-as-god-sees-them/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222147 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:00:00 -0500 1125 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)In 2006 I attended my first Joni and Friends Family Retreat. This was the first time I was face to face with disabilities 24/7. I confess that for the first two days I was very aware of the disabilities all around me. But as the week progressed, I began to get to know people individually by sharing meals and hearing their story. By day 3 I was learning to see the real person on the inside. These unique and special folks were created in the image of God and adopted members of the family of God. They each had value and gifts that contributed to the body of Christ. I was learning to see these brothers and sisters in Christ, as God saw them. We Are Each Earthen Vessels or Cracked Pots We Are Each Earthen Vessels or Cracked Pots We are all human. And we all have our own stuff. We have each sinned, and were brought up in dysfunctional families. Who we are is a combination of our past and our present. We each have a story. The good news is that we are not alone. We all have strengths and weaknesses. We all share a common woundedness. Today’s episode is my story over the past year and a half, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Fortunately God is a wonderful Redeemer, or as I heard recently, the Great Composter.

To live by grace means to acknowledge my whole life story, the light side and the dark. In admitting my shadow side I learn who I am and what God's grace means. -Brennan Manning

]]> We are all human. And we all have our own stuff. We have each sinned, and were brought up in dysfunctional families. Who we are is a combination of our past and our present. We each have a story. The good news is that we are not alone. We all have strengths and weaknesses. We all share a common woundedness. Today’s episode is my story over the past year and a half, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Fortunately God is a wonderful Redeemer, or as I heard recently, the Great Composter.

To live by grace means to acknowledge my whole life story, the light side and the dark. In admitting my shadow side I learn who I am and what God's grace means. -Brennan Manning

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/we-are-each-earthen-vessels-or-cracked-pots/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222145 Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:00:00 -0500 1982 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)We are all human. And we all have our own stuff. We have each sinned, and were brought up in dysfunctional families. Who we are is a combination of our past and our present. We each have a story. The good news is that we are not alone. We all have strengths and weaknesses. We all share a common woundedness. Today’s episode is my story over the past year and a half, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Fortunately God is a wonderful Redeemer, or as I heard recently, the Great Composter. To live by grace means to acknowledge my whole life story, the light side and the dark. In admitting my shadow side I learn who I am and what God's grace means. -Brennan Manning Abide in My Love Abide in My Love Building families of faith begins with each of us having a personal vital relationship with Jesus. Then we begin to build a foundation for our home on the word of God with Jesus as the cornerstone.

Jesus loves us and like us. He lights up every time we come to Him. He knows us intimately, He designed and created us. But believing and assimilating this truth takes time, in the truth. Jesus says, As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Then he adds, “Abide in my love.’

Abiding in His love, does not come naturally. It requires intentionality and purpose. Paul exhorts us to remain rooted and grounded in God’s love and care. To rest in His care and stay in this good place, requires transformation of the way we think about God and His love for us. This renewing of the mind occurs as we meditate on the truth of God’s word.

We each have to work out our own salvation and find out how we can best be renewed in our minds. I have found benefit in putting together lists of scriptures, prayers, and Psalms to help me. My feelings and emotions are as changeable as the wind, but God’s word is a rock.

The best thing I can do for my family is love God with everything in me, and be fully assured that He loves me. As I receive grace, then I am equipped to give grace. As I experience the love of God in Jesus, I am able to then love others as He has loved me.

]]> Building families of faith begins with each of us having a personal vital relationship with Jesus. Then we begin to build a foundation for our home on the word of God with Jesus as the cornerstone.

Jesus loves us and like us. He lights up every time we come to Him. He knows us intimately, He designed and created us. But believing and assimilating this truth takes time, in the truth. Jesus says, As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Then he adds, “Abide in my love.’

Abiding in His love, does not come naturally. It requires intentionality and purpose. Paul exhorts us to remain rooted and grounded in God’s love and care. To rest in His care and stay in this good place, requires transformation of the way we think about God and His love for us. This renewing of the mind occurs as we meditate on the truth of God’s word.

We each have to work out our own salvation and find out how we can best be renewed in our minds. I have found benefit in putting together lists of scriptures, prayers, and Psalms to help me. My feelings and emotions are as changeable as the wind, but God’s word is a rock.

The best thing I can do for my family is love God with everything in me, and be fully assured that He loves me. As I receive grace, then I am equipped to give grace. As I experience the love of God in Jesus, I am able to then love others as He has loved me.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/abide-in-my-love/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16779735 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 11:00:00 -0500 1891 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Building families of faith begins with each of us having a personal vital relationship with Jesus. Then we begin to build a foundation for our home on the word of God with Jesus as the cornerstone. Jesus loves us and like us. He lights up every time we come to Him. He knows us intimately, He designed and created us. But believing and assimilating this truth takes time, in the truth. Jesus says, As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Then he adds, “Abide in my love.’ Abiding in His love, does not come naturally. It requires intentionality and purpose. Paul exhorts us to remain rooted and grounded in God’s love and care. To rest in His care and stay in this good place, requires transformation of the way we think about God and His love for us. This renewing of the mind occurs as we meditate on the truth of God’s word. We each have to work out our own salvation and find out how we can best be renewed in our minds. I have found benefit in putting together lists of scriptures, prayers, and Psalms to help me. My feelings and emotions are as changeable as the wind, but God’s word is a rock. The best thing I can do for my family is love God with everything in me, and be fully assured that He loves me. As I receive grace, then I am equipped to give grace. As I experience the love of God in Jesus, I am able to then love others as He has loved me. Loved Unconditionally and Eternally Loved Unconditionally and Eternally The best gift we can give our children, is to love them unconditionally. When they are loved like this, it prepares them to receive grace, or God’s unconditional love. But we can’t give what we have not received. So how do we experience this divine love and not leave our first love as did the Ephesian Church? Many of us have heard of God’s love so much that this expression has lost it’s power. So I am going to share how God made me know that He likes us. That He knows us intimately and still likes us.

There are two components that are important to understanding this important dynamic, His nature and His work. God is. He doesn’t change. He can’t change. He is the same, always. He is also love, and He is light.

Malachi 3:6 I am the LORD, and I do not change.

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

1 John 1:5 God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

1 John 4:8 God is love.

This is His divine nature. We can bank on God being God forever. We are His workmanship. He is the one who gives value to our being.

He designed and created us in His image.

He adopted us and made us His children.

We have value as a part of the body of Christ

We are a temple of the Holy Spirit.

He knows us intimately.

His love and affection, His eternal “like” never changes because He never changes and His work endures forever. He reveals this love in His word and then tells us to Abide in my love. John 15:9.

May God help us to live, abide, and dwell with the knowledge that we are liked and loved with an everlasting love! Amen.

]]> The best gift we can give our children, is to love them unconditionally. When they are loved like this, it prepares them to receive grace, or God’s unconditional love. But we can’t give what we have not received. So how do we experience this divine love and not leave our first love as did the Ephesian Church? Many of us have heard of God’s love so much that this expression has lost it’s power. So I am going to share how God made me know that He likes us. That He knows us intimately and still likes us.

There are two components that are important to understanding this important dynamic, His nature and His work. God is. He doesn’t change. He can’t change. He is the same, always. He is also love, and He is light.

Malachi 3:6 I am the LORD, and I do not change.

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

1 John 1:5 God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

1 John 4:8 God is love.

This is His divine nature. We can bank on God being God forever. We are His workmanship. He is the one who gives value to our being.

He designed and created us in His image.

He adopted us and made us His children.

We have value as a part of the body of Christ

We are a temple of the Holy Spirit.

He knows us intimately.

His love and affection, His eternal “like” never changes because He never changes and His work endures forever. He reveals this love in His word and then tells us to Abide in my love. John 15:9.

May God help us to live, abide, and dwell with the knowledge that we are liked and loved with an everlasting love! Amen.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/loved-unconditionally-and-eternally/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222142 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:00:00 -0500 1515 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The best gift we can give our children, is to love them unconditionally. When they are loved like this, it prepares them to receive grace, or God’s unconditional love. But we can’t give what we have not received. So how do we experience this divine love and not leave our first love as did the Ephesian Church? Many of us have heard of God’s love so much that this expression has lost it’s power. So I am going to share how God made me know that He likes us. That He knows us intimately and still likes us. There are two components that are important to understanding this important dynamic, His nature and His work. God is. He doesn’t change. He can’t change. He is the same, always. He is also love, and He is light. Malachi 3:6 I am the LORD, and I do not change. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 1 John 1:5 God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 1 John 4:8 God is love. This is His divine nature. We can bank on God being God forever. We are His workmanship. He is the one who gives value to our being. He designed and created us in His image. He adopted us and made us His children. We have value as a part of the body of Christ We are a temple of the Holy Spirit. He knows us intimately. His love and affection, His eternal “like” never changes because He never changes and His work endures forever. He reveals this love in His word and then tells us to Abide in my love. John 15:9. May God help us to live, abide, and dwell with the knowledge that we are liked and loved with an everlasting love! Amen. Grace for Salvation, Grace for Sanctification Grace for Salvation, Grace for Sanctification The love of God is revealed to me in the words of Jesus in John 15:9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” The best activity I can engage in to make me a loving husband and father, is to believe that God loves me, just as I am.

As I soak in the love of God, I am a new man, more like my savior and prepared to love others as He has loved me. My vision for the family has changed from: “Where each lives for the other and all live for Christ”, to: what I now I see as a more biblical statement: “Where each lives for Christ and all love for the other”.

To begin to grasp the love of God, we need to being with the good news, or the gospel of Jesus. I have chosen 2 Corinthians 5:21 to represent the truths of the gospel. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

There is nothing I can do or anything I can add to make God love you more. In Christ we are accepted totally and completely. Our salvation and sanctification are both gracious gifts from God.

I mistakenly believed that salvation was by His grace, but sanctification, was by my efforts. The more I did for God, the better the husband and father, the more God would love me and like me. Any semblance of works, nullifies grace. If I am working for something it is no longer a gift.

Ephesians 2:1 "And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, ... 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works..."

The only appropriate response to grace is, “Thanks”.

Closing Prayer: John 17:26 "I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”

]]> The love of God is revealed to me in the words of Jesus in John 15:9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” The best activity I can engage in to make me a loving husband and father, is to believe that God loves me, just as I am.

As I soak in the love of God, I am a new man, more like my savior and prepared to love others as He has loved me. My vision for the family has changed from: “Where each lives for the other and all live for Christ”, to: what I now I see as a more biblical statement: “Where each lives for Christ and all love for the other”.

To begin to grasp the love of God, we need to being with the good news, or the gospel of Jesus. I have chosen 2 Corinthians 5:21 to represent the truths of the gospel. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

There is nothing I can do or anything I can add to make God love you more. In Christ we are accepted totally and completely. Our salvation and sanctification are both gracious gifts from God.

I mistakenly believed that salvation was by His grace, but sanctification, was by my efforts. The more I did for God, the better the husband and father, the more God would love me and like me. Any semblance of works, nullifies grace. If I am working for something it is no longer a gift.

Ephesians 2:1 "And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, ... 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works..."

The only appropriate response to grace is, “Thanks”.

Closing Prayer: John 17:26 "I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/grace-for-salvation-grace-for-sanctification/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222140 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 13:00:00 -0500 1988 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)The love of God is revealed to me in the words of Jesus in John 15:9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” The best activity I can engage in to make me a loving husband and father, is to believe that God loves me, just as I am. As I soak in the love of God, I am a new man, more like my savior and prepared to love others as He has loved me. My vision for the family has changed from: “Where each lives for the other and all live for Christ”, to: what I now I see as a more biblical statement: “Where each lives for Christ and all love for the other”. To begin to grasp the love of God, we need to being with the good news, or the gospel of Jesus. I have chosen 2 Corinthians 5:21 to represent the truths of the gospel. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. There is nothing I can do or anything I can add to make God love you more. In Christ we are accepted totally and completely. Our salvation and sanctification are both gracious gifts from God. I mistakenly believed that salvation was by His grace, but sanctification, was by my efforts. The more I did for God, the better the husband and father, the more God would love me and like me. Any semblance of works, nullifies grace. If I am working for something it is no longer a gift. Ephesians 2:1 "And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, ... 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works..." The only appropriate response to grace is, “Thanks”. Closing Prayer: John 17:26 "I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” Building a Relationship With Jesus Christ Building a Relationship With Jesus Christ Building a home begins and ends with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In this episode I begin by sharing how I heard the good news for the first time and met Jesus, the Son of God.

When I was a teen, I was invited to a Young Life Ranch in Colorado. The question that was posed to me, “Have you met Jesus?” A song that had just recently been written, and encapsulates my testimony was, “He’s Everything to Me”.

In the stars His handiwork I see, On the wind He speaks with majesty

Though He ruleth over land and sea, What is that to me?

I will celebrate nativity, For it has a place in history

Sure He came to set His people free, What is that to me

'Til by faith I met Him face to face, And I felt the wonder of His grace

Then I knew that He was more, Than just a God who didn't care

That lived away out there, And now He walks beside me day by day

Ever watching o'er me lest I stray, Helping me to find that narrow way

He's everything to me.

2012 was a period of personal reconstruction. Sometimes we need to reexamine our relationship with Jesus Christ. Over a period of many years, I had begun to believe that God didn’t love me the same way as He did in Colorado. I mistakenly supposed that I had not lived up to His expectations. A distance crept into my connection with my Savior.

One of the ways God showed me how much he cared for me unconditionally was through my son John, who has Downs Syndrome. Johnny loves me for who I am and not for what I do. And I love John for who he is, and not for what he can or cannot do. This kind of love is only a glimmer and a taste of the love God has for each of His children. He loves us for who we are, period.

As I asked God to help me love Him, He surprised me by revealing His love for me. I protested and was pointing out that I wanted to love God with all my heart, but He was showing me how much He cared for me. But this is biblical since 1 John 4:19 says, We love, because He first loved us.

The main verse that the Holy Spirit quickened to my heart and mind was, John 15:9, As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. I have no doubt of the Father’s love for the son, and here Jesus tells us that He loves us the very same way. Hard to assimilate, but true nonetheless.

Loving God precedes parenting, and being Loved by God, precedes Loving God. Perhaps the best thing we can do for our marriage, is for each of us to let Jesus loves us, so we will fall in love with Jesus and comprehend God’s love for us in a fresh way. For when we are loved unconditionally we can love unconditionally.

]]> Building a home begins and ends with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In this episode I begin by sharing how I heard the good news for the first time and met Jesus, the Son of God.

When I was a teen, I was invited to a Young Life Ranch in Colorado. The question that was posed to me, “Have you met Jesus?” A song that had just recently been written, and encapsulates my testimony was, “He’s Everything to Me”.

In the stars His handiwork I see, On the wind He speaks with majesty

Though He ruleth over land and sea, What is that to me?

I will celebrate nativity, For it has a place in history

Sure He came to set His people free, What is that to me

'Til by faith I met Him face to face, And I felt the wonder of His grace

Then I knew that He was more, Than just a God who didn't care

That lived away out there, And now He walks beside me day by day

Ever watching o'er me lest I stray, Helping me to find that narrow way

He's everything to me.

2012 was a period of personal reconstruction. Sometimes we need to reexamine our relationship with Jesus Christ. Over a period of many years, I had begun to believe that God didn’t love me the same way as He did in Colorado. I mistakenly supposed that I had not lived up to His expectations. A distance crept into my connection with my Savior.

One of the ways God showed me how much he cared for me unconditionally was through my son John, who has Downs Syndrome. Johnny loves me for who I am and not for what I do. And I love John for who he is, and not for what he can or cannot do. This kind of love is only a glimmer and a taste of the love God has for each of His children. He loves us for who we are, period.

As I asked God to help me love Him, He surprised me by revealing His love for me. I protested and was pointing out that I wanted to love God with all my heart, but He was showing me how much He cared for me. But this is biblical since 1 John 4:19 says, We love, because He first loved us.

The main verse that the Holy Spirit quickened to my heart and mind was, John 15:9, As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. I have no doubt of the Father’s love for the son, and here Jesus tells us that He loves us the very same way. Hard to assimilate, but true nonetheless.

Loving God precedes parenting, and being Loved by God, precedes Loving God. Perhaps the best thing we can do for our marriage, is for each of us to let Jesus loves us, so we will fall in love with Jesus and comprehend God’s love for us in a fresh way. For when we are loved unconditionally we can love unconditionally.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/building-a-relationship-with-jesus-christ/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222137 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:00:00 -0500 1375 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)Building a home begins and ends with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In this episode I begin by sharing how I heard the good news for the first time and met Jesus, the Son of God. When I was a teen, I was invited to a Young Life Ranch in Colorado. The question that was posed to me, “Have you met Jesus?” A song that had just recently been written, and encapsulates my testimony was, “He’s Everything to Me”. In the stars His handiwork I see, On the wind He speaks with majesty Though He ruleth over land and sea, What is that to me? I will celebrate nativity, For it has a place in history Sure He came to set His people free, What is that to me 'Til by faith I met Him face to face, And I felt the wonder of His grace Then I knew that He was more, Than just a God who didn't care That lived away out there, And now He walks beside me day by day Ever watching o'er me lest I stray, Helping me to find that narrow way He's everything to me. 2012 was a period of personal reconstruction. Sometimes we need to reexamine our relationship with Jesus Christ. Over a period of many years, I had begun to believe that God didn’t love me the same way as He did in Colorado. I mistakenly supposed that I had not lived up to His expectations. A distance crept into my connection with my Savior. One of the ways God showed me how much he cared for me unconditionally was through my son John, who has Downs Syndrome. Johnny loves me for who I am and not for what I do. And I love John for who he is, and not for what he can or cannot do. This kind of love is only a glimmer and a taste of the love God has for each of His children. He loves us for who we are, period. As I asked God to help me love Him, He surprised me by revealing His love for me. I protested and was pointing out that I wanted to love God with all my heart, but He was showing me how much He cared for me. But this is biblical since 1 John 4:19 says, We love, because He first loved us. The main verse that the Holy Spirit quickened to my heart and mind was, John 15:9, As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. I have no doubt of the Father’s love for the son, and here Jesus tells us that He loves us the very same way. Hard to assimilate, but true nonetheless. Loving God precedes parenting, and being Loved by God, precedes Loving God. Perhaps the best thing we can do for our marriage, is for each of us to let Jesus loves us, so we will fall in love with Jesus and comprehend God’s love for us in a fresh way. For when we are loved unconditionally we can love unconditionally. The Heart of God The Heart of God What does God have to say in His word of God about building families? We will be studying verses along this line in successive broadcasts, but before examining scripture, let’s consider the heart of God. I have an affinity for the book of Deuteronomy, which is the essence of the Pentateuch and the ministry of Moses.

Even though the Ten Commandments as dictated by God Himself are found in the fifth chapter of this book, I believe the 29th verse captures the Heart of God and why he has given us these commands.

Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh that they had such a heart as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever!

God loves us and desires only good for us, and our families, forever. In this episode, I will read several passages of scripture to reinforce God’s goodness and care for His people.

His love is unconditional, unchanging, given without reservation, and never ceases. His love is not dependent on our behavior, for He loved us while we were sinners. There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. He can’t love us more than He already does, and He won’t love us any less.

He is our God and we are His people, period.

May the Good Holy Spirit help us to comprehend and experience afresh this eternal truth, for: God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:5

]]> What does God have to say in His word of God about building families? We will be studying verses along this line in successive broadcasts, but before examining scripture, let’s consider the heart of God. I have an affinity for the book of Deuteronomy, which is the essence of the Pentateuch and the ministry of Moses.

Even though the Ten Commandments as dictated by God Himself are found in the fifth chapter of this book, I believe the 29th verse captures the Heart of God and why he has given us these commands.

Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh that they had such a heart as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever!

God loves us and desires only good for us, and our families, forever. In this episode, I will read several passages of scripture to reinforce God’s goodness and care for His people.

His love is unconditional, unchanging, given without reservation, and never ceases. His love is not dependent on our behavior, for He loved us while we were sinners. There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. He can’t love us more than He already does, and He won’t love us any less.

He is our God and we are His people, period.

May the Good Holy Spirit help us to comprehend and experience afresh this eternal truth, for: God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:5

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/the-heart-of-god/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222136 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:00:00 -0500 1616 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)What does God have to say in His word of God about building families? We will be studying verses along this line in successive broadcasts, but before examining scripture, let’s consider the heart of God. I have an affinity for the book of Deuteronomy, which is the essence of the Pentateuch and the ministry of Moses. Even though the Ten Commandments as dictated by God Himself are found in the fifth chapter of this book, I believe the 29th verse captures the Heart of God and why he has given us these commands. Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh that they had such a heart as this always, to fear me and to keep all my commandments, that it might go well with them and with their descendants forever! God loves us and desires only good for us, and our families, forever. In this episode, I will read several passages of scripture to reinforce God’s goodness and care for His people. His love is unconditional, unchanging, given without reservation, and never ceases. His love is not dependent on our behavior, for He loved us while we were sinners. There is nothing we can do to make God love us more. He can’t love us more than He already does, and He won’t love us any less. He is our God and we are His people, period. May the Good Holy Spirit help us to comprehend and experience afresh this eternal truth, for: God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 Introduction Introduction How do you build a Christian family? We know that God designed the family, but what does a godly home look like? Many of us have grown up in homes that were not faith based and are seeking to understand how to build a Christ honoring family of faith.

We live in a culture where Christian families are being challenged at every level. This is not the only time in history when foundations have been attacked. The Psalmist cries: "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalms 11:3

I believe we should rebuild them! We can not continue to merely defend our biblical foundations, we must intentionally rebuild them, for the best defense is a good offense.

I have been a conference speaker for a generation and have been speaking on topics related to the family. I’m now working to develop and provide follow through materials in the form of blogs, podcasts, books, and articles. The Christian Home and Family Worship was the first book I wrote for families to encourage them to establish the habit of regular Bible reading in our homes.

In this podcast I share a little of my journey of how God turned my heart towards the Christian home. From growing up in a typical suburban home, to home educating four sons, there were several significant milestones that have influenced my desire to encourage and strengthen families of faith.

There are no perfect families in scripture or in the world today. But there are families who are willing to change and grow and learn. I believe there is hope for this divine institution. I am convinced God is restoring marriages and families, beginning with turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and vice versa.

When I am tempted to be discouraged as a husband and as a father, one of my favorite scriptures is Proverbs 24:16 The righteous man falls  seven times and rises up again. May God help us all to keep on keeping on and turn our hearts towards God and our families. Amen.

]]> How do you build a Christian family? We know that God designed the family, but what does a godly home look like? Many of us have grown up in homes that were not faith based and are seeking to understand how to build a Christ honoring family of faith.

We live in a culture where Christian families are being challenged at every level. This is not the only time in history when foundations have been attacked. The Psalmist cries: "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalms 11:3

I believe we should rebuild them! We can not continue to merely defend our biblical foundations, we must intentionally rebuild them, for the best defense is a good offense.

I have been a conference speaker for a generation and have been speaking on topics related to the family. I’m now working to develop and provide follow through materials in the form of blogs, podcasts, books, and articles. The Christian Home and Family Worship was the first book I wrote for families to encourage them to establish the habit of regular Bible reading in our homes.

In this podcast I share a little of my journey of how God turned my heart towards the Christian home. From growing up in a typical suburban home, to home educating four sons, there were several significant milestones that have influenced my desire to encourage and strengthen families of faith.

There are no perfect families in scripture or in the world today. But there are families who are willing to change and grow and learn. I believe there is hope for this divine institution. I am convinced God is restoring marriages and families, beginning with turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and vice versa.

When I am tempted to be discouraged as a husband and as a father, one of my favorite scriptures is Proverbs 24:16 The righteous man falls  seven times and rises up again. May God help us all to keep on keeping on and turn our hearts towards God and our families. Amen.

]]> https://buildingfaithfamilies.org/podcast/introduction/ Steve Demme Buzzsprout-16222134 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:00:00 -0500 1505 full false SPDemme@gmail.com (Steve Demme)How do you build a Christian family? We know that God designed the family, but what does a godly home look like? Many of us have grown up in homes that were not faith based and are seeking to understand how to build a Christ honoring family of faith. We live in a culture where Christian families are being challenged at every level. This is not the only time in history when foundations have been attacked. The Psalmist cries: "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalms 11:3 I believe we should rebuild them! We can not continue to merely defend our biblical foundations, we must intentionally rebuild them, for the best defense is a good offense. I have been a conference speaker for a generation and have been speaking on topics related to the family. I’m now working to develop and provide follow through materials in the form of blogs, podcasts, books, and articles. The Christian Home and Family Worship was the first book I wrote for families to encourage them to establish the habit of regular Bible reading in our homes. In this podcast I share a little of my journey of how God turned my heart towards the Christian home. From growing up in a typical suburban home, to home educating four sons, there were several significant milestones that have influenced my desire to encourage and strengthen families of faith. There are no perfect families in scripture or in the world today. But there are families who are willing to change and grow and learn. I believe there is hope for this divine institution. I am convinced God is restoring marriages and families, beginning with turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and vice versa. When I am tempted to be discouraged as a husband and as a father, one of my favorite scriptures is Proverbs 24:16 The righteous man falls  seven times and rises up again. May God help us all to keep on keeping on and turn our hearts towards God and our families. Amen.