Building Faith Families With 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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

“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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

“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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

“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.