Showing posts with label family. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

“Us Four and No More” – Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry

 

“Us Four and No More” – Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry

Our home group, led by David Peterman and Steve Martin
Worship during our home group.
Sept. 28, 2022 Charlotte, North Carolina USA

Greetings to my family and friends of Love For His People Ministry.

We all need friends, community life, and those with whom we can live His life together. Our Lord Jesus (Yeshua) His Father, and the Holy Spirit all love family, and They want us to experience it here before we do for all eternity. And so I wrote, “Us Four, No More”. See below.

David Peterman and I have also recorded several new videos (6 in fact) of our series, “Ahava Moments With You“. We now have recorded 62! Check them out, and be sure to “Like” and “Subscribe” so you know when new ones are released. (Everybody says that, so I best do so too!) I have a favorite one that I also included below, entitled The Falls Feasts of the Lord.

Be involved in celebrating the Feasts of the Lord these coming days. Along with our Jewish friends, who have been the lights as the Lord directed them to be, these feasts have continued on for centuries. All believers can take part in them. They are the Lord’s feasts.

Ahava and shalom,



Steve Martin, Founder, Love For His People Ministry



P.S. Please pray for our good friends for over 35 years, Edgar and Indira Persad, of Charlotte, North Carolina, along with their family (Nadira & Alan, Shamila and Joel, Robbie and his). Edgar has been in the hospital for 7 days now with a tumor in his brain. He is supposed to go on his first trip to Israel with me in late October. Our Lord creates miracles!



P.S. S. Laurie and I celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary on October 8, 2022. You can blow the shofar for that event too!


Us Four, No More  

“Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart…” 1 Peter 1:22-23, NKJV   

Growing up it was our family practice, as often as we could, to gather together for supper around 5 pm, when my Dad was home in between his Viking Pump maintenance job and his evening entrepreneur electrical work, Martin Electrical Services. With a tribe of eight kids, the extra money was most needed. My two brothers and I think maybe some of my five sisters, helped him pull electrical wires, and such as he re-wired homes and churches and installed lawn light poles in the Cedar Falls, Iowa, community, and surrounding towns. 

When all 10 of us were seated at the dinner table, we prayed together the common Roman Catholic prayer, “Bless us O Lord and these Thy gifts which we are about to receive, from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.” A good, short prayer of thanks. Families were very important then. And we each had our place at the table. 

Jokingly, or so I thought, I would sometimes hear how others prayed. “Bless us four and no more.” (That worked with those who had two kids.) When I heard it, I remember thinking to myself, “That’s not really a good prayer.” 

As Laurie and I had our own four kids, we were committed to raising them to know the Lord Jesus and His ways, along with those others in our “extended family” – ones in the church community who believed likewise. And so, we would have gatherings in our homes, as members of the “home group”, with me as the “shepherd”, teaching and leading, both in LaSalle/Peru, Illinois in the late 1970s and then again in East Lansing, Michigan in the 1980s.

We wanted to be as “Acts 2” taught us. 

Acts 2:40-47, “And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.  And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” NKJV

I recently heard a message from a local church pulpit that you can’t have the last part of that historical fact, “the Lord added to the church daily” until after you have done the first part, “continuing daily…broke bread together…praising God.” 

As part of the Victory Church Community (we actually did the “common purse” stuff in name as well as in deed with about 40 others) in LaSalle/Peru, and later moving to be a part of life at Shiloh Fellowship/New Covenant Christian Church in East Lansing, it was our common practice that we truly expressed love in action, and not just in lip service only. 

When a woman in the home group had a newborn baby, all would take turns bringing supper to their home to help the family. It was also our common practice to visit each other at home or in the hospital when sick, to bring encouragement, joy, the healing of the Lord, and maybe even flowers and a card (or even a stuffed “Lion of Judah” animal…) 

Being in a committed community was important back then. We knew each other. We cared for one another. We actually loved, and liked, one another. 

We practiced what our good Lord had taught His people. Yeshua did teach us to love. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35, NASU 

A prophet named Bob Jones, a good friend of many in these parts of the South and beyond, once asked us what the Lord had asked him, “Did you learn to love?” (He is now rejoicing in heaven.) 

For love to be seen it must be shown. Makes sense to me. If we say we love, then we must “do love” by actually displaying it to one another. And then the world will know, “all men will know” as Jesus promised, that we were His disciples. 

Do some love today. Call that one whom you know needs to hear a voice of love, or even a short, meaningful text, or through another messaging media. (But I sincerely hope it is more than that. In-person is really what matters.)

Go out of your way and visit that other, who really wants to have a friend, just like you do. Be the one the Lord has called you to be. Today. 

And…don’t ever pray that prayer, “Us four and no more.” We are much more than that as a community reflecting the Father’s love! 

Ahava and shalom, Steve Martin

Love For His PeopleFounder 

P.S. I really encourage each of you to get in a home group. If your church, congregation, or community doesn’t have one, go to one that does. You are always welcome to come to ours! 

Message #113 in this series – in the year of our Lord 09.28.2022 – “Us Four, No More”, Wednesday, 6:22 am in Charlotte, North Carolina
Our combined “Ahava Moments With You” and “Walk With Me”

Watch here: Walking in the Spirit (2) – Walk With Me, Ahava Moments With You, Steve Martin, David Peterman

Steve Martin

STEVE & LAURIE MARTIN - LOVE FOR HIS PEOPLE FOUNDERS My good wife Laurie and I (45 years in October 2022!), through the ministry of Love For His People we founded in 2010, give love and support for our friends in Israel and in other nations with friendship, humanitarian aid, and social media support, along with Steve's messages, and our Ahava Adventures trips to Israel. Steve has also authored and published 34 books. We live in the Charlotte, NC area. We have four adult children, spouses, and eight grandkids.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Breaking Off Generational Curses in Your Family - THE ELIJAH LIST

 From the desk of Steve Shultz:
 One of the most important voices today is that of Marilyn Hickey.
 Marilyn is not only an amazing expert on the Word of God but also the Holy Spirit too.
 You’re really going to gain an advantage in breaking off generational curses from your family line by watching this episode. I was SO impressed with Marilyn Hickey when I interviewed her that I want you to learn what she has to teach you.
 You can watch it RIGHT NOW!
 After watching Marilyn Hickey's episode, I encourage you to go further and grab hold of this exciting and new package we've put together just for you, our Elijah Streams viewer. To view and order those products click here.
 Blessings,



 Steve and Derene Shultz
 Steve and Derene Shultz
Founders, Elijah List Ministries





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 When you follow the simple, practical steps in this freedom package, the Lord will cleanse you from generational curses—to experience His blessing, protection and the miraculous in your life!
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Blessings,

Steve and Derene Shultz
Founders, Elijah List Ministries


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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

It's Supernatural with Sid Roth - 2017 Prophetic Outlook with Perry Stone, Cindy Jacobs, & Rich Vera


It's Supernatural with Sid Roth
2017 Prophetic Outlook with Perry Stone, 
Cindy Jacobs, & Rich Vera

Published Jan. 31, 2017
(How accurate were they?)


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Cindy Jacobs and Sid Roth

Perry Stone with Sid Roth









Published on Jan 31, 2017

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Perry Stone, Rich Vera & Cindy Jacobs will share what’s next on God’s prophetic calendar concerning America, Israel and the world. Perry Stone delivers a “right now” word for this year including current and coming events. You will also learn—What is a spiritual Manifesto? What is the Balaam Strategy? Has our Nation been given a Reprieve? 

What is the assignment of the United States? Cindy Jacobs delivers the Word of the Lord for 2017 as given to the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders. You’ll also hear the complete “Prophetic Word of the Lord” as given to Cindy and the Elders, and read by Gezell Fleming from the hit movie “The War Room.” 

Rich Vera received a specific word that this year, 2017, The Lord is releasing “The Law of Attraction” over His people. Specifically—this is the year of Long Awaited Breakthroughs and Unexpected Victories in the areas of family, salvations, relationships, healing and finances.


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Saturday, October 14, 2017

'We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values': Trump's History-Making Values Voters Speech - CBN News Ben Kennedy


'We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values': Trump's History-Making Values Voters Speech 
Oct. 13, 2017 CBN News Ben Kennedy
Washington – President Donald Trump made history as he headlined the Family Research Council's Value Voters Summit on Friday. He's the first sitting U.S. president to speak at the event.
"America is a nation of believers and together we are strengthened and sustained by the power of prayer," said President Trump. "We are one nation, we hurt together and we hope together and we heal together."
"And above all else we know this: in America we don't worship government, we worship God," he said.

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The president focused on faith and family talking with conservatives at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C.
"Religious liberty is enshrined with the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights and we all pledge allegiance to the very beautiful one nation under God," said Trump.
Trump pledged that the nation's religious heritage would be cherished, protected and defended "like you have never seen before."
He referred to his new executive order to stop the federal government from forcing religious groups like Little Sisters of the Poor to provide coverage for abortion-causing drugs to employees.
"We are stopping cold the attacks on Judeo-Christian values," Trump said.
Then he turned to the power of prayer when talking about the hurricanes, California wildfires and Las Vegas shooting victims.
"In the wake of the terrible tragedies, the American people have responded with generosity and bravery," said Trump. "The true strength of our nation is found in the hearts and souls of our people."
He also called for tax cuts as a "Christmas gift" hoping Congress comes through with reforming the current tax code.
"Values voters are coming to our nation's capital thankful to hear from a president who is fulfilling the promises that he campaigned on," said FRC president Tony Perkins. "Since the early days of the campaign, President Trump allied himself with values voters, promising to put an end to the eight years of relentless assault on the First Amendment."
Trump received a standing ovation when talking about respecting the flag in the wake of NFL players kneeling during the national anthem in protest to social injustice.
A steady stream of big name conservatives are also addressing the summit, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Rep. Michele Bachmann, Steve Bannon, and pro-life activists David Daleiden and Lila Rose.
According to the Values Voter Summit website: it was created in 2006 to provide a forum to help inform and mobilize citizens across America to preserve the bedrock values of traditional marriage, religious liberty, sanctity of life and limited government that make our nation strong. It has drawn over 3,000 plus attendees from around the nation and foreign countries. Garnering national and international media attention.
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