Press On - Steve Martin

 

Top photo: In the small town of Waxhaw, North Carolina is the Museum of the Waxhaws. When the Americans pressed onward to go West into virgin territory they used what they had. Large wagons pulled by cattle, horse or oxen. (Photo by Steve Martin May 14, 2026) Bottom Photo:  My cartoon, based on a photo of my new flag I hung on my backyard shed last week, caused quite a stir on Facebook. But I don’t care. Let them howl. (Photo by Steve Martin May 15, 2026) May 19, 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina Greetings once again, where we keep pressing on in the purposes of our Lord Jesus. In the past week I have written and posted several messages on another of my websites, Morning Place To Be. Having diverse topics, I thought I’d add this one for you, “Press On”. Encouragement is always a good thing. Ahava and shalom, Steve Martin Love For His People P.S. It looked like the war in the Middle East would curtail my trips to and from, but the Lord always makes a way. So we press on! Press On Looking at that covered wagon, a prairie schooner, in the small Waxhaw, North Carolina museum got me to thinking about what character those people had to have. As I leaned over the side, on my toes to see high enough, I became in awe of their grit, courage, and fortitude. They had little in regards to physical means. And yet they pressed on with their imbedded character. Entire families, moving with what they owned and could fit in that space, set out for a more hopeful future. According to Gemini, “a classic Western covered wagon, known as a Prairie Schooner, featured a wooden box that was about 4 feet wide and 9 to 11 feet long. With the canvas cover attached, the wagon stood about 10 feet tall and spanned 23 feet in total length including the animal yoke and tongue.” Not much. But they did what they had to do, with what they had. We got it made with our cushioned seats, power steering, more horse power than we need A/C vehicles, which can drive hundreds of miles in a single day. We need more of their “press on” attitude in our comfortable lives. To be able to see ahead, commit to getting it done, and believing the good Lord will bless the work of our hands is needed more today than even then. “Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13, NASB I hope you are too. Press on! Ahava and shalom, Steve Martin Click here: Steve Martin's daily messages bringing encouraging words for you. ALL MEN RISE UP! Click here: Add your name to the growing number of people who are. All men Rise Up! by Steve Martin (Published May 2026) - hard cover, paperback, e-book, audio book) When men understand who they are, they accomplish things that they were created to be and do. This book seeks to encourage those men who know our current culture needs to return to godly principles, biblical foundations, and healthy families. We need to walk in the steps the Lord, Father of All, gave us to heed, as we hear and obey. While this book is not a full Bible study on the role of men, taught by a man who has lived for over seven decades, it is an encouragement to seek the Lord, know His ways as we daily walk with Him, and succeed in the calling He has for each of us. I share some of what I have learned, as the Bible instructs us to do. “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2, NASB. Put into practice then what you can, and allow the Holy Spirit to continue to instruct and encourage you along the way. Buy here: ALL MEN RISE UP! (hard cover, paperback, ebook, audio book) Visit our NEW Website Love For His People Ministry | 12120 Woodside Falls Road | Pineville, NC 28134 US