“Be Encouraged” Message by Steve Martin

​ BE ENCOURAGED

 

 

As I wrote previously, I love August. Not because of the heat (preferable to bitter cold) but because the Lord has done great things for us in previous August months.

 

Moved at least two times; saw prayers answered like never before; and this August a “new” (only 37 years old) Chevy Silverado Sidestep 4x4 truck for $1,200! I have named it The GOLDEN CHARIOT. (Thanks Keith for the find!)

 

“What a beaut, Clark!”

 

And then… another “new treasure” - a five-year old Honda lawnmower (thanks son-in-law Andrew!) being my other Home Depot one said it was “too hot” to run.

 

We are all blessed when we are thankful for what the Lord gives us. New or “somewhat used.”

 

So be encouraged and read my message for you, BE ENCOURAGED below.

 

Ahava and shalom,

 

Steve Martin

Love For His People

 

P. S. I have enjoyed publishing new books and updating my previous ones with new covers and updates this August too. Take a look below. Now 42 books over the last 16 years. Thank You, Lord!

 

 

BE ENCOURAGED

Who does not need encouragement from time to time?

 

As I was updating some of my previously published books, with new covers and edited chapters, I was really encouraged. What the Lord had given me to share over these past years in writing confirmed of hearing the Lord and sharing His heart.

 

“For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.” Romans 1:11-12, NASB

 

This is one aspect of our Christian faith that we can do for one another – encourage each one in our walk.

 

Whether we use our spiritual gifts to build one another up, allowing the fruit of the Holy Spirit that our Lord Yeshua (Jesus) has grown in us over our years to bless others; to helping those in need with prayer, financial support, or physical, practical assistance - it is wonderful and usual timely for both.

 

When we give out, the Lord gives back in. We cannot out give the Lord.

 

There have been many times when you and me have needed a helping hand, an encouraging word, a text or message from another simply saying, “You got this. The Lord is with you, and He will not forsake you.”

 

This also includes standing with our friends in Israel, and Jews in the USA who need us, as Isaiah 40:1-2 also says, ““Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. Speak kindly to Jerusalem…” (NASB)

 

Encouraging each other pleases the Lord. When His sons and daughters lift one another up, the world will see our love and long for the same.

 

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin

Derek Prince on Islam and Muslims

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Derek Prince spoke very critically about Islam as a religious system, while also saying he had compassion for Muslim people. His comments came from an explicitly conservative Christian theological viewpoint and focused especially on Islam’s rejection of Jesus as the Son of God.

His central views

• Prince described Islam as “one of the most powerful examples of the spirit of antichrist,” because he believed it denies the Christian teaching of the Father–Son relationship and the deity of Jesus Christ.[3]

• He said Muslims could accept discussion of Jesus as a prophet, Messiah, or savior, but that affirming Jesus as the Son of Godbrought strong opposition.[7]

• He warned Christians that Islam, if politically dominant, would suppress Jews and Christians. He connected this claim to the historic legal status of dhimmi—a category used in some Islamic states for non-Muslim communities.[7]

• In a 1990 Middle East teaching, he characterized Islam as hostile to Israel and to what he called “the true Church,” and claimed its ultimate program was worldwide religious domination.[1]

What he said about Muslims personally

Prince made a distinction between the religion and its adherents. He explicitly said:

“I am not against the Muslims. I have a deep concern for them.”

He said he had lived in Muslim-majority nations and viewed many Muslims as spiritually captive under Islam. His stated response was prayer that Jesus would free them and open a way for them to become Christians.[1]

Bottom line

Derek Prince’s teaching was strongly opposed to Islam theologically and politically, often using end-times language such as “spirit of antichrist.” At the same time, he said Christians should approach Muslim individuals with concern, compassion, prayer, and a desire to share the Christian gospel rather than personal hostility.

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“I Have A Problem With That” Steve Martin

​I Have A Problem With That

 I was amazed once (actually, I have been amazed many times) but specifically when a typewriter repairman (yes, they did exist a few decades ago and I typed 150 words a minute) came and checked out my office machine.

When done, he typed, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Or something like that. It was to test each letter to see if each was properly working, he said.

At first I thought it was a message to me, before he explained. Somehow though that stuck with me.

What now amazes me, among other things, is the explosion, literally, of ideals and actions taking place in our country these days, these past years in fact, directly opposite of what many of us believe. It is absolutely appalling.

Or more specifically, what is happening in the USA with the political upheavals and non-Judeo-Christian beliefs taking over large regions of our country.

Normally I don’t speak my mind about certain groups. I have many white, black, Indian, and even a Muslim friend or two. But to see when Islamic groups are winning elections, with the ultimate purpose of replacing our USA Constitution, tearing  down our judicial and governmental establishments of the last 250 years, I have a problem with that.

When politicians, teachers, news organizations and social “influencers” (somebody with a brain, so I guess Scarecrow qualified)…take over our truth channels and replace with ungodly, anti-Semitic, out to destroy family values, I have a problem with that.

“When good men do nothing, evil flourishes. But God calls His people to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him.” (cf. Book of Micah 6:8)

Our Jewish/Christian Bible states clearly, as follows:

• Book of James 4:17: “Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”
• Book of Proverbs 31:8–9: “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves… defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
• Gospel of Matthew 5:13–16: Jesus calls His followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

As a believer, supporter of Jews and Israel, conservative, Christian Zionist, patriot, or whatever label put on me, I will not sit by and watch our country being taken over by those who do not love and stand for what is truth, based on biblical principles.

No problem with that for me.

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin

An American

“Know your DNA?” - Steve Martin

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Know Your DNA?

Many of us have wondered, at some point or another, “Who am I?” And so we order a DNA kit, swab the mouth and mail it in.

And so I did. For the third time. Different company of course.

I knew the general area from where my heritage line of ancestry came from, based on previous accounts from several sources. I wasn’t expecting the 30% Scottish part, nor the 11% Irish segment that this last one reported.

I guess I had always wondered why I liked the Texas Longhorns (I.e.. Scottish Highlander cattle) and St. Patrick so much. Now I know.

With the last name of Martin I had also heard a Jewish speaker at a Jerusalem Aliyah conference years ago say many Hispanics in Central and South America, with the last name of Martinez, most likely have Sephardic (Spanish descendants) Jewish DNA within. Millions of them do not know it.

No connection there though.

Being “grafted in” is what is most important for most of us.

Romans 11:11:17-18 says, “But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them and became partaker with them of the [j]rich root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches; but if you are arrogant, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you.”

Because of the Jews, whom God the Father chose to hear and write the Bible to reveal Himself. and sent the Messiah Yeshua to the nations through them, we the goyim (Gentiles), now also have the promise of life with Him as we believe and receive His salvation.

DNA research can be helpful in revealing your ancestry.

The Bible, God’s Word, is best for determining your eternal ancestry.

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin

A Scottish Gentile from the goyim (if I am saying that right!)

​FAITH

Church of England Leaders Abandon Biblical Truth on Israel

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 July 19, 2026

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 faithandfreedo

Faith Facts

• Church of England leaders have rejected biblical promises regarding Israel in favor of politically motivated accusations
• Historical evidence and facts on the ground contradict claims of genocide, revealing a departure from Anglican theological roots
• The abandonment of scriptural truth on Israel represents a dangerous theological shift within the historic denomination

The Church of England, once a bastion of biblical Christianity, has strayed far from its theological moorings. In a troubling development that should concern all believers who hold Scripture as authoritative, leaders within this historic denomination have embraced a narrative about Israel that contradicts both biblical truth and historical reality.

These church leaders have chosen to align themselves with political accusations of genocide against Israel, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This represents not merely a political miscalculation, but a fundamental rejection of God’s covenant promises to the Jewish people as recorded throughout Scripture.

The facts on the ground tell a dramatically different story than the one being promoted by these Anglican officials. Israel has repeatedly demonstrated restraint even while defending its citizens from terrorist attacks. The nation has provided humanitarian aid, issued warnings before military operations, and consistently sought to minimize civilian casualties — actions incompatible with any legitimate definition of genocide.

History reveals the absurdity of these charges. The Jewish people have experienced actual genocide within living memory during the Holocaust. To apply this term to Israel’s defensive military operations trivializes genuine genocide and dishonors the memory of those who suffered under true systematic extermination.

What makes this theological departure even more troubling is its contradiction of Anglican roots. The Church of England historically maintained a strong connection to biblical Israel, recognizing God’s ongoing covenant with the Jewish people. This tradition drew directly from Scripture’s clear teaching about God’s faithfulness to His promises.

The biblical record leaves no room for ambiguity regarding God’s commitment to Israel. From Genesis through Revelation, Scripture affirms God’s special relationship with the Jewish people and the land He promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These are not merely historical footnotes but eternal covenants that cannot be nullified by human opinion or political fashion.

By abandoning this biblical foundation, Church of England leaders have placed themselves in opposition to God’s revealed Word. They have chosen contemporary political correctness over eternal truth, prioritizing approval from secular authorities over faithfulness to Scripture.

This situation serves as a sobering reminder for all Christians. When church leaders begin interpreting world events through the lens of popular opinion rather than biblical truth, the entire foundation of faith becomes unstable. The Church’s authority rests not in cultural relevance but in faithful proclamation of God’s unchanging Word.

Believers must remain vigilant against similar theological drift in their own denominations and churches. The pressure to conform to worldly narratives about Israel and the Jewish people will only intensify. Standing firm on biblical truth may invite criticism, but faithfulness to God’s Word must always take precedence over human approval.

The Church of England’s embrace of anti-Israel rhetoric also reveals a deeper spiritual blindness. Throughout history, nations and institutions that have set themselves against the Jewish people have ultimately faced God’s judgment. Scripture warns clearly that those who curse Israel will themselves be cursed.

True Christian love for all people, including Palestinians, does not require abandoning truth or embracing false accusations. Genuine compassion seeks justice, truth, and peace for all parties — something impossible to achieve when built on a foundation of lies.

The path forward for faithful believers is clear: we must continue proclaiming biblical truth about Israel regardless of cultural pressure. We must stand with the Jewish people while pointing all nations, including Israel, to their Messiah. And we must pray for church leaders who have lost their way, that they would return to the firm foundation of God’s Word.

This controversy within the Church of England ultimately points to a larger battle between biblical Christianity and a false gospel of political appeasement. The choice facing Christians today remains the same as it has always been: will we stand on the authority of Scripture, or will we bow to the shifting sands of contemporary opinion?

“I Think I Got It” by Steve Martin

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Think I Got It

It is a dilemma. Maybe for you too?

For years I have been wanting to have a disciplined, connected life with the Lord, God the Father (Abba as some call Him), Jesus (Yeshua) and the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh).

Reading my Bible daily, a chapter from the “Old” and “New” testaments, maybe a Psalm, add on one or two devotionals…and pray in tongues for those He gives me. And…listen to my worship song playlist.

The best time for me, for all of this, is before the sun comes up. Quiet. Slow. No distractions.

Often I connect with them, the Three. Sometimes I struggle and think, “Is this just too much routine? Is it really worth it and lasting? Do they really hear me and my heart?”

But most important, do I connect with their heart? Their prayers? Their vision?

Of course I have read many biographies of saints gone by…both in the Bible and those whom followed in their footsteps over the centuries. Even the ones in our day. All the while wanting to be sure I am connecting with the Lord.

I think I got it. After about, say, 50-60 years.

Our Father wants us to spend time with Him. Forgot the news for awhile. Let the emails, texts and all messages stay as they are, waiting on the phone.

Give Him time. Just give them time.

And when you do…the discipline, connection, refreshment, fulfillment will come.

I think I got it. And them too.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin

P.S. Enjoy this song by Leeland on YouTube: Where You Are

Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA

​“History shouts out to support the Jewish people.” Paul Calvert

​“History shouts out to support the Jewish people.” Paul Calvert

July 21, 2026 Bethlehem, Israel

Just recently All Israel news reported on a Proposed German bill seeking to criminalize denial of Israel's right to exist.

https://allisraelnews.com/proposed-german-bill-seeks-to-criminalize-denial-of-israels-right-to-exist

The bill is good but on the other hand how shocking that you need a bill like this  in the first place.  

But we have seen it on the streets, Pro Palestinian protests shouting “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” 

Do some of these people actually know what this means when they shout this?

It is pretty obvious, that it means free of Jews!!

 

To deny Israel's right to exist is Hate, Pure and simple. You can't state it any clearer. These people are full of hate for the State of Israel.

 

Can you think of any other country in the world where people are shouting and demonstrating and saying you have no right to exist?

 

But Israel has a wonderful history, Israel has been the home for the Jewish people for 78 years And I must say it has been a home for its many Arab and Christian population too.

But more than that the land of Israel has a Biblical history. Spanning thousands of years. 

 

God truly made Abraham into a Great nation, and the fact is, today you can go and see Abraham's tomb in Hebron, The tomb of the Patriarch cries out to everyone that God kept his promise to Abraham.

 

The Land of Israel has a rich history.

King David rules the United Kingdom.

Elijah and Elisha prophesied in a Split kingdom and Jesus ministered in an Occupied kingdom, Which wasn't called Palestine.

And in AD 70 the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed and the Jews were exiled.

That is a brief history but a history nevertheless. You cannot deny the Jewish presence in the Land.

 

Israel Is God's baby but the world wants to abort it. To deny Israel's right to exist is sickening and mocks God.

Previous generations have seen the miracle of a Nation being born in a day. God kept his word and brought the Jews back to the land and Israel was restored.

Before 1948 it was an occupied land, With a remnant of Jews, but then the Jews came home and God kept his promise. Yet again.

 

He said he would bring them back from the North, the South, the East and the West. 

God's heart was always to bring the Jews back and restore them in their land. He punished them because of their sin but  he also restored them.

God disciplines us at times when He needs too. It’s painful and then He restores us. How wonderful God is as a father to us.

 

Today there is a spiritual battle for the nation of Israel and I must congratulate Germany for the proposal of this law which I hope gets passed, More countries need to do the same.

 

But can you imagine if Israel failed to exist, and the Jews failed to exist!

What would it mean for you and me as Bible believing Christians ?

 

Quite simply I would have to throw my Bible away. Rip it up and put it in the garbage where it belongs and declare that God has failed. He cannot keep His promises so you may as well live however you like.

That would basically be it, Everything I have done in ministry would be a waste of time because God cannot be trusted.

 

But we know that is not true.

God exists, Israel exists and the Jewish people exist. The Bible confirms Israel's existence Past, Present and Future.

 

Coming soon to an Israel near you is the 1000 year reign of Yeshua the Messiah, where satan will be bound and Yeshua (Jesus) will reign on a throne of righteousness and Justice fulfilling the prophecy of Micah 5 v 2 

 

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel,
Whose goings forth are from of old,
From everlasting.” 

 

The first part of the prophecy has been fulfilled, Jesus was born in Bethlehem  and I trust God with the second part of the prophecy.

Jesus will rule his people Israel – not Palestine.

 

So you can shout from the river to the sea all you like. God is on the throne, Jesus will be on the throne and rule his people Israel.

Paul Calvert

Love For His People Ministry was founded in 2010 by Steve & Laurie Martin. Charlotte, NC USA