"Call it what it is." New message from Steve Martin, Love For His People

 

July 16, 2025 Greetings to you once again. This week marks the start of a hectic month ahead for Laurie and me. I hope to keep up with the social posts, messages, work requirements, travel, and the ministry times. I am sure you, too, have a busy schedule, and I appreciate you taking the time to allow me to share this. My new message below is "Call It What It Is". After struggling with a situation, I sought the Lord, and He answered me. I am grateful. You can be too. New photos from old times. New videos. All along with my message. Be blessed in your blessing, too. BUT WAIT! I almost forgot... the big announcement for those who haven't already heard or read. Read this: Steve & Laurie's 3 months in Jerusalem, Israel Ahava and Shalom, Steve Martin Love For His People Ministry P.S. View the photos below and watch the new videos below. You can see all my videos on our YouTube channel, Love For His People/Steve Martin—over 2,900.

Bird Photo of the Week: I love my bird feeder in our backyard. Especially the North Carolina state bird—the cardinal. The males are so bright red, and they love sunflower seeds. Steve Martin Israel Photo of the Week: Timmy Bryant, a coworker at Vision For Israel in Charlotte, North Carolina, experienced a taste of life in the Judean desert. We joined others who were on tour at the time. I love seeing young people visit Israel. (Steve Martin photo: Oct. 2010) Call It What It Is     “For I do not understand what I am doing; for I am not practicing what I want to do, but I do the very thing I hate.” Romans 7:15, NASB As a rule, Americans today no longer call “sin” sin. Even in the Christian churches, we have developed another name for it, such as “a mistake,” “I failed,” “it is because of my parents,” or whatever other excuse we use to cover up sin. We even go back to the old standby, which Adam used. “She made me do it.” That really doesn’t work if you want to stay married for long. (I have learned that these past 47 years.) In May of 2025, I repented, publicly on Facebook (the new “women at the well” gathering place) of my sin of gluttony. Sure, I could have blamed my 220 pounds I carried, on a male frame of 5’9 ½”, on heritage, depressive “comfort food” eating, or just plain laziness. Besides, “that guy” is heavier than I am, so no big deal”, as I compared myself to others. People even tried to provide an excuse for me, or comfort me, saying to try this or that diet; that it is not you, “it is the food we eat”. (Maybe, but still not the root cause.) But the Lord looks at the heart. He knows our hearts. And He loves us too much to leave us in our sin, which brings us down, tears us apart, keeps us from walking in His plans and purposes for each of our lives. We will not be able to complete the mission He has for us, and desire to reveal to us daily, if we allow sin to hold us back, keep us unfit (physically and spiritually), and keep making excuses for that which we may actually hate, but can’t stop. As Paul himself said, in Romans 17:17-20, “But I need something more! For if I know the law but still can’t keep it, and if the power of sin within me keeps sabotaging my best intentions, I obviously need help! I realize that I don’t have what it takes. I can will it, but I can’t do it. I decide to do good, but I don’t really do it; I choose not to do bad, but then I do it anyway. My decisions, such as they are, don’t result in actions. Something has gone wrong deep within me, and it gets the better of me every time." I repented, and I am glad I did. By His forgiveness and grace, I am now under 200 pounds since my return from Israel in May 2025. I will keep going. I am on a mission for God, and I need to be fit to accomplish it. I hope you are, too. Complete the call He has on your life by being in good health, both spiritually and physically. Ahava and Shalom, Steve Martin   P.S. I told you last week that I had a “really big” announcement to share with you. Here it is: Laurie and I are volunteering in Jerusalem, Israel, with Christian Friends of Israel for three months, from October 15, 2025, to January 12, 2026.   Read all about it! Steve & Laurie - Time Coming for Jerusalem Volunteers   We certainly are grateful for your support, as it costs us to send these messages each week. Contributions are welcome online by clicking here on our webpage: DONATE HERE.   Are you new to these messages, or has another shared them with you? Sign up here to receive it directly. Go here and click on the coffee mug! Sign Up for Steve Martin's Messages   Love For His People Ministry 12120 Woodside Falls Rd. Pineville, North Carolina, USA Message #7 in my new series (2025): "Call It What It Is" July 10, 2025 Steve Martin on the scale, July 7, 2025. From 220 pounds to 199.2, since my repentance from gluttony in May 2025 and my return from Jerusalem, Israel. The Lord meets me there often. OLD AND NEW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS! First photo: Rick Ridings introduces Joshua Aaron at the Succat Hallel/Jerusalem Praise 24/7 prayer room in Jerusalem, Israel. (Steve Martin photo, Nov. 4, 2013) Second photo: Savannah, Georgia. Laurie and I met these fine people at the Wilkes Restaurant entrance, as we also were going in. Fresh from revival meetings! (July 25, 2025)

"Carry My Bags" by Steve Martin These two video segments (they total just 8 minutes of the full 20-minute talk due to “technical difficulties”) are a part of my life in how the Lord led me to “carry His bags” and stand strong with Israel. (Part 1 is 4:12 min. Part 2 to follow is also 4:12 min.) The Lord will lead us down a path we may not want to go on, but if we hear and obey...He will never lead us astray! Videos recorded by Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry, in Charlotte, North Carolina. We stand firm for Israel and His people the Jews.

Music video: Jason Upton live - "Whisper" - music - MorningStar New Year's conf - 12.31.15 morning Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin - to give appreciation to and love for those we support, through Love For His People

Above video: Enjoy the variety of Christian worship music the Lord has blessed us with! This playlist begins with Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina. The first video: 1,894 views, May 21, 2017 Transformation Church - Your Glory/Holy, Holy/Glory Is Beautiful/Nothing But The Blood of Jesus/Worthy Is The Lamb medley. 521 Indian Land, SC - Sunday, 10 am service The video was recorded using my iPhone 6. I was in the middle, top section of the auditorium behind the sound board crew. The sound is relatively good, but the visual keeps blurring in and out as the camera tries to adjust to the dark room with spotlights on the stage. But the Holy Spirit still moved! Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry Founder in Charlotte, North Carolina

As in many of Steve's previous books, he continues to share experiences and inspiration in being faithful in the Christian walk - hearing the voice of the Lord, knowing His written Word, adhering to the teachings of those who have gone before - in order to stand strong in the midst of societal changes with the truth of the Lord Jesus, Yeshua. As you read these chapters, may the Lord's encouragement through His Holy Spirit strengthen your inner being to walk out the calling He has on your life, among your family, and others surrounding you. Being faithful to the end is possible only because of His grace and mercy working through us daily. Buy now on Amazon HB $14.95, PB $9.95, Kindle $2.99

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LoveMusic! - Jason Upton live - "Where There Is Love" - MorningStar

 "Where There Is Love" 

Jason Upton live -

MorningStar New Year;s Eve 12.31.15

Sept. 16, 2017

Dear LoveMusic! listeners, who love the Lord Jesus Christ.

Being in the presence of the Holy Spirit, the Living God of Israel is an awesome experience. When those He has gifted to help us walk into His realm of glory leads us, our hearts become uplifted and encouraged.

Jason Upton is such a worship leader. When he came to the New Year's Eve conference at MorningStar (Rick Joyner) at the end of 2015, I had the joy to be in the worship service, and record several of his songs. I was blessed.

May the good Lord touch your heart afresh as you listen to this live recording. (I was on the second level, looking down, with my Canon PowerShot camera.)

Come Lord and bring more of Your love. 

"Open wide the gate. 

Come in like a rushing wind! 

Every part of me, O God. 

Invite me into Your courts. 

I will not delay."

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin

Love For His People

Charlotte, North Carolina

USA

Steve Martin

YouTube Published on Jan 1, 2016

Jason Upton live - " Where There Is Love" - MorningStar New Year 12.31.15 evening Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin - to give appreciation to and love for those we support, through Love For His People, Inc.

Help Love For His People continue to keep bringing you LoveMusic! We also send monthly funds to pastors and Israel-supporting ministries in international lands - with free teaching materials. Financial support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan continue monthly. We count on you. Even a gift of $5 helps!  Thank you.

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LoveMusic! - Jason Upton - I Built My House Upon A Stone

Jason Upton

I Built My House Upon A Stone
(He Knows Me By My Name) 

(Official Lyric Video)

A Table Full Of Strangers Vol. 1

Aug. 6, 2017

Greetings friends of LoveMusic!, and those who will be!

During its annual New Year's Eve conference at Morningstar (Rick Joyner) in Fort Mill, South Carolina, my good wife Laurie and I attended most of the sessions, including the Dec. 31, 2015 evening session. Our primary desire was to hear the music ministry of Jason Upton, in person.

We were not disappointed. He was as real as his CDs we had sounded like he would be. 

I believe I first heard Jason at a James Goll Prophetic conference near Nashville, Tennessee over 15 years ago. Having never heard of him before, my first thought was, "Where did James get this guy?" He seemed a bit "unkept" - not your clean cut, dressed for the part worship leader I was familiar with back then. It was very arrogant of me, and I soon had to repent. 

Listening to his heart, exposed through his worship of the Living God of Israel, I knew this guy wasn't a "cookie-cutter worship leader." Now I am sure glad he wasn't then and isn't now. His love for the Lord through his music is his life lived, out as he follows Him, Jesus Christ.

Now with his many songs in my "Favorite Playlist", my heart is always drawn into the presence of my Lord, the same Living God of Israel, Yeshua (Jesus). 

As you listen to Jason, may his heart's cry instill a deeper desire to have His heart beat even more within yours.

With my ahava (love) for you and His people the Jews,

Steve Martin

Love For His People

Charlotte, North Carolina

Below are photos from Jason's time at the Morningstar conference. Be blessed as he leads you on. I also included some extra videos that I shot from the second floor above the auditorium.  Steve

(Video & photos by Steve Martin)

Watch here: Sing the Song of Jesus

Another one of my Jason Upton favorites: Whisper

Watch here: He Knows Me By My Name/I Built My House Upon A Stone

Watch here: Where There Is Love

Watch here: Giver of All Good Things

Help us, Love For His People, continue to keep bringing you LoveMusic! We also send monthly funds to pastors and Israel-supporting ministries in international lands - with free teaching materials, and support for families in Jerusalem, Belfast, UK and Lahore, Pakistan. We count on you. Even a gift of $5 helps!  Thank you.

Please donate online safely here, through our website. Click here: I want to bless others.

Checks can be sent to:

Love For His People, Inc.

P.O. Box 414

Pineville, NC 28134

Thank you!

Steve

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Jason Upton is an American Christian singer-songwriter and recording artist. His musical creations are mostly Christian worship songs inspired by folk music. Wikipedia

Born: December 15, 1973 (age 43), Minneapolis, MN

Education: Regent University

Albums: A Table Full of Strangers, Vol. 1, 1200ft Below Sea Level, MORE

Parents: Bonnie Upton, Bob Upton

Genres: Contemporary worship music, Contemporary Christian music

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