"Leaders Shifted into Place" - The Lion Roars by Karla Shrake

A Prophetic Newsletter                            www.MantlesOfGlory.org By Karla Shrake July 10, 2014  Click here to subscribe to  The Lion Roars Newsletter:   "And the Lord Roars from Zion... And utters  His voice from Jerusalem."  Joel 3:16 "The Lord utters His Voice before His Army;  Surely His camp is Very Great, For Strong is he who Carries out His Word."  Joel 2:11     Leaders Shifted into Place by Karla Shrake  July 10th, 2014  "My children and My leaders," says your Father, "this is the hour of the fulfillment of your destinies.  As I positioned John the Baptist in his key place of influence long ago, even so am I now shifting and pulling you into your key God-appointed posts and positions of influence.  John was the forerunner who prepared the way for My earthly ministry, and as forerunners of the last days, you are preparing the way of My return.  Hell has surely resisted you as heroes of the faith, but know that what is now coming to pass in your life was My idea from the beginning and it shall not and can not fail as you yield to Me in this critical hour of human history," laughs The-Lord-of-All-The-Earth! This is the Hour  "You have waited for this hour, so rouse and stir yourself to press in as I release a fresh fervor, focus and alertness, for it is here and it is now.  And while My Son left the earth as the broken Lamb that had to be slain as a ransom for many know that He is now ruling as the Lion Commander-Chief who is roaring among the nations.  His thundering roar is a clarion call that is resounding not only in the heavens and on earth, but it is also shaking the underworld beneath where the counterfeit lords of darkness dwell and conspire."   Take Your Place Your role and calling is to allow Me to rule through you from the courtroom and throne room of heaven, for I am giving higher levels of rulership to My faithful ones.  "The powers of hell and darkness are conspiring to kill most of the earth's population in order to prevent the great last-day gathering of souls into the Kingdom.  But as I laid out in My Word long ago through many prophets, I have preempted the work of the enemy.  And while many last-day trials shall occur according to prophecy, know that multitudes will call upon My name and be gathered into the ark of safety. You do not war to win My dear children, but rather you stand in the triumph that Yeshua has already  completed.   So take your places - those places of authority and influence that I have created you for and yield to Me as never before.  For I am releasing massive harvest nets through heavenly wisdom and strategies."   Triumph Manifests Through You "You have been formed, fashioned and trained through decades of rigorous preparations and challenges dear ones, and now is the time to step up and step forth as there are many souls in the valleys of decision.  My precious family on earth is ripe to hear and taste of the good news of My love for them." "It is true that multitudes are blind and deaf as they have been born into deception through generations of idolatry and darkness.  But that is no surprise to Me," says your faithful Father, "for assuredly I made provision for that beforehand through My Son who was willing to take on those powers of deception on the cross and He overcame them, ALL of them.  The Lamb overcame the power of idolatry, paganism, witchcraft, divination, occultism and every form of darkness that manifests through demons, fallen angels and even through bizarre and perverted mixtures of dark beings.   And it is through you  My dear champions,  that The Lamb's triumph shall manifest so that multitudes are set free  to enter the refuge-ark  of salvation in this late  and stormy hour." Marching Orders in Heavenly Mailbox "Be aware the enemy seeks to frighten and intimidate you, My children. He seeks to frighten and intimidate even you My brave leaders, because he knows full well that you possess the keys to his destruction. He is working to distract and divert your attention so that you will not utilize the tools, keys and spiritual weapons that I have given to you," warns your Father. "But know that My instructions, strategies and marching orders are in your heavenly mail-box." No more Business as Usual  "My mighty ones seek Me for every decision, large and small, for I am shifting and moving quickly now.  Don't get hung up in the way things have been in the past, or in how they are currently, but rather shake off all that has kept you in routines and in the traditions of men and in the expectations of others, including carnal family members. Shake off the old ways of doing things, and shake off the old ways of thinking that have limited many of you.  For the greater works have begun and the season of My vengeance toward the enemy is now upon us," assures your Captain-of-the-Hosts.   The Adventure Begins "Yes the shaking has begun, the shaking that I foretold of long ago. And while it will be quite an adventure at times My mighty ones, you are empowered to do all that I have ordained for you as ambassadors of My good news. So be not dismayed nor frightened, but rejoice in that you have been given the honor of living in this most awesome time in human history.   The stakes are high for so many lost, dying and broken souls and much is riding on you and your obedience, My precious ones." Death precedes Rulership "But know that I your Father have wired into you greatness from the beginning, and also through years and decades of adversity and hardship. The character of The Lamb had to be worked into you before you could sit on the throne of rulership with Me, otherwise you would have been destroyed. Ambition and the carnal self-life had to be emptied out to create a place from which I can rule freely and unencumbered."   Bridegroom calls to Bride "Come into the arms of your Beloved and dance the glory-dance of all the ages!   Follow My embrace and My steps as we dance our way through the highways and byways of lost humanity, revealing the kind and good heart of our Father!  Come My beautiful one and dance with Me upon the mountain tops and dance with Me through the valleys.... so that all people can behold how great a love the Father has for His children of every tribe, tongue, nation and culture.  As we dance together in this last-day love-cadence the fragrance of hope will overtake despair and the power of life will overtake death." Bride's Response:    "Yes our Beloved... We are stirring ourselves and stepping forth into our God-given places of rulership authority and influence.   We are stepping into the loving arms that were stretched out at Calvary and we are leaning more deeply into Your embrace, our Lamb-Lion.  For our hearts and lives are poured out before You in adoration and surrender..."   All Glory to our Beloved King Yeshua / Jesus!   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    Davidic Warriors   Greetings Dear Friends, I trust you had a good 4th of July weekend and I hope you have a productive and enjoyable summer underway.  May His richest blessings be upon you and your families as we stand and decree His Word over one another.   My love and appreciation to you, Karla Our Thursday prayer-decree is on my website under the Davidic Warriors page. A Prophetic Word to this Generation          Our heavenly Father is opening the storehouses of heaven and releasing a greater anointing that has been reserved for this generation.   Empowered by the spirit of Elijah these mantles will bring restoration, including to those who wear them and to their households.  Written in a prophetic style, this book brings fresh perspective and strong encouragement to its readers.  As you move through the pages of "Mantles" the Holy Spirit will unveil, stir and establish more of your own unique calling and mantle. For more information, go to: www.MantlesOfGlory.org

God's Footprint Through God's Leadership

"God's footprint over the ages has been ordinary people doing extraordinary things through the simple things that confound the wise. 

From this has come the "something more" dimension; a leadership exhibited by God's most unlikely candidates, employing God's most unlikely strategies that has brought about the most unexpected results when those known by His Name achieve the maturity to operate as a society of leaders." 

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Blessing or Curse - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

Blessing or Curse

- Now Think On This

Steve Martin

"Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you today; and the curse, if you do not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside from the way which I command you today, to go after other gods which you have not known.” Deut. 11:26-29 NKJV

The words you speak impact people more than we often realize. An encouraging word sown at the right time to a person wanting and needing some more hope, for their troubling heart or worrisome mind, can change a direction a person is going in, and effect their life beyond the immediate vision. Spoken with a prophetic impact that the Holy Spirit generates, a spoken word at the right time can even mean life or death for that person. It can be as a lifeline thrown out to one needing a pull out of the engulfing water.

A believing life “spoken” to a generation, one that is lived out of obedience to the voice of the Lord and following after Him, will have even more impact on many people; even a generation or more that follows behind. The lives of countless men and women, who heard the call of the Lord, and responded with, “Here I am Lord, Your servant is listening. Do unto me according to Your word,” have been so instrumental in changing nations by their simple obedience, day after decades of days.

In offering themselves in entrustment to His plans and purposes, their families, their communities, their nations were given the opportunity to be in the overflow of the Lord God’s blessing and provision that fell on them, and then flowed from and through them. Hearing and obeying the Father does that.

In our day, leaders in religion, business, media, entertainment, government, arts and education have a tremendous impact on their cultures – the communities, families and all the ones their waves of influence touch, for good or bad. Understanding that our actions will bring either blessing or curse upon those who look to us for guidance, knowingly or unknowingly, will have long lasting, even eternal, effects as a result of our actions. For those who hear and obey the Creator of all - blessings will flow downward. 

Ones who disregard and even despise the natural and spiritual laws put in place to guide and protect, those set forth by God Himself, the resulting just judgment will come forth, now or for sure later. What we sow we will reap. It is a natural and spiritual law that cannot be broken, except to result in bearing bad fruit.

You break the natural and spiritual laws in the universe and they will ultimately break you. (Any argument on that? Just have a reality check look in the nation you abide in.)

This truth has been proven out again and again in history, both in the written Scriptural documentation of the people of Israel, and in every nation which either followed the Lord’s way or opposed His purposes. Blessing or curse is our choice.

Having been a parent myself for over 35 years now, at the time of this writing, and also having served in several top leadership roles in ministry and secular business for over 40 years, I have seen that the actions leadership take will have even more of a lasting effect in a child’s life, or a company’s future, than just words spoken. The ripple of those actions taken at each point show up years later down the road.

It is true that actions do speak louder than words, for what is really in your heart will truly come out, especially in those times when a decisive response is needed in a critical situation. Then it really shows what you have, or don’t have, in your character. Blessing will follow, or a response as a curse will result.

To say it again - how you respond and deal with situations that come your way will be shown, as that which you really are will come out from that which is within. You can’t give out what you don’t have within you. From a pure spring flows pure water. From a cesspool flows accumulated filth.

“The good person produces good things from the store of good in his heart, while the evil person produces evil things from the store of evil in his heart. For his mouth speaks what overflows from his heart.” Luke 6:45 Complete Jewish Bible

“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within and defile a man.” Mark 7:21-23 NKJV

Speaking to my generation, we have the responsibility, the daily choice to walk in the righteous path we know is the Way, the Truth and the Life. It is black and white. It is already firmly stated in the Lord’s Word. By choosing to follow Him daily, we are impacting the life the next generation will see and then also have the choice to walk in or not. We must do our part if we expect them to do theirs.

We have the option to daily live a righteous and holy life, set apart for the Lord’s purposes. We can choose to “do our own thing, in seeking our own pleasure”, which ultimately will bring a curse on us and the generation that follows, or we can heed the Lord’s word and follow Him.

“But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandments which I have set before you, and go and serve other gods and worship them, then I will uproot you from My land which I have given you, and this house which I have consecrated for My name I will cast out of My sight and I will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples.

"As for this house, which was exalted, everyone who passes by it will be astonished and say, ' Why has the Lord done thus to this land and to this house?' "And they will say, 'Because they forsook the Lord, the God of their fathers who brought them from the land of Egypt, and they adopted other gods and worshiped them and served them; therefore He has brought all this adversity on them.'" 
2 Chronicles 7:19-22 NASB

As it was for Israel, so choices taken will bring the same results in any nation. We must choose the blessing, and not allow the curse to come upon our land. Today, we must choose the Lord.

Now think on this,

Steve Martin

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Now Think On This #146 “Blessing or Curse” by Steve Martin 

Date: In the year of our Lord 2014 (04.24.14) Thursday at 5:00 am in Charlotte, NC.

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Sharing Love From Sweden - WE NEED EACH OTHER by Eva Haglund

March 26, 2014

Shalom Steve!

Many greetings from Stockholm!

Thank you for serving God with "Love For His People"! Thank you for all good things you write and also for your support for Israel and the Jewish people!

Just now I have read what Rick Joyner wrote about that we need each other. I totally agree with him! I  have been thinking and share some of my thoughts about the subject:

WE NEED EACH OTHER

Sometimes Christians are so stressed and do not think they need each other. Some will just seek the Lord and some just want to evangelize without friendship. We need seek the Lord and we need intercession in a world who really need intercession but we also need each other. God is not impersonal and want us not to just do things for Him but to have a relation with Him -  to have Him as your friend. Our heavenly Daddy and Jesus have much fellowship. In John.21 we can see for instance that Jesus had fellowship with the disciples. We as Christians need each other, too. 

The church is not a building as many people think.

The church is the Body of Christ with Jesus as head, not any strong  leader but Jesus.

As usual, our body needs each other's part ,1 Cor.12, so we need sisters and brothers not just in a church building but much in friendship. Even if you cannot know all, still how love and have some contact with people you also cannot know well. 

It is not good for us to stand alone. We need each other. We need each other in friendship to pray together.  For instance, you can worship together but also do other things. Take a walk and look at the nature with friends.

We also need meetings together. It can be in a house as Mary had meetings in hers, as in Acts, or in a building. If three friends meet in  a home seeking God  - that can also be a meeting. We need more of house of prayers today. We need to pray together and worship.

We do not need clubs but fellowship. In the Bible it talks about hospitality and in Acts 2:46 they broke bread from house to house and had fellowship. Jesus also prayed in John.17:21 that love will be a testimony to the world. 

He tells us to love one another in John. 15:12-13. He does not just mean to see each other in a church building but to have real fellowship among Christians. When Jesus tells us to wash each other`s feet I also think He talks about to take care about each other - show care to our sisters and brothers. I also believe in forgiveness - not to be bitter to anyone. 

However I believe it is good to have mature leader/leaders in a local church who care for people and do not have a hard heart but has been touched by the heart of the Father. I think all in the Body has the same value but with different gifts. We need to be one in Christ Gal.3:28. I think it is a new time when also God wants to work, to do more things in teams and that it is a new time when He wants to restore more of the love in Body of Christ.The enemy has stolen much of it among us. 

The enemy wants us to be bitter to each other, so he can bring more division to the Body. But we need forgiveness and love among each other. I believe also that when guided by God, Christian friends can live close to each other as in Ps.133. It is written about blessings with it. Sometimes Christians live so far away from each. I think that it is not good. If we live so far from each other, it is hard to be together. It is easier to pray together, have a meeting and other things together also in friendship if we do not live so far away from each other.

Jesus is the head as the body. He is a real Friend. We need Him first. This Friend gave His life for us in love. Friendship with God ought to go hand in hand with friendship with each other. 

If you do not have friendships now - He want us to get them back!

TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER

Wash the feet - showing care. 
Like a servant - giving out...

Love is to give... Wash the feet -

"ask anybody how it is - how are you" ?

Giving bread to a friend who do not have

...Write that letter...

Call that person who is alone... 

Invite anybody for a dinner...

Wash your friends dishes... 

We are cleansed by your water,

but reaching out is

showing love.

Wash each others feet.

Eva Haglund.

We need to come together!

Blessings!

Doug Addison: It's Time to March Forward! Prophetic Signs From Bob Jones

Doug Addison:

It's Time to March Forward! 
Prophetic Signs From Bob Jones

There has been a horrendous attack against those who are advancing right now. March is coming in like a lion with warfare and resistance but it is going out like a lion as well. 

The result will create a new strength of character that you need right now: to be "gentle as a lamb." Humility is a key to overcoming and advancing.

March Forward!

If there is one word to describe what we need to do...that is "March." Forward motion will open the doors in front of you and close the doors behind. "As you go" things will open. Don't sit down or give up right now. The enemy's plans are to get you discouraged and quit, but God is sending help and angelic reinforcements.

The first three months of 2014 have been a testing time. Many people have taken themselves out of the game but it is not time to back down. It is time to keep moving forward!!! 

God is promoting people who are able to overcome, remain humble and engaged.

Sudden Advancement

Watch for surprises and sudden advancement. God is taking the Heavenly resources for the higher callings and gifts that were intended for those who quit and giving them to people who are ready and willing. This will unfold more from now through July. Ask God to show you assignments or tasks that others have forgotten about or stopped using. As you pick these Heavenly tasks up, you will see an accelerated increase in growth and resources.

Wisdom, Peace and Encouragement

As you may have seen or experienced, there is an extreme amount of turmoil on the earth right now. It is happening with the weather and in the political overthrowing of governments. Disharmony is at an extreme level.

It is so important to stay at peace during this storm. It will take three characteristics of the Holy Spirit to get through: Wisdom, Peace, and Encouragement. 

God is granting a huge amount of peace and encouragement for those who need it. As you begin to exercise new levels of wisdom, God will establish a new foundation so that many of the prophetic words you've received will make sense. 

God says that the Spirit of encouragement will win this year.

"By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundations, by understanding He set the heavens in place." Proverbs 3:19

Political Upheaval

The political shaking that is happening right now is birth pains. It is not for judgment but for the release of something new that is going to set up a huge move of God. It is a prophetic sign that the old is being displaced by something totally new. We saw this in the Winter Olympics as many reigning champions were replaced by new, upcoming leaders.

Older ways of controlling people are making way for new levels of freedom. "The old has gone and the new is here" (2 Corinthians 5:17). God is releasing a new level of freedom that is waking up the Earth to His love and power.

Vertigo in Leaders

I have been seeing a lot of leaders suffering from vertigo. If you are experiencing this, there is a good chance that people around you are not in agreement with what you are doing. Vertigo is a negative spin that can happen when there are people praying or going in a different direction.

Granted, it could be a physical illness. But often, if you are a leader, physical illnesses are a prophetic sign of things happening around you. You will overcome this by getting the right people around you to support the new time you are entering.

Prophetic Signs of Bob Jones's Death

Prophet Bob Jones went back to Heaven for a final time on February 14, 2014. Bob died in 1975, but was sent back to prepare us for one of the greatest revivals on earth that is about to take place. Bob was a personal friend and spiritual father to me. I had the opportunity to travel and mentor with Bob for a number of years.

There were so many prophetic signs at Bob's passing. Here are a few:

• Bob died on 2/14. The prophet of Love dies on the day of love (Valentine's Day).

• 2/14 = 2 Kings 2:14 is the passing of the mantle from Elijah to Elisha.

• He died at 6:22 am. Matthew 6:22, "The eye is the light of the body..." Bob was a true "eye of the Body" type of Seer.

• There was an earthquake in South Carolina on the day he died and measured 4.1 on the Richter scale. Revelation 4:1, "I looked and there was a door standing open in Heaven."

We know that Bob's loss on earth is a gain in Heaven. All that Bob had prophesied and given to us will bring a great return!

"Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." John 12:24

My Miracle at Bob's Graveside

As many of you know I have been very sick with Lyme disease for the past eight months. I had to cancel several speaking events and have been unable to do much work, moving slowly. An infected tick in Moravian Falls, NC a few years ago, bit me. 

As I was walking away from Bob Jones' graveside service in Moravian Falls, Bobby Connor turned and prayed for me. 

A flash of blue angelic light appeared between us and I was instantly healed. I am so grateful to be restored 100% by God's Holy Spirit. I have been feeling great ever since!

May God grant you full healing and wholeness as we advance the Kingdom on Earth. 

It's time to march forward!

Blessings,

Doug Addison
InLight Connection

Email: respond@dougaddison.com

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Doug Addison is a prophetic dream interpreter, speaker, writer, Life Coach, and stand-up comedian. Doug travels the world bringing a message of love, hope, and having fun! His unique style helps open people to discover their destiny and experience God's supernatural love and power.

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It's Time to March Forward! Prophetic Signs From Bob Jones

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There is a lot of prophetic insight and wisdom in Doug Addison's latest word. "Miracles, signs and wonders" is what you will read about here.
There is something in this for everyone... be full of HOPE and be greatly encouraged.

Blessings,
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Love For His People

Brief Description:

Where would churches, ministries or businesses be without the administrators, the directors of departments, or the executive secretaries and administrative assistants? Those organizations who have them know their value. Those who don’t may or may not realize what they are missing.

It has been my desire to share a bit of what I have experienced, and learned, over 40 years. Each one of you who now serves in this capacity is very important to the “visionaries”. The work that you do, and the support that you consistently give, enables the top leaders of the organization to do what they have been given by the Lord to do. I like to think of our role as similar to that of my Biblical heroes. Joshua assisted Moses and Timothy served with Paul. 

May the Lord encourage you as you read my thoughts and what has worked for me. I hope the stories and suggestions will impart to you further measures of blessing, for those you support and also to those you give direction to.  

Steve Martin

Contents

Introduction                                                                          Page 13

           

Chapter 1                       A Gift for His Purposes                   Page 14

                                   

Chapter 2                       Use the Tools You Have,

                                       But Not the Staff                             Page 19

Chapter 3                       Women Arising in the Workplace    Page 24

Chapter 4                       Train and Let Loose                         Page 27

Chapter 5                       Burn Candles at Both Ends?             Page 32

Chapter 6                       The Visionaries Need You!               Page 36

Chapter 7                       Staff Fun Times                               Page 40

Chapter 8                       It Doesn’t All Depend On You         Page 42

Chapter 9                       Practically Speaking and Walking    Page 47

Chapter 10                     Meetings – Need Them?                   Page 50

Chapter 11                     Acknowledge Him in All Ways         Page 53

Chapter 12                     Another Man’s Vineyard                  Page 57

Endorsements

In a rough and tumble world marred by the superficial and the phony, where nothing can be counted on, Steve Martin maps out a straight-line path for Christian organizations. In reality, it's a book on how to steward the factors that too often get side-tracked when navigating a significant call of God. It's a down-to-earth manual of wisdom needed to enable Christian organizations to keep their eye on the big picture, while building a firm foundation to enable it to happen. Steve writes from the stance of one who has served in key administrative roles in a number of key ministries. Every ministry head and administrator will profit from this straight forward operating wisdom.

Morris Ruddick
Entrepreneur, Author, Minister, Consultant and Business Coach

What a great practical book for administration. I have watched Steve oversee several ministries. I know of no better administrator than my friend, Steve Martin. I highly recommend that you read this book.

Dr. Peter Wyns, President, Christians for Messiah Ministries and Pastor of Antioch International Church. Dr. Wyns is also the grandson of Derek Prince.

God has created in Steve a heart for worship and service. His desire has been to see the body of Christ united and to see ministries come together to co-labor for the purposes of God.

Jack Alongi, former Director of Development

  at Derek Prince Ministries

  

I had the pleasure of working on an almost daily basis with Steve Martin for many years while he served several Christian ministries. While Steve had the control of whether we worked together, he always made me feel we were working as a team with a common reward in serving God. He enjoyed my family as I did his.  He is intelligent, thoughtful, patient to the extent he could be, a good listener, open to new ideas, joyful and passionate about serving the Lord. The projects may be over long ago but not the bond we hold to this day.

George Payne Write Hand Publishing Andalusia, Alabama

We are honored to write an endorsement. Anyone that has worked with you Steve knows what a blessing you are and I was SO HAPPY to read that you finally realize the gifting that God has given you. Love to Laurie and the family. 

Jeanette Alongi, formerly of Derek Prince Ministries

 - Fort Lauderdale, FL and Charlotte, NC

I just finished reading Steve Martin’s new book, “Leadership Through Love” - Steve’s heart of goodness and faithfulness to His God shines on every page.  Of great importance is the practical hands-on wisdom that comes from actually leading through love, giving integrity to the words that are written.  Steve’s sense of humor always kind of sneaks up on me, and I found myself chuckling so many times at his stories and honest, from-the-heart insights!  It is the mandate of all of us who follow the One called Faithful and True to complete the work that our Father has given us, and Steve’s book will shine the light on how to do just that, whether you are an administrator or leader in the secular marketplace or in volunteer or paid ministry positions.  Loving leadership – a high calling – Steve’s done it, and it shows in this book!

Cathy Hargett, Founder/Director, Highway to Zion Ministries

Steve - I read your excellent book! I want to share this: I've known Steve now for several years. He's a man of faith and a man of action! Both are desired in true men of God. Steve is a manager - management is something he knows and can help you with. His future may be in ever-expanding ways, but he can help you manage. Read this book intently - honor the Lord by letting it wash over you and help you become the Manager that God intends you to be. And Steve, thanks for the book - thanks for your honesty and openness! Amen and blessing!

Robbie Phillips, Founder, Present Word Ministries

 - Columbia, SC

Steve, I finished your book “Leadership through Love”. I think it is a great book, one that will help those who choose to glean from your practical (tried and proven) pointers, and at the same time, woven through the pages are thoughts and encouragements to those reading it, to build a good biblical foundation from which to lead and serve from.

I had the pleasure and great blessing of serving under the leadership of Steve Martin for five years. I witnessed firsthand his integrity and faithfulness. I watched him lead me and others with respect, appreciation, love and boundless encouragement. Although our paths have taken other directions over the past six years, I cherish his friendship which continues on today. I nicknamed Steve, “Heavy Hand of Blessings” because I have never met a person who takes such pure delight in blessing others as Steve Martin. I was blessed to call him Boss and am continually blessed to call him friend.

Terri Whitaker, Derek Prince Ministries

Every now and then you have the privilege to get to know someone whose character and life radiate honesty, sincerity, loyalty and Christian love.  Steve Martin is that type of person.  I first met Steve at a Messianic conference in Charlotte, NC, in 2007.  One of the things I quickly noticed about Steve was how "approachable" he was.  Even though he was the US Director of an international ministry, he still had time to talk with people at the conference and demonstrated a genuine interest in helping to bring about a network of Believers, as well as area groups and churches, for the purpose of serving the Lord more effectively.  As the years have passed I've come to realize just how deep Steve's roots of love and service for the Lord are. 

It has been exciting to walk with Steve, as he's "stepped out of the boat" and moved ahead with the vision the Lord gave him for LOVE FOR HIS PEOPLE - a ministry that helps connect Believers around the world with the people of Israel.  He is a husband, father and grandfather.  Steve, and his wife Laurie, serve as leaders of the Ahava Love Band, a group of singers and musicians who provide praise and worship at area assemblies.  Whether you call him Messianic, a part of the "one new man", or a "Jewish Rooter", if there's anyone who knows how to demonstrate "Leadership Through Love", it's Steve Martin. 

Curtis Loftin Founder, Beit Yeshua Lincolnton, NC

Thanks for the opportunity to read and review this book.  I enjoyed it and thought it had some really great insights.  I wish I had this back in my "corporate" days.  You are a good writer too.  In a world filled with an ever increasing list of ‘how to’ books, Steve Martin has provided one which clearly sets itself apart from the rest.  He presents a concise look at the art/science of management and leadership based not on academia but on real life experiences founded on God’s Word and powered by the Holy Spirit.  Based on his vast personal experiences in leadership, reinforced by insights received from others, Steve provides truly practical instruction in how to lead and manage an effective organization whether it consists of one or one thousand people.  If you are a manager, leader, or hope to one day become one, this book is a must read.  

Dr. Richard E. Tompkins, President, Explore Truth Ministries

Steve Martin has a gift from God. He is a visionary. That cannot be taught and few people have that.  I've worked with him for three ministries. I was always amazed at how he could take a company from being in the red financially and turn it around into the black - sometimes in a short period of time. I used to say "You should write a book and workbook too."  As his friend for over 24 years, I know anyone who reads this book will say "Wow!" too and gain much timely wisdom. 

Indira Persad,  Founder, Indira Persad Ministries Charlotte, NC

I worked with Steve for five years, assisting him in photography in one of the ministries. It was an honor to work alongside of him. He made the job so much fun. The Steve that I got to know did everything that he has written about in his book, "Leadership Through Love". This is a must read book for anyone who is struggling in their administrative jobs. It will help you to re-focus on what really matters. 

Sandra McCain, Fort Mill, SC

After a few years of living in a wheelchair, the day came when the Lord revealed Himself to me. And while I sat in that wheelchair He spoke to me and said, “Lech Lecha! Go to Jerusalem and pray for the peace and love for My city!” After my return He made me walk again and started to use me as a pastor of a Messianic Jewish congregation. And with that congregation we started to support a humanitarian work named Vision for Israel & The Joseph Storehouse in Israel. Then several years ago Steve Martin and I met each other for the first time in Israel while serving for this same humanitarian organization. He was one of the inspiring members of the organizing team of the Succot Celebration in Jerusalem. My wife Carla and I were impressed about the way this team was working together.

The teamwork was based on love and respect for each other. Since then we met annually in Jerusalem for the Succot Celebration, and every time again it was Steve Martin who showed us in practice that love was the ideal basic in working together and serving people. James says: “Faith without works is dead!” The works he means are the works of love. The love we put into our work, in our relations and in all of our life should be the love that God gives us by His Spirit. If we believe, we should use this love; otherwise our faith is nothing. This same love is the theme of this book.

It shows you that the Love of God through each and every one of us should be used as the main part of our work together. Steve is a man who knows this and showed it to us in practice. And he knows how to explain it, as this book will show you by simply giving you some ideas and tools. Therefore we recommend this book to you. Carefully try to implement these ideas into your relations in your work and daily life. May the Lord bless you, Baruch haShem.

 Peter Nissen, Beit Emoenah, The Netherlands

“Leadership Through Love” comes from the heart of a man who has been there; who has managed, administrated and served for several decades and he is one who has indeed done it not only excellently, but also from the motivation of love.   His writing reveals the foundational backbone upon which leadership and oversight must rest; love toward God first and secondly love, respect and honor toward the people God has created in His image -  our coworkers and staff.  And because Steve’s foundational motive is right on and rock-solid, the insights, lessons and wisdom-nuggets he offers so eloquently and succinctly are also right on and rock-solid.

While there are volumes of books on the mechanics of administrating and managing, the author has brought forth in “Leadership Through Love” the all-important underlying truth that must be the motivating factor behind it and all its aspects.  He speaks to the heart of those who are called to lead and oversee - not for their own personal interests or ambitions, but as those who desire to reflect the heart and nature of their heavenly Father.   

He systematically lays out the pragmatic nuts and bolts that are required to manage and oversee in a creative, productive and excellent manner.  

Sharing candidly from his own personal journey of experience, he covers some of the pitfalls common to administrating and how they can be avoided – very valuable lessons indeed.  For those who aspire to or feel called to roles of leadership administration, this book will be a very valuable tool in not only the mechanics of leadership, but also in the heart of leadership. 

 

On a personal note I have known Steve and Laurie Martin since 1990 and I can testify that they are people of consistent impeccable character and Christ-likeness.  They are humble, kind and honoring of others and they have gained great wisdom through the many seasons of walking their faith-journeys.  They have endured bitter winter-seasons in suffering deep disappointment, but they have kept their hearts right and have overcome and come forth as purified gold.   So dear reader, open wide your heart and receive from this father-of-the-faith as he – and his wife alongside him - have much to teach and share with us.  All glory and honor go to our Father in heaven who administrates and oversees all creation and His family of mankind in perfect harmony and love.  By His grace, may we learn His ways of “Leadership Through Love.” 

Karla Shrake, Mantles of Glory Ministries, Dallas, TX

I am pleased to add my personal endorsement to this creative endeavor by Steve Martin. I have had the honor to know Steve for nearly ten years.  Steve is a prolific writer, who has a wonderful gift of being able to share his experiences and insights of life in a practical, yet humorous style.  His writings are often full of delightful "nuggets of truth" which he has gleaned from his remarkable walk with the Lord these many years.

Dr. William Duerfeldt, Asheville, NC

Reading Steve Martin’s new book ‘Leadership through Love’ led me to a tear and a quick repentance. How often we can overlook the journey for the objective - what we do as opposed to who we are. Steve uses his life testimony to shine light on the importance of loving relationship in the workplace. It is good to be reminded of that, in spite of our great visions. The higher we climb in the Kingdom the greater the responsibility and the more numerous the people we need to serve and love. I thoroughly recommend this book to all in business and ministry. Thank you Steve for reminding me to love the people I work with.

Martin Powell, Kingdom Talents, Owner

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Biography:

Steve Martin served with three Christian ministries from 1987-2010, all having a national and international outreach focus. During that time he made 14 ministry trips to Israel, China, India, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom. 

On his overseas journeys Steve enjoyed sharing written journal entries with family and friends back home, through Internet media. His light-hearted stories gave an up close and personal touch for those reading along. Many could imagine being there themselves.

His extensive collection of photos taken during these trips, of both local scenery and common people on the streets, has touched thousands through their varied images.

In 2010, Steve and Laurie began "Love For His People, Inc," a 501©3 non-profit humanitarian aid ministry. This work touches the natural and spiritual lives of those around them with needed encouragement and strength. 

His regular “Ahava Love Letter”, posted both on the Love For His People Blog and Facebook, feature his love letters of spiritual enrichment, plus selected photos and commentary from abroad.

Since 1994, Steve and his good wife Laurie have lived in the Charlotte, NC area, after having homes in Illinois, Michigan and Florida. Now married for more than 36 years, they enjoy their four adult children and spouses, along with six additional grandchildren.

While continuing to serve organizations with his accounting skills, he enjoys writing and growing the ministry of Love For His People, Inc.

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Thanks,

Steve