Lord we need you. Breathe on it.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026
“Promises made. Promises kept.” $5,000 to each citizen if we win.
He had my vote at “Promises made. Promises kept.”
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
“Be Not Caught Unaware” by Steve Martin
Be Not Caught Unaware
The unexpected happens. That which you “just knew” was going to happen, happened.
Were you ready? Did your foundation shake? Were you still standing when the dust had settled?
Every day dramatic and unexpected moments come about. You dread expecting them. You believed you were better prepared, but it turns out you were not.
The car accident. The tragic weather storm. The phone call from the hospital. The terrorist attack out of nowhere.
So, what do you do? What can you do?
Can we be best prepared for the news we do not want to hear or receive?
Strong foundations need to be established so that when tragedy does strike, even for “good people,” we are not caught unaware.
How can we be prepared with a solid rock to stand on?
The strongest, tallest buildings are not built over night.
When I worked uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, and a massive, tall building was being built, I was literally amazed when I looked through the peep hole in walled metal surrounding, keeping the area safe. The massive hole being dug went multiple stories down. It was incredibly deep!
The same can be said for our spiritual foundation. If a great strength, stance, and very secure position is going to be needed, as great a foundation must be in place to hold it.
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.
And everyone who hears these words of Mine, and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. ...” Matthew 7:24-27, NASB
Happy building. Be ready, for that time will surely come.
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
Friday, September 4, 2026
Trump. A VERY Giving man you never hear about on news media.
Weird how you never hear about any of this in the news...... TRUMP DOES THE UNTHINKABLE...
I've never heard anything negative about the man until he announced he was running for president.
• He's never even tried alcohol or tobacco. He doesn't do drugs.
• His work ethic is beyond unparalleled as a hardworking businessman.
• He's one of the most generous celebrities in the world with a heart filled with more gold than his $100 million New York penthouse.
Since the media has failed so miserably at reporting the truth about Trump, I decided to put together some of the acts of kindness he's committed over three decades which has gone virtually unnoticed or fallen on deaf ears.
• In 1986, Trump prevented the foreclosure of Annabell Hill's family farm after her husband committed suicide. Trump personally phoned down to the auction to stop the sale of her home and offered the widow money. Trump decided to take action after he saw Hill's pleas for help in news reports.
• In 1988, a commercial airline refused to fly Andrew Ten, a sick Orthodox Jewish child with a rare illness. The boy had to travel with an elaborate life-support system. Trump contacted the grief-stricken parents after hearing this and didn't hesitate to send his own plane to take the child from Los Angeles to New York so he could get his treatment.
• In 1991, 200 Marines who served in Operation Desert Storm spent time at Camp Lejune in North Carolina before they were scheduled to return home to their families. However, the Marines were told that a mistake had been made and an aircraft would not be able to take them home on their scheduled departure date. When Trump got wind of this, he sent his plane to make two trips from North Carolina to Miami to safely return the Gulf War Marines to their loved ones.
• In 1995, a motorist stopped to help Trump after the limo he was traveling in got a flat tire. Trump asked the Good Samaritan how he could repay him for his help. All the man asked for was a bouquet of flowers for his wife. A few weeks later Trump sent the flowers with a note that read: We've paid off your mortgage.
• In 1996, Trump filed a lawsuit against the city of Palm Beach , Florida, accusing the town of discriminating against his Mar-a-Lago resort club because it allowed Jews and blacks. Abraham Foxman, who as the Anti-Defamation League Director at the time, said Trump put the light on Palm Beach not on the beauty and the glitter, but on its seamier side of discrimination. Foxman also noted that Trump's charge had a trickle-down effect because other clubs followed his lead and began admitting Jews and blacks.
• In 2000, Maury Povich featured a little girl named Megan who struggled with Brittle Bone Disease on his show and Trump happened to be watching. Trump said the little girl's story and positive attitude touched his heart. So he contacted Maury and gifted the little girl and her family with a very generous check.
• In 2008, after Jennifer Hudson's family members were tragically murdered in Chicago , Trump put the Oscar-winning actress and her family up at his Windy City hotel for free. In addition to that, Trump's security took extra measures to ensure Hudson and her family members were safe during such a difficult time.
• In 2013, New York bus driver Darnell Barton spotted a woman close to the edge of a bridge staring at the traffic below as he drove by. He stopped the bus, got out and put his arm around the woman and saved her life by convincing her to not jump. When Trump heard about this story, he sent the hero bus driver a check simply because he believed his good deed deserved to be rewarded.
• In 2014, Trump gave $25,000 to Sgt. Andrew Tamoressi after he spent seven months in a Mexican jail for accidentally crossing the US-Mexico border. President Barack Obama couldn't even be bothered to make one phone call to assist with the United States Marine's release; however, Trump opened his pocketbook to help this serviceman get back on his feet.
• In 2016, Melissa Consin Young attended a Trump rally and tearfully thanked Trump for changing her life. She said she proudly stood on stage with Trump as Miss Wisconsin USA in 2005. However, years later she found herself struggling with an incurable illness and during her darkest days, she explained that she received a handwritten letter from Trump telling her she's the bravest woman, I know. She said the opportunities that she got from Trump and his organizations ultimately provided her Mexican-American son with a full-ride to college. Lynne Patton, a black female executive for the Trump Organization, released a statement in 2016 defending her boss against accusations that he's a racist and a bigot. She tearfully revealed how she's struggled with substance abuse and addiction for years. Instead of kicking her to the curb, she said the Trump Organization and his entire family loyally stood by her through immensely difficult times.
• In 2016, President Trump reportedly assisted Shane Bouvet's father by covering over $200,000 in chemotherapy costs. Shane's father, Donald Bouvet, has since recovered from cancer. President Trump maintains a friendship with them to this day.
• A black business owner was looking for a loan that no one would give him. Then someone told him to go see Donald Trump. Well Donald gave him a loan and told him to pay it back when he could. The guy came back one day with a check for Trump. Trump asked him, "Is your business doing well?" the man said, " yes." Trump tore up the check.
Donald Trump's kindness knows no bounds and his generosity has and continues to touch the lives of people from every sex, race, and religion. When Trump sees someone in need, he wants to help.
Two decades ago, Oprah asked Trump in a TV interview if he'd ever run for president. He said: "If it got so bad, I would never want to rule it out totally because I really am tired of seeing what's happening with this country." That day has come. Trump sees that America is in need and he wants to help. How unthinkable!
Have you ever heard of Hillary or Obama ever doing such things with their own resources? Now that's really unthinkable! Might be worth passing on!!! Just shows we hired the right guy.
If the Hollywood liberals and the media ever STOPPED harassing him, Trump would have time to do many more positive things for our country. Trump loves America 🇺🇸🙏
•• The Liberal, progressive, socialists have devoted 10 years of their lives to do nothing but try and destroy a man whose actions only prove he's devoted to his country and the people.
Facebook, Pamela Villala
“Direction. Get some.” - new book by Steve Martin
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In these times of the unexpected and the unknown, it is good to have the Solid Rock on which to stand. To have His direction, the Lord Jesus (Yeshua), and His Word is necessary for our lives these days.
Publishing life’s journey, for others to follow, has been a joy to share with you. This book contains some of what I have experienced.
A few of these messages were written while with the Christian Friends of Israel ministry team from Jerusalem; I have included them as they were sent out via email.
I hope you are blessed and encouraged, and that your walk with our Lord is strengthened in your reading time.
And…I included photos and images which I enjoyed taking and creating!
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
“Love Letters” by Steve Martin
Love Letters
Discovering what makes you “tick”, or energizes you, may be a good indicator of your calling in the Lord. Even if you are retired and wondering, “What next, Lord?”
That happened to me earlier in my life (and several times since), as I was seeking the Lord and His will. But it was not easy.
Reading His Word; asking others for counsel and advice; receiving prophetic words…I was for sure looking for that next part of the journey as best as I knew how.
“What next, Lord?” had been an ongoing question.
In 2010, after coming back from another Israel trip, having just started Love For His People ministry, that question was foremost in my mind.
I am sure you too have been at that crossroads along your path before.
His response, which came as clearly in my mind as I again write about it here, was quick and unexpected.
“Write love letters.”
And thus began by ongoing love for writing about Him, about what He was revealing to me, and how to encourage others.
I knew I wasn’t a Bible theologian. Nor was I one to stand up in front of others and expound on the 88 reasons why Jesus was coming back when others said He was. (I’ll let others do that.)
My task, which has become my joy, was to write words of encouragement, as if they were love letters from the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
And you know that has been a real joyous gift He has given me.
What are your gifts? Are you using them to bring about His Kingdom, share His love, reach out to a dying world?
He will direct your path to and with them as you ask Him to.
“What next, Lord?” May be your question too. So, keep asking Him until He shows you.
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.” 2 Corinthians 13:14, NASB
Ahava and shalom
Steve Martin
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Saturday, August 29, 2026
“Remember” by Steve Martin
Remember
Most of our memories from “way back when” are good ones. The ones we cherish and look to as guideposts and solid rocks on which our lives were shaped and refined.
Those “markers” in days gone by when we lived the moment, and we swore we would never forget them, are good memories.
“Keepers” for the future to tell our children and grands. (My son Ben often says, “That’s a good memory” after a new one has been completed.)
In May 2023, nine of us from our home group and beyond went on a journey overseas. In time it became known as the “Nine By Design,” as together we traveled the land where Jesus (Yeshua) walked. In this the Land and nation of Israel, we saw and remembered what He did and still does.
By all accounts, out of the mouths of the bonded friends, “that was a good memory” as we reflect on that trip past.
“I shall remember the deeds of the Lord; I will certainly remember Your wonders of old.” Psalm 77:11 NASB
Often our Father’s Word encourages us to remember. Sometimes it is even a command, for He knows we best not forget His promises, His provision, His ongoing faithfulness in our lives. Because of Who He is, and our need for Him daily.
“Since God us assured us, I’ll never let you down, never walk off and leave you,” we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I’m fearless no matter what. Who or what can get to me?” Hebrews 13, The Message
Give some time to meditate on what the Lord has done, for you, your family, your nation. If you do not end up with a “Thank You, Lord” in your spirit, then you have not thought long enough.
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
Friday, August 28, 2026
Barry Segal (Vision For Israel) moved to Israel (Aliyah) 45 years ago
Barry Segal (Vision For Israel) made Aliyah (moved to Israel) 45 years ago.
“Worthy is the Lamb” - Hillsong Worship with Darlene and Delirious
“Worthy is the Lamb” - Hillsong Worship
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time To Return by Steve Martin
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