Fathers bless and guide their children, primarily by their example, and then their words.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
We bless all fathers who walk in the path of the Father of all, the Living God of Israel!
We bless all fathers who walk in the path of the Father of all, the Living God of Israel!
Saturday, June 20, 2026
The beauty of west Texas and the quiet place
Photo: Robert, the farm operator, greets Abigail in front of the ranch flag pole. Clint and I, along with Rosie the dog, stand behind.
June 20, 2026
McKinney, Texas (north of Dallas)
Our Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem team left the ranch, in SW Texas just a half hour north of Mexico and the Rio Grande River, Thursday morning for a meeting and night’s stay in Houston.
I already miss the ranch, having walked the trails; seeing the cattle and sheep in the fields; actually staring at the numerous stars at night because there are no city lights to shine more than they from our viewpoint.
Even the quietness enveloping the early dawn hours, with my morning walks as the barn sparrows and doves fly low, is a joy that brings peace to the heart and soul.
We have another week on this month-long ministry trip in Texas. I look forward to being home with Laurie and family, and our church friends.
But I now understand even more how the Lord blesses us with His beautiful creation - in people, places, and beyond.
Seek the Lord while He may be found;
Call upon Him while He is near.” Isaiah 55:6, NASB
All times are good times to seek the Lord. Enjoy His presence as you do.
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
P.S. With two months before my next Israel trip I will have time at home to work on another book. Yeah, Lord!
You can watch my short videos, including these below, on my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlRsYroaU_0Dx2-gYVVrUmphuKHr0mzUB&si=9mXfn013olRvYXeH
Friday, June 19, 2026
The beaver is taking over America.
As we drive north from Houston to Dallas…Buck-eee’s is taking over. And onto South and North Carolina too!
Steve Martin
Texas towns with the beaver.
Sam Houston has grown in stature
We passed Sam on Interstate I45 north of Houston on the way back to Dallas.
Steve Martin, June 19, 2026
Greetings from Houston, Texas. Steve Martin, June 19, 2026
A short update before we leave Houston.
Steve Martin, June 19, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Golden Sun sets over Texas
The golden sun sets over the SW Texas
Cattle ranch. Video by Steve Martin June 17, 2026
Walk with me down this cattle ranch road…
My book “Back To Jerusalem” published by Moses Julius in Pakistan, Urdu language. He wants to now take it to Afghanistan but needs funds.
100% given for that will go to him. (Use donate button on the website.)
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
Does anyone still support Israel? Message by Steve Martin
Does Anyone Still Support Israel?
If you listen to the worldwide news today, on any media platform, you just might think Israel is the “bad guy” (again, as seemingly always the scape goat) and there is no one left who supports Israel and the Jews.
Whether you read websites, listen to YouTube and podcasts, or go to a church where anything and everything is “preached” except the eternal truth that the Creator chose His Chosen People…you would think that Israel doesn’t exist; it has no relevance in people’s lives; or the Lord is “done with Israel and the Jews” because “they are the ones who killed Jesus.”
The once very popular conferences, where Christians and Messianics gathered in large numbers to rally around Israel and our Jewish friends are either no longer happening or are sparse in numbers.
Why so?
Even as the Lord trimmed Gideon’s army down to 300; even as the multitudes gathered around Yeshua in His earthly days and then dropped in number to 12 (and even they denied or hid…after the crucifixion); and even as the numbers of support continue to rapidly fall in our day…the Lord still sits on the throne and says, “These are My chosen people. They are mine and I will keep them.”
“From the standpoint of the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of God’s choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers; for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” Romans 11:28,29 NASB
This verse is often used for other purposes but it is talking primarily about the Jews.
As we travel in and around Texas, Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem are finding a strong remnant of believers supporting Israel.
I count myself among them.
Ahava and Shalom,
Steve Martin
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Steve Martin’s video playlist while in Texas June 2026
Steve Martin’ video playlist while in Texas June 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
"They Love Too" by Steve Martin
They Love Too
One of the joys of traveling in ministry is meeting new people. Especially those who are halfway across the USA in the state of Texas.
On Monday, while with our Christian Friends of Israel ministry team, I met and spent time with three couples (one my age in their 70s and two the age of my children, in their 40s) at a home meeting of about 24. (It was a big house. Yes, everything is big in Texas as they say.)
I like their names. I particularly love their heart for the Lord Jesus and thus their hearts for Israel and His Chosen people the Jews.
Ben is married to Cristen (her spelling.) James and Jamie are almost newlyweds (in their 70s.)
Thomas is from Pennsylvania but moved to Dallas 50 years ago. (Says he is not an NFL fan, so no Dallas Cowboys support there.) His wife Julie treasures him. (Just an observation.)
I gave them each a copy of my 40th book, “Back To Jerusalem”, being we had been talking about the red heifers in Shiloh, with a chapter in the book, with an abundance of photos of course!
Laurie and I had the joy of seeing the four red heifers, originally Texan cattle, now in Israel, in December 2025. I was able to interview their keeper, Larry Borntrager, a Mennonite from Indiana, and write of him also in a full chapter.
These are good people who support Israel too.
They continue to learn of the Lord’s heart for the Land and those He has, and continues to, bring back, to their promised Land.
As believers, He has chosen us to lift up Jewish arms and bring His love to them. Blessing them brings blessing to us.
“Comfort, O comfort My people,” says your God.” Isaiah 40:1
As we continue to travel this vast land of Texas, taking His Word of support as Christians for the Jews and our comforting work in Israel, His Holy Spirit, Ruach HaKodesh, is directing our steps (and loaded van) to meet more who love Him, and love His people.
Be blessed as you do the same.
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
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Monday, June 8, 2026
“Stories People Share” by Steve Martin
Stories People Share
As I continued on our ministry tour across Texas with Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem, with six in the van ranging from 37 years to 84 (three men and three women), I am amazed at the stories people tell me at each stop.
My tasks on this trip include driving the vast miles, overseeing the book table, and leading worship as called upon. But it also is giving a listening ear to the people who love to share their stories with me. (Especially the ladies, who we all know tend to speak with more words than us regular guys. Just sayin’.)
In Abilene, Texas, home of the Camp Barkeley Fellowship, the worship leader came to the book table and began telling me of her 25-year old Texas A&M daughter befriending a similar age Israeli man at college. He was on the soccer team.
Being the girl was a music major and loved to write songs, even in other languages, this young man helped her write a song in Hebrew and learn correctly how to pronounce the words as she would sing it.
This song became her “ending song” for her concerts.
The Jew said he was not”religious” but often in his encouraging words to her he unknowing quoted Scripture. She would then tell him that. (Someday he too will believe in the same Messiah.)
I love how the Lord Yeshua (Jesus) connects people. One New Man is what He is making us to be.
“The Messiah has made things up between us so that we’re now together on this, both non-Jewish outsiders and Jewish insiders. He tore down the wall we used to keep each other at a distance. He repealed the law code that had become so clogged with fine print and footnotes that it hindered more than it helped. Then he started over. Instead of continuing with two groups of people separated by centuries of animosity and suspicion, he created a new kind of human being, a fresh start for everybody.” Ephesians 2:15, The Message
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin, Love For His People
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Steve Martin CFI-Jerusalem update from Abilene, Texas June 7, 2026
June 7, 2026
My Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem Texas ministry tour took us to Abilene, 4 hour drive west of Dallas.
Be blessed as you listen.
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
The red “America 250” hat
June 7, 2026
I have been spending the first week of June here in Texas with Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem. Three have come from Israel joining three of us here in the States.
Having been staying in a Princeton, Texas home, to son of our team member Parthenia, David, has been a joy to get to know.
He is 37, loves to worship the Lord, walks 6 miles a day, and just graduated from his special school.
I brought with me a bright red “America 250” hat and wore it a few days briefly. I am not one to normally wear a hat though.
David asked if I could have a hat like that. Being I didn’t have another I said, “Here, I’ll give you this one.”
He is a patriot and loves the hat!
Be blessed,
Steve Martin
Thursday, June 4, 2026
CFI-Jerusalem ministry team all gathered for Texas
The Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem ministry team here in Texas for the month of June 2026.
(L-R) Steve Martin, Sharon Sanders Abigail and Clint Lalum) and Parthenia Antoine
See all the tour playlist videos as I add them daily.
Steve Martin, Love For His People ministry in Charlotte, NC
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