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Showing posts with label Jesus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jesus. Show all posts
Monday, August 31, 2026
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Grandson Levi - what a testimony.
Our grandson Levi’s school project as he starts 5th grade.
In the first box he writes “TAR Syndrome” which at birth he had half arms and curled fingers, both feet inverted badly inward, and ongoing effects on his immune systems.
But he loves Jesus, the Holy Spirit and God the Father!
Thank You, Lord! And his Mom Hannah, father Jonathan and Grandma Martin.
Steve Martin, Grandfather
“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
“Worthy is the Lamb” - Hillsong Worship with Darlene and Delirious
“Worthy is the Lamb” - Hillsong Worahip, Darlene and Delirious 2003
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time To Return by Steve Martin
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
“Reunion” by Steve Martin
REUNION
Reunions among families, sports teams, high school and college graduates, band of brothers…these are special times for those involved. The great memories shared, times “relived” of days gone by, even if a bit embellished from the last time you heard that same story retold, all are times we look forward to.
My Martin family reunion set for Labor Day weekend 2026 will be special. Why? Because I am in charge. I have been planning for months to make it so.
I designed a logo for the event, and had it placed on coffee mugs, light blue polo and t-shirts, and have wonderful prizes for games in mind.
Reunions can really be awesome.
The one I am particularly looking forward to though is when the Lord Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, returns for those who call upon His Name, and have received His salvation, redemption, which has been offered to all.
This reunion will be the greatest of all. His return, the Lion of Judah, will cause the peoples of the nations to proclaim His Lordship and bow down in worship.
“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True…” — Revelation 19:11 (KJV)
And it continues in Revelation 19:16-16, “And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses.
From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so that with it He may strike down the nations, and He will rule them with a rod of iron; and He treads the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty.
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” (NASB)
As we grow weary of the wrongs being committed before our eyes; the evil put on people, especially the Jews; the injustice proclaimed as “peace and love” by the louder voices…we who know the Lord and Savior are “keeping our eyes on Him, the Author and Finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2
This reunion will be historic, beyond comprehensive.
The Bible is true. Reunion time cometh!
Ahava and Shalom,
Steve Martin
Sunday, August 23, 2026
“Back To Jerusalem” interview with Steve Martin and Moses Julius, Light TV Pakistan
Moses Julius, Founder of Light TV in Pakistan, interviews Steve Martin with the publication of his book in Pakistan, “Back To Jerusalem” in Urdu.
📖 Back to Jerusalem — Book Introduction. English and Urdu (Pakistan)
In this video, we explore Back to Jerusalem, a Christian missions book that presents a vision of taking the Gospel beyond traditional mission fields and reaching peoples across Asia and toward Jerusalem.
We’ll look at the book’s main ideas, its historical and missionary context, and the message it presents about faith, missions, sacrifice, and reaching unreached communities.
🙏 Watch the video, share your thoughts, and let us know what you learned from Back to Jerusalem.
Friday, August 21, 2026
“Commitment - To Do or Not To Do” - message by Steve Martin
Commitment - Do What Is Right
Walking the laps at the local gym sometimes (not always) reminds me of those high school days when practicing on the baseball or football teams. That was a long time ago, so I don’t think of that many times.
But as you will read more below in this message, Commitment - Do What is Right”, I trust your memory banks might be woken up for times of remembrance for you.
Before I pulled out of the drive to come to the gym, the Holy Spirit had me stop and go get one of my books. The young black man at the gym reception desk, Benjie, (“Benjamin” he said when I asked how he wanted it autographed when I saw him) might just read it. All Men Rise Up!
Be blessed, encouraged, and know more the love of our Lord today.
COMMITMENT- DO WHAT IS RIGHT
“Don’t stop. When you get to third base keep running!”
I am sure my Columbus High School baseball coach in Waterloo, Iowa, Brian “Duke” Dutkowski, yelled this a few times, wildly waving his arm in a circular motion as each of us ran the bases in practice.
And when it came to “game time” we already knew what to do. Keep running.
(It paid off. In 1971-1972 in my junior year, we went to the state finals. Though we lost the semi-final game 1-0 to the eventual champion.)
Being trained in the way we should go does not start the moment the game has already begun. Then it is too late. It must start long before, during the training season. When you have time to get it right.
Practice. Practice. Practice.
And then you are prepared to play properly when the umpire yells, “Play ball!”
Commitment must start at the beginning. It is extremely hard to change course in the middle of the crucial game, strategic battle, or when an unforeseen circumstance occurs at home, when the pressure is applied. Especially when you are unprepared, or non-committal.
The biblical writer of Hebrews tells us correctly.
“So watch your step, friends. Make sure there’s no evil unbelief lying around that will trip you up and throw you off course, diverting you from the living God. For as long as God’s still calling it Today, keep each other on your toes so sin doesn’t slow down your reflexes. If we can only keep our grip on the sure thing we started out with, we’re in this with Christ for the long haul.” Hebrews 3:12-14, The Message
“Keep our grip on the sure thing we started out with.” Heed that word. Keep it close to your heart and in your spirit.
If we learn to do right at the start, when the time comes to apply the right choice, it will be done.
Commitment. Do what is right.
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
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