Friday, May 15, 2026
Expectations - message by Steve Martin
Expectations
Having something to look forward to is something we all need. Knowing something exciting is going to happen – an upcoming event, a family trip, the end of the school year with a full summer (but not as long as when we were young) lies ahead of us.
New horizons to foresee ahead gives us the energy, courage, and faith to press on. Knowing that good awaits us does something needed, and special, to our souls. It is very precious.
Growing up in Iowa, my dad had two weeks off every August from his job. It meant our family vacation was coming, which was very special to all of the 10 in my family. Those camping trips to Minnesota, or even the Grand Tetons in the West once, brought great expectations. We could hardly wait as we looked forward with great expectations!
But knowing that the Lord Jesus, Yeshua HaMashiach, is coming back, is the greatest expectation we can have. Wars will cease, evil will be thrown into an eternal hell, and His rule and reign from Jerusalem will be part of our eternal reward for trusting in Him.
The Messiah is coming! For Christians, this will be for the second time. For Jews, the first time, until they realize who Yeshua was, is, and is to come.
Expectations are needed in our hearts. He is coming back, and will fulfill all the desires He has given to us.
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Responses - message by Steve Martin
Responses
“It’s a beautiful day outside,” one says, while enjoying the day.
Then another responds, “But it is going to get hot the next week.” Bummer.
I have often wondered why some responses to a positive statement come back as negative from another. Is it how we look at life, expecting the worst? Not to get our hopes up too high, for something is surely coming that is not good?
“The hammer is going to fall,” we have heard.
When I ask the Lord about things like this, He generally reminds me that a heart that is not thankful, grateful for His provision in all areas, will tend to look at life with negative vision.
“Something will always go wrong, just you wait.” You have heard that before.
“Don’t get your hopes up too high,” is one pronounced often. “Just wait until tomorrow. Things will change. And not for the better.”
That is a hard way to live life, thinking the next day will not bring any improvement, nor should we hope for anything beyond what we have today.
“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34, NASB
Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow. He also told us to be grateful for our daily provision.
Knowing His faithfulness and one who keeps His promises, today, tomorrow, and forever, enables us to look to the future with hope, and thankfulness for today.
“Good! I like warm weather!” is a response I like to give when weather is talked about (often).
My hope is for tomorrow, for I know He holds it, and both you and I, in His hands.
Be mindful of your responses, for they come from your heart and mind.
Ahava and Shalom,
Steve Martin
Charlie Knows - and stirs things up!
When I “created” this new cartoon series, “Charlie Knows”, I had no idea of the stir it would create on Facebook, as the anti-Semites came out of the woodwork.
But Charlie knows! Smart little boy.
Sail on, Charlie!
Steve Martin
Charlotte, North Carolina
My 40th book available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, ebook and audiobook.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Why Would You? Why Would I?
Why Would You? Why Would I?
I admit, occasionally, on rare occasions actually, I don’t mute the news cast when someone who shouldn’t be talking thinks they know enough to talk. Why do people listen to this stuff which is spoken as if the speaker actually did complete high school?
There was an article I also read, describing how Americans are increasingly, alarmingly actually, turning their backs on Israel and the Jewish people, after decades of support.
Why? Because a war goes on and gas has gone up too much. It causes us to, oh dear, have to cut back a little.
And of course, it is all Israel’s fault. Just like it has always been. The Jews are again the scapegoat.
Why should Americans continue to stand with Israel? Why should we have to pay a $1.00 more a gallon to defend these people?
And so all these know-it-alls are getting all the social media attention, saying, “There is no God!” (Of course they don’t actually say that, but what comes out of their mouths shows what is in their hearts.)
So why support a tiny nation of less than 10 million who believe there is a God?
No God? No accountability?
Why would you? Why would I?
Haven’t the “most educated” proven that man is might and each can determine their own way, their own truth, their own end results?
Without a strong foundation, anything goes. You are right. I am right. Do what you want.
The closer I get to the end, the more my faith in the Living God of Israel tells me He is right, and no one is going to tell me different. Nor tell Him different.
Such are these fools.
I support Israel. I support the Jews. Because I believe in the God who created them and will not give up on them.
“They will not build and another inhabit, They will not plant and another eat; For as the lifetime of a tree, so will be the days of My people, And My chosen ones will fully enjoy the work of their hands.”
Ahava and shalom,
Steve Martin, Love For His People
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“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2, NASB.
Put into practice then what you can, and allow the Holy Spirit to continue to instruct and encourage you along the way.
This book seeks to encourage those men who know our current culture needs to return to godly principles, biblical foundations, and healthy families.
We need to walk in the steps the Lord, Father of All, gave us to heed, as we hear and obey.
While this book is not a full Bible study on the role of men, taught by a man who has lived for over seven decades, it is an encouragement to seek the Lord, know His ways as we daily walk with Him, and succeed in the calling He has for each of us.
I share some of what I have learned, as the Bible instructs us to do.
“The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2, NASB.
Put into practice then what you can, and allow the Holy Spirit to continue to instruct and encourage you along the way.
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