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Monday, February 25, 2019

All Together Now - For His Purposes & Plans The latest book by Steve Martin (my 20th) Paperback $12.95 Buy Now

All Together Now - For His Purposes & Plans

The latest book by Steve Martin (my 20th)

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Book Title: All Together Now – For His Purposes & Plans

This is the 20^th book by Steve Martin.

ISBN: 9781797020716

Printed in the United States of America

All rights reserved solely by the author. The author guarantees all contents are original and do not infringe upon the legal rights of any other person or work. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without the permission of the author.

The views expressed in this book are those of the author and publisher, Martin Lighthouse Publishing.

Some chapters included in this book were previously printed in earlier books by Steve Martin. They have been added here as also they are messages of hope.

Photos and graphic artwork in this book were taken/designed by Steve Martin unless noted otherwise. Photo cover – Jerusalem store display. Taken by Steve Martin October 2018 in Israel.

Bible quotations are taken from the following versions:

The Complete Jewish Bible, and English Version of the Tanakh (Old Testament) and B’rit Hadashah (New Testament) by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc., Clarksville, Maryland USA.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication Page 4

Introduction Page 5

1. Gathering Together Page 7

2. How About Some New Wine Page 11

3. Intimate Page 13

4. The Knots on the Rope Page 15

5. Kill It So It Can Live Again. Part 1. Page 17

6. Kill It So It Can Live Again. Part 2. Page 19

7. It’s A Faith Walk Page 24

8. Entitlement & Commitment Page 27

9. The Grief, Pain & Sorrow of the Holidays Page 30

10. Open Door Page 34

11. The Red Scarf Page 37

12. With Even More Resolve Page 41

13. Us 4 and No More Page 43

14. Be Happy Page 46

15. Ugly Toads Page 49

16. Power of Your Love Page 52

17. Reconnections. They Are Happening. Page 55

18. I Understand Schindler Page 58

19. Acceleration Page 62

20. Hi Ho Silvers! The Silvers Are Back! Page 64

21. What Say You? Page 85

22. The Little Foxes Page 88

23. The Lord Is My Shepherd Page 90

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Page 91

CONTACT INFORMATION Page 93

THE OTHER 19 BOOKS Page 95

BY STEVE MARTIN

DEDICATION

My heart appreciates those among us who have strived to “get it together” with others. I think of Cathy Hargett, Founder of Highway To Zion in Charlotte, North Carolina. There is Curtis Loftin of Beit Yeshua in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Both of these long-time friends have made valiant efforts in bringing together the One New Man, which the Jewish Bible writer Paul said would happen in our day.

Another I know of, seeking to walk in the Lord’s work of unity, is Dr. Peter Wyns, founder of Christians For Messiah Ministries and Antioch International Church in Fort Mill, South Carolina. He too, in walking out his apostolic calling and anointing, has brought people, churches, and international ministries under His wings, teaching and preaching the Word.

As I mentioned in my introduction following this page is the ministry of Lance Wallnau, who I really enjoy listening to both in public meetings and on his YouTube messages. He currently directs the Lance Learning Group, a strategic teaching and consulting company based in Dallas, Texas.

Many seen and unseen are being raised up around the world, by God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, in our day, working to bring the restoration of His Church into one Body, and take the Good News Yeshua brought the first time He walked the earth, to all the nations.

To the aforementioned, and to these laboring all around the globe, I dedicate this book.

Steve Martin

Charlotte, North Carolina USA

Feb. 16, 2019

INTRODUCTION

I am a man who likes to see people connected. If I meet one person here, who can help another person over there, I enjoy putting them in contact with each other. If they are in Jerusalem, and I know someone in Iowa that can meet a need they clearly have, I will “reach out” (overworked words I know, but you understand it) for the benefit of both. Makes common sense to me.

The Lord’s heart is certainly for that too. He is all about connecting, to having those He has created to get together and fulfill His purposes and plans for each. For that matter, He has intended it to be this way for us to use what each has been given, to “bring it to the table”, and fulfill the big picture that He has, not us.

It is not about me doing my thing and you doing yours. Separately. It is about coming together and building together. When that happens, then the world will see the Lord’s body of believers as we were meant to be seen. Until now, the world thinks very little of Christians and Jews. In many cases, we are both despised people. And no wonder. Most often all they see is fighting, arguments, name calling, and rejection of what the other “church” or “synagogue congregation” is doing. I don’t blame them. If I was in the “unbeliever’s camp”, so would I.

Guess what? Our God, the same One Who is bringing back the Jews to their Promised Land of Israel, right now, even more so than what He has been in the last 70 years, is also speaking clearly to the other group, “the grafted in ones”, Christians, to come back to His plan, and start working together, in unity, as one.

I like what Lance Wallnau, a popular America speaker, has been saying for years now. “As one!” At first, I thought it was a bit corny. Not so much anymore. Thanks, Lance. You were ahead of many of us!

This being my 20^th book, I pray that you will be encouraged as you read these pages, seeking Him and finding your place in the Body; to be fit together and joined with the others, functioning as one.

I am very grateful to the Lord Jesus (Yeshua) that He is putting together His people for the final run – both in Israel and the Church, that make up His Body of Christ, the One New Man.

All together now!

Steve Martin

Charlotte, North Carolina

Feb. 16, 2019

P.S. As a side note: In the later afternoon of Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, the day after St. Valentine’s Day, I started putting together this book for publication, praying as to what the Lord would have me entitle it. He gave me the words, “all together now.” I thought to myself, “Yes, that is what it will be.” I liked those words for the book title.

A few hours later, once my good wife Laurie got home from work, we sat down to “close out” the busy week on a Friday night. Going through the recorded list of TV programs was the singing show called “The Masked Singer”. (It wouldn’t be classified as one of my favorites, but hey, I wasn’t wanting anything heavy to watch either.)

As I read the title of the show’s episode, it read “All Together Now.” Wow! I told Laurie how the Lord had just given me that as the title of this book!

Yes, I like confirmations. And the Lord can, and does, use all ways and means to let us know!

May He encourage you as you read these messages – inspired and giving hope in these days.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Gathering Together - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

Gathering Together

Now Think On This

Steve Martin

“In this way we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we're talking about is Christ's body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But as a chopped-off finger or cut-off toe we wouldn't amount to much, would we?

So since we find ourselves fashioned into all these excellently formed and marvelously functioning parts in Christ's body, let's just go ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren't.”

(Romans 12:4-6, THE MESSAGE)

A wise man once told me, “It is better to work with both hands than with one. And if you have two legs, why not use them together to get where you want to go. Coordinate!”

Another time he said, “You have a brain. Try using it more than the 20% which seems to be currently in play.” Ouch!

Both times he was right. And like myself, you too have been given many parts of the body to be used. So why don’t we? Why are we not, even to as much of full capacity as we can?

The Lord’s heart is certainly for that too. He is all about connecting, to having those He has created to get together and fulfill His purposes and plans for each, as a whole. For that matter, He has intended it to be this way in order for us to use what each has been given, to “bring it to the table”, and fulfill the big picture that He has, not us.

It is not about me doing my thing and you doing yours. Separately. It is about coming together and building together. When that happens, then the world will see the Lord’s body of believers as we were meant to be seen. Until now, the world thinks very little of Christians and Jews. In many cases, we are both despised people. And no wonder. Most often all they see is fighting, arguments, name calling, and rejection of what the other “church” is doing. I don’t blame them. If I was in the “unbeliever’s camp”, so would I.

Guess what? Our God, the same One Who is bringing back the Jews to their promised Land of Israel, right now, even more so than what He has been in the last 70 years, is also speaking clearly to the other group, “the grafted in ones”, Christians, to come back to His plan, and start working together, in unity, as one.

I like what Lance Wallnau has been saying for years now. “As one!” At first, I thought it was a bit corny. Not so much anymore. Thanks, Lance. You were ahead of many of us!

And now this. With beginning preparations going on now, to happen in the spring of 2020, is an event the Lord has given me, and others who will join, a mandate to have a two-day conference, simply calling it, “Gathering Together”. As this unfolds, it will be an open invitation to the 24 churches and ministries that I personally know, to come together. Over half of these Laurie and I have actually been members of those churches, or I have been on paid staff in their ministries.

Two days. Ten sessions. Ten speakers. Six worship teams. 1200 people.

All from at least 24 churches and ministries. The place is already reserved for this to happen.

Celebrating our common bond in the family of God the Father.

He first gave me this mission vision in 2004, when I sent a letter of encouragement to five local churches/ministries that I was connected with, asking each of them to somehow combine forces and work together, where best we could. The only one reply I received back was, “It will never happen.” I suspect the others either ignored my four-page letter or simply set it aside. Not them. Not then.

Fourteen years later, in October of 2018, the Lord again spoke to me, while in early morning pray, of the same thing. This time He clearly outlined a plan to me, to do my part in bringing His people together – Jew and Gentile, black and white, Hispanics, male and female, and all in between.

Personally, I believe that what Jesus (Yeshua) prayed strenuously while in the Garden of Gethsemane, just before His crucifixion, will be answered by His Father Almighty. They are One we know. United themselves.

I believe the Trinity knows more than us. He knows that this is the time, and He is orchestrating for all, to all, who will, to come. Gather together in unity.

“I pray not only for these, but also for those who will trust in me because of their word, that they may all be one. Just as you, Father, are united with me and I with you, I pray that they may be united with us, so that the world may believe that you sent me. The glory which you have given to me, I have given to them; so that they may be one, just as we are one — I united with them and you with me, so that they may be completely one, and the world thus realize that you sent me, and that you have loved them just as you have loved me.” (John 17:20-23, Complete Jewish Bible)

He is again speaking to those who will hear the call and walk in His command, who will indeed come together. Even for just two days in unity, joy, freedom, and commitment to His purposes.

Who knows what will result? He does!

He is the one Who I am looking to, to put us all together in my lifetime. I know He will.

We are called to be His family. We were created to be His lights in the world. We are commanded and equipped to be overcomers - to overcome by His Spirit the darkness that is ever-increasing in our nations. Now is the time for the world to see that Jesus Christ’s Body of Believers, empowered by His Spirit, has the wisdom, knowledge, courage, and strength to be that which He intended us to be.

Are you going to be a part of what He is doing? Then come together.

If not here in the Charlotte, NC/Fort Mill, SC area, then where you are at, in your town or city.

It has to start somewhere. We must begin to fully unite, with all the effort He will afford us, and do what we are called and created to do.

Shalom and ahava (peace and love in Hebrew).

Now think on this,

Steve Martin

Founder/President

Love For His People, Inc.

P.S. I have already begun sharing this mission vision to pastors and leaders of ministries in the Charlotte/Fort Mill area. Each one was very receptive and positive. Now is the time.

P.S.S. Want an adventure walking on short adventures? Check this out: "Walk With Me" video series with Steve Martin. Also, I hope you get my latest book, Adventures in Courage, out this November. Paperback or Kindle versions. My 19^th authored publication. (Yes, this is an advertisement!) Still time before Christmas! Buy here on Amazon: Adventures in Courage

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In case you want to know.

Steve Martin

12120 Woodside Falls Rd. Pineville, NC 28134

martinlighthouse@gmail.com

704-806-6934

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Antioch International Church – Fort Mill, SC. Executive Pastoral Assistant

Oct. 1, 2018 to present

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (Ruth’s Attic Bookstore Associate)

April 2018-Sept. 30, 2018 Cash register, stock, receiving

Charlotte Center City Partners - Charlotte, NC 2012 – Oct. 31, 2017

Accountant - Three 501 ( c)3 organizations

Reconciled bank (3) and credit card accounts (15) for three non-profits (QuickBooks Pro 2012)

A/P – invoice account coding and entry, check printing
A/R – invoice creation, deposits
Excel financial reports created and updated
Charitable Solicitation License annual renewal applications (3), and others
Payroll for two companies (Paycor software)
Chart of Accounts maintenance for all three companies
Assist VP of Finance as needed

Love For His People, Inc. 2010-present

Founder/President

Began a 501© ministry of humanitarian aid, teaching and tours to assist believers in Israel, India and other nations. Income in 2017 reached $32,000.

Authored/published 18 books – messages of encouragement, hope, love and daily faith walk

Connecting people to Israel, through tours, speaking engagements and social media
Led a worship band, Ahava Love Band, for gatherings
Joined with two other ministries for “Messiah Faith” conference in May, 2018
Completed 18^th trip to Israel in Oct. 2018

Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child Mailroom – Charlotte, NC

- Christmas Seasons 2010, 2011

Vision for Israel Charlotte, NC 2005-2010

A humanitarian organization supplying donated goods and funds, through contributions, gift shops and annual conferences.

Director of USA office

Fully directed the departments of Accounting, Operations, Maintenance, Conferences, Fund Raising.

Provided monthly and annual financial statements for the President (Barry Segal) and Board of Directors.
Responsible for A/P and G/L weekly and monthly entries (Quickbooks).
Oversaw monthly appeal letter mailing and processing of contributions.
Researched and purchased 14,000 sq. ft. building facility for national office and warehouse.
Setup all operations functions, after moving the office and warehouse from Savannah to Charlotte in 2006.
Hired staff for all departments – initial employees and ongoing as the organization grew.
Had a major role in growing the organization’s annual income from $700,000 to over $1.2 million in first year.
Organized four annual conferences and additional special events to raise awareness of the organization locally and nationally.
Led participants from the USA for fall tours to Israel, and helped setup and run the annual conference in Jerusalem.
Determined annual budget of revenue and expenses for $1.2 million revenues.
Oversaw rental and maintenance of retreat lodge in mountains of NC – staff and ministry retreats, public daily/weekly lodging
Set up and then oversaw management of the “Greetings From Jerusalem” gift shop in retail store location

Derek Prince Ministries Ft. Lauderdale, FL & Charlotte, NC 1987-1990, 2001-2005

Worldwide Christian teaching ministry with an emphasis on book publication, teaching seminars, fund raising for outreach, daily radio program,

Director of Finances and Operations

Responsible for a staff of 17 in the departments of accounting, inventory/sales warehouse, and building operations

Served in the Fort Lauderdale office (1987-1990) and then again in the Charlotte office (2001-2005).
Reported to the President (David Selby) and Board of Directors – monthly financials and annual reports for over $2 million revenues.
Responsible for G/L entries and oversaw A/P, Payroll, Contributions and Inventory (Microsoft Dynamics).
Conducted annual physical inventory.
Researched and purchased 10,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse facility for national location in Charlotte.
H/R responsibilities for new hires and ongoing staff needs.
Oversaw installation of new accounting software Great Plains Dynamics.
Administrated annual conferences and special events for participant teaching and fund raising purposes.
Represented USA office on China short-term mission trip with the other national offices.
Determined annual budget of revenue and expenses for national and international offices (12 total offices).
Member of the Executive Team of five directors – weekly meetings.
Organized USA conference in Charlotte, NC

All Nations Church/Mahesh Chavda Ministries – Fort Lauderdale, FL and Charlotte, NC

1987-2000 Administrator

Organized 40 conferences, among other things.

BUSINESS SKILLS

Software office and accounting applications:

Microsoft Office – Excel, WORD, Outlook

Accounting: Great Plains/Dynamics; Blackbaud Financial Edge; QuickBooks Pro 2016; Thomas Reuters Fixed Assets CS; Quicken; Power Church Accounting; Peachtree Accounting; Access; Paycor & PayChex Payroll

PROFESSIONAL and CHARITABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Board Member: The Movement (Pastor Lathan Wood), Fort Mill, SC 2017 - present

Board Member: Christian Friends of Israel (Hannele Pardain, Director)

- Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Charlotte, NC - 1994 through 2009

Ordained in the Ministry: Cornerstone Church (Pastor Mark DeVito) - Pineville, NC - 2004

Board Member: Christians for Messiah Ministries (Founder Dr. Peter Wyns) Rock Hill, SC - 2008 to 2015

Founder/President – Love For His People, Inc. - 2010 to current

Author/Publisher – 18 books on Christian inspiration/encouragement

Foreign Ministry Trips – Israel (18), China, India, Trinidad & Tobago, UK

Pages

Monday, February 25, 2019

All Together Now - For His Purposes & Plans The latest book by Steve Martin (my 20th) Paperback $12.95 Buy Now

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Gathering Together - Now Think On This by Steve Martin

Charlotte Center City Partners - Charlotte, NC 2012 – Oct. 31, 2017

Reconciled bank (3) and credit card accounts (15) for three non-profits (QuickBooks Pro 2012)

Love For His People, Inc. 2010-present

Founder/President

Began a 501© ministry of humanitarian aid, teaching and tours to assist believers in Israel, India and other nations. Income in 2017 reached $32,000.

Authored/published 18 books – messages of encouragement, hope, love and daily faith walk

Vision for Israel Charlotte, NC 2005-2010

Director of USA office

Derek Prince Ministries Ft. Lauderdale, FL & Charlotte, NC 1987-1990, 2001-2005

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