Elvis Resturant near Jerusalem. I thoroughly enjoy it! Steve Martin

I enjoy the Elvis American Restaurant, about 5 miles west of Jerusalem on Hwy. 1, very much! Each year they have an annual mug. I have now collected at least 11.  Enjoy the videos below.

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin, Love For His People ministry on my 30th trip to Israel.

Annual mug with coffee is only 18 shekels, about $5.00. Such a deal!

Feeling at Home in Jerusalem - Steve Martin, Love For His People

 

Oct. 22, 2025 Greetings to you once again. From Jerusalem! Laurie and I have now settled into the wonderful Christian Friends of Israel apartment provided for us these next three months. It is located just a mile from the USA Embassy (Hi Mike Huckabee!) in SE Jerusalem, and close to where Derek Prince passed on after his 15 years living here in the Land of Israel. I share more below. Ahava and shalom always to you, Steve and Laurie Martin P.S. We are amazed at how the Lord God of Israel has provided. Thank You, Lord! (Top photo: Sunrise over Jerusalem Oct. 21, 2025 from our apartment porch/veranda. The other: Laurie's ankle brace still on as the swelling in her broken ankle continues to occur. Thak you for praying! (Photos by Steve.)

Israel Photo of the Week: Steve and Laurie with Sharon Sanders, co-Founder of Christian Friends of Israel, with her late husband Ray (who passed on Oct. 6, 2023). She had invited us to lunch in her home in Jerusalem. Midwest style egg salad sandwhiches! (Oct. 19, 2025)

Feeling at Home in Jerusalem

“And the Angel of God, who went before the camp of Israel, moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud went from before them and stood behind them.” Exodus 14:19, NKJV

Have you ever wondered how many different ways the Lord leads you? He speaks to us using several methods. Either by Scripture (His written Word, logos), a spoken word (rhema), direction that seemingly comes out of nowhere through another person, or a prophetic word given in ministry through His vessels having that gift of the Holy Spirit. He speaks and guides even through songs we hear, books we read, movies we see, or His ministering, guardian angels.

I can’t say that I have seen or felt an angel in my presence, but heh, I will accept anyway the Lord, the Living God of Israel, choses to guide me. May that be the case with you too.

 

Laurie and I arrived on October 16, 2025, in the Holy City, the capital city of Israel, the city where Yeshua (Jesus) walked 2,000 years ago. In English it is called Jerusalem. The Hebrew name is Yerushalayim.

 

The Lord had spoken to us to bless the Jews and their Land beginning in 1989 at a conference in northern Michigan. Renowned Bible teacher, Derek Prince, among others, was one of the speakers. As many have heard my story before, his message, “Our Debt to Israel” was planted solidly in my heart. Our journey towards Jerusalem had begun.

 

Having then served a combined 24 years with one major ministry that was residing in this Land of the Jews (Vision For Israel with Barry and Batya Segal), two in the USA (Derek Prince Ministries and Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda Ministries), and 14 years on the Christian Friends of Israel USA board, the seed grew and flourished.

 

Laurie has been a great helpmate, providing in our Charlotte home, helping raise our four children Joshua, Benjamin, Hannah and Christen whom the Lord had blessed us with, and working with 2-year-olds for 20 years at Calvary Development Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. At the same time, we both established Love For His People Ministry in 2010.

 

Each of us had been, and continue to be, prepared for this time we are now in. Forty eight years of marriage also helped! (Trust me. Marriage takes the rough edges off. And then some.)

 

We feel right at home here in Jerusalem. Called, prepared, sent out, and now doing what the Lord knew from all eternity we would be doing. Hearing, obeying, and following the Holy Spirit’s (Ruach HaKodesh) leading got us here.

 

His grace, His mercy, His provision, His mentors kept us along the way. Each and every one were needed, and we are so grateful for all, as we have walked together in His plans and purposes.

 

I know so many of you are doing what you have been called to do also. Together we are all so blessed. Blessings on ye heads!

 

Ahava (love) and Shalom (peace),

 

Steve Martin

P.S. We started our volunteer work with Christian Friends of Israel on Oct. 22, 2025, for three months. We walk in faith and believe the Lord to continually show Himself strong on our behalf. You can read further of our time here: The Martins in Jerusalem

We welcome your prayers and support as we together bless Israel and His people in their Land.

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Message #2 in my Jerusalem 2025 series: “Feeling at Home in Jerusalem" – Oct. 22, 2025

My latest book was published on Aug. 18, 2025. Love For His People" Steve Martin (444 pages, 372 photos/images) Remained #1 on the Amazon New Releases List for "Jerusalem Travel Guides" for a month. (I love taking people with me to the Land of Israel.) In several of my previous 38 books, I wrote stories and chapters on Israel and our friends in the Land. Their lives, their courage, and the Ahava Adventures we have had, sharing our time with them in Eretz Yisrael. In my desire to share these stories with you in a more concise manner, I have chosen the “best ones” and included in my book, “Love For His People – The Land and Friends in Israel”. (Aug. 2025) Having given 39 years so far (and this being my 39th book!) to loving and supporting the Chosen People, as the Living God of Israel so ordained throughout the Bible of Christians and the Jewish people, it is proper and time to publish. Sharing this book, containing some of my experiences in Jerusalem and all of Israel, is a joy, and also a promise to always stand with Israel. I know it will stir your heart as He reveals more of His plans for all. Special Note: I have reduced the price on the hard cover and paperback, to just over my cost. I want you to have one. I will receive minimal royalty. Buy now on Amazon, Hard cover $18.55, Paperback $12.95, Kindle $2.95 We certainly are grateful for your support, which we will use for our three volunteer months in Jerusalem. Contributions are welcome online by clicking here: DONATE HERE ON OUR WEBSITE

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His name was Charlie. New message by Steve Martin from Jerusalem

 

Oct. 19, 2025 Greetings to you once again. We made it, basically with no hassles, to the Land of His Chosen people, the Jews, here in Jerusalem, Israel. Laurie and I are blessed, as Moses Julius likes to say from Pakistan. For the first four nights we are staying in a hotel before moving into the CFI (Christian Friends of Israel) apartment in southeast Jerusalem. I like this "hole in the wall" 150 year old hotel building. It is located in the heart of Jerusalem where the "action" is. Read below to know more. Ahava and shalom always to you, Steve and Laurie Martin P.S. I am thinking about doing two emails a week from Jerusalem? Good with you?

Israel Photo of the Week: My 85 year old friend Avraham Saidien really likes the new book I gave him yesterday, with his photo on the cover. His son David said he started having symptons of dementia two years ago. I love Avraham, ever since I met him 20 years ago in his Jerusalem shop. (Oct. 17, 2025 on Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem, Israel.)

His Name Was Charlie “Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You something to drink?” Matthew 25:37, NASB You can see a lot of things in the city of Jerusalem when the sun goes down. Especially around Zion Square on the corner of Jaffa Street and Ben Yehuda. When the day people go home, the night ones come out. Waking up at 3:30 am has become somewhat of a routine for me. Sure, I get 5-6 hours of sleep nightly, and then throughout the day I call on the Name of the Lord for strength and endurance. So, when I continue that trend here in Jerusalem, He has His Holy Spirit lead me to ones I would never see in the daylight. For they are ones who like the nightlife. As I sat on the wooden bench, listening to young “Mary”, with no socks on in the cool 58F temperature (cold for me, even with t-shirt, sweater and my new Iowa Hawkeyes hoodie on) sing along out loud to some song on her phone, Charlie walked up to me. “Grocery store” as he pointed up Ben Yehuda Street. I immediately knew what he meant. The “24/6” corner market was open. He wanted, most likely needed, some food. So, with his three garbage bags of his life belongings over his shoulder, I walked with him four blocks uphill to the store. A few minutes later, as I watched him carefully, he chose items from the shelves, including lunch meat, potato chips, two plastic cups of yogurt, and some bottled tea. He didn’t want the apple I tried giving him. Then he laid the selections on the checkout counter, and I paid the $9.54 (with my US credit card in shekels before conversion). Then I left him, to walk back down the street to hear “Mary” singing louder. Would I have done that in Charlotte, North Carolina? Maybe not. I would have just given the street man a dollar bill or so. But here, it seems different. This is where Yeshua (Jesus) did what He now asks us to do. Follow in His footsteps. I am seeking to do so. Literally. Feed the poor, pray for the sick. Do it all in the Name of the Lord, who came to bring life to all. “If there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers, in any of your towns in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand from your poor brother;” Deut. 15:7, NASB When He speaks to your spirit, hear and obey. You will walk in adventure and give life to others too. Ahava (love) and Shalom (peace), Steve Martin P.S. Laurie and I arrived in Jerusalem, Israel on Oct. 16, 2025, for three months. We will be serving with Christian Friends of Israel, entering their 41st year in Jerusalem walking among the Jews and more. We too will walk in faith and believe in the Lord to show Himself strong on our behalf. You can read further here: The Martins in Jerusalem We welcome your prayers and support as we together bless Israel and His people in their Land. Contributions are welcome online on our webpage. Look for the little DONATE button on the right-side column. DONATE HERE. Love For His People Ministry    P.O. Box 1113     Pineville, North Carolina 28134 USA  Message #1 in my Jerusalem 2025 series: “His Name Was Charlie" – Oct. 19, 2025

My latest book was published on Aug. 18, 2025. Love For His People" Steve Martin (444 pages, 372 photos/images) Remained #1 on the Amazon New Releases List for "Jerusalem Travel Guides" for a month. (I love taking people with me to the Land of Israel.) In several of my previous 38 books, I wrote stories and chapters on Israel and our friends in the Land. Their lives, their courage, and the Ahava Adventures we have had, sharing our time with them in Eretz Yisrael. In my desire to share these stories with you in a more concise manner, I have chosen the “best ones” and included in my book, “Love For His People – The Land and Friends in Israel”. (Aug. 2025) Having given 39 years so far (and this being my 39th book!) to loving and supporting the Chosen People, as the Living God of Israel so ordained throughout the Bible of Christians and the Jewish people, it is proper and time to publish. Sharing this book, containing some of my experiences in Jerusalem and all of Israel, is a joy, and also a promise to always stand with Israel. I know it will stir your heart as He reveals more of His plans for all. Special Note: I have reduced the price on the hard cover and paperback, to just over my cost. I want you to have one. I will receive minimal royalty. Buy now on Amazon, Hard cover $18.55, Paperback $12.95, Kindle $2.95 We certainly are grateful for your support, which we will use for our three volunteer months in Jerusalem. Contributions are welcome online by clicking here: DONATE HERE ON OUR WEBSITE

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For 22 years Derek Prince's luggage strap was in my closet. Steve Martin, Love For His People

 

Oct. 8, 2025 Greetings to you once again. Today is Laurie and my 48th wedding anniversary. A blessed man I am. (I think she has done pretty good too!) My new message, "Derek Prince's Luggage Tag" will surprise you. Please read below and see what I discovered after 22 years being in my closet. (And just before we leave for Jerusalem ourselves in 6 days.) Ahava and Shalom, Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry P.S. We jet out next Wednesday for our three month volunteer trip to Israel, Oct. 15, 2025-Jan. 12, 2026. Finally! Please be praying for us - we would greatly appreciate that. And thanks to all who have already supported us with your generous gifts. We have been amazed. Seriously. The Lord sure does supply as He guides. What we have, we will share with those in the Land. Together we bless Israel and His people in Israel. Contributions can be made online by clicking here DONATE HERE.

Israel Photo of the Week: Staff members of Derek Prince Ministries (Jack and Jeanette Alongi, Steve Martin) stand next to Derek Prince's grave in the Missionary Alliance Cemetery in Jerusalem. Engraved on the stone, "Gone Home." (Photo June 1, 2005)

(Photo above) The luggage name tag of Bible teacher Derek Prince (He passed on in 2003 in Jerusalem.) Derek Prince's Luggage Strap. In My Closet.   “He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.” Daniel 2:22, NKJV   On Sept. 30, 2025, as I was looking in my bedroom closet to see what else I had in our travel storage bins, for anything I could yet use on my 30th trip to Jerusalem, Israel, I was “shocked” when I found an extra luggage strap among several in the third bin of the stacked group. When I looked at the tag under the plastic area to make sure it had my current information (our address had not changed in 30 years) Derek Prince’s name and address were on it! Wow! This luggage strap and tag are over 22 years old. I must have forgotten that this strap had been his and I now had it in my closet.   To have served on Derek Prince’s international home base office with Derek Prince Ministries, as Director of Operations and Finance, for a total of eight years, first in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for three years (1987-1990) and then again in Charlotte, North Carolina (2000-2005), this has special meaning to me.   The luggage tag has his Jerusalem address written on a yellow piece of paper, enclosed under the plastic cover. It appears to be his handwriting. (See comparative photo below.)   When we are in Jerusalem for three months, Oct. 16-Jan. 12, 2026, we will be living in an apartment just a mile from his final home of 15 years in Jerusalem. He passed on to glory in 2003. When I then turned the name tag over, just to see what was on the other side, if anything, it had a USA home address in the Fort Lauderdale area (Plantation, FL), where he also resided during the 1980s. The address written was 201 SW 38th Ave. in Plantation, Florida, a suburb. (This may have been David and Anna Selby’s home address, for security reasons.) It also appears to be printed in Derek’s handwriting.   When we moved from Michigan to Florida in August of 1987, we lived in a rental home in Plantation on 17th Ave, not too far from this address printed on the back.   David, the International Director of Derek Prince Ministries, son-in-law of Derek, and my boss for the total of eight years, must have given me Derek’s luggage strap after his passing. I will save this strap!     So, what is the big deal? First, to have in my possession a piece of history, a luggage strap used by my favorite Bible teacher, Derek Prince, whom I served on his staff, is priceless to me. To know that this strap went with him all over the world, and especially to Jerusalem, Israel, is a “sign” to me of the Lord’s hand on my life too, as I also travel to Jerusalem often. A part of his legacy I am living. Second, to know that the Lord directs our steps, each of us, is heartfelt. The One who is so gracious to show us “small signs” of His blessings through directive actions, as ordained and conducted by the Holy Spirit, means a lot to me. I bless and honor the legacy of Derek Prince, especially his love for the Land and people of Israel. He blazed the trail for many of us in the 1970s-2000s, in biblical understanding and especially the truth about God’s chosen people, as he lived what he believed as Bible truth. I bless the Lord Jesus, Yeshua, for allowing my good wife Laurie and I to serve in Eretz Yisrael (Land of Israel in Hebrew) as we have and will continue to do, even as the Lord leads. Ahava (love) and Shalom (peace), Steve Martin Love For His People Ministry    P.O. Box 1113    Pineville, North Carolina 28134 USA Message #19 in my series (2025): “Derek Prince's luggage tag" – Oct. 7, 2025

Photos: The printed name on the luggage tag appears to be in Derek’s handwriting, when I compare it to the other autographs I have of him. His greeting and signature to me in his Foundation Series book in 1988.   Derek also had a condominium in Hawaii that he and his wife Ruth used when he taught annually in January at YWAM (YOUTH WITH A MISSION) for a month. He must have bought this strap there, for it has “HAWAII” on the end, as seen in the very top photo.

My latest book was published on Aug. 18, 2025. Love For His People" Steve Martin (444 pages, 372 photos/images) Remained #1 on the Amazon New Releases List for "Jerusalem Travel Guides" for a month. (I love taking people with me to the Land of Israel.) In several of my previous 38 books, I wrote stories and chapters on Israel and our friends in the Land. Their lives, their courage, and the Ahava Adventures we have had, sharing our time with them in Eretz Yisrael. In my desire to share these stories with you in a more concise manner, I have chosen the “best ones” and included in my book, “Love For His People – The Land and Friends in Israel”. (Aug. 2025) Having given 39 years so far (and this being my 39th book!) to loving and supporting the Chosen People, as the Living God of Israel so ordained throughout the Bible of Christians and the Jewish people, it is proper and time to publish. Sharing this book, containing some of my experiences in Jerusalem and all of Israel, is a joy, and also a promise to always stand with Israel. I know it will stir your heart as He reveals more of His plans for all. Special Note: I have reduced the price on the hard cover and paperback, to just over my cost. I want you to have one. I will receive minimal royalty. Buy now on Amazon, Hard cover $18.55, Paperback $12.95, Kindle $2.95 We certainly are grateful for your support, which we will use for our volunteer months in Jerusalem. Contributions are welcome online by clicking here: DONATE HERE ON OUR WEBSITE

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