Samuel S. Martin

27/04/2024

This is also a new study guide - https://www.amazon.com/STRATEGIES-CHRISTIAN-FAMILIES-CONCERNING-PUNISHMENT-ebook/dp/B0D2P1M427?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZSCt3MhqRQl6X0GT3ATsbYc3E3vCDcHbuxeHeWaFPKkhYhLG59EAPIaKqw3Ae8zTACq6uQdIYcJ38CIlqCM9YEl-yy0sOWi4wZggmdZSBfNPaJx39HQ5wK1wbPYLYCegcS8mI-tYG7LZ7uq6HyemMA.ZlGEiyi6HRcAc_ec-K9gz1H02ZP4FMTe28js0zYT2TI&dib_tag=AUTHOR

27/04/2024

This is also a new study guide -

This study guide is designed to accompany the book "Thy Rod and Thy Staff, They Comfort Me: Christians and the Spanking Controversy." In that book, I discussed the various terms used in the Bible describing the different stages of life from birth until adulthood. I discussed these terms with the ...

23/04/2024

New ebook out today - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYHL7VL3?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.R1-slbfurFDYdnzTyqCGVdFQdOlSxpGb1nuDoyEuulLFNnTFXd_LTccym-lw1c0eeo6_wABlqmGv5xOkaQlgzFDICJaAH6k6l3vXmxqoFvZRs4y2RX42NfhEhzzn0Eiai6g1qfzBRGeufjMogHwx3A.uDtwOzWCNwUrabavTaWoW7xg0Du7kNrv14e3IXRyM0k&dib_tag=AUTHOR

12/12/2023

Really humbling review - "This book changed my life" - https://www.amazon.com/Thy-Rod-Staff-They-Comfort/dp/0978533909?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WzsY1ht28rVq-0FAOm8GACh204JKCamuDV4yeq7ykpGe62mA4uOOsl17D9dO8VcGUVXZs3Wh7ldXcqhONvh5btuc14tq7nkgATCluhC-7-RUSDwpClRFLSP8o_fvQ_zE.sdfocQKS_TNfTWXU2AsL7pUa5VPW2nP_p0SwhNqb8QU&dib_tag=AUTHOR

26/08/2023

Fundraising is vital for the success of our program. The funds will aid us in purchasing new uniforms, equipment and other pertinent expenses. Each participant has a monetary goal, please consider donating or sharing via social media so that they may reach it. Thank you so much for your support.

10/02/2023

Granite and Yarrow is one more of our Dawn at the Meer Knit Together Kits, and I love the elegant neutral shades together. Granite is Kami's 100% homegrown Targhee Rambouillet and Yarrow is my kidsilk lace.

This kit is put together for the pattern Dawn at the Meer by Simone Clark. If you've already purchased a pattern, it should be arriving any day now. If you haven't, don't miss out! We still have kits available from and my Etsy shop.

03/09/2022

Don't miss this!

Oh my goodness, I woke up this morning to see that Toad hit 82 likes on our page!

But we also have a new instagram page so check us out and follow us there too.
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If you haven't checked out our website then you are missing out on more oddball critters like our flag bearing butterfly here.

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Thank your for joining us along on this journey. We appreciate it more than you know.🦋

29/08/2022

Humbling comment from mom of 7 - "I praise God for writings like yours- so refreshing and totally against the grain, yet so correct! I never could have imagined I would say, "Spanking is wrong, and has no biblical basis." But, I can now confidently say so." - https://www.endhitting.org/thy-rod-and-thy-staff

 The Holy Bible says: “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” True or False? So it’s good to s***k your child! True or False? There are few Biblical subjects more misunderstood among Christians and Child Rights advocates today than that of s***king children. This free ebook opens the door to unders...

17/08/2022

Don't miss this.

This is one of the most beautiful testimonies of a Christian father of four boys under age ten who gave up s***king/corporal punishment - Don't miss this - http://samuelmartin.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-father-of-four-shares-his-journey.html

17/08/2022

CHRISTIAN FAMILY GIVES UP SPANKING - "It’s been such a blessing to the relationship with my children." - CHRISTIAN FAMILY GIVES UP SPANKING - Really humbled to have received this affirmation today from a mother of six - "Hello Samuel! I hope all things are well with you. Here I am, a little over three months later, having completed my reading of your fantastic book. This is a marvelous work and the book was certainly a blessing to me. I have spoken with others about the book and now I am determined to share it with as many as I can! I appreciate your diligence in rightly dividing the word concerning this topic that is so desperately needing of correct teaching. God bless! I am constantly trying to encourage others to really examine the scriptures and study the nature of Christ. There is absolutely NO WAY that he would condone or command hitting a child! I’m so thankful to God for His word that has transformed my thinking about how I view our children. In everything I do, concerning parenting, I try to make sure it reflects how my Heavenly Father is with me! It’s been such a blessing to the relationship with my children." - Read this book free here - https://www.endhitting.org/thy-rod-and-thy-staff

 The Holy Bible says: “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” True or False? So it’s good to s***k your child! True or False? There are few Biblical subjects more misunderstood among Christians and Child Rights advocates today than that of s***king children. This free ebook opens the door to unders...

13/08/2022

Spanking Children in the Bible Quiz – Answer True or False
1. The Bible clearly teaches corporal punishment (s***king) of children.
2. A parent is not allowed to give more than 40 swats to a child.
4. A s***king should make a child cry.
5. The Bible is clear on the age to start s***king your children.
6. There is no difference in the Bible concerning s***king boys or girls.
7. The Bible indicates that children, even small children, are sinners and deserve punishment.
8. The book of Proverbs has information in it about s***king which is simple and plain.
9. “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” is a direct quotation from the Bible in the Book of Proverbs
10. The Bible teaches that s***king children will save them from going to Hell.
11. Jesus supported s***king children because he used a rod to drive people out of the Temple.
12. The “rod” in the Bible is always used concerning the subject of judgments, inflicting pain and giving punishments.
Go ahead and take this test, then read this book for free - https://www.endhitting.org/thy-rod-and-thy-staff

 The Holy Bible says: “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” True or False? So it’s good to s***k your child! True or False? There are few Biblical subjects more misunderstood among Christians and Child Rights advocates today than that of s***king children. This free ebook opens the door to unders...

12/08/2022

If you think the Bible and its teachings on corporal punishment/s***king/smacking are clear and plain, join the 1,000s of Christians who have read this free ebook and dug deeper into this complex subject - https://www.endhitting.org/thy-rod-and-thy-staff

 The Holy Bible says: “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” True or False? So it’s good to s***k your child! True or False? There are few Biblical subjects more misunderstood among Christians and Child Rights advocates today than that of s***king children. This free ebook opens the door to unders...

12/08/2022

Important message and testimony

What did the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. know about s***king children and corporal punishment which many Christian ministers don't? - Find out here -https://samuelmartin.blogspot.com/2012/05/christian-theologians-who-advocated_08.html

11/08/2022

I am very pleased to mention that my book on corporal punishment/s***king/smacking in the Christian context is free here - https://endhitting.org/thy-rod-and-thy-staff - If you would like to support the work being done by http://endhitting.org, we would be grateful

06/07/2022

There are many reasons why ending corporal punishment matters

But this is a big one👇

The Know Violence Study (2017) found that 1.3 billion children experience violent punishment every year, often repeatedly, confirming similarly high levels of prevalence in other research

We must & can end normalised violence in childhood

17/06/2022

Hey friends!
We appreciate everyone who came out to the book sale today! It was amazing meeting y'all!
We still have a ton of great books available so drop by and score some amazing deals.
Sale starts at 9 AM Friday and Saturday.

NOW FOR THE IMPORTANT STUFF....

ON SATURDAY at 9 AM, all of the remaining books that are priced at $1 will be $.25

AS PROMISED, Early access to the quarter sale for our Facebook friends will be...
FRIDAY EVENING from 6-8 PM
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22/05/2022

Deceptive Bible translations used to promote s***king children - https://twitter.com/byblechyld/status/1528369564156936194

21/05/2022

Many Christians "read" the Bible when they should "study" the Bible - A small video to explain why this is important especially in the debate about corporal punishment/s***king/smacking of children - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7yQOa3mxs4

19/05/2022

To all of my friends in East Texas area. Stop by and see my friends the Girdner's Christina Girdner

07/05/2022

If you have read my book, I would be blessed to have your review on Amazon. Thank you so much. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0978533909/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3

A new book opening the doors of understanding about the Bible and what it actually teaches about s***king children.There are few Biblical subjects where more misunderstanding exists among Christians and Child Rights advocates today than that of s***king children. This book seeks to increase the l...

06/02/2022

My name is Steph and I have severe Cerebral Palsy. I type with my nose, and I… Stephanie Cox needs your support for Steph Cox’s Children's Illustrators Fund

20/12/2021

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“...like gentle suggestions from a good friend.”

“Although they cover a broad range of ages and stages, the chapters are short and easy to read.”

“The author provides understandable scenarios to illustrate her points and gives easy-to-follow suggestions for everyday difficulties from a gentle parenting point of view.”

“Sweet, funny, insightful... destined to be a dog-eared favorite, passed down from generation to generation.”

“If I could go back in time and give myself only one book to guide me through my first parenting years... I would choose this book.”

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15/12/2021

really nice page. Check this out.

25/09/2021

Grateful for this review.

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25/09/2021

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091BKKT4C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

25/09/2021

https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-Martin/e/B00HP94ZZA/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

This book is the third in a series of four books. https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-Martin/e/B00HP94ZZA/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

25/09/2021

Some key texts to check out related to intuition in the Bible

Excerpt from the book discussing some Bible passages:

• “God tests the minds (hearts) and inner most being …” (Psa. 7:9 LEB edits mine)
• “I will bless Yahweh who advises me; yes, at night my innermost being instructs me.
” (Psalm 16:7 LEB)
• “Prove me, O Yahweh, and test me. Test my innermost being and my mind.” (Psalm 26:2 LEB with my own addition)
• “When I became embittered and my innermost being was wounded,” (Psalm 73:21 HCSB)
• “You alone created my inner being. You knitted me together inside my mother.” (Psalm 139:13 GWT)
• “But O Yahweh of hosts, who judges in righteousness, who tests the inmost being, and the mind, let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have revealed my legal case.” (Jeremiah 11:20 LEB)
• “Not only do you plant them, they take root. They grow, but also they produce fruit. You are near in their mouths, but far from their inmost beings.” (Jeremiah 12:2 LEB)
• “It is I, the Eternal One, who probes the innermost heart and examines the innermost thoughts. I will compensate each person justly, according to his ways and by what his actions deserve.” (Jeremiah 17:10 VOICE)
• “But the Lord of Armies examines the righteous. He sees their motives and thoughts.” (Jeremiah 20:12 GWT)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091BKKT4C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

25/09/2021

Infant and Child Salvation: God’s Plan of Redemption For Children Who Die Before Knowing the Message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ