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Practice the Presence of God

Practice the Presence of God

In Old Testament times in the Tabernacle and later the Temple, the ark of the covenant was kept in a special place, walled off from view by a thick veil. The ark symbolized the presence of God among His people, and no one was allowed to come before it except for the...

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The Good Father

The Good Father

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made...

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Weep with Those Who Weep

Weep with Those Who Weep

I had the amazing privilege of being asked to march at the front of the Israel Day parade in New York City on May 19 with some of the hostages who have been released from Gaza. The Jerusalem Prayer Team has been at the front of the fight for their return since October...

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Israel’s 77th Birthday

Israel’s 77th Birthday

This year marks the 77th anniversary of the greatest miracle of the modern era—the rebirth of the Jewish state after 19 centuries.  Though it seemed to be impossible, the dream of Jewish people through the years for a return to their homeland, was promised by God. ...

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God Wants to Be Close to You

God Wants to Be Close to You

God Himself, the Creator of heaven and earth, wants to have a personal, intimate, and meaningful relationship with you. My relationship with my father was nonexistent. As I’ve related, I was severely abused and belittled by my father until I left home at the age of...

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Unity and the Anointing

Unity and the Anointing

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that...

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The Passover Spirit

The Passover Spirit

Each Jewish family was instructed to keep the Passover, but because of the variation in size and resources, not every family was big enough to eat a whole lamb (nothing was allowed to be left over) and not everyone would be able to get a lamb. In those cases, God...

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Generosity Grants God’s Favor

Generosity Grants God’s Favor

As work progressed on the Friends of Zion Center (FOZC) in Jerusalem a few years ago, the team involved with the project determined that more space was needed to accommodate tour groups waiting to see the museum. Where that space could be found was a challenge. Behind...

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“For Such a Time as This”

“For Such a Time as This”

In just a few days, Jewish people around the world will be celebrating the Feast of Purim, remembering the amazing miracle deliverance God brought about in the days of Esther. Purim begins on the 14th day of the Hebrew month Adar. One of the central parts of the Purim...

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What Others Are Saying

Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister of Israel

Prime Minister of Israel“Mike Evans is a cherished friend; he is a fighter for freedom in a world of darkening and narrowing horizons. In his devotion to Israel, Mike has consistently demonstrated the moral clarity that is necessary to defend Israel against the lies and distortions of its enemies and championed the Jewish people’s claim to the Land of Israel.”

Ehud Olmert

Former Prime Minister of Israel

Former Prime Minister of Israel“I have known Mike Evans for more than two decades, and I consider him to be a great friend of Jerusalem and the State of Israel. He has always been there for us in our time of need speaking out with courage and compassion. Mike Evans is a true ambassador of Jerusalem, representing millions of Christians in America.”

Shimon Peres

The late His Excellency, President Shimon Peres of Israel

“Mike Evans is a dreamer, but his dreams come true. It was my honor serving as international chairman of his Friends of Zion Museum and traveling with Mike, meeting with world leaders such as Pope Francis, President George W. Bush, and Prince Albert of Monaco.”

Dr. Jack Hayford

Pastor/President, The King’s Seminary

Jack Hayford“May this day be blessed by a new visitation of God’s purpose for you. Please know how thankful we are for you as well as for the privilege of your friendship and fellowship. Blessings, dear brother. You are loved and esteemed in His life and the partnership in ministry for the Kingdom we so richly enjoy.”

Danny Ayalon

Ambassador of Israel

Ambassador of Israel“The Prime Minister (Ariel Sharon) would like to express his personal appreciation to you, Mike Evans, for being such a great friend of Jerusalem and the State of Israel, speaking out with courage and compassion for over two decades. He salutes your achievements and wishes you continued success.”

Articles

Why Our Support for Israel Matters

A recent survey showed a majority of young people in America—54% in one survey—favor abolishing Israel and giving all the land to Hamas. Only nine countries voted with Israel at the United Nations against the resolution to move forward with Palestinian statehood.  Imagine much of the Holy City, including the most sacred sites of both…

Passover: A Memorial for all Generations

And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to…

Courage & Faith in Action

She was just an ordinary girl.  Esther had no famous or well-connected relatives.  In fact, she and her people were living as a minority in a foreign land where they had been taken by a conquering enemy army; yet, today her name is synonymous with faith and courage.  The short book that bears her name…

An Ancient Persian Plot Foiled—God Delivers His People

  The celebration of Purim is a wonderful remembrance of God’s deliverance and provision for the Jewish people, saving them from the plot hatched to destroy them.  The story of Esther and Mordecai is a powerful reminder of the great truth that when we take a stand in courage and faith, God uses what we…

Where Israel Stands

Though Israel has fought repeated battles to survive ever since the miracle rebirth of the Jewish state in 1948, the last year and a half have been perhaps the hardest. The Hamas invasion on October 7, 2023, was the deadliest single day for Jewish people since the end of the Holocaust 80 years ago.  The…

News

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Five to seven Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv area Israel braces for second wave

Military issued critical warning nationwide as country readies to face massive missile and drone attack; Air force jets continue to target nuclear assets 16 hours into operation; American forces intercept…

13 Jun 2025ynetnews.com

IDF says documents show Hamas has been confiscating aid as a matter of policy

Army says terror group has also raised income by smuggling cigarettes into Gaza and selling them, running protection rackets, and getting informal money transfers

13 Jun 2025timesofisrael.com

Israeli journalist Iran used fake Jason Greenblatt in cyberattack says FBI

Ehud Yaari: “They told me the Iranians penetrated my computer through a Gaza policy paper sent in Greenblatt’s name.”

13 Jun 2025jpost.com

Israel shuts global embassies after Iran attack urges citizens to avoid displaying Jewish symbols

Israel would not be providing consular services and urged citizens to cooperate with local security services if faced with hostile activity.

13 Jun 2025jpost.com

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation doles out 2.6m meals after Hamas murders eight staffers

“We are still collecting more information on the deadly and unprovoked attack on our dedicated local team members and volunteers,” the group said.

13 Jun 2025jns.org

Air Force strikes Iranian ballistic missiles air defenses as IDF hails historic moment

The Israeli Air Force on Friday struck broadly against military positions, ballistic missile, attack drone capabilities, and air defenses across Iran.

13 Jun 2025jpost.com

Tight security roadblocks and closed airspace around site of Netanyahus sons wedding

Police say airspace will close on Monday within 1.5km (0.9 mile) radius of Kibbutz Yakum venue where Avner Netanyahu is to be wed; PM’s son reportedly requested no MKs be…

13 Jun 2025timesofisrael.com

Released hostage Iair Horn feels like he is still captive in Gaza

The 46-year-old isn’t completely present in his life, says his sister-in-law Dalia Cusnir, who’s holding the family together as they await release of another brother, Eitan Horn

13 Jun 2025timesofisrael.com

US Jews will face threat of targeted violence for at least the next decade security expert tells Congress

In testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, an expert tracking threats to Jews said that “the Jewish-Israeli community” in America will face threats for at least…

13 Jun 2025allisraelnews.com

New Centipede Initiative robotics program to protect IDF soldiers

Operation Israel’s new donor-funded initiative is aimed at deploying next-gen tech to scout danger zones and protect Israeli soldiers on the front lines.

13 Jun 2025jns.org
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