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Start Living Your Dreams

Start Living Your Dreams

A dream is an insight, an inspiration. It’s seeing something beyond what exists in this world. This can be something that we experience while we sleep, or while we’re wide awake. Dreams can be something you hope will happen, something that gives you a sense of peace...

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God Is Crazy About You

God Is Crazy About You

The greatest aspect missing from my childhood was not receiving any affirmation. But I later realized that what motivates me to pursue the dreams of God is His divine affirmation. When I see a God-inspired dream come to pass, I’m flooded with a sense of awe and...

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Suffering and Sacrifice as Fuel

Suffering and Sacrifice as Fuel

The Bible says, "Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in...

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Embrace the Quiet

Embrace the Quiet

What do you do when it seems like your prayers are not being answered, when it feels like God's on vacation? When you're doing your very best, but you don't seem to be getting any breaks? God uses the seasons of silence to prepare us. We're not being overlooked. When...

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God’s Deliverance—Looking for the Unexpected

God’s Deliverance—Looking for the Unexpected

Naaman was a mighty warrior, a commander in the army of the king of Aram (Syria), a country at war with Israel. The Arameans had no knowledge of Jehovah, for they were worshippers of Rimmon (Baal)—a wicked, bloodthirsty god of a depraved and vicious people. They were...

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A Lesson that Changed My Life

A Lesson that Changed My Life

  While I was in the army, I was stationed in Korea during the 1970s. I remember vividly visiting what was then a church of a few thousand people pastored by Dr. Paul Cho. I was so impressed by seeing the sight of thousands gathered in fervent prayer. More than...

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God Still Defends and Delivers

God Still Defends and Delivers

  During one of my many trips to Israel following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, I spoke with several individuals who told amazing stories of divine intervention. I heard a story of a woman whose kibbutz was attacked by Hamas terrorists. She lifted her hands...

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Believe What God Said

Believe What God Said

If you intend to fight the good fight of faith, you must trust the Word of God. The words of men may stir you to action. They may encourage you. But they should never be the final word for your life. The Word of God is light for your path. It is health for your flesh....

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Can You and I Be “Friends” with God?

Can You and I Be “Friends” with God?

God has always revealed Himself to those who truly desire to know Him…and such were called the friends of God. The Bible says of Abraham:  Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. —James 2:23 Art...

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Putting Christ First Every Day

Putting Christ First Every Day

We have to make sure Christ is the Lord of our lives in order to qualify for His wonderful blessings. But how do we make Him Lord? We must put Christ first in everything, every day! Jesus first. A lost and dying world is staring down the tunnel of eternity; only...

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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

Anti-Semitism and the Birth of Israel

The Arab–Israeli conflict grew out of the political tension and military skirmishes between both sides.  However, its more recent roots lie in the rise of Zionism and Arab nationalism in the latter half of the nineteenth century.  The underlying reason for the conflict was based on the return of the Jewish people to their biblical…

October 7 Changed Everything

  On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists killed over 1,200 Israelis on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.  The attacks marked the single greatest act of violence against Jews since the Holocaust, with Israel immediately declaring war against the terror group. Over 250 hostages from a dozen nations were taken into Gaza by…

God Has a Unique Plan for Your Life: Revealed in the Prayers of Jesus

There is a unique calling from God on your life—a plan He has for no one else. What you do with it is up to you. Will you bury it in the ground as did the servant with one talent? (Matthew 25:14-30). Will you come into agreement with the prayers of Jesus and be part…

Living in the Truth

As we sit in the pews of our churches today, are we more like those who accepted Jesus and saw what was truly in their hearts? Or are we like the Pharisees who clung to their own traditions, opinions, and half-truths rather than changing ingrained, self-righteous concepts? Are we just as wrapped up in our…

The GOOD FATHER and YOUR FUTURE

This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you…

News

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Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica

Largest Israeli humanitarian mission since October 7 heads to Jamaica. Aid provided by the six organizations includes a wide range of help, from providing food and water to maintaining educational…

26 Nov 2025jpost.com

Taiwan unveils T-Dome missile shield modeled on Israels Iron Dome

Taiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ missile shield modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome. T-Dome is intended to sit atop Taiwan’s existing missile and radar network and to improve how different systems work together

26 Nov 2025jpost.com

Bostons unfinished Holocaust museum hoists boxcar into exhibit space overlooking Boston Common

Boston’s unfinished Holocaust museum hoists boxcar into exhibit space overlooking Boston Common. A historic 12-ton railcar is crane-lifted into the museum’s center, symbolizing the millions “who never returned” and lost…

26 Nov 2025jpost.com

Drafts of Ben-Gurions Revolution of the Spirit speech unveiled in honor of first PMs death

Drafts of Ben-Gurion’s ‘Revolution of the Spirit’ speech unveiled in honor of first PM’s death. “This document is an invitation to rethink ‘the day after’ and what is required of…

26 Nov 2025jpost.com

Irans Islamic regime weak but will fight to survive Ex-CIA officer who infiltrated country says

Iran’s Islamic regime weak, but will fight to survive, Ex-CIA officer who infiltrated country says. Ex-CIA officer Reuel Marc Gerecht, who infiltrated Iran in the 1990s said that Iran’s regime,…

26 Nov 2025jpost.com

Antisemitic attitudes in Germany are not an imported phenomenon study finds

Antisemitic attitudes in Germany are not an ‘imported’ phenomenon, study finds. The study reveals that antisemitic attitudes exist across all groups in Germany, with political orientation playing a larger role…

26 Nov 2025jpost.com

The 2 slain hostages whose bodies are still held in Gaza

The 2 slain hostages whose bodies are still held in Gaza. The bodies of Israeli Ran Gvili and Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak remain in the Strip; Hamas claims it is…

26 Nov 2025timesofisrael.com

Mediators said to meet in Cairo to discuss Gaza truces second phase

Mediators said to meet in Cairo to discuss Gaza truce’s second phase. Egyptian media says Egyptian and Turkish intelligence chiefs met Qatari PM to address ‘overcoming obstacles and limiting violations…

26 Nov 2025timesofisrael.com

Fashion designer Elie Tahari outfits injured IDF servicewomen

Fashion designer Elie Tahari outfits injured IDF servicewomen. Brand cofounded by Israeli-American hosts several female Israeli troops at Miami fashion show, including soldier shot 12 times: ‘An extension of the…

26 Nov 2025timesofisrael.com

How a Druze mom fooled Hamas into revealing its attack plans on Oct. 7 saving her town

How a Druze mom fooled Hamas into revealing its attack plans on Oct. 7, saving her town. From attackers in her yard, Arabic speaker Nasreen Yousef found out where more…

26 Nov 2025timesofisrael.com
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