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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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A Prophecy 45 Years in the Making

A Prophecy 45 Years in the Making

I first met Benjamin Netanyahu on July 4, 1980. He was grieving the loss of his hero, his older brother Jonathan on the anniversary of his death and dealing with enormous pain. "Yoni" Netanyahu died leading the raid that rescued more than 100 Israeli passengers from a...

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What Is Your Angel Doing Right Now?

What Is Your Angel Doing Right Now?

A number of years ago on my birthday, a terrorist attempted to kill me. I am certain that had the angels of the Lord not protected me, he would have succeeded. He had already killed two people, a state trooper and a Jewish pawn shop owner. When he was finally caught,...

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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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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

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…

I Was One of Them

I want to talk to you about something that’s very dear to my heart, and that is Jewish people in Israel living below the poverty line…and sadly, many are children, and there are a LOT of them.  More than a million precious Jewish children are facing food insecurity.  These precious little ones are wondering where…

The Netanyahu Family Destined to Make a Difference

  As tensions mounted in the period leading up to the American Civil War, many sought a way to avoid open conflict.  Others, realizing that some causes demanded a decision, called on the nation to take a stand.  One of those voices was that of the poet James Russell Lowell who wrote in The Present…

Called to Build a Bridge

Forty-five years ago, God directed me to go to Israel…without telling me why. The only thing that I knew for sure was that I was supposed to meet with Prime Minister Menachem Begin, which was ridiculous. I didn’t know anyone on his staff, and there was no reason to expect the leader of the Jewish…

Pass the Torch

And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great work that the LORD had done for Israel.  And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110 years.  And they…

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What a frenzy Avinatan Ors first video after returning from Gaza

Former hostage Avinatan Or sent his friends his first video message in two years.

15 Oct 2025israelnationalnews.com

Hagai Angrest reveals Terrorists gave Matan a prayer book he prayed thrice daily

Hagai Angrest, father of newly-released hostage Matan Angrest, says his son asked for a prayer book in captivity, suffered severe torture. ‘He was a soldier who fought against them.’

15 Oct 2025israelnationalnews.com

Father of Hostage I can finally say that my son was a soldier

Avi Ohana, father of released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana, reveals that he had never publicly stated that his son was a soldier for fear of causing him greater harm.

15 Oct 2025israelnationalnews.com

GOP lawmakers want Treasury to investigate CAIR for potential ties to Hamas

Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Elise Stefanik are asking the administration to look into the anti-Israel NGO’s funding and possible sanctions violations.

15 Oct 2025jns.org

IDF soldiers dance with Torah at Nova festival massacre site

IDF soldiers dance with Torah at Nova festival massacre site. The Simchat Torah holiday celebrates the conclusion and beginning of the annual cycle of public Torah readings.

15 Oct 2025jns.org

Hamas executes Gazans amid fierce clashes with local clans

The terrorist group reportedly killed 32 “gang” members in Gaza City.

15 Oct 2025jns.org

Hamas must disarm or all hell breaks loose Netanyahu tells CBS

Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that disarming Hamas is the next critical step following the return of 20 living hostages, echoing US President Trump’s warning of swift action if Hamas refuses.

15 Oct 2025jpost.com

Ben-Gvir reacts to Hamas returning remains not belonging to a hostage

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir blasts Hamas for returning the wrong body with hostages’ remains, calling for forceful action.

15 Oct 2025jpost.com

We are here to accompany you Inside the IDF mental health reception of hostages

The returning hostages operation was built on dignity, calm, and precision, explained IDF mental health officers in charge, with the core principle being the “beginning of healing” for the families.

15 Oct 2025jpost.com

Remains of three hostages identified fourth person returned Tuesday not a hostage

Remains of three hostages identified, fourth person returned Tuesday not a hostage. The remains were identified at Abu Kabir Forensic Institute.

15 Oct 2025jpost.com
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