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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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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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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

Spirit War

  As you read this, there is a battle being fought in the spirit realm greater than any battle I’ve seen in my lifetime.  No battle can be won in the physical realm until it is first fought and won in the spiritual realm.  I’m talking about the battle over Israel’s future, and the outcome…

A Cornerstone of God's 100 Year Plan

  In December we will host the first 1,000 pastors and leaders taking part in our Ambassador Program.  This is truly going to be a world-changing, destiny-altering, Holy Spirit-empowered event. And it is so important.  We’ve seen the world turn against Israel.  A few weeks ago more than 150 countries voted to recognize Palestine as…

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…

News

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Israel launches national space lab to lower barriers for domestic satellite space tech development

Israel launches national space lab to lower barriers for domestic satellite, space tech development. Backed by NIS 60 million, Israel’s new Access to Space lab will offer discounted launch, testing,…

31 Dec 2025jpost.com

Former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot shares of his struggles with trauma from Gaza captivity

Former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot shares of his struggles with trauma from Gaza captivity.

31 Dec 2025allisraelnews.com

2025 The year in which antisemitism became an algorithm of hate

2025: The year in which antisemitism became an algorithm of hate. From campuses to newsrooms, the hatred of Jews has become a tool—profitable, fashionable and deadly.

31 Dec 2025jns.org

Netanyahu Handful of kids not from West Bank behind rising settler violence

Netanyahu: ‘Handful of kids’ not from West Bank behind rising settler violence. In US interviews, PM says extremists ‘sometimes try to burn a home’; insists Hamas must give up its…

31 Dec 2025timesofisrael.com

Rise Up Israel expresses support for new anti-regime protests in Iran

‘Rise Up!’ Israel expresses support for new anti-regime protests in Iran. Mossad tells Iranian people, ‘We are with you on the ground’

31 Dec 2025allisraelnews.com

Israeli police launch major raid on Negev Bedouin town

Israeli police launch major raid on Negev Bedouin town. Forces enter Tarabin, arresting 16 suspects and vowing an open-ended crackdown on illegal weapons.

31 Dec 2025jns.org

Israeli ambassador honors Bondi Chanukah attack hero

Israeli ambassador honors Bondi Chanukah attack hero. Maimon Amir praised Ahmed al Ahmed’s bravery for confronting a gunman who opened fire on civilians, including children and women, calling him a…

31 Dec 2025jns.org

Zamir IDF to apply Oct. 7 Gaza war lessons in 2026

Zamir: IDF to apply Oct. 7, Gaza war lessons in 2026. “We are moving forward to strengthen our foundations and our readiness for future challenges,” the Israeli army’s chief of…

31 Dec 2025jns.org

Fate of Israels tiny Winter Olympics delegation on thin ice over bureaucratic hurdles

Fate of Israel’s tiny Winter Olympics delegation on thin ice over bureaucratic hurdles. Under new regulations and with no sitting interior minister, Israeli Olympic hopefuls stuck without passports, throwing their…

31 Dec 2025timesofisrael.com

Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul

Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul. Historic Kingsbrook Synagogue, originally slated for destruction in Brooklyn development plan, to remain standing.

31 Dec 2025israelnationalnews.com
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