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A Painful Lesson I Needed to Learn

A Painful Lesson I Needed to Learn

  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 lead by Dr. Paul Cho.  I was so impressed by seeing the sight of thousands gathered in fervent prayer.  More than two...

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Do You Keep a Dream Journal?

Do You Keep a Dream Journal?

  If we met for coffee to talk about your dreams and hopes, I’m sure you could tell me about them, but could you show them to me? Do you have them written down right now? It’s not too late to begin writing. There’s a powerful difference between thinking about...

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Blessings and Curses

Blessings and Curses

  “The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.” —PSALM 128:5 In Zechariah 2:8, God warns of the danger of offending Israel: For thus says the Lord of hosts: “He sent Me after glory, to the nations...

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For Such a Time as This

For Such a Time as This

    When the Jewish people were facing the threat of mass extinction, a courageous young woman named Esther answered the call and stepped forward to save them. Esther had been chosen as queen over the Persian empire to replace Vashti. While no one knew that...

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Divine Disappointments

Divine Disappointments

  “Hold your head straight, Mr. Evans,” the optometrist said as he examined my eyes. The more I tried, the more difficult it became. I realized my head was shaking uncontrollably because of neck tremors. Finally, the optometrist said, “Mr. Evans, you need to go...

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Dreams, God, and You

Dreams, God, and You

God invented dreaming, and we are created in His image, so what does that tell us about how we’re designed to live? You and I are designed to dream. In fact, dreaming and doing are the only ways to a truly fulfilling life. Your life is part of God’s dream. As recorded...

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How Is Your Angel Doing Today?

How Is Your Angel Doing Today?

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 I was informed of his...

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Responding to Rejection

Responding to Rejection

  Rejection is never easy, but rejection from people we care about really hurts. Maybe it’s the rejection of losing your job or having a spouse walk out on you. Sometimes rejection can be so devastating we are not sure we are going to recover. The devil will try to...

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God’s Favor with Man Overcomes Obstacles

God’s Favor with Man Overcomes Obstacles

If you have studied the Bible, you know the story of Jacob—how he and his mother, Rebekah, deceived his father, into giving him the blessing that should have gone to his twin brother Esau. To save his life, he was sent away to live with his mother’s brother, Laban....

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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

Step Into Your Dreams

I was with Menachem Begin on the 30th of June, my birthday, in 1980, and I brought him a gift. It was the book Israel, America’s Key to Survival that I had just written. As soon as I handed it to him, He said, “Well, let me hold it up for the cameras and endorse…

Dream Big

I’m challenging you to dream big, walk on water, and step out by faith.  That’s what Peter did when he was in Galilee on the boat, and Jesus invited him onto the unknown. He stepped out by faith. Let’s read the story, and as you do, think about your dreams and what God is calling…

Called to Build a Bridge

Forty-five years ago, God directed me to go to Israelâ€Ķwithout 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…

Christian Zionism: Israel’s secret weapon

Opinion: With hundreds of millions of supporters worldwide, Christian Zionists have shaped Israel’s modern history from early restorationist theology to political advocacy and remain a powerful force in global backing for the Jewish state By Dr. Mike Evans The power behind Israel’s global support Israel has utilized all of its resources to unite Jewish Zionists.…

SHAVUOT: The Feast of Pentecost

Fifty days, or seven weeks, following the Feast of Firstfruits, the Feast of Weeks, Shavuot, or Pentecost was to be celebrated signifying the end of the harvest. Mark Robinson, editor of Israel’s Messenger magazine, identified when the feast was celebrated by the early Jews: “The Sadducees, generally wealthy members of the Jewish aristocracy who had…

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KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Sukkot celebrations in honor of the holiday

KKL-JNF unveils archival photos showcasing Sukkot celebrations in honor of the holiday. Long before elaborately designed sukkahs, store-bought decorations and photos shared on social media, Sukkot in Israel was very…

25 Sep 2026jpost.com

US deploys National Guard drone electronic warfare brigade to the Middle East

US deploys National Guard drone, electronic warfare brigade to the Middle East. The 116th Brigade’s Mobile Brigade Combat Team blends traditional ground maneuver froces with UAS, EW and counter-UAS tools.…

25 Sep 2026jpost.com

PA presidents son unsuccessfully sought to skirt US ban on Palestinian officials

PA president’s son unsuccessfully sought to skirt US ban on Palestinian officials. Canadian passport proves insufficient as Yasser Abbas not allowed on flight from Dubai to NYC, where he planned…

25 Sep 2026timesofisrael.com

Moroccos ruling coalition tops vote candidate who called Jewish leader cancer elected

Morocco’s ruling coalition tops vote; candidate who called Jewish leader ‘cancer’ elected. Same candidate has also stomped on Israeli flag; Islamist opposition gains ground in low-turnout election colored by Ceuta…

25 Sep 2026timesofisrael.com

350 cultural figures back Jewish author dropped from Spanish festival over Israel support

350 cultural figures back Jewish author dropped from Spanish festival over Israel support. Ariana Harwicz says organizers bowed to pressure; festival claims cancellation followed complaints from university community, school rejects…

25 Sep 2026timesofisrael.com

Gunman shouted youre going to die for the Jews at cop during Onatrio synagogue attack

Gunman shouted ‘you’re going to die for the Jews’ at cop during Onatrio synagogue attack. Officials say ex-Canadian soldier targeted Yom Kippur service and was equipped for potential mass killing;…

25 Sep 2026timesofisrael.com

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit

Former England soccer star Wayne Rooney says grandma was Polish Jew during Auschwitz visit. “This news is a reminder that the idea that Jewish people are not sporty is a…

25 Sep 2026jpost.com

Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize

Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize. In his speech at the yeshiva, Milei thanked his hosts for presenting him with the award…

25 Sep 2026jpost.com

MDA medics finish building womans sukkah for her after treating head injury

MDA medics finish building woman’s sukkah for her after treating head injury. The woman had begun building the sukkah beneath her home as part of preparations for the approaching holiday…

25 Sep 2026jpost.com

German prosecutors investigate alleged 105-year-old former-Nazi PoW camp guard over WWII crimes

German prosecutors investigate alleged 105-year-old former-Nazi PoW camp guard over WWII crimes. Germany hasn’t had a statute of limitations for murder or accessory to murder since 1979, allowing the prosecution…

25 Sep 2026jpost.com
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