“All earthly things are the shadows of heavenly realities…” ~ Andrew Murray ~ Embarking on the new year, I dug out a binder this past week from a class I developed and taught seven years ago; then six years ago; and a third time five years ago. Holy Spirit has been prompting me for several […]
The two Holy Fruit posts serve as a significant lead-in to the whole of Vineyard Days, which begins with the opening post of the same title, three posts down. The story / study of the Shulamite Bride in the Song of Songs and Jesus' vineyard teachings of John 15 reads chronologically from Vineyard Days and following. May your spiritual growth be stimulated and your heart be moved to ever-deepening love with the Bridegroom King, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Vineyard Days – Under His Shadow, Part 2
“All earthly things are the shadows of heavenly realities… If you would know Jesus, study the vine.” ~ Andrew Murray ~ *** Scripture is full of mystery, yet we are told to ask and be given, to seek and to find, to knock and to have the door of understanding opened up to us. It […]
Vineyard Days – Your Eyes as Doves’
Turn your eyes upon Jesus… Look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace. Helen H. Lemmel *** I remember the feelings of being a new bride. Beyond the wedding plans and honeymoon, making a home of our own and being […]
Vineyard Days – Grafted In
For quite some time I have been convinced there is absolutely nothing about one’s life that is not spoken to in Scripture. (This post hits rather close to home, spiritually and physically). Some things are overtly obvious, while others are of a more mysterious nature meant to be searched out and discovered. Embedded within the […]
Vineyard Days – Horticulture of the Heart
Now the parable is this: The seed is the Word of God. But as for that [seed] in the good soil, these are [the people] who, hearing the Word, hold it fast in a just (noble, virtuous) and worthy heart, and steadily bring forth fruit with patience. Luke 8:11&15 (AMP) ~ Jesus speaking I love reading what […]
Vineyard Days – The House of Wine
PROLOGUE One hundred and one days. It was March 31 when I last posted in Vineyard Days. Far too long to my way of thinking. However, there was a diligence in the disruption. Here at Shammahs Field, the first half of this year has been spent sharpening our ears to hear what the Spirit is saying, […]
Vineyard Days – Do Not…Until
“I adjure you by the gazelles, and by the does of the field, O daughters of Jerusalem, that you do not stir up and do not awaken the Love until it pleases.” SS 2:7 LITV The Bridegroom had adamantly charged the daughters of Jerusalem with the above statement. As you recall, He was entreating them to […]
Vineyard Days – Selah IV
In this Selah moment while we’re lounging in the house of wine, I’d like to share a little heart to heart. Having a heart isn’t easy. But if you consider the alternative, I vote for having a heart. Even if it hurts. Even if it gets shut down. Even if it beats wildly with joy! […]
Special Edition for The 9th of Av
Dear Readers, Three years ago (August 2011) I wrote two posts (links below) concerning the importance of the 9th of Av – commemorated every year by the Jews as a day of mourning and fasting. Today, August 4 sundown to Tuesday, August 5 nightfall is the 9th of Av on the Jewish calendar. Those of […]
Vineyard Days – Illumination
He had never stopped speaking to her. Nor would He. But time and life had brought the Bride to a critical point. Now it was hers to hear and answer. It meant awakening to the Bridegroom’s higher purpose for redeeming her life, without which neither of them would be satisfied. It was not His intention […]