Inconvenient Truth

Boys honing their archery and shooting skills

We have seen the horrific and evil devastation of the attack on Israel, and the resulting war in the Gazan region, and cannot but be driven to prayer and tears. The hatred and myopic response from many across the world towards Israel is illogical and entrenched demonised thinking. I won't provide a political or spiritual commentary (you can refer to John's recent message for an excellent summary on that front), but I do want to state clearly that the same illogical hatred and myopic thinking is directed towards anyone who stands for Truth and truly follows the Way of Yeshua the Messiah.

The alapaca boys with latest haircut

With Christmas upon us the demarcation is clear and provides an opportunity for the light of Truth to shine to our families and communities. It's usually not a popular message, and it does come with an element of sacrifice, but compromise emboldens the enemy of our souls. May the Ruach ha Kodesh inflame our courage and conviction.

Team work and new skills

The last few months have been busy at Hebron with seasonal events like the alapaca shearing - and yes, Pablo decided to once again be all dramatic about it. The hay has been cut, baled and sold and now it's time to control the weeds and manage the feed for our stock of sheep. Next month we will process a batch of wethers and fill our freezer.

New fence line coming along nicely

There is always a plethora of tasks and projects to be completed and these get completed as our small community has time, resources and available hands. It is our desire that as we develop and enjoy this rural community property that it testifies to the greatness of YHVH, and the truth and beauty of Torah. Hebron is one avenue by which we are matured and strengthened on this journey as the Ruach prepares us for whatever lies ahead. We look forward to the day when many others come to celebrate the feasts here and leave enriched with the Word of Truth and encouraged by the hand of friendship.

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Blessed Dry Times

In Australia it's summer time. In South Australia it's particularly dry and there is a real possibility of below average rainfall for the autumn season as well. This is not unusual for our part of the country. It's part of the natural cycles and here at Hebron we take the necessary preparations. The dams are drying up but we have plenty of rainwater in the tanks and a bore that draws up water from 60 metres below, so for a short dry spell we are well prepared. We have enough dry feed in the paddocks and bales of hay for the flock of sheep to get us through this dry season. I'm actually grateful for this dry spell this month because it means that the evil caltrop has not germinated, saving me from a lot of work. Caltrop (think the most evil version of a three-corner jack!) needs higher temperatures and good spring rains to germinate - usually in early December. Caltrop and I will continue our battle if we get rain before the summer ends though! B...

Sheep of His Pasture

The guys have been out fixing fences so that our flock can move into the paddock. The roos have a tendency to break fences and dig holes so it's an ongoing chore unfortunately. Whilst it's rather nice to see them out in the paddocks, and to see when the joeys emerge from the pouch, it can be frustrating as well. Moving the flock into a different paddock is always one of my favourite things to do because you get to give them a closer check and they're always excited about going into a fresh paddock. So late in the afternoon last Friday I thought, why not share it with you as well. Enjoy a quick visit to Hebron and I pray that wherever you are, in whatever pasture our Father YHVH has you, that you are blessed and experiencing His overshadowing kindness.

Joy Comes in the Morning

For over a year South Australia and Victoria have been in drought. Dams are dry, crops have failed and trees are dying. When the community bought the property 19 years ago we invested in sinking a bore to ensure water security. The water quality is good enough to water the stock and our gardens. We also have large rainwater tanks which have kept water to the house. However, if the drought had of continued we would have hooked the house up to the bore water as well. We had stored enough hay to feed our sheep and alpacas and they were well fed. Investment in the infrastructure has been a big expense in both finances and labour over the years, but it's in years like this that it's well worth it. It brings so much joy to see the green grass and gardens when the paddocks are bare and dry. Praise YHVH, the rains came last week! We have received 40ml over the last couple of weeks and more is on the...

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