Galatians 5 ~ Love

 

Galatians 5

For Freedom 

Christ has set us free; 

Stand firm therefore, 

and 

do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

2 Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. 3 I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. 4 You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. 

5 For through the Spirit, 

by faith, 

we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. 

6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision 

counts for anything, 

but only faith 

working through love.

7 You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? 

8 This persuasion is not from Him who calls you. 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump. 10 I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is. 11 But if I, brothers, still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? 

In that case the offense of the cross has been removed. 

12 I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves!

13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. 

Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, 

but through 

love serve one another. 

14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: Love

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 

15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.

16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, 

and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 

17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is Love, 

joy, 

peace, 

patience, 

kindness, 

goodness, 

faithfulness, 

 gentleness, 

self-control; 

against such things, there is no law. 

24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus 

have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

If we live by the Spirit, 

let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 

26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, 

envying one another.

Abba, Father,

2 Corinthians 1 ~ New American Standard

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

The Father of mercies and God of all comfort,

Who comforts us in all our affliction

so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction

with the comfort 

with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance,

so also our comfort 

is abundant through Christ.

Our heart hears the call from You.

We know to have held Jesus to

trial and death as a false prophet 

would incur egregious error.

And we see in Scripture 

the Mercy of the Merciful.

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

And we will finish well, 

in Jesus Christ. 

Help us seek and find 

and bring,

to become,

 more Heaven

to this earth.

And the 2026 birth

of our

first Grandchild.

Jesus Christ, please,

Your blessings of

Health, Peace,

Wisdom

and Prosperity

for His Glory!

And for Edward

as his eye heals

and me

good health

in pink eye

and

healing.

God's

Blessings.

Thank You, Father, 

for Jesus Christ the Messiah. 

Lord of All.

Amen.

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose

Thank You, Jesus

Job 12:7-10 ~ In His Hand is the Life of every living thing and the breath of All mankind ~ Bee Happy San Antonio

 

Job 12:7-10

Ask the beasts, 

and 

they will teach you; 

 The birds 

of 

the Heavens, 

and 

they 

will tell you

Or the bushes of the earth, 

and they will teach you;

and 

the fish of the sea 

will declare 

to you. 

 Who among 

All 

these 

does not know 

 that 

The hand of the Lord has done this? 

In His Hand 

is 

the Life of every living thing 

 and 

the breath of 

All 

mankind.

Jeremiah 2:7 

And I brought you into a plentiful land 

to enjoy its fruits 

and 

its good things.

 Bee Happy San Antonio dry Zone 8b, 9a

Lawns rocky and dry   Zone 8b and 9a

My husband is teribbbbly  allergic to wasps.  Hospital trips for massive Benadryl injections. His grandmother shared his birthday and gave him her wasp allergy.

IF YOU DON'T HAVE A BEE ALLERGY!

I noticed at our local Starbucks

veranda,

 bees like us.

And we had the most heartwarming

baby bee 

land on my hand and need

WATER.

We gave the tiny bee water and this

little bee

drank

and

drank.

And was parked on a local flower at

our departure.

Last Summer,

We had the MOST MARVELOUS adventure with a swarm of bees in our childrens' fort last year.  Italian or Carniolan Bees. The friendliest bees in the USA. They grew and swarmed. And then grew and swarmed again. Our fort is 15 feet tall and the bees multiplied into a 3 foot beard growing from the ladder. They were so friendly, we could poke our faces within a foot of the hive and observe. Edward went outside and stood in the swarm, the incredible hum, and fell in love with them.  There was no way they could stay forever in the birdhouse in the fort. We were sad when the 3rd queen departed and took her bees. They visit our blooming and fruiting Wax Leaf Ligustrum, now.  We go out and watch.

Italy and San Antonio have something in common. 
The land can be rocky, rocky, rocky 
and chalky, chalky, chalky. 

Difficult to grow, dry and appealing.

You know you need a new hobby.

The kids want a new hobby. 

Let's GO!

NO MOW!!!!

Microclover (a compact variety of white clover, e.g., ‘Pipolina’ or ‘Pirouette’)

•  Pros: Smaller leaves and tighter growth habit than standard white clover — gives a more uniform, lawn-like appearance. Lower-growing (4–6 inches), more drought-tolerant, less flowering, and lower maintenance. Excellent for no-mow or low-mow yards. stoverseed.com 

•  Cons: More expensive than regular white clover; may still need some establishment care in intense heat.

•  Suitability: Good choice if you want a tidier front yard look.

Both fix nitrogen, reduce fertilizer needs, tolerate foot traffic moderately, and require far less water than St. Augustine or Bermuda grass common in Texas. They thrive in your zone but benefit from afternoon shade in the hottest spots.

Planting and Care Tips for Dry San Antonio Conditions

•  Best time: Plant in fall (September–November) or early spring for best establishment before summer heat.

•  Preparation: Mow existing grass short, aerate, and overseed into thin areas or remove grass for a full clover lawn. Mix with a small amount of drought-tolerant grass if desired for stability.

•  Seeding rate: Follow package instructions (typically 5–10 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for clover lawns).

•  Water: Water regularly for the first 4–6 weeks to establish roots, then reduce significantly — they handle drought well once rooted.

•  Maintenance: Mow occasionally (3–4 inches height) to keep tidy and encourage density. No fertilizer needed due to nitrogen fixation.

•  Soil: Tolerates poor soils but benefits from a light compost top-dressing.

Strong Native Clover-Like or Low-Growing Alternatives

If pure clover doesn’t appeal (due to spreading or aesthetics), consider these drought-hardy Texas natives that provide similar ground cover benefits: ksat.com 

•  Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora): Low-growing, spreads well, tiny white flowers, very drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, handles sun/shade and foot traffic.

•  Other options: Prairie verbena, blackfoot daisy, or silver ponyfoot for varied textures and flowers with even lower water needs. rainbowgardens.biz 

Clover lawns are a trending eco-friendly choice in Texas, but they may not look like a perfect manicured grass lawn. Test a small area first. Check with Bexar County AgriLife Extension or local nurseries (e.g., Rainbow Gardens) for seed sources suited to San Antonio. This will give you a greener, lower-water front yard that fits the dry climate well

GOOOOO!

ETSY

ITALY ...

WHAT WILL THEY NEED?

Miniature clover, or Microclover (\(Trifolium\) \(repens\) \(var.\) \(Pirouette\)), 

is a low-growing, sustainable, 
and eco-friendly lawn alternative 

thrives as a bee-friendly groundcover, 

featuring small leaves and white, nectar-rich flowers. 

It is highly effective for reducing lawn maintenance, as it requires less water, no fertilizer, and less frequent mowing while providing a great, consistent food source for bees throughout the season.

WHITE CLOVER IS MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE

and

WON'T LOOK AS GOOD

at

HOME DEPOT

ROSES

that withstood drought and all sorts of Texas Weather for more than

a CENTURY

Worth a Trip to Brenham, Antique Rose Emporium

Abba, Father,

We ask Your blessing upon ourselves, the ones we Love, 

the people 

You have given us. 

These Nations. Peace for all.

 Psalm 139:17 

"How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! 

How vast is the sum of them"

Matthew 6:8

Your Father knows what you need 

before 

you ask Him.

John 15:3

Abide in

God's Love

I consider myself fortunate 

to stand before you today

Dwell in me,

Dwell in us,

Dwell in those we Love,

Help us to seek You first.

And we will finish well, 

in 

Jesus Christ. 

Father,

Help us 

to speak sincerely,

mercifully

Lovingly

Help us seek and find 

and bring,

to become,

 more Heaven

to this earth.

To be rid

of

Evil

hiding

lying

harm.

To end what is Unrighteous.

Harmful

Plotting

Absorbed by self in all manners

Malicious.

Lord Jesus Christ soon.

Invited to meet Jesus.

The Glory

of

the Paths of

Righteousness

Gift of God

Help us, Father,

Like Jesus did for the father who asked for more assured faith,

We sing the song:

Thank You, Thank You, Jesus,

Thank You, Thank You, Jesus,

Thank You, Thank You, Jesus,

in my heart, heart, heart!

Thank You

for

our first grandbaby

Arriving this summer,

All Your Love

Blessings upon

this little one.

You have 

Answered our

Prayers!

And in Jesus - This Hope.

Faith and Love - we will rise up Believing Jesus.

Thank You, Father.

Amen!

♔ Lord Jesus Saves †

Yes, The Lord Fulfills His Purpose

Thank You, Jesus The Lord

†