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Welcome to my Garden!

This is shard from broken pots of the past. It would
be impossible for me to reassemble these pieces. But
Regardless of how broken our lives are, God can put
them back together again.

"Like clay in the hand of the potter, so you are in my hand,
declares the Lord." Jeremiah 18:6

BROKEN POTS
Broken pots...
Are all we'd be,
If Jesus had not died,
For you and me.

Broken pots...
Of no use till,
Our Savior came,
Our hearts to fill.

Broken pots...
On a garbage heap,
Damaged souls,
Not fit to keep.

Broken pots...
Now made whole,
As the Master Potter,
Mends each soul!

Freda Fullerton
January 31, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

HE KNOWS THE WAY I TAKE
He knows the way I take,
For it is His way too.
He knows the way I take,
He will always see me through.

He knows the way I take,
He leads me every day.
He knows the way I take,
For He is my guide and stay.

He knows the way I take,
When the path is dim,
He knows the way I take,
I can rely on Him.

He knows the way I take,
My heavy load, He doth see.
He knows the way I take,
When I'm weary, He carries me!

Freda Fullerton
January 30, 2013

Freda's Garden!

Welcome to my Garden!

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL THING
It's a beautiful thing...
A baby asleep.
Not a care in the world,
Looking so sweet.

It's a beautiful thing...
A smile on the face,
Of an elderly soul,
With a life filled with grace.

It's a beautiful thing...
As we go along,
A grateful heart,
Filled with a song.

It's a beautiful thing...
The life that He gave,
So freely given.
Our souls to save!

Freda Fullerton
January 29, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

A SONG IN MY HEART
Lord will you...
Put a song in my heart,
One that will stay
And never depart.

A song in my heart,
To carry me along,
One that sustains me,
Among the crowed throng.

A song in my heart,
When the day seems so dark,
One that will rival,
The song of the lark.

A song in my heart,
To banish all fear
And to give me comfort,
Year after year!

Freda Fullerton
January 28, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
You teach children by example.

TEACH ME
Teach me...
Lord, to be,
Less of self
And more of Thee.

Teach me...
Lord, always to hear,
The things You say.
When You are near.

Teach me...
Lord, not to question why,
And to do Thy will,
Without one sigh.

Teach me...
Lord, when I can't see,
The path ahead,
To rely on Thee!

Freda Fullerton
January 27, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

PEACE BE STILL
Peace be still...
When it's storming all around.
Peace be still...
When it seems it can't be found.

Peace be still...
When I feel my heart will break.
Peace be still...
When there's more give than take.

Peace be still...
When pain consumes me.
Peace be still...
When I want to flee.

"Peace be still..."
My Savior doth say
"Peace be still...
I'm with you all the way!"

Freda Fullerton
January 26, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Down through the years, Jim has certainly utilized his talents
for God. This is just one of the things that he built. It is a
portable podium that fits on the back of a pew.

UTILIZE YOUR TALENTS
Utilize your talents,
That God has given thee.
Utilize your talents,
They may slip away, you see.

Utilize your talents,
And give God the praise.
If you have the voice,
A joyous anthem raise.

Utilize your talents,
If you can tell His story,
Bring Him all the honor
And give Him all the glory.

Utilize your talents,
Be that as it may,
If He has blessed your pocket,
Be generous with Him today!

Freda Fullerton
January 25, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is a picture of my grandpa and grandma's house that I painted.
It is  where I was born.

A LONGING FOR HOME
If you have a longing for home,
You're just a sojourner here, you see.
This world is not home
For you or for me.

A longing for home,
Our troubles won't last.
We'll find journey's end
And we'll be free at last!

A longing for home,
Where all is at peace
And there will be joy,
Our pain we'll release.

A longing for home,
To greet those gone away.
What a reunion it will be,
Just one glorious day!

Freda Fullerton
January 24, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

DEEP ROOTS
Deep roots,
That grow into the ground,
Are like our faith,
That grows in the soul, so sound.

Deep roots,
Of bitterness and hate,
Will destroy a heart,
Hardness will be its fate.

Deep roots,
Of patriotism and loyalty,
Will make a country strong,
And grow in unity.

Deep roots,
Of the holy seed,
Planted there by God,
Will show in word and deed!

Freda Fullerton
January 23, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

BE A ROLE MODEL
Did you know,
That someone is following your shoes?
So, be very care careful,
Just how you choose.

Did you know,
As you walk down the street,
Others will be following
Your very feet?

Be a role model,
For each little heart and mind,
For someone will notice,
If you're patient and kind.

Be a role model,
This I do implore,
For others will follow you,
Right to heaven's door!

Freda Fullerton
January 22, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

GOD IS AT WORK
God is at work,
He never, ever sleeps.
God is at work,
He has promises to keep.

God is at work,
In your life, you see.
God is at work,
He has plans for thee.

God is at work,
Comforting those that mourn.
God is at work,
Blessing all the babies that are born.

God is at work,
Saving souls that have lost their way.
God is at work,
Guiding us each day!

Freda Fullerton
January 21, 2012

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Welcome to my Garden!

VICTORY
Victory... in Jesus,
For you and me.
Victory... in Jesus.
Is what we see.

Victory... in friendship,
Is what we know.
Victory... in friendship.
As through this world we go.

Victory... in living,
A life filled with hope.
Victory... in living,
As we successfully cope.

Victory... in suffering,
A night filled with pain.
Victory.. in suffering,
With heaven to gain.

Victory... in dying,
When life comes to an end.
Victory... in dying,
Meeting Jesus, as our friend.

Freda Fullerton
January 20, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

PRESS ON
Press on,
When things go wrong.
Press on,
As you travel along.

Press on,
When friendships fall apart.
Press on,
When you have a broken heart.

Press on,
When stormy winds blow.
Press on,
When troubles come and go!

Press on,
To the end of the day.
Press on,
God is with you all the way!

Freda Fullerton
Jamuary 19, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

FORGIVE
"Forgive seven times?"
Peter asked one day.
Jesus answered,
"Not so, Seventy times seven, I say.

Forgive each other,
As I have forgiven you,
To live successfully,
This is what you do.

Forgiving others,
May be hard, you see,
But just remember,
I've forgiven thee.

Forgiving others,
Is good for the heart, you see,
For you shall find the prisoner,
Is you, that you set free!"

Freda Fullerton
January 18, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

WALKING IN THE LIGHT
Walking in the light,
Leaving the darkness behind.
Walking in the light,
Will bring me peace of mind.

Walking in the light,
Following Jesus each day.
Walking in the light,
Is the only way.

Walking in the light,
In a world that has lost hope.
Walking in the light,
Is the only way to cope.

Walking in the light,
Means the world to me,
Walking in the light.
When the path ahead, I cannot see.

Walking in the light,
Is just as it should be.
Walking in the light,
My Savior walks with me!

Freda Fullerton
January 17, 2012

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Our Wedding picture.
We have been married 59 years today
and our love is still growing!

YOUNG LOVE
Young love,
Is pure and sweet,
With dreams and hopes,
To complete.

Young love,
The give and take,
We sacrifice,
For the others sake.

Mature love,
Children come our way
And we know,
Love has come to stay.

Mature love,
Children leave the nest,
Now, just us two,
Love as proved the test!

Old love,
Years have passed with such speed,
We have each other,
And that's all we need!

Freda Fullerton
January 16, 2013

Freda's Garden!

Welcome to my Garden!

LOVE HEALS
Love heals,
A broken heart.
Love heals,
When we part.

Love heals,
Those who've been betrayed.
Love heals,
Those who are afraid.

Love heals,
The wounds of the soul.
Love heals,
The young and the old.

Love heals,
When comes some loss.
Love heals,
The burden of the cross!

Freda Fullerton
January 15, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
I'M THANKFUL FOR...
I'm thankful for...
Each day, when I arise.
I'm thankful for...
Life and each surprise.

I'm thankful for...
Friends and family.
I'm thankful for...
Those who love me.

I'm thankful for...
A country that's free.
I'm thankful for...
Those who are protecting me.

I'm thankful for...
All my blessings, you see.
I'm thankful for...
God, who gave His Son for me!

Freda Fullerton
January 14, 2012

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

YES, HE CARES
Yes, He cares,
When pain fills your night.
Yes, He cares,
And makes all things right.

Yes, He cares,
When you've suffered some wrong,
Yes, He cares,
And has all along.

Yes, He cares,
For the choices you've made.
Yes, He cares,
When you're afraid.

Yes, He cares,
For you every day.
Yes, He cares,
For you, in every way!

Freda Fullerton
January 13, 2012

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Welcome to my Garden!

MY HIDING PLACE
My hiding place,
Beneath His wing.
My hiding place,
A wondrous thing.

My hiding place,
Beneath the cross.
My hiding place,
All is not lost.

My hiding place,
On my knees in prayer,
My hiding place,
God meets me there'

My hiding place,
In the love of his Son.
My hiding place,
When day is done!

Freda Fullerton
January 12, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

THE HIGH PLACES IN LIFE
The high places in life,
Are there to give us hope and peace,
To get us through the low ones,
To give us some relief.

The high places in life,
The memories that mount,
And when trouble comes,
We can draw on this account.

The high places in life,
Are there to set the pace,
And to let us know
Of God's love and grace.

The high places in life,
Are a foretaste of what will be,
When we're carried home,
To live eternally!

Freda Fullerton
January 11, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

FACE TO FACE
Face to face,
What will it be,
When my Savior,
I finally see?

Face to face,
What will He see,
When I stand before Him
And He looks at me?

Face to face,
When I finish the race,
Yes, I will see Him
Face to face!

Face to face,
He will not look for medals or stars,
When He looks me over,
He will look for scars!

Freda Fullerton
January 10, 2012

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STRENGTH TO ENDURE
Strength to endure
Through the long night.
Strength to endure,
A battle to fight.

Strength to endure,
Each hour of pain.
Strength to endure,
Patience to gain.

Strength to endure,
When you've been betrayed
Strength to endure,
When you're afraid.

Strength to endure,
When you lose your way
Strength to endure,
At the end of the day!

Freda Fullerton
January 9, 2013

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Rembrandt's depiction of Christ, my favorite.

CHRIST, I ADORE YOU
Christ, I adore you,
For setting me free.
Christ, I adore you,
For always being with me.

Christ, I adore you,
With all my soul and heart.
Christ, I adore you,
May we never part.

Christ, I adore you,
For guiding me each day,
Christ, I adore you,
May I show others the way.

Christ, I adore you,
Even when pain fills my night.
Christ I adore you,
For you make all things right.

Freda Fullerton
January 8, 2012

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Welcome to my Garden!

WINNING THE BATTLE
Winning the battle,
My not always be,
But winning the war,
Is what sets us free.

Winning the battle,
Satan feels secure,
But God wins the war,
That is for sure!

Winning the battle,
Between wrong and right,
The success of it,
Is not always in sight.

Winning the battle,
Will ultimately be,
The war was won on the cross
For you and for me!

Freda Fullerton
January 7, 2012

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Welcome to my Garden!

RIGHT NOW
Right now...
Is the time to praise,
Our Savior's name
And anthem's raise.

Right now...
Is the time to take a stand,
Let other's know about Him,
Through out the land.

Right now...
Is the time to say,
"I will follow Jesus,
Follow Him, all the way."

Right now...
I will claim Jesus for my own
And I will let Him lead me,
Yes, lead me home!

Freda Fullerton
January 6, 2012

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Welcome to my Garden!
Mustard seed on a green glass plate.

SMALL AS A MUSTARD SEED
Small as a mustard seed,
Though my faith might be;
It is all that I need,
So the Bible tells me.

Small as a mustard seed,
My deeds may be,
But a drink of cold water,
Will be remembered, you see.

Small as a mustard seed,
My friendship with others,
But I will be faithful,
To my sisters and brothers.

Small as a mustard seed.
Are my wills and my ways,
But I shall follow Jesus,
All of my days.

Freda Fullerton
January 5, 2013

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BE OF GOOD CHEER
Be of good cheer,
Spread the good news around.
Be of good cheer,
Lift those who are down.

Be of good cheer,
Give a hug and a smile.
Be of good cheer,
God's with you each mile.

Be of good cheer,
Comfort those in sorrow.
Be of good Cheer,
Things will be brighter tomorrow.

Be of good cheer,
Tell tell those who are alone,
"Be of good cheer,
God will make you His own!"

Freda Fullerton
January 4, 2012

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EACH STEP I TAKE
Each step I take,
I'm not alone.
Each step I take.
I'm closer to home.

Each step I take,
God holds my hand.
Each step I take,
He will understand.

Each step I take,
Each path I trod,
Will be guided,
By a loving God.

Each step I take,
Through pain and sorrow,
Each step I take.
God will in my tomorrow!

Freda Fullerton
January 3, 2012

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
People are like flowers, they bloom when we look for
the good in them. This brand new year let us make it
our aim to "look for the good in people."

LOOK FOR THE GOOD IN PEOPLE
Look for the good in people,
Don't look for the mistakes they make.
Look for the good in people,
Practice give and take.

Look for the good in people,
See the potential in those you meet.
Look for the good in people,
Know each life is not yet complete.

Look for the good in people,
Encourage others to do their best.
Look for the good in people,
When life has put them to the test.

Look for the good in people.
For if we should walk the self-same path
We might find, you see,
That we would be in the self-same cast!

Freda Fullerton
January 4, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Happy New Year!

MY PRAYER FOR 2013
We begin a New Year,
With a very, clean slate.
I pray for more love
And a lot less hate.

I pray for...
The war to end,
That our enemies,
Will become our friend.

I pray for...
God to rule once more,
That He will be praised
Form shore to shore.

I pray for...
Cancer, they find a cure
And those we love
Will be healthy all year.

I pray for...
"This Country Tis Of Thee"
You will bless us
And KEEP us Free!

Freda Fullerton
January 1, 2013