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Welcome to my Garden!
Only God could be the Architect of such beauty as a rose!

"For he (Abraham) was looking forward to the city with
foundations, whose architect and builder is God."
Hebrews 11:10

GOD, THE ARCHITECT
God, the Architect,
Of time...
God, the Architect,
Of this soul of mine.

God, the Architect,
Of the all that we see,
God the Architect,
Of you and me.

God, the Architect,
Of the sea and the sand.
God, the Architect,
Of the beauty of this land.

God, the Architect,
Of love...
God the Architect,
Of heaven above.

Freda Fullerton
February 28, 2012

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

YOU FIND WHAT YOU LOOK FOR
Are you looking for love.
In all the wrong places?
Are you looking for God,
In the wrong faces?

Are you looking for peace,
In the things you can buy?
Are you asking wrong questions,
And still wondering why?

Are you settling your problems,
With a glass or a pill?
Are you looking for smooth paths
And find the going uphill?

Stop looking for things,
In a worldly manner,
Look toward God,
Uphold His Banner.

If you look for God,
He is always around,
What ever you look for,
Will surely be found!

Freda Fullerton
February 27, 2013

February 26

Welcome to my Garden!

HELD SECURE
Held secure,
By His hands.
Held secure,
Through life's demands.

Held secure,
When I'm afraid.
Held secure,
He is my aid.

Held secure,
Through a storm.
Held secure,
There's no alarm.

Held secure,
By His love.
Held secure,
With guidance from above!

Freda Fullerton.
February 26, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Me, finding joy in preparing a Christmas meal!

FINDING JOY
Finding joy,
In everyday things.
Finding joy,
That freedom brings.

Finding joy,
In a job well done.
Finding joy,
In days to come.

Finding joy,
In family and friends,
Finding joy,
When the day ends.

Finding joy,
In a quiet hour.
Finding joy,
Meeting God in prayer!

Freda Fullerton
February, 25, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is me in my bacti lab, when I worked at Kraft Foods.

A GOD, WHO KNOWS MY STORY
A God, who knows my story,
And loves me still.
A God, who knows my story,
When I fail to do His will.

A God, who knows my story,
And will bear my shame.
A God, who knows my story,
And loves me just the same.

A God, who knows my story,
Encourages me all the way.
A God, who knows my story,
And is with me every day.

A God, who knows my story
And did not count it a loss.
A God, who knows my story,
Still died for me upon a cross!

Freda Fullerton
February 24, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

PEACE FOR A TROUBLED HEART
Peace for a troubled heart,
Will be yours today.
Peace for  troubled heart,
Will surely come your way.

Peace for a troubled heart,
When His word you read.
Peace for a troubled heart,
He will fulfill your every need.

Peace fro a troubled heart,
When you're on your knees in prayer.
Peace for a troubled heart,
God will meet you anywhere.

Peace for a troubled heart,
When Christ is made your own.
Peace for a troubled heart,
When you reach your heavenly home!

Freda Fullerton
February 23, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

HOPE OF GLORY

Hope of glory...
Is what He will give.
Hope of glory...
Is how to live.

Hope of glory...
When things are glum.
Hope of glory...
A race to run.

Hope of glory...
When the path is long.
Hope of glory...
The old, sweet song.

Hope of glory...
Is what t will be.
Hope of glory...
When the Savior we see!

Freda Fullerton
February 22, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

EYES OF LOVE
Eyes of love...
Are on you.
Eyes of love...
Will be with you.

Eyes of love...
Never leave you.
Eyes of love...
Will not deceive you.

Eyes of love...
Makes plans for you.
Eyes of love...
Will go before you.

Eyes of love...
Dies for you.
Eyes of love...
Now lives for you.

Frda Fullerton
February 21, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

IT IS DARKEST BEFORE THE DAWN
It is darkest...
Before the dawn
And you think...
You can't carry on.

It is darkest...
When nights are long
And for you...
Life has lost its song.

It is darkest..
When storm clouds appear
And you can't feel...
That God is near.

But just remember...
The darkness will disappear,
For your God...
Is always here!

Fred Fullerton
February 20, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE
Spring is almost here;
Jack frost is on the run.
Spring is almost here,
Just ask Mister Sun.

Spring is almost here,
Fruit trees are in bloom.
Spring is almost here,
It will be here very soon.

Spring is almost here,
The hills are colored green.
Spring is almost here,
New-life is on the scene.

Spring is almost here,
Winter snows will melt away.
Spring is almost here,
And the birds seem to sing hooray!

Freda Fullerton
February 19, 2013

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WHERE WILL I MEET GOD TODAY?
Where will I meet God today?
Will I hurry down the street
And fail to see Him...
In those I greet?

Where will I meet God today?
If I'm on my knees in prayer,
Will I find that...
I'll meet him there?

Where will I meet God today?
Will it be in pain or loss?
Will I remember him...
On the cross?

Where will I meet God today?
Will it be a calm Retreat?
In a flower-filled meadow,
Will we meet?

Where will I meet God today?
He is a God...
With so much love and care,
That He will meet me anywhere!

Freda Fullerton
February 18, 2012

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THE FRAGRANCE OF A GODLY LIFE
The fragrance of a godly life,
Must be sweet to God.
He takes pleasure as we obey,
When through this world we trod.

The fragrance of a godly life,
Means so much to Him.
The sweet perfume of thankfulness,
Is to Him, a loving hymn.

The fragrance of a godly life,
Will scatter perfume everywhere
And those who witness it,
Will know how much you care.

The fragrance of a godly life,
Is worth far more than gold
And will speak more eloquently,
Than all the words foretold.

Freda Fullerton
February 17, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

FLOWERS IN WINTER
Flowers in winter,
Peaking through the ice and snow.
Flowers in winter,
Seen to have an extra glow.

Flowers in winter,
Fill our lives with hope.
Flowers in winter,
Makes us feel we can cope.

Flowers in winter,
Are such a sturdy breed.
Flowers in winter,
Fill are certain need.

Flowers in winter,
Chase away the dark and cold.
Flowers in winter,
So very bright and bold!

Freda Fullerton
February 16, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

ALWAYS THERE
Always there...
My Savior is He.
Always there...
For you and for me.

Always there...
Though hidden from view.
Always there...
With blessings anew.

Always there...
Wherever I go.
Always there...
When I need Him so.

Always there...
My Savior, my friend.
Always there...
From beginning to end.

Freda Fullerton
February 15, 2012

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Happy Valentine's Day!
This is a keepsake Valentine from my husband from
several years ago.

KEEPSAKES
Keepsakes...
On the shelf.
Keepsakes...
Of life itself.

Keepsakes...
Of days gone by,
A dried up rose,
Or a faded tie.

Keepsakes...
Letters tucked away.
Keepsakes...
A ticket stub of a special day.

Keepsakes...
Memories of a another time.
Keepsakes...
A special Valentine!

Freda Fullerton
February 14, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is a picture of our daughter Janet and her family, taken
a few years ago on trip our here for Christmas. Three people
in the picture are no longer with us. Richard's aunt Dot on
the far left and in the front is Janet's good friend Anna and
Richard's mom all three of these women are no longer with
us. We weep when family and friends leave us.

IT IS OKAY TO WEEP
It is okay weep.
It is okay to cry.
It is okay to question
And to ask God why?

It is okay to weep,
Tears of joy or sorrow,
Weeping cleanses the soul
And prepares us for tomorrow.

It is okay to weep,
Shed those bitter tears,
It will heal a broken heart
And soothe you through the years.

It is okay to weep,
Tears of confession;
When we're sorry for our sins,
There is healing in this admission.

Freda Fullerton
February 13, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD
Are you in partnership with God?
Do you give Him first billing?
Are you ready to do for Him
And are you very willing?

Are you in partnership with God?
Does He lead the way?
Do you ask Him for guidance,
As you arise each day?

Are you in partnership with God,
As through this world you go,
Or do you follow others
And just go with the flow?

I'm in partnership with God
And I may not be swift in the race,
But He is an understanding God,
Filled with mercy and with grace!

Freda Fullerton
February 12, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!
This  Rembrandt's depiction of Jesus, my favorite!

JESUS IS MY FOCUS
Jesus is my focus,
For He bore my shame.
Jesus is my focus,
And I wear His name.

Jesus is my focus,
For He set my heart free.
Jesus is my focus,
For He died for me.

Jesus is my focus,
I follow Him each day.
Jesus is my focus,
For He knows the way.

Jesus is my focus,
For He lives, you see,
Jesus is my focus,
He prepares a place for me.

Freda Fullerton
February 11, 2012

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Welcome to my Garden:

THIS DAY IS A GIFT
This day is a gift,
Use it wisely, you see.
This day is a gift,
It will be gone forever from thee.

This day is a gift,
Rejoice in it, my friend,
This day is a gift,
With each turn and each bend.

This day is a gift,
Thank God for the sunrise.
This day is a gift,
May you find it a lovely surprise.

This day is a gift,
Treat it with great, expectation.
This day is a gift,
Greet it with great, anticipation!

Freda Fullerton
February 10, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

WORDS OF LIFE
Words of life,
You find them in His Book.
Words of life,
Take another look.

Words of life,
For us today.
Words of life,
To guide our way.

Words of life,
For a hungry soul.
Words of life,
A love story, retold.

Words of life,
For you and me.
Words of life,
Prepare us for eternity!

Freda Fullerton
February 9, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is Milford sound in New Zealand. It is much more
beautiful than the picture. Water falls flow down into the
sound everywhere.

LIVING WATER
Living water...
He gives me.
Living water...
For all eternity.

Living water...
For a thirsty soul.
Living water...
To make me whole.

Living water...
In a desert land.
Living water...
And a guiding hand.

Living water...
A clear, pure stream.
Living water...
To make my heart clean!

Freda Fullerton
February 9, 2012

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by doing so
some have entertained angels unawares". Hebrews 13:2

MAKE EVERY ENCOUNTER A BLESSING
Make every encounter a blessing,
Turn a frown into a smile.
Make every encounter a blessing,
Go that extra mile.

Make every encounter a blessing,
See cloudy skies as blue.
Make every encounter a blessings.
Know that Jesus walks with you.

Make every encounter a blessing,
Stop to small the flowers.
Make every encounter a blessing,
Pray during long and lonely hours.

Make every encounter a blessing,
Take time to speak with those you meet.
Make every encounter a blessing,
For unaware, angels you may greet!

Freda Fullerton
February 7, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called
sons of God. Matthew 5:9

BE A PEACEMAKER
Be a peacemaker...
For they shall see God.
Be a peacemaker...
As through this life you trod.

Be a peacemaker...
Return a smile for a frown.
Be a peacemaker...
Don't let others get you down,

Be a peacemaker...
Don't repeat what others say.
Be a peacemaker...
Pray for those who come your way.

Be a peacemaker...
Be willing to forgive.
Be a peacemaker...
Learn to "live and let live!"

Freda Fullerton
February 6, 2012

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

WHAT HE DID FOR ME
What He did for me,
I cannot repay,
The sacrifice He made,
On that awful day,

What He did for me,
No one else could do, you see,
He took away my sins,
As He hung upon that tree.

What He did for me,
He saved me from my sin,
Made me clean and whole
And came to live within.

What He did for me,
He can do for you,
If you believe in Him,
He can save your soul too!

Freda Fullerton
February 5, 2013

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I KNOW HE'S WATCHING ME
I know He's watching me,
Not to catch me in some wrong.
I know He's watching me
And has all along.

I know He's watching me,
When I'm afraid and weak.
I know He's watching me,
For my goodwill, He will seek.

I know He's watching me,
With every step I take.
I know He's watching me,
When I'm asleep or awake.

I know He's watching me,
And His will is my pleasure.
I know He's watching me,
And His love I will treasure.

Freda Fullerton
February 4, 2012

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Welcome to my Garden!

TRANSFORMED
Transformed, my life,
From sin made whole.
Transformed, like Him
Was His goal.

Transformed, to live,
A servants life.
Transformed, to be,
Free of strife.

Transformed, to do,
His Holy will.
Transformed, to say,
"Peace be still."

Transformed, to practice,
The lesson that I've learned.
Transformed, to wait,
For His return!

Freda Fullerton
February 3, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

One of the ways that we see that God sustains is through nature.
Nature has a way of enduring through storms and sunshine alike.

GOD SUSTAINS
God sustains...
Through pain and loss.
God sustains...
For He paid the cost.

God sustains...
When we have heart aches.
God sustains...
When we've made mistakes.

God sustains...
When we feel some shame.
God sustains...
When we mire His name.

God sustains...
No matter what,
For our very soul,
He hath sought!

Freda Fullerton
February 2, 2012

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

REMEMBER ME
Remember Me...
When you're feeling blue.
Remember Me...
Know I love you.

Remember Me...
When life is sour.
Remember Me...
In the hour of prayer.

Remember Me...
In pain and loss.
Remember Me...
Upon the cross.

Remember Me...
I died for thee,
So once again,
Remember Me!

Freda Fullerton
February 1, 2013