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LORD, GIVE ME COURAGE
Lord, give me courage,
When I am weak.
Lord, give me courage,
When You I seek.

Lord, give me courage,
When the nights are long,
Lord, give me courage,
When things seem to go wrong.

Lord give me courage,
When change comes into my life.
Lord, give me courage,
To face the stress and strife.

Lord, give me courage.
When I can't see my way.
Lord, give me courage,
To walk with You each day.

Lord, give me courage,
When I am filled with pain.
Lord, give me courage,
Not to complain.

Lord, give me courage,
When my life comes to an end.
Lord, give me courage,
For on You I depend!

Freda Fullerton
July 31, 2013

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"A Cheerful heart is good medicine." Proverbs 17:22

Laughter...
Is music for the soul.
Laughter...
Will keep you from growing old.

Laughter...
Shared with a friend.
Laughter...
Our joy will see no end.

Laughter...
Will see us through bad days.
Laughter...
Will help us in all ways.

Laughter...
Is good for the heart and soul.
Laughter..
Will surely make us whole..

Freda Fullerton
July 30, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

This was our granddaughter Katie when she was
a baby. She was indeed a miracle, born three months premature.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SIGN?
Are you looking for a sign,
That our God is real?
Are you looking for a sign,
Would a sunset appeal?

Are you looking for a sign,
Perhaps an answer to your prayer?
Are you looking for a sign,
To let you know that God is there?

Are you looking for a sign?
You'll find them everywhere.
Are you looking for a sign,
All was created with great care?

Are you looking for a sign,
And have looked throughout earth?
Are you looking for a sign,
Don't overlook the miracle of birth?

Freda Fullerton
July 29, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

I'LL WALK EACH MILE WITH YOU
I''ll walk each mile with you,
I'll even hold your hand.
I'll walk each mile with you,
I'll help you all I can.

I'll walk each mile with you,
I want to be your friend.
I'll walk each mile with you,
On Me, you can depend.

I'll walk each mile with you,
When you're afraid and alone.
I'll walk each mile with you,
I'll even see you home.

I'll walk each mile with you.
Is the whisper in my ear.
I'll walk each mile you you,
Says my Savior dear.

Freda Fullerton
July 28, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

GOD WILL MULTIPLY YOUR BLESSINGS
God will multiply your blessings,
So give generously.
God will multiply your blessings,
And send them back to thee.

God will multiply your blessings,
Even if it's just a smile.
God will multiply your blessings,
When you go that extra mile.

God will multiply your blessings,
When you hold another's hand.
God will multiply your blessings,
If you do just what you can.

God will multiply your blessings,
When you share His word, in love.
God will multiply your blessings,
With showers of blessings from above!

Freda Fullerton
July 27, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!

THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME
This world is not my home,
I'm just journeying through this land.
This world is not my home,
I'm directed by God's own hand.

This world is not my home,
With all its troubles and its sorrow.
This world is not my home,
I'm looking for a better tomorrow.

This world is not my home,
With all its evil within.
This world s not my home,
I've been cleansed from all my sin.

This world is not my home
Here I cannot stay.
This world is not my home,
It's in the that everlasting day.

This world is not my home.
But I know my God is near,
This world is not my home,
But I'll praise Him while I'm here!

Freda Fullerton
July 26, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!
We always have some thorns with our roses.

OUR FAITH WILL BE TESTED
Our faith will be tested,
On this we can depend.
Our faith will be tested,
Remember, Jesus is our friend.

Our faith will be tested,
When we least expect a test.
Our faith will be tested,
God always knows what's best.

Our faith will be tested,
When pain and sorrow come.
Our faith will be tested,
We can rely on God's own Son.

Our faith will be tested,
We may fail a test or two.
Our faith will be tested,
But grace will see us through!

Freda Fullerton
July 25, 2013

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
My life is under construction,
Directed by God's own hands.
He patches up my mistakes
And He understands.

My life is under construction,
Being repaved each day.
God covers all my sins,
His grace is my stay.

My life is under construction,
There are pot-holes and cracks in view,
But God is very busy,
He's working on these too.

My life is under construction,
Blessed by the Holy One,
It has been reconstructed
And paved by the blood of His Son!

Freda Fullerton
July 24, 2013

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RAINBOWS AND SUNSHINE
Rainbows and sunshine
Will fill your days.
Rainbows and sunshine,
In all your ways.

Rainbows and sunshine,
Joy and trouble.
Rainbows and sunshine,
Our pleasures will double.

Rainbows and sunshine,
Pain and some laughter.
Rainbows and sunshine,
In the storms ever after.

Rainbows and sunshine,
Promises from God.
Rainbows and sunshine,
As through this world we trod!

Freda Fullerton
July 23, 2013

Freda's Garden!

Welcome to my Garden!
This is an old picture of my family. The man standing at the left is my maternal
grandfather and he is holding me, next to him is my dad and mom. You only can
see the lower half of dad's face. Belonging to a family is important to all of us.

BELONGING
Belonging to a family,
We all long for this.
Belonging to a community,
Most think it's bliss.

Belonging to a club,
Some think supreme.
Belonging to America,
Is for some, a dream.

Belonging in a job,
Growing in a career.
Belonging to a group of friends,
That you hold so dear.

Belonging to God,
Having a church family,
Belonging is a foretaste,
Of what eternity will be!

Freda Fullerton
July 22, 2013

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Words are like dandelions in the wind, once they leave the mouth,
they cannot be retrieved!

HANDLE WITH CARE
Handle with care,
Be careful what you say,
Take utmost care,
So you'll hurt no one today.

Handle with care,
Think before you speak.
Be sure to hold your tongue,
Gracious word, you must speak.

Handle with care,
Measure what you say,
Words can hurt so,
Speak loving words today.

Handle with care,
For having left heart and mind,
Words can never be unsaid,
Hurtful ones are so unkind!

Freda Fullerton
July 21, 2012

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Welcome to my Garden!
Even a prickly cactus can have a lovely attitude!

ATTITUDES
Attitudes...
Define who we are.
Attitudes...
Can take you far.

Attitudes...
If they are bad,
Attitudes...
Can make you sad.

Attitudes...
Effect your health.
Attitudes...
Can harm self.

Attitudes...
When they are good,
Attitudes...
Help you grow, as you should!

Freda Fullerton
July 20, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Sunset in Hawaii

GOD'S ANSWER IS ON THE WAY.
God's answer is on the way,
When you get on your knees and pray,
You will find in each test,
God's answer is the best.

God's answer is on the way,
It may be only a delay,
You want the when and why,
But he's not silent to your cry.

He may just want to test your faith,
He is never, ever late.
He knows your needs before you ask,
And He sees your every task.

God,s answer is on the way,
He will be your very stay.
He wants to sit upon the throne
Of your life, and be your own!

Freda Fullerton
July 19, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!
Me... sunshine the clown and my sidekick, J.E Dowell
When I was director of Children's ED, at church, I played
sunshine once a month . The kids earned points all month
and could pick something from the gift cart.

WE SEE THINGS, NOT AS THEY ARE, BUT AS WE ARE
We see things...
Not as they be,
We only fool ourselves,
For it is as we see.

We see things...
How we want them to be,
As we try and make life,
Fun and carefree.

We see things...
Different, each one has a say,
It is as we are,
Our tales we relay.

We see things...
As we want them to be
And it is oft-times,
That we overlook reality.

Freda Fullerton
July 18, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!
A beautiful sunrise.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT
Walking in the light,
leaving the shadows behind.
Walking in the light,
His path you will find.

Walking in the light,
Darkness will disappear.
Walking in the light,
God is always near.

Walking in the light,
Of God's only Son.
Walking in the light,
Until day is done.

Walking in the light,
Your stumbling will end.
Walking in the light,
With Jesus, your friend!

Freda Fullerton
July 17, 2013

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Me reading one of my poems at church.

PASS IT ON
Pass it on...
God is alive.
Pass it on...
You will survive.

Pass it on...
God's in control today.
Pass it on...
He is the same as yesterday.

Pass it on...
His power He will release.
Pass it on...
His glory will not cease.

Pass it on...
No matter what others say.
Pass it on...
God's way is the ONLY WAY!

Freda Fullerton
July 16, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!
Unusual cloud formation that looks like the
Hand of God!

BELIEVE
Believe....
He died for you and me.
Believe....
He's coming back for thee.

Believe...
He sees all your sorrow.
Believe...
He'll be with you today, tomorrow.

Believe...
He wants the best for you.
Believe....
He guides you in all you do.

Believe...
His promises are sure.
Believe...
He will help you endure!

July 15, 2013

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Me... "long ago and far away"
Today is my 81st birthday and today's poem is
my philosophy for life.

LIVE YOUNG, EVEN WHEN YOU'RE OLD
Live young, even when you're old,
Learn something new each day.
Be interested and flexible,
Not set in your way.

Live young, even when you're old,
Keep a dream or two,
And keep your imagination alive,
You'll be happy if you do.

Live young, even when you're old,
Age is just a number,
Read a book or take a walk,
Don't spend the day in slumber.

Live young, even when you're old
Try a song and dance,
Remember that the world is filled,
With adventure and romance!

Freda Fullerton
July 14, 2013

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A GOD OF SECOND CHANCES
A God of second chances,
Or perhaps three or more.
A God of second chances,
Our soul's He will restore.

A God of second chances,
Waiting patiently.
A God of second chances,
Invites us to be free.

A God of second chances,
He loves us everyday.
A God of second chances,
He helps us along the way.

A God of second chances,
He is filled with grace.
A God of second chances,
But He lets us set the pace.

A God of second chances,
He forgives, again and again.
A God of second chances,
He whispers, "Welcome, enter in!"

Freda Fullerton
July 13, 2013

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"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives."
John 14:27

MAKING PEACE
Making peace,
In a world of unrest.
Making peace,
Is a real test.

Making peace,
Amidst each storm.
Making peace,
When forlorn.

Packing peace,
When betrayed,
Making peace,
When you're afraid.

Making peace,
This world can't know.
Making peace,
As you onward go!

Freda Fullerton
July 12, 2012

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CELEBRATE
Celebrate...
Life and love.
Celebrate...
Blessings from above.

Celebrate...
Being a child of the King.
Celebrate...
Let freedom ring.

Celebrate...
Friends and family.
Celebrate...
Living eternally.

Celebrate...
His promises true.
Celebrate...
In all you do!

Freda Fullerton
July 11, 2013

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"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully; made
your works are wonderful, I know full well." Psalm 139:14

ORDINARY
Ordinary...
You will never be,
You have been made,
So fearfully and wonderfully.

Ordinary...
No, your are not, my friend;
You're are made in God's image,
A wonderful blend.

Ordinary...
Don't believe Satan's lie.
You've been given a spirit
That will never die.

Ordinary...
You are a gift from God's hand,
The miracle of birth,
God's wonderful plan!

Freda Fullerton
July 10, 2013

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THIS DAY
This day,
I'll do the best I can.
This day,
I'll try and take a stand.

This day,
I'll take the time to pray.
This day,
I'll smile along the way.

This day,
I'll give a hug or two,
This day,
I'll tell someone... "I love you."

This day,
I'll thank God above,
And each day,
For His mercy and His love!

Freda Fullerton
July 9, 2013

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I AM RICH

I am rich...

My Savior died for me.

I am rich...

I live in a country that is free.

I am rich...

I have food to spare.

I am rich...

I have those who care.

I am rich...

The bird's sweet song I hear.

I am rich...

I take a walk without fear.

I am rich...

I have a home to shelter me.

I am rich...

Life's beauty I can see!

Freda Fullerton

July 8, 2013

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NEAR THE HEART OF GOD
Near the heart of God,
Is where I want to be.
Near the heart of God,
Is a safe place for you and me.

Near the heart of God,
Is where peace shall reign,
Near the heart of God,
When I call out His name.

Near the heart of God,
Beneath His sheltering wings,
Near the Heart of God,
Love fulfills all things.

Near the heart of God,
When we're put to the test,
Near the heart of God,
When I enter my final rest.

Freda Fullerton
July 7, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!
Roses from our garden, a wonderful fragrance!

A FRAGRANCE
A fragrance...
Is an offered prayer.
A fragrance...
Others burdens bear.

A fragrance...
In a loving smile.
A fragrance...
Of a task worthwhile.

A fragrance...
Of a sacrifice.
A fragrance...
Of just being nice.

A fragrance...
In the things you love.
A fragrance...
In trusting God above!

Freda Fullerton
July 6, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!
Happy Birthday America!

LET FREEDOM RING
Let freedom ring,
Throughout this land.
Let dissenters know
You take a stand.

Fly your flag,
On each special day.
For this country,
Get on your knees and pray.

Support our troupes,
In ways you can,
Let them know,
You under understand.

Be loving...
When others disagree,
Know Jesus died for them
As well as thee.

Let freedom ring,
Sing out... "I'm free."
And pray to God
That it shall ever be!

Freda Fullerton
July 4, 2013

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The ruins of Corinth. The people that lived here
certainly went through the crucible and the furnace.

"I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested
you in the furnace of affliction." Isaiah 48:10

THE CRUCIBLE AND THE FURNACE
The crucible and the furnace,
of pain and of sorrow.
The crucible and the furnace,
Purifies us for tomorrow.

The crucible and the furnace,
Removes the dross of sin.
The crucible and the furnace,
Cleanses us within.

The crucible and the furnace,
Polishes away all stain.
The crucible and the furnace,
Only love shall remain.

The crucible and the furnace,
Every Christian must endure.
The crucible and the furnace,
Reminds us God is here!

Freda Fullerton
July 3, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!
Jim reading to Katie when she was little.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Making a difference
In this world of sin.
Making a difference,
A new day to begin.

Making a difference,
One life at a time.
Making a difference,
Will improve this life of mine.

Making a difference,
With a hug or a smile.
Making a difference,
Going that extra mile.

Making a difference,
Offering forgiveness and a prayer.
Making a difference,
Knowing God is always there!

Freda Fullerton
July 2, 2013

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Welcome to my Garden!


THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST
The compassion of Christ,
Is for each one.
The compassion of Christ,
God's only Son.

The Compassion of Christ,
As He leads our way.
The compassion of Christ,
Is with us each day.

The compassion of Christ,
For the burdens we bear.
The compassion of Christ,
Hears every prayer.

The compassion of Christ,
For those who are lost.
The compassion of Christ,
Led Him to the cross!

Freda Fullerton
July 1, 2013