Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Our Granddaughter Katie, painting with me when she was small.
If we can enjoy simple pleasures, they will bring us joy!

RECIPE FOR JOY
Recipe for joy...
Be thankful for the little things.
Recipe for joy...
Know the contentment that peace brings.

Recipe for joy...
Always wear a smile.
Recipe for joy...
Just sit and listen for awhile.

Recipe for joy...
Take the time for the young and old.
Recipe for joy...
Retell the greatest story ever told.

Recipe for joy...
Often, take the time to pray.
Recipe for joy...
Expect sweet surprises every day!

Freda Fullerton
October 30, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons
of God" Matthew 5:9

PEACEMAKERS
Peacemakers...
Are children of God.
Peacemakers...
Leave blessings wherever they trod.

Peacemakers...
Are thoughtful and wise.
Peacemakers...
Their efforts are not a disguise.

Peacemakers...
Make the world a better place.
Peacemakers...
Are filled wit God's grace.

Peacemakers...
This world has too few.
Peacemakers...
Let one of them, be you!

Freda Fullerton
October 29, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Walls around Jerusalem!

"Come let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and no
longer be in disgrace." Nehemiah 2:17

REBUILDING WALLS
Rebuilding walls...
Where shall we start?
Rebuilding walls...
Of each broken heart.

Rebuilding walls...
Of faith and hope.
Rebuilding walls...
That help us cope.

Rebuilding walls...
Of broken ties.
Rebuilding walls...
Of trust in the ways.

Rebuilding walls...
Torn asunder by sin.
Rebuilding walls...
Of the temple within.

Freda Fullerton
October 28, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is Rhode Island in the fall. It is always "the road to blessings,"
when you visit family.

THE ROAD TO BLESSINGS
The road to blessings
Is not always smooth.
The road to blessings
Only time will prove.

The road to blessings
May be disguised.
The road to blessings
Are found by the wise.

The road to blessings
Sometimes are, valley's deep
The road to blessings
Are promises to keep.

The road to blessings
May here, not be found.
The road to blessings
Is higher ground!

October 27, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

FROM THE SHADOWS

From the shadows
Comes the sun.
From the Shadows
Out you come.

From the shadows
Stand secure.
From the shadows
Be free from fear.

From the shadows
Pick up the pace.
From the shadows
Will come grace.

From the shadows
You will find release.
From the shadows
God will give you peace!

Freda Fullerton
October 26, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
World War 11 Memorial. How quickly, as a nation,
we forget the sacrifices of so many!

HOW QUICKLY WE FORGET
How quickly we for get
Freedom's sacrifice.
How quickly we forget
Those, so brave in the fight.

How quickly we forget,
Like Israel of old.
How quickly we forget,
The story we've been told

How quickly we forget,
The lessons we have leaned.
How quickly we forget,
Salvation is not earned.

How quickly we forget
Jesus on the cross.
How quickly we forget
Freedom's awful cost!

Freda Fullerton
October 25, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this
mountain, move from here to there and it will move." Matthew 17:20

MOVE MOUNTAINS
Move mountains...
Of fear and doubt.
Move mountains,
But don't leave the Savior out.

Move mountains...
Of bitterness and hate.
Move mountains...
Before it is too late.

Move mountains...
Of disappointments and mistakes.
Move mountains...
With whatever it may take.

Move mountains...
One rock at a time.
Move mountains...
And the peace will be thine!

Freda Fullerton
October 24, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
People who know how to enjoy simple things, like this
whimsical garden bird, know how to be happy!

HOW TO BE HAPPY
How to be happy...
Wear a smile.
How to be happy..,
Walk that extra mile.

How to be happy...
Get on your knees and pray.
How to be happy...
Count your blessings every day.

How to be happy...
Do for others, what you can.
How to be happy...
For God take a stand.

How to be happy...
Have a lot to do.
How to be happy...
Let happiness come to you!

Freda Fullerton
October 22, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

HE HOLDS ME
He holds me...
In His heart.
And from His embrace
I shall not depart.

He holds me...
I His love,
And He guides me
From heaven above.

He holds me...
In His hand,
And with Him,
I shall stand.

He holds me,
In His plan
And I will follow Him
To the promise-land!

Freda Fullerton
 October 21, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

IN TIMES OF TROUBLE
In times of trouble,
Hope in the Lord.
In times of trouble,
Take up faith's sword.

In times of trouble,
Go to God in prayer.
In times of trouble,
He will be there.

In times of trouble,
Get into God's Word.
In tines of trouble,
Praise God like a bird.

In times of trouble,
Count your blessings, not your loss
In times of trouble,
Remember the cross!

Freda Fullerton
October 20, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM
It's all about Him
It's not about me,
That makes life easy
That sets me free.

If it's all about Him
I need not worry so much;
I can relax,
As I feel His gentle touch.

It's all about Him
And the life He did live.
He taught by example
How we should forgive.

It's all about Him,
His death on the cross.
How His precious blood
Saves a world that is lost!

Freda Fullerton
October 19, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
My Neighbor's pumpkin patch!

AUTUMN
Autumn...
Preparing for winter's sleep.
Autumn...
Fall memories to keep.

Autumn...
God's paintbrush colors mountains and hills.
Autumn...
Pretty leaves fall on rocks and rills.

Autumn...
Fun times in a pumpkin parch.
Autumn...
Hot apple cider, a great big batch.

Autumn...
Halloween and goblin treats.
Autumn...
Where Jack Frost and Indian summer meets!

Freda Fullerton
October 17, 1014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

WOULD YOU RECOGNIZE JESUS?
Would you recognize Jesus
If you met Him today?
Would you really know him
If you met on the way?

Would you recognize Jesus
In the faces that pass you by?
Would you see Him in the homeless,
And recognize His cry?

Would you recognize Jesus
In the slums of every town?
Would you see Him in the faces
Of those whose spirits are down?

Would you recognize Jesus
In the weak and the lost?
Would you recognize Jesus
At the foot of the cross?

Freda Fullerton
October 16, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
With pets what you see is what you get... there is no
pretense there!

BE WHO YOU ARE
Be...
who you are.
Don't try...
To be some movie star.

Be...
All you can be.
You are so special,
No one is like thee.

Be...
To yourself true.
Be honest,
In whatever you do.

Be...
Who you are, in every way.
For God has a plan,
For you every day!

Freda Fullerton
October 15, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

This is Rich playing little league  baseball. When you have a tie
game or a game is called for some reason... you have "no winners!"

NO WINNERS
There are no winners...
When we cheat in life.
There are no winners...
Where there are quarrels and strife.

There are no winners...
When only pleasure we seek.
There are no winners...
When we pick on the meek.

There are no winners...
When social climbing hurts another.
There are no winners...
When brother is against brother.

There are no winners...
When we use our tongue as a prod.
There are no winners...
When we forget about God.

Freda Fullerton
October 14, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

This is me at about 16. I noticed I had scribbled on the back
"Scarecrow Mac."I suppose because I was so tall and thin!

THE JOY OF REMEMBERING
The joy of remembering
Being sweet sixteen.
The joy of remembering
A very special scene.

The joy of remembering
The first date with your love.
The joy of remembering
Blessings from above.

The joy of remembering
Saying, "I do."
The joy of remembering
A house built for two.

The joy of remembering
The first look at your child.
The joy of remembering
Their very first smile.

The joy of remembering
What Christ did for you.
The joy of remembering
All things become new!

Freda Fullerton
October 13, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

IMAGINE THAT
Imagine that...
God loves you.
Imagine that...
You love Him too.

Imagine that...
God gives you grace.
Imagine that...
A world without hate.

Imagine that...
He thought of you on the cross.
Imagine that...
He saves the lost.

Imagine that..
Jesus can heal.
Imagine that...
Heaven is REAL!

Freda Fullerton
October 12, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is at Fraser Canyon on the Fraser River in B.C. Canada
You can ride a tram across the canyon above the river, but
we choose not to do that!

BEWARE
Beware...
Of Satan's schemes.
Beware...
Of Satan's themes.

Beware...
When things rule your mind.
Beware...
When tempted to be unkind.

Beware...
Don't to get even with someone.
Beware...
There's no regret in things done.

Beware...
Of dreams of fools.
Beware...
Of Satan's tools!

Freda Fullerton
October 11, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Sometimes when tough times happen, we need to choose "happiness"

THOUGH TIMES DO NOT LAST
Tough times do not last,
They fade like a summer shower.
Tough times do not last,
They're within God's power.

Tough times do not last,
Even though you think it's true.
Tough times do not last
For God is walking with you.

Tough times do not last,
Though lonely may be the night.
Tough times do not last,
So be faithful in the fight.

Tough times do not last,
As you walk the valley through.
Tough times do not last,
But tough people do!

Freda Fullerton
October 8, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Yesterday I posted a picture I painted of my grandparents house, where I was born.
This is a picture of my grandparents, standing in front of the house.
Today would have been my grandpa's birthday. When I think of "Endurance,"
I think of these two. They lost five children, Two daughters with in two weeks of
each other, during the influenza epidemic, after WW1

ENDURANCE...
Is hard to understand.
Endurance...
Is from God, a command.

Endurance...
Is not so easy to take.
Endurance...
Will build up your faith.

Endurance...
Will form patience in thee.
Endurance...
Is faithfulness, you see.

Endurance...
Will be its own reward.
Endurance...
Is possible, with the help of the Lord!

Freda Fullerton
October 6, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is a painting I did of my grandparents house where I was born.
We are both getting along in years.

THIS HOUSE
This house...
God gave to me.
This house...
Will be set free.

This house...
Is somewhat worn.
This house...
Will be re-born.

This house...
Stands on firm land.
This house...
Is in God's hand.

This house...
May look forlorn.
This house...
Will weather each storm.

This house...
Will know decay.
A new house..
Will rise one day!

Freda Fullerton
October 5, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

"As thy days, so shall thy strength be" Deuteronomy 33:25

DAY BY DAY
Day by day...
God will walk with thee.
Day by day...
He whispers, "Follow Me."

Day by day...
Life is filled with surprises.
Day by day...
The sun also rises.

Day by day...
The world changes, by degree.
Day by day...
God changes not, you see.

Day by day...
He draws us close to His breast.
Day by day...
We are so very blest!

Freda Fullerton
October 3, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is sunset over the Ozarks

" Be angry and do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your wrath
nor give place to the devil." Ephesians 4: 26-27

IN YOUR ANGER
In your anger...
Do not sin.
In your anger...
Dot not let the devil win.

In your anger...
Do not hurt another.
In your anger...
Still love sister and brother.

In your anger...
Watch what you say.
In your anger...
Keep control everyday.


In your anger...
Be in God's will and way.
In your anger...
Get on your knees and pray

Freda Fullerton
October 2, 2013

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Pets will put a smile on your face

SMILE
Smile...
It will chase the blues away.
Smile...
It will make another's day.

Smile...
It is the language all understand.
Smile...
It will spread throughout the land.

Smile...
Your dressed for the day.
Smile...
Troubles will melt away.

Smile...
And the world smiles too.
Smile...
Today is God's gift to you!

Freda Fullerton
October 1, 2014