Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
It was so nice to have this sweetie home from college. She
flies back to Oregon this afternoon. Pray for safe flight!
Remembering happy times!

REMEMBER
Remember: when you should not forget
To offer a prayer each day,
For the soldiers, fighting for our freedom,
Who are constantly in harm's way.

Remember: when you should not forget
Family and friends you love,
To ask God to guide them
From His home up above.

Remember: when you should not forget,
You have a home so sweet,
Remember there are those that are homeless
And shelter upon the street!

Remember: when you should not forget,
To thank God for the USA...
And all the blessings that are ours,
That He sends to us each day!

Freda Fullerton
November 30, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This heart picture was painted by my good friend, Anita Poland
and was presented to me, a few years back by the "Women's Ministry"
at  church... God gave me  "A New Heart," when I was 14 and baptized into Christ!

A NEW HEART
When they transplant a new heart,
So someone can live,
Someone died...
A sacrifice to give.

So it is with our Christian faith,
We learn right from the start
Someone was sacrificed...
To give us a new heart.

Jesus Christ, our Lord
Went to the cross,
His life to give...
Not counting the cost.

He came to die,
So that we could live
A new heart for you...
He will freely give!

Freda Fullerton
November 24, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is a California condor over the Grand Canyon. He has a wing span of
over five feet.
"But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with
healing in its wings.  Malachi 4:2

LIFE ON WINGS
Our souls were made to soar
As the wings of eagles, to some heavenly flight.
The life hid in Jesus,
Is encircled by His glorious light.

As eagles soar,
Through the clouds to heights unknown,
Our soul shall be free,
To flee to God's very throne.

Then the things that come our way,
That seem so hard to bear,
Can be our life on wings,
When taken to the Lord in prayer.

If we take everything to Him,
Every fret, every care,
Then we must trust Him,
And be sure to leave them there.

For how can we free our souls,
To take this Spiritual flight,
If our wings are tethered
To worry doubt and fright?

Our will, we must surrender,
And His will be done in all things;
Then our souls shall have the freedom,
For this beautiful, life on wings!

Freda Fullerton
November 24, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Rainbow over Honolulu Bay-Oahu, Hawaii

"As long as earth endures,
seedtime and harvest,
cold and heat.
summer and winter,
night and day
will never cease" ~ Genesis 8:22

A PROMISE FROM GOD
As long as the earth endures ,
Even through sands of time,
No more earth, destroying floods;
A promise to all mankind.

Seed time and harvest
Will march to nature's tune.
Day will follow night
Springtime winter's gloom.

The most visible promise
Is the rainbow that will appear,
After a storm has past,
It tells us God is near.

And it gives us hope for each day
As we endure pain and sorrow;
And we know that God will be there
When we reach tomorrow!

Freda Fullerton
November 23, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

MEETING GOD
I meet God in the morning
While the day is still new,
Because I need to know
What He would have me do.

I meet Good at noontime,
While the day is still bright,
For I need His guidance,
Before it becomes night.

I meet God in the evening
When the day is at end,
To thank Him for walking with me
And being my friend.

I meet God in the night,
When sleep seems far away,
But I can be at peace,
For He will be there when it's day!


Freda Fullerton
November 22, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
"Greater love has no man then this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
This is a memorial in Melbourne, Australia. on the 11 month 11 day and the 11 hour
the sun shines directly on these words... you do not have to ask "what would Jesus do?"
In this.. we know.  He laid down his life for us!

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
When there is a moral judgment
I need to review,
I need to ask this question,
What would Jesus do?

If I have a problem
And the solution is not in view,
I need to pray for discernment.
What would Jesus do?

If I'm caught in a dilemma,
Whether things are right and true,
I need to stop a moment
What would Jesus do?

My life would have more commitment,
If I would just think things through
And stop and ask this question,
What would Jesus do?

Freda Fullerton
November 21, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Two of my favorite men. Jim and our son, John. Family has always
mattered to us and the Christmas season is a family time!

WHAT MATTERS
What matters...
Most in my life today?
God is it You...
You will and Your way?

What matters...
That's in today's news?
Do I just go along...
With the world and it's views?

What matters...
In the life of others?
Do I really love...
My sisters and brothers?

What matters...
My family you see,
And the great blessings
That they bring to me!

What matters...
To You, should matter to me
Even if I stand alone...
May I follow Thee!

Freda Fullerton
November 20, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is a country road in P.E. Island, Canada. Those of you that
have read the Anne of Green Gable series, will remember the mention
of the red-red soil and all the soil is red like this.
When you walk down the road of life to "lighten you burden"... you need
to walk with Jesus!

LIGHTEN YOUR BURDEN
Lighten your burden...
And take every care,
To follow Jesus...
Be with Him  in prayer.

Lighten your burden...
By sharing your heart,
Then most of your burden...
Should from you depart.

Lighten your burden...
Search the Scripture each day
You'll find many answers...
Coming your way.

Lighten your burden...
For others do care,
Then you will find...
Yours easier to bear!

Freda Fullerton
November 19, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is our daughter, Janet in red, and standing is Bonnie Leese. This was at
Ladies Bible Class several years ago. Bonnie faithfully taught our class for
years before God called her home.

BLESSINGS OF THE FAITHFUL:
Blessings of the faithful...
Peace of mind and soul.
Blessings of the faithful...
God's promises are never old.

Blessings of the faithful...
A heart that does believe.
Blessings of the faithful...
God's guidance to receive.

Blessings of the faithful...
Reassurance each day.
Blessings of the faithful...
God answers when you pray.

Blessings of the faithful...
A trusting, restful sleep.
Blessings of the faithful...
Trust is better than counting sheep.

Blessings of the faithful...
God will catch you when you fall.
Blessings of the faithful...
You are ready for God's call!

Freda Fullerton
November 18, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This picture was taken at one of our women's retreats several years ago
Ann Berryhill was leading our morning prayer session and that is Birdie Ellis
standing next to Ann. "Every time we speak," our words should be like...
"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."  Proverbs 25:11

EVERY TIME WE SPEAK
Every time we speak...
Our hearts are on parade.
Every time we speak...
We should not be timid and afraid.

Every time we speak...
We open the door to our soul
Every time we speak...
Our words should be soft, but bold.

Every time we speak...
Others hear what we say.
Every time we speak...
Our words others weigh.

Every time we speak...
We have God's ear.
Every time we speak...
Remember, God is near!

Freda Fullerton
November 17, 2014

Freda's Garden!

Welcome to my Garden!
And may all the "good " four letter words find you as well!

A FOUR LETTER WORD
A four letter word
Is LOVE...
Open your heart,
To be guided from above.

A four letter word
Is KIND...
Practice this
And happiness find.

A four letter word
Is CARE...
Take the time
For burdens of others to bear.

A four letter word
Is FEAR...
Banish it
For God is near!

Freda Fullerton
November 16, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is the Garden tomb in Jerusalem. We all gathered inside and John Free
led us in... "Up From The Grave He Arose" It gave me goose-bumps!
"We can truly know," because there was an empty tomb!

WE CAN TRULY KNOW
We can truly know...
That there is a God above.
We can truly know...
That He is a God of love.

We can truly know...
On Him we can depend.
We can truly know...
That Jesus is our friend.

We can truly know...
That He will guide our path today.
We can truly know...
That He will lead us all the way.

We can truly know...
That we have His concern.
We can truly know...
That one day, He will return!

Freda Fullerton
November 15, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Tomorrow, in a memorial service, we say goodbye to a dear brother in Christ,
Fran Dow, and while his family and friends will miss him so much, we have the
the reassurance that he has achieved "victory over death"

VICTORY OVER DEATH
Victory over death...
Is found in the Lord alone.
Victory over death...
Jesus did our sins atone.

Victory over death...
Was wrought upon the cross.
Victory over death...
When they thought all was lost.

Victory over death...
Satan can't sabotage God's plan.
Victory over death...
For every woman, every man.

Victory over death...
In the love that Jesus gave.
Victory over death...
He arose from the grave!

Freda Fullerton
November 14, 2014

"I am the resurrection and the life."
John 11:25

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This picture is from our old King James Bible. I always loved this picture.

FOLLOW ME
Follow Me, Jesus said.
To the fisherman of old.
Follow Me, Jesus said,
You'll see miracles  unfold.

Follow Me, Jesus said,
I will take away your sin.
Follow Me, Jesus said,
I will cleanse you within.

Follow Me, Jesus said,
Over mountains  and valley's low.
Follow Me, Jesus said,
I'll show you where to go.

Follow Me, Jesus said,
If your cross seems hard to bear.
Follow Me, Jesus said,
I'll lift every burden and every care.

Freda Fullerton
November 13, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is "Old Faithful" at Yellowstone... the geyser  erupts at certain
times... nature holds "The Mysteries Of God!"

THE MYSTERIES OF GOD
The mysteries of God...
In some natural things.
The mysteries of God...
All creation sings.

The mysteries of God...
Are not always revealed.
The mysteries of God...
Just how we are healed.

The mysteries of God...
From His own Hand.
The mysteries of God....
In this created land.

The mysteries of God...
The miracle of birth.
The mysteries of God...
His love for those of this earth.

The mysteries of God...
Told only to His Son.
The mysteries of God...
On a cross... victory won!

Freda Fullerton
November 12, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Our oldest grandson Rich, looking for Easter eggs at grandma's house,
(with dad's help. )  There are always "Treasures To Discover!"

TREASURES TO DISCOVER
Treasure to discover...
Each and every day.
Treasures to discover...
All along life's way.

Treasures to discover...
With each new sunrise.
Treasures to discover...
Life has many a surprise.

Treasures to discover...
Pretty rocks or blooming flowers.
Treasures to discover...
Friends to talk to for hours and hours.

Treasures to discover...
The best are not made by man.
Treasures to discover...
The ones in God's Holy plan!

Freda Fullerton
November 10, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
 God offers us so much... LOVE-HOPE-PEACE-ETERNAL LIFE.
We are foolish, if we refuse His offer!

AN OFFER YOU SHOULDN'T REFUSE.
An offer you shouldn't refuse,
The presence of Jesus every day.
An offer you shouldn't refuse,
God's help along the way.

An offer you shouldn't refuse,
God's over-all plan.
An offer you shouldn't refuse,
God's constant, extended hand.

An offer you shouldn't refuse,
God's wonderful peace.
An offer you shouldn't refuse,
Your fears to release.

An offer you shouldn't refuse.
An invitation to come to the cross.
An offer you shouldn't refuse.
God's LOVE for those that are lost!

Freda Fullerton
November 9, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Roses from my yard. I will miss my roses. They don't have any at the new place.
Roses are kind of like life, you must take the thorns with the beautiful flowers.
Life is filled with difficult people, but than again, it is filled with delightful
people as well!

DIFFICULT PEOPLE
Difficult people...
Come into our life.
Difficult people...
Cause pain and strife.

Difficult people...
Are everyone's cross.
Difficult people...
Are part of life's cost.

Difficult people...
In life's every walk.
Difficult people...
Seldom let you talk.

Difficult people...
Many you must know.
Difficult people...
Will help you grow!

Freda Fullerton
Nevmber 6, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
"Girl at the well" this is me at about 13 on my dad's farm.
"What I Know"  I didn't know very much! :)

WHAT I KNOW
What I know...
Jesus loves me.
What I know...
Jesus loves thee.

What I know...
God answers prayer.
What I know...
God's with me every hour.

What I know...
Jesus died for the loss.
What  know...
He won victory on the cross.

What I know...
Satan will not win.
What I know...
Jesus will come again!

Freda Fullerton
November 5, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
The hand of God says... "Peace Be Still!"

PEACE BE STILL
Peace be still,
When my heart is breaking.
Peace be still,
When there's trouble in the making.

Peace be still,
When I am afraid.
Peace be still,
With the decisions I've made.

Peace be still,
When I must say goodbye.
Peace be still,
When others make me cry.

Peace be still,
Oh, my fearful heart.
Peace be still,
When from this life I depart!

Freda Fullerton
November 4, 2014

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
A very good example of not giving up! Jim reading his Bible with
a magnifying glass. He has macular degeneration and he reads the
Bible through every year!

DO NOT GIVE UP
Do not give up...
Keep trudging along.
Do not give up...
Just sing a sweet song.

Do not give up...
You will reach the mountain top.
Do not give up...
Is the attitude to adopt.

Do not give up...
When troubles come to you.
Do not give up...
Be vigilant in all you do.

Do not give up...
With each passing day.
Do not give up...
God is with you all the way!

Freda Fullerton
November 3, 2014