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PSALM AND  PROVERBS

Psalm...
Prayer to God on bended knees.
Proverbs...
On our feet with things to seize.

Psalm...
Devotional talk.
Proverbs...
Directions on how to walk.

Psalm...
Praises to God on high.
Proverbs...
Knowing that God is nigh.

Psalm...
Songs to the Lord, we love.
Proverbs...
Wisdom from God above.

Freda Fullerton
December 31, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!
This is the Sea  of Galilee where Jesus preached the
"Sermon on the Mount" And told so many parables.
One was about a treasure: "The kingdom of heaven is like a
treasure hidden in a field. When the man found it , he hid it
again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought
the field."  Matthew 13:44

A TREASURE TO BE SHARED

A treasure to be shared
Time, for family and friends.
A treasure to be shared
Hope that never ends.

A treasure to be shared
God's promise of love.
A treasure to be shared
Blessings from above.

A treasure to be shared
The power of prayer.
A treasure to be shared
Show others you care.

A treasure to be shared
Is forgiveness, you see.
A treasure to be shared
Jesus died for you and me!

Freda Fullerton
December 30, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!

FINDING LIFE

Finding life...
When you live it in Christ
Finding life...
Forget all the strife,

Finding life...
When we forget to complain.
Finding life...
Letting God reign.

Finding life...
Self-pity will cease.
Finding life...
In pray fears you release.

Finding life...
At the start of the day.
Finding life...
The thankful way.

Finding life...
With a new birth.
Finding life...
Can be heaven on earth.

Freda Fullerton
December 29, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:
This picture was taken when I was heart whole
and then when I least expected, it I fell in love.

IT HAPPENS WHEN WE LEAST EXPECT IT

It happens when we least expect it
Falling in love.
It happens when we least expect it
Blessing from above.

It happens when we least expect it
A bundle of joy.
It happens when you least expect it
A little girl or a little boy.

It happens when you lest expect it
They grow up and move away.
It happens when we lest expect it
We find we're old one day.

I happen when we least expect it
Through this world we can no longer roam.
It happens when we least expect it
God calls us home!

Freda Fullerton
December 28, 2016

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Today, I need both the words from the picture and the words from the poem!

THANKFUL LIVING

Thankful living...
Should be with you each day.
Thankful living...
Should be your normal way.

Thankful living
Will chase away blues.
Thankful living
Your right to choose.

Thankful living
A happy traveler you'll be.
Thankful living
Will bring peace to thee.

Thankful living
Is contentment, you see.
Thankful living
Will set you free!

Freda Fullerton
December 27, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:

LAY DOWN YOUR BURDENS

Lay down your burdens
That is not easy to do.
Lay down your burdens
They're too heavy for you.

Lay down your burdens
You carry them in vain.
Lay down your burdens
With all the worry and pain.

Lay down your burdens
Meet God in prayer.
Lay down your burdens
It is He with the power.

Lay down your burdens
All stress and each loss.
Lay down your burdens
At the foot of the cross!

Freda Fullerton
December 26, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!
Today's poem is not about getting gifts, but giving gifts to God
What did you give God for Christmas this year?

THE BEST GIFT WE CAN GIVE GOD.

The best gift we can give God
Talk to Him every day.
The best gift we can give God
Learn of His will and His way.

The best gift we can give God
Sharing with one another.
The best gift we can give God
Support each sister and brother

The best gift we can give God
Our fears to Him release.
The best gift we can give God
Is to know His wonderful peace.

The best gift we can give God
Trust Him in every way.
The best gift we can give God
Is to LOVE Him today!

Freda Fullerton
December 25, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:
I miss small children and their anticipation of Santa and what's under
the Christmas tree.

ANTICIPATION

Anticipation...
Of the coming event.
Anticipation...
Of a day well spent.

Anticipation...
Of gifts under the tree.
Anticipation...
Of the coming glee.

Anticipation...
Of cards in the mail.
Anticipation...
That all will be well.

Anticipation...
Of gathered family, I love.
Anticipation...
Of blessings from above!

Freda Fullerton
December 24, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:
God has certainly multiplied our love. And is still doing so.
Since this picture was made three years ago, He has added four
babies to our family and we're expecting another addition in the
spring!

MULTIPLIED LOVE

Multiplied love
In each friend you make.
Multiplied love
Is never a mistake.

Multiplied love
When you lift someone up.
Multiplied love
When you drink from love's cup.

Multiplied love
When you give of you time.
Multiplied love
With no reason or rhyme.

Multiplied love
With each child's demand.
Multiplied love
Your heart will expand.

Freda Fullerton
December 23, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!
This is my little bisque bell that I have had for many years.
She reminds me of the heavenly host that praised Jesus' birth.
"A great company of heavenly host appeared with the angels, praising
God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men."
Luke 2:13-14


PRAISE JESUS

Praise Jesus
For His virgin birth.
Praise Jesus
For His first Christmas on earth.

Praise Jesus
For He still lives.
Praise Jesus
For comfort He gives.

Praise Jesus
For His sinless life.
Praise Jesus
For His sacrifice.

Praise Jesus
For all He gave.
Praise Jesus
For His victory over the grave.

Freda Fullerton
December 22, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

Money cannot buy Salvation. That was bought and paid for by
the blood of Jesus on the cross.

THE MONEY

The money
Is in short supply for some.
The money
Will buy temporary fun.

The money
To a few, an important thing
The money
Peace it will not bring.

The money
On it you can't depend.
The money,
Will not buy a friend.

The money
Will not buy happiness alone.
The money
Will not your sins atone.

Fullerton
December 21, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:
The angels brought good news to the shepherds in the field.

GOOD NEWS
Is sometimes hard to find.
Good news
Will bring peace of mind.

Good news
Was Jesus' birth.
Good news
He brought Salvation to earth.

Good news
He lives again.
God news
He will always be your friend.

Good news
He will return again.
God news
We will live where there's no end.

Freda Fullerton
December 20

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Welcome to my Garden:
This was an open house one Christmas Eve.
The perfect gift, is family and friends.
This is Janet, Richard, their three boys, Rich, Russ, Jeremy,
Richard's mom, Myrtle, his aunt Dorothy and Janet's friend, Anna.

THE PERFECT GIFT

The perfect gift
People search every scene.
The perfect gift
And what does it mean?

The perfect gift
Is not found in the store.
The perfect gift
Life means so much more.

The perfect gift
Is not found under the tree
The perFect gift
Is His presence, you see.

The perfect gift
Is  God's eternal love
The perfect gift
Blessings from above!

Freda Fullerton
December 19, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:

SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE:

Something to celebrate
A little baby's birth.
Something to celebrate
A Savior came to earth.

Something to celebrate
In an ancient land.
Something to celebrate
God became man.

Something to celebrate
A Savior still lives.
Something to celebrate
The blessings that He gives.

Something to celebrate
He will return again.
Something to celebrate
We will live where there's no end!

Freda Fullerton
December 18, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden.

 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Christmas lights
Twinkle each year.
Christmas lights
Bring good cheer.

Christmas lights
Brightens dark places.
Christmas lights
Brings smiles to faces.

Christmas lights
Ushers in the season.
Christmas lights
Jesus is the reason.

Christmas lights
A pleasure to see.
Christmas lights
On each Christmas tree.

Freda Fullerton
December 17, 2016

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TELL ME MARY

Tell me Mary,
What was it like to be the mother of God?
Tell me Mary,
Did you worry where His footsteps trod?

Tell me Mary,
Did He play with toys?
Tell me Mary,
Did He play with other little boys?

Tell me Mary
Was He aware of His power?
Tell me Mary,
Did you feel God's presence each hour?

Tell me Mary,
Was your heart broken at the cross?
Tell me Mary,
How did you bear such a loss?

Tell me Mary,
Were you surprised when He arose again?
Tell me Mary,
Of your joy within!

Freda Fullerton
December 16, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!

CHRISTMAS IS COMING SOON

Christmas is coming soon
Busy morning, night and noon,
Filling the tins, no room to spare
Goodies with neighbor's to share.

Christmas is coming soon
Carolers sing out a sweet tune,
Presents wrapped with care,
Ingredients bought to prepare.

Christmas is coming soon
Christmas cards fill the room
Parties are in the plan,
Santa is in demand.

Christmas is coming soon
Poinsettias are in bloom,
Spicy smells fill the air,
Cheer and goodwill are everywhere!

Freda Fullerton
December 15, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!

MAY THIS DAY

May this day...
Be candle bright.
May this  day...
Lead to a restful night.

May this day...
Be filled with joy and peace.
May this day...
Your fears release.

May this day...
Be filled with cheer.
May this day...
Be the best this year.

May this day...
Be filled with love.
May this day...
Be blessed by God above,

Freda Fullerton
December 14, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden.
There are lot of "remember when," at this time of year.
When I was this age mom lost me in a department store, one
Christmas time and found me in the toy department with my
arms wrapped around Santa's legs.

REMEMBER WHEN

Remember when,
There are more years to remember.
Remember when,
As you approach life's December,

Remember when,
You've had some loss.
Remember when,
You've had a heavy cross.

Remember when,
We say through the years.
Remember when,
Will bring a few tears.

Remember when.
Perhaps we should not say
Remember when,
May spoil our today!

Freda Fullerton
December 13, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:

"When the set time had fully come, God sent his Son.
Galatians 4:4

ON TIME

On time...
God always will be.
On time...
He answers you and me.

On time...
His plans are fulfilled
On time...
His blessings revealed.

On time...
His help comes, you see.
On time...
Our rescuer He'll be.

On time...
He sent His Son.
On time...
His work will be done.

Freda Fullerton
December 12, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:
I love this picture. This soldier may have children of her own
back home, yet she is far from home, comforting a child in a
war-torn country. Every one in the military that is spending
Christmas away from home is an "unseen hero" in my book!

UNSEEN HEROES

Unseen heroes
You meet then every day
Ordinary people
Going about their way.

Unseen heroes
Care-givers give so much
Carrying a heavy burden
They have a special touch.

Unseen heroes
Widows all alone
Living through their memories
Of a full house and home.

Unseen heroes
Those serving our country far away
Sacrificing their happiness
To keep us safe today!

Freda Fullerton
December 11, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!
This is some flowers on my walk, taken some time ago.
My walk is my favorite place to be alone with God.


TIME ALONE WITH GOD
Time alone with God
I need each and every day.
Time alone with God
I'm too busy not to pray.

Time alone with God
I must have, you see.
Time alone with God
To let Him speak to me.

Time alone with God
Taking time to meditate.
Time alone with God
I must not hesitate.

Time alone with God
My faith, it will increase.
Time alone with God
My fears it will release!

Freda Fullerton
December 10, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:
This is a nativity ornament I picked up in Bethlehem.

WHAT CAN I GIVE HIM?

What can I give Him?
Says the little drummer boy.
What can I give Him?
A heart filled with joy.

What can I give Him?
Says the shepherd in the night.
What can I give Him?
A heart that is right.

What can I give Him?
Says the angel on high.
What can I give Him?
Comfort when He has to die.

What can I give Him?
Is my plea today.
What cam I give Him?
My time when I pray!

Freda Fullerton
December 9, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:

GOD IS GREATER THAN ANYTHING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO US

God is greater than anything that can happen to us
Whatever that may be
Because He sent our Savior here
And He has set us fee.

God is greater than anything that can happen to us
He is greater than our pain
He has promised to be with us
And He has made that plain.

God is greater than anything than can happen to us
Our disappointments and each shattered dream
One day it will be all right
If we make faith our theme.

God is greater than anything that can happen to us
So we must trust in His love
For He is working all the time
To bring us blessings from above!

Freda Fullerton
December 8, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!
This is Pearl Harbor Day and this a picture of the
Arizona  Memorial in Pearl Harbor.
"It is better by far," to remember those who have lost
their lives for our freedom, with a grateful heart, instead
of a heart full of bitterness toward those who were once
our enemies.

BETTER BY FAR
Better by far...
Is a heart full of love
With bitterness behind
And blessings from above.

Better by far...
A relationship that's good
One whose friends with you
Have life's troubles withstood.

Better by far...
To give than receive
With a joyful heart
And a faith to  believe.

Better by far...
Is forgiveness, you see
Living a life
That's peaceful and free!

Freda Fullerton
December 7, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and
be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

EVERYDAY OF YOUR LIFE

Everyday of your life
Remember to smile.
Everyday of your life
Walk with Jesus each mile.

Everyday of your life
To someone say, "I love you."
Everyday of your life
God's will pursue.

Everyday of your life
Thank God for His love.
Everyday of your life
Follow directions from above.

Everyday of your life
Take time to pray.
Everyday of your life
Be someone's sun-shining ray!

Freda Fullerton
December 6, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!
This is me with my dad at some dinner. Sometimes I eat more than plan to eat
and feel like the poem below.

I DO WHAT I DO NOT WANT TO DO.

I do what I do not want to do
Lord, I often fail you.
I do what I do not want to do
They're not the things I want to pursue.

I do what I do not want to do
I want my actions to follow my words.
I do what I do not want to do
My behavior flies away with the birds.

I do what I do not want to do
When I'm put to the test.
I do what I do not want to do
I'm never, it seems, at my best.

I do what I do not want to do
God, please help me today.
I do what I do not want to do
Send Your mercy and grace my way!

Freda Fullerton
December 5, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden!
Let God mend your heart!

MENDING HEARTS

Minding hearts
Is God's expertise.
Mending hearts
Each broken piece.

Mending hearts
To make them new.
Mening hearts
For me and you.

Mending hearts
Is why Christ came.
Mening hearts
He knows our name.

Mending hearts
Is God's will you see.
Mending hearts
For all eternity!

Freda Fullerton
December 4, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:

JESUS GET IN THE BOAT WITH US

Jesus gets in the boat with us
When we're in a stormy sea
Jesus gets in the boat with us
He will protect you and me.

Jesus gets in the boat with us
When the storms are raging on
Jesus gets in the boat with us
Keeps us safe from all harm.

Jesus gets in the boat with us
When the waves are flying high
Jesus gets in the boat with us
When the clouds obscure the sky.

Jesus gets in the boat with us
We sail into the harbor safe
Jesus gets in the boat with us
He is our very secure place.

Freda Fullerton
December 3, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:

IT'S THE AGE-OLD STORY

It's  the age-old story
How the Savior came from glory
He was born in a manger
And fled to Egypt out of danger.

It's the age-old story
One prophesied in days of old
A Son born to be a King
So the story has been told.

It's the age-old story
God came to earth in human form.
The angels rejoiced
The day that He was born.

It's the age-old story
Of a little baby's birth
A miracle of love
Redemption came to earth!

Freda Fullerton
December 2, 2016

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Welcome to my Garden:
This is a doll house  Jim and I put together from a kit, for
our granddaughter Katie, when she was little. A joy for us
to do and a joy for Katie to receive. When we do something
for someone we love, that's joy for all.

JOY FOR ALL

Joy for all...
Even for me.
Joy for all...
It's God's decree.

Joy for all...
Through stormy or calm sea.
Joy for all....
Includes you and me.

Joy for all...
Through sunshine and rain.
Joy for all...
It's way Jesus came.

Joy for all...
Even in loss.
Joy for all...
Hope from the cross!

Freda Fullerton
December 1, 2016