The Old Nativity Set from 1972

 Somewhere in the boxes of Christmas decorations at your house is a beautiful set of Nativity figurines. There is the Holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph plus three wise men. I hope that you have it set up somewhere.

Be careful with it. I believe that it is paper mache. Not sure.

It was purchased in 1972 from Pine Bluff Florist, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, during Christmas time, before you were born. So it is older than you. I worked at that florist through mid-May while pregnant with you.

Mrs Sibyl Griggs was the shop owner. Joan Richardson was a floral designer. They were both so nice to me.

No Matter What. No Matter Who.

 You are loved.

And Jesus loves you more than anyone ever did or ever will.

It's a different kind of love. A love that has no requirements. He loves you even if you don't love Him back. No matter what. No matter who. No matter where.

So if all of my posts about faith, Jesus, church, the Bible and God seem to be "preaching" ..... nope.

Not preaching.

Not talking about you ..... talking FOR you (and me).

Not "holier than thou" ..... praying FOR you (and myself).

Not condemning you ...... praying for your awareness (and my own).

Not preaching.

Just loving ..... HIM, you, everyone.

Holiday Island Baptist Church

#14 Stateline Drive

Holiday Island, Arkansas 72631

Worship is at 10 AM on Sundays. 

Before and After - Introduction

We all have a turning point .... a before and after moment. 
Some of our turning points are defined by a single event, single moment, single thought.  Others are spaced out over a period of time ... a succession of events leading to a change, a new direction that sometimes runs parallel to our previous path for a while before veering off to a different path.
Some of us have many turning points that change us each time .... spinning us on a pivot and into a new direction.
It took 12 years or longer to reach a turning point ... a defined moment.
This is about that .... and more.

Photo:  Detail of stonework on a stone wall at 

Holiday Island Baptist Church

#14 Stateline Drive

Holiday Island, Arkansas, 72631