Carl Lance

Going Back For More

After moving into our house, we discovered we have a new neighbor. A little gray squirrel runs across the top edge of our wooden fence to reach a pecan tree in another yard and then returns the same way with a single nut in his mouth. A squirrel eating a nut isn’t that unusual, but […]

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Someone Special!

It was Sophia’s Birthday, and we wanted to wish her a Happy Birthday and let her know how much we love her even though we lived in Beijing, and she was in Texas. That was her special day, and she deserved a little extra attention. It took a bit of doing with the time difference,

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They Are Taking Over!

Resistance is futile! They are taking over the world, well at least my home. Our house needed painting, but I didn’t realize how intrusive that would be. I should have gotten a clue when they started covering everything with paper and plastic sheeting. We tried to hold on to part of the first floor to

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In A Relationship

I have noticed more people on Facebook identify their relationship status as “In a relationship.” What does that mean? I don’t really like that vague, uncommitted description. I am “in a relationship” with everyone I come in contact with. The mailman delivers my letters and packages, our Pastor is someone I admire and respect, and

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Beyond John 3:16…

I like to quote John 3:16 to show how much GOD loves us. Who doesn’t like to share good news? Besides, it’s GOD who is sacrificing for us, and all we must do is believe and receive. But look what follows. The next verse tells us that GOD didn’t send JESUS to condemn the world,

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