Carl Lance

A Quiet Christmas

…and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Having no mice is a good thing and after a busy day I don’t mind some peace and quiet, but it was too quiet in our place this Christmas. We have been in Beijing for 5 months and I stayed in […]

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Poor Little Baby

A Bethlehem businessman is talking with an angel as they stand in front of the stable: (Businessman) Poor little baby… (Angel) He is a King. (Businessman) I will build him a palace… (Angel) He has come to serve. (Businessman) Then let him serve me… (Angel) He is the Messiah. (Businessman) I will fight for his

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Christmas Gifts

My grandson spent the weekend with us so we could take him to buy Christmas gifts for his sisters and parents. Grandma is a world class shopper, so I thought she would help Peanut with his shopping. I was surprised when she went off to look for jeans and told me to help him out.

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While You Were Celebrating

Typhoon Odette (Rai) passed through the Philippines, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Winds destroyed homes, floods washed away lives and livelihoods. Where there once was abundance, now there in want, and for those who had little, now they have none. Death tolls are high and will go higher. This isn’t the first time

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Correction

Over the last few years there has been a dramatic shift in US law. It was reported as a change in public opinion, but I’m not convinced about that one. I think the change was due to a relentless campaign waged by activists and our elected leaders, with the willing cooperation of the media. Opponents

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