Carl Lance

The Fallen

I’ve been watching as leaves accumulate in my yard. At first there were just a few, but as it’s gotten colder there are many more. The wind picked up recently and now my yard is covered with a thick, brown layer that will damage my lawn, if left there. Those leaves were a welcome sight […]

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Changed

     We returned from our two week visit in Texas to a very different life.  The couple who had been our close friends since we arrived in Beijing a year ago is gone.  We can see them on Facebook and plan on visiting in the future, but our life here had changed.  Susan said, “I

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Building Up the Temple

Brother Randall and I continued working on the Miracle Building that will become the home of the Heritage Christian Ministries Church and Academy. School was out, so Pastor Bob and Caleb worked with us and Brother Wes will help later. We have come a long way in a brief period, but the more help, the

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A Great Deal

It’s Black Friday, the day when merchants have fantastic discounts to draw customers into their stores. It’s a Holiday tradition and customers expect to find popular items at unbelievably low prices. Shoppers wait to make major purchases, in hopes of getting what they want for much less money. One great deal can stretch a meager

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No Thanks?

     During this Thanksgiving season, there seems to be very little “thanks giving” even we have so much to be thankful for.  Yes a lot of bad things are going on in the world and it doesn’t seem to be getting better, but can’t we find something to be thankful for?  Three college basketball players

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