Carl Lance

Deep Things

    I returned from a tough visit to the dentist and wasn’t feeling too good, when my wife said, “What we are worrying about is nothing compared to what they (people in Houston) are going through.”  I think she was referring to the unexpected expense for my dental work.  I was glad to see her …

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My Valentine

It’s Valentine’s Day in China, at least for the Americans living here. Frantic searches are underway by those who waited too long to buy gifts or completely forgot. It is an opportunity to express our love to those we hold most dear or to wish we had if we disappoint them. This is not the …

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A Nicer Place

    We drove from San Antonio, Texas to Vancouver, staying in moderately priced hotels along the way. We selected those hotels based on price and reviews from previous travelers. They were clean, comfortable, provided breakfast and with minor exceptions all met our needs.      In Vancouver, my wife wanted to be downtown and get a …

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Who is Saved?

I posted one of my stories on Facebook about how we should tell people about JESUS and I was harshly attacked by a lady who took offence that I said “he said he attended a Church that sounded Catholic, so his religious box is checked.” She said I was ignorant and cruel for saying Catholics …

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Another One Has Gone

     Yesterday we said goodbye to Sister Carolyn.  She has been a faithful member of our Church for many years and we are sad to see her go.  We will miss her singing in the choir and seeing her sitting in “her seat” on the front row.  She was very quiet and shy, but everyone …

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