Carl Lance

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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The Faithful

     When thinking about the faithful, maybe we need to look at some who are not.  Marriages are falling apart at an alarming rate because people are unfaithful to their vows.  Couples promised to “love, honor, and obey, until death do us part” but they don’t.  Another group of the unfaithful is politicians who promise

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Tomb Sweeping

     In China, Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday when families visit the graves of their relatives.  Traditionally they clean the graves, light incense, offer food, money, flowers, and prayers to their ancestors.  The rites are important to most Chinese.  I thought it was just to pray and care for the grave, but it

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We Missed you

     We missed you at Church last week and hope you are OK.  I just wanted to let you know there was a “you-shaped” empty space in the service and in our hearts.  We missed your warm embrace and kind words.  We missed the genuine love you show for everyone you meet.  We even missed

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With A Friend Like Me

     I have some idea what a friend should be, but it seems impossible to do.  More than just “Friends” you meet on Facebook, I am talking about people you can count on and will be there in time of need.  After years of living overseas, I have friends around the world.   I care about

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