Carl Lance

At My Earliest Convenience

I called a busy Doctor’s office and got an expected request “Leave your name, number and a brief message” from their voice mail, so they could call me back. What I didn’t expect was the rest of the message “and I will return your call at my earliest convenience.” Did I misunderstand or did they …

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The End Is Near

(A Skit) JESUS: Repent and be saved! Sinner: Don’t tell me what to do! Who do you think you are? JESUS: Someone who loves you! Sinner: You just want to spoil my fun. JESUS: The end’s near, and “Except a man be born again, he cannotsee the kingdom of God” (John 3:3 KJV). Sinner: I’ve …

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Accept No Sustitute!

After 20+ years in the military, I know how to stretch our limited personal budget. One of best ways is to buy generic substitutes! Generics can be half the price of name brand and are as good, or at least good enough. They have the same ingredients, so I don’t bother looking further. My mother-in-law …

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A Rainy Sunday Morning

We’ve been praying for rain and now it’s here. Not light showers, but downpours like we need so our crops, fields and yards can handle the summer heat. That’s why you won’t find many people complaining about this rainy Sunday morning. Sadly, this answer to our prayers kept some people from coming to Church. A …

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