Carl Lance

Something Missing

When the Air Force sent me to Saudi Arabia the first time, I lived on the outskirts of Riyadh in a rather bleak housing compound. Our condominiums were much better than barracks or tents, but there was something missing. The simple concrete buildings had little decoration, were surrounded by gravel and pavement, making them seem […]

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Rust?

I was driving along the highway and noticed another new subdivision. That’s so common that I paid it little attention, but that sign! I’m sure it cost a small fortune to build the massive nature scene, but what caught my eye was the rusty background! Not rust color, but bare metal that had a thick

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A Problem With Math

When I hear celebrities verbally attack the President, I see it as them having a problem with math. Why else would they take a divisive political stand and risk angering a large percentage of their fan base? Yes, in Hollywood they are surrounded by those who viciously attack him and may believe most of the

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A Lot In Common

I was painting the fence in the front of our Church and Christian School and struggled to keep my mind on my task, as traffic passed on the highway behind me and as parents brought students to school. I had worked with others before, but this time I was alone. It was hot and humid,

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Like New

Recently (2019) I have been working with Brother Bob (Assistant Pastor) and his son Caleb at our Church and Christian School. Brother Al Steel was also there and has been an invaluable source of encouragement and a treasure trove of tools. While I could only work one day a week, Al has been working two

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