A Jewish man was traveling on a trip from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes and money, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road . …Then a despised Samaritan came along and when he saw the man, he felt deep pity.
Luke 10:30-33

I was on a plane from Chicago to Milwaukee. I had asked for a seat with an empty seat beside it because I had a writing assignment and I needed to spread out my Bible and notes. So on this small plane I ended up being the only person with an empty seat next to her.

I got out my Bible, and just as we were about to take off, into the plane came a huge man, six feet four or six feet five-very masculine. But he was dressed like a woman-miniskirt and stockings, high-heeled white shoes and purse, and a wig. As this cross-dresser came down the aisle, I realized, The only open seat is next to me. He's going to be sitting next to me all during the flight. And I suddenly wanted to put my Bible away.

I'm amazed ...