Pastor Stephen Grant?

Stephen Grant is the pastor at St. Mary’s Lutheran Church on eastern Long Island. Grant is one of the more unique second-career clergy around, as he once worked for the CIA. Besides theology, his interests include archery, golf, writing, classic films, the beach, poker, baseball, and history. Grant also knows his wines, champagnes and brews. Oh yes, he generally dislikes politicians, and happens to be an expert marksman with a handgun and a rifle, while being pretty handy with a combat knife as well.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Top San Diego Chargers Fans in Fiction?

With the San Diego Chargers kicking off their season on Monday Night Football (September 8), who are the biggest Chargers fans in the realm of fiction? Consider this excerpt from An Advent for Religious Liberty: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel by Ray Keating:


   Stephen had not seen Mike Vanacore in a while, noting that the young, billionaire video game entrepreneur, and leading supporter of parochial education, was still sporting thick blond hair and Clark Kent glasses. Vanacore was from, and still lived in California, but also had a house on Long Island, He was an active member at St. Bart’s. His football preferences were clear from his San Diego Chargers jersey.
   But it was the fourth person in the group who drew Stephen’s attention. He whispered to Tom, “Who is that with Mike? She looks familiar.”
   Stephen was referring to a tall, thin, beautiful woman with long, straight blond hair. She also had a Chargers jersey on, though cut to reveal her stomach and belly button, along with Capri-style jeans and white sneakers.
   Tom answered, “Familiar? Really? Does Jen know that?” Stephen said, “Meaning what?” Tom continued, “That’s Melissa Ambler. I guess there’s
no other way to put it: She’s a supermodel. She and Mike have been dating for a bit. I believe she was in the most recent SI swimsuit issue.”
   Stephen retorted, “And how would you know that? And does Maggie know?”
   “Touché. She’s also been in some cosmetics commercials.”
   “Interesting.”
   Tom added, “That’s not all. She’s got an MBA. Mike constantly mentions her business smarts.”
   They stopped and looked at each other.
   Stephen smirked and said, “Her business smarts. That’s what he talks about constantly?”
   Tom replied, “Yes, and what are you possibly implying?” His fake outrage lasted mere seconds, when they laughed, clinked their bottles, and drank some beer.

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