Stephen W. Locke has spent thirty-five years as a Presbyterian pastor. He lives in California with his wife, Chris and his three children. He has directed a series of lectures entitled, “Religion in America: Seeking the Common Ground,” in conjunction with California State University at Stanislaus. He has recently retired and spends his days writing and doing research, in his study he has affectionately called “Pequod.” The ship of Ahab, who is looking for the ‘white whale.” He is, also, working on advent devotions entitled “An Absurd Entrance,” and a short story named “Missing.”