Emphasis Preaching Journal

Late one summer afternoon in a tourist city airport, a lightning storm halted all flights for about an hour. It happened at the frenzy of the busiest daily time for departing flights. Anger erupted almost immediately from people waiting in line to check ticket alternatives. Threats and loud demands were hurled at the helpless counter agents. Frantic keyboard searches yielded few acceptable options as the minutes ticked away. Complaints were relayed up and down the long lines of frustrated travelers. Two petite women seemed impervious to all this commotion.