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Hospitality for Alien Strangers opens with a midsized city, once familiar, now trapped beneath an impenetrable bubble, its horizon pierced by the silhouettes of alien spacecrafts. These otherworldly beings present an ultimatum: prove humanity's worth in a mere five years. Entrusted to a pastor and the pure hearts of children, this decree thrusts the city into a whirlwind of soul-searching and revelation. What would you do to showcase the very core of your humanity? How would you bridge the chasm between yourself and those unlike you? While this tale doesn't boast the celestial artistry of biblical parables, it ignites profound dialogues about the sanctity of life and the priceless value embedded in every soul. Imagine a world where every glance reflects recognition of another's worth, where compassion and empathy aren't just virtues but a way of life. Let this story be your beacon, drawing you out from today's tumult and lighting the path to a more united, radiant tomorrow. This story of hope is more than just words-it's a journey. My aspirations for you are fourfold: May you revel in the allure of a captivating tale. Like the profound parables of Jesus, may it prompt reflections on life's profound truths. I hope it resonates so deeply that you're compelled to share and converse about it with others. And in those discussions, may you unearth the profound essence of your being and your destined path. If you desire to probe deeper on how to do this, I invite you to go to my web page, www.smccutchan.com where you will find other novels that probe the value of life and a variety of non-fiction books that show practical ways of living towards a healthier world.

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Steve spent thirty-eight years in the pastoral ministry interpreting the Gospel to lay people who experience the tension of division in their world. For twenty-three years, he combined ministry with his middle-class congregation with monthly involvement in counseling the poor in his city. He helped found the Presbyterian Inter-Racial Dialogue that in November 2012 celebrated twenty years working with six Presbyterian churches, three predominantly black and three predominantly white, building community that breaks down the barriers of racism. His book, Let's Have Lunch, Conversation, Race, and Community: Celebrating 20 Years of the Presbyterian Inter-Racial Dialogue recounts that journey. He also helped establish a Hispanic ministry in Winston-Salem. His church has participated in regular activities with the Jewish community. Five times the church shared in an interfaith, interracial Habitat build that included Christians, Jews, and Muslims; Caucasians, Blacks, and Hispanics. He has been a featured speaker at Moravian, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Presbyterian convocations.The author published Experiencing the Psalms with Smyth & Helwys in 2000 that received the Jim Angell award from the Presbyterian Writer's Guild. He has published three devotional books based on the lectionary, and a commentary on Matthew, Good News for a Fractured Society. He has coauthored two plays exploring racism, one of which has been performed several times. Since retirement in 2006, he has focused on developing resources to assist in the care of clergy. These include two CDs, A Deep Well for the Pastor, and Laughter From the Well. The latter builds on his interest in performing standup comedy. He has published nine books in a Healthy Clergy Make Healthy Congregations series. His first novel, A Star and a Tear, explores the symbiotic relationship between sexuality and spirituality. His second novel Blessed Are the Peacemakers, explores how the church confronts the violence of our society. His third novel, Shock and Awe, addresses violence in society. His fourth novel, Hospitality for Alien Strangers, expands neighborly love throughout the universe. He blogs regularly on various aspects of the support of clergy www.smccutchan.com and is passionate about how congregations can discover spiritual depth in confronting racism.He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida. In addition, to continuing with his twice weekly blog, he is developing a video guide and booklet to enable pastors to guide church members in their spiritual development. If he can assist you, contact him at steve@smccutchan.com

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