Steve E. Callas, a software engineer with nearly thirty years of corporate experience, has released a new memoir titled The 100 Year Old Prophet: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told. The book details his transformation from a logical skeptic to a believer in divine guidance, following a series of unexplained events after the loss of his father and sister.
Callas began documenting what he calls 'breadcrumbs'—uncanny synchronicities that defied logical explanation. These included hearing a 'heart attack' warning on TV just as paramedics arrived and encountering strangers who spoke his exact thoughts. These experiences led him to a belief in 'Perfect Timing' and 'Winks from Heaven.'
In the memoir, Callas emphasizes his role as a 'supporting character' in the stories he shares. 'I'm the only chicken in the soup,' he jokes, referring to the book's style, but clarifying that these are his own lived experiences. The book highlights how simple acts, like a smile, can have a profound impact on others.
Key themes include the 'UMatter' mission, inspired by a moment with his aunt, which aims to make everyone feel valued. Callas also uses humor as a coping mechanism, even during health scares and family rifts. Personal stories of 'winks from heaven' provide comfort following the deaths of his brother, Greg, and sister, Nikki. The 'Cracker Barrel Chronicles' recount heartwarming encounters with staff and customers that redefined his understanding of faith and community.
Callas describes the book as part spiritual awakening and part humorous memoir, written for those who have felt lost or wondered about a higher purpose behind life's coincidences. He does not claim to be a medium but rather a witness to the 'miracles of the mundane.' 'God's plan is perfect,' he writes, 'and He never gives you more than you can handle.'
The book was released on September 23, 2025, and is available on Amazon. Published by World Publishing Company, it appeals to readers of inspirational memoirs and spiritual journeys.
Callas, also a performer who spent over three decades as a 'Purple Dinosaur' and as Santa Claus at his local Cracker Barrel, lives with his wife, Maureen, and is a dedicated father and grandfather. His unique perspective as a software engineer and performer brings a fresh voice to the genre of spiritual memoir.
