Steve E. Callas, a software engineer with nearly three decades of corporate experience, has released a new memoir titled The 100 Year Old Prophet: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told. The book, published by World Publishing Company, chronicles Callas's personal journey from logical skepticism to a life guided by what he terms 'Perfect Timing' and 'Winks from Heaven.'
After the loss of his father and sister, Callas began experiencing a series of uncanny synchronicities that defied logical explanation. These included hearing a 'heart attack' warning on television just as paramedics arrived and encountering strangers who spoke the exact words he had just thought. Callas started documenting these events as 'breadcrumbs' suggesting a divine plan at work. 'I'm the only chicken in the soup,' Callas jokes, referencing the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' style of the book, but emphasizing that these are his own lived experiences. 'I see myself as a supporting character in these stories. Those I interact with are the main characters, and it shows how just a simple smile can have such a tremendous impact.'
The memoir explores several key themes, including the power of connection through Callas's 'UMatter' mission, which was inspired by a heartfelt moment with his aunt and aims to ensure everyone feels seen and valued. Healing through humor is another central theme; even during health scares and family rifts, Callas uses wit and laughter as a bridge to others. The book also includes personal stories of 'winks from heaven' that provided comfort following the deaths of his brother, Greg, and sister, Nikki. Additionally, the 'Cracker Barrel Chronicles' recount heartwarming encounters with waiters, waitresses, staff, and customers that redefined his understanding of faith and community.
Part spiritual awakening and part humorous memoir, The 100 Year Old Prophet is written for anyone who has ever felt lost, misunderstood, or wondered if there is a higher purpose behind life's coincidences. Callas does not claim to be a medium but rather a witness to the 'miracles of the mundane.' 'God's plan is perfect,' Callas writes, 'and He never gives you more than you can handle.'
The book was released on September 23, 2025, and is available on Amazon. Callas, who also spent over three decades performing 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. The 100 Year Old Prophet is suitable for readers who enjoy inspirational memoirs, spiritual journeys, and uplifting true stories of faith, hope, and human connection.
