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Stephen McCutchan, writer, humorist, and advocate for the care of clergy, is a Presbyterian (PCUSA) minister.

His novel A Star and a Tear, amzn.to/1aTDdgs, explores the symbiotic relationship between sexuality and spirituality.

He has also published three volumes of short stories about the lives of clergy. Volume 1 of Clergy Tales--tails: Who Wags the Dog, amzn.to/11j6L2D, is a parabolic tale of a pastor confronting the difficult issue of immigration and a second tale of pressure of never being off the clock.

The second volume, Clergy Tales--Tails: Wagging, Friendly but Exhausting, amzn.to/1a1uCI6,includes 3 stories dealing with issues of envy among clergy, sexism, and greed. This volume also includes a game for clergy families to play.

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OVERCOMING MOMENTS OF LONELINESS

Do you have brief moments of loneliness in the midst of your overcommitted, stressful life? You lead a busy life, mostly doing good things. You interact with many people, but, at times, it feels like they are receiving more than they are giving. You are not so much complaining as recognizing that there are moments when you yearn for something more fulfilling.

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Published on October 24, 2013 13:04 • Tags: clergy, mystery, sexuality, spirituality

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	A Star and a Tear: A mystery novel exploring the symbiotic relationship of sexuality and spirituality. 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Experiencing the Psalms: Weaving the Psalms into Your Ministry and Faith it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2000	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Good News For a Fractured Society: Matthew Speaks to Divisions of Power, Wealth, Gender, and Religious Pluralism it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2006	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Water from the Rock, Cycle C it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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