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What if a stranger knew you better than you know yourself?
In these novellas, experience first-person accounts of two young skeptics who encounter Jesus, and his answers to their most challenging and most personal life questions.
Dinner with a Perfect Stranger
A cynical young businessman, Nick Cominsky, accepts an invitation to dinner with a stranger, thinking it’s a prank. What results is a one-on-one encounter with Jesus–the opportunity of a lifetime–and a conversation that covers everything from world religions and the afterlife to the Bible and life’s purpose.
A Day with a Perfect Stranger
Already concerned about her shaky marriage to a workaholic, devoted mother Mattie Cominsky is dismayed by her husband’s sudden interest in religion. Then an unexpected conversation with a stranger leads her to forever change some of her deepest views about marriage, fulfillment, life, and God.
What if a stranger knew you better than you know yourself?
In these novellas, experience first-person accounts of two young skeptics who encounter Jesus, and his answers to their most challenging and most personal life questions.
Dinner with a Perfect Stranger
A cynical young businessman, Nick Cominsky, accepts an invitation to dinner with a stranger, thinking it’s a prank. What results is a one-on-one encounter with Jesus–the opportunity of a lifetime–and a conversation that covers everything from world religions and the afterlife to the Bible and life’s purpose.
A Day with a Perfect Stranger
Already concerned about her shaky marriage to a workaholic, devoted mother Mattie Cominsky is dismayed by her husband’s sudden interest in religion. Then an unexpected conversation with a stranger leads her to forever change some of her deepest views about marriage, fulfillment, life, and God.
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First published July 12, 2005
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About the author
David Gregory
141 books104 followersDavid Gregory's life has come full circle. Despite a love for writing and liberal arts in high school and college, David opted for a “more practical” business degree that launched him into a successful ten-year career in compensation management with three consulting firms and Texas Instruments. After a decade of spreadsheets, however, he was ready to look for a career offering more personal meaning.
David returned to graduate school, earning a master's degree from the University of North Texas with concentrations in communication and sociology. During that time, he began creative writing in the form of two short screenplays, one dramatic and one science fiction. He also started a periodic newsletter before joining a Christian ministry as staff writer and editor. While there, he coauthored two nonfiction books, The Marvelous Exchange and The Rest of the Gospel: When the Partial Gospel Has Worn You Out.
While earning another master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, David entertained a new craft: writing fiction. He decided that in a culture dominated by sound bites, reality TV, and the Internet, communicating through story could reach otherwise untapped audience. Taking some material on worldviews that he had planned to put into nonfiction form, he began writing Dinner with a Perfect Stranger.
David's current study focuses on the postmodern worldview and how it intersects with the Christian conception of God, meaning in life, and the process of knowing (epistemology). He is currently writing his second novel.
David lives in Texas with his wife and two children, where he works for a nonprofit organization.
David returned to graduate school, earning a master's degree from the University of North Texas with concentrations in communication and sociology. During that time, he began creative writing in the form of two short screenplays, one dramatic and one science fiction. He also started a periodic newsletter before joining a Christian ministry as staff writer and editor. While there, he coauthored two nonfiction books, The Marvelous Exchange and The Rest of the Gospel: When the Partial Gospel Has Worn You Out.
While earning another master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, David entertained a new craft: writing fiction. He decided that in a culture dominated by sound bites, reality TV, and the Internet, communicating through story could reach otherwise untapped audience. Taking some material on worldviews that he had planned to put into nonfiction form, he began writing Dinner with a Perfect Stranger.
David's current study focuses on the postmodern worldview and how it intersects with the Christian conception of God, meaning in life, and the process of knowing (epistemology). He is currently writing his second novel.
David lives in Texas with his wife and two children, where he works for a nonprofit organization.
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May 20, 2010
SUMC Book Club May 2010 Book selection.
We met to discuss these two books on Tuesday, May 18. We all enjoyed them both. The first one (dinner), we agreed would serve as a great study for non-Christians or new Christians as he discusses more about religion and relationship with God in general. Although, it is also a great resource for Christians as well. Whereas the second one (day) was better geared toward a believer to strengthen their belief and understanding of the relationship God desires from us all. Both books would make a great bible study or Sunday School discussion. I plan to keep these books to read again later. They were both quick and easy reads with lots of insight into God and his desire for us to maintain a relationship with him and how.
We met to discuss these two books on Tuesday, May 18. We all enjoyed them both. The first one (dinner), we agreed would serve as a great study for non-Christians or new Christians as he discusses more about religion and relationship with God in general. Although, it is also a great resource for Christians as well. Whereas the second one (day) was better geared toward a believer to strengthen their belief and understanding of the relationship God desires from us all. Both books would make a great bible study or Sunday School discussion. I plan to keep these books to read again later. They were both quick and easy reads with lots of insight into God and his desire for us to maintain a relationship with him and how.
October 12, 2008
I did not care for this book. Concept is ok but I found it too judgemental. God is love, not hate or prejudice.
January 20, 2023
Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering
The mysterious envelope arrives on Nick Cominsky’s desk amid a stack of credit card applications and business-related junk mail. Although his seventy-hour workweek has already eaten into his limited family time, Nick can’t pass up the opportunity to see what kind of plot his colleagues have hatched…
The normally confident, cynical Nick soon finds himself thrown off-balance, drawn into an intriguing conversation with a baffling man who comfortably discusses everything from world religions to the existence of heaven and hell. And this man who calls himself Jesus also seems to know a disturbing amount about Nick’s personal life.
“You’re bored, Nick. You were made for more than this. You’re worried about God stealing your fun, but you’ve got it backwards.… There’s no adventure like being joined to the Creator of the universe.” He leaned back off the table. “And your first mission would be to let him guide you out of the mess you’re in at work.”
The mysterious envelope arrives on Nick Cominsky’s desk amid a stack of credit card applications and business-related junk mail. Although his seventy-hour workweek has already eaten into his limited family time, Nick can’t pass up the opportunity to see what kind of plot his colleagues have hatched…
The normally confident, cynical Nick soon finds himself thrown off-balance, drawn into an intriguing conversation with a baffling man who comfortably discusses everything from world religions to the existence of heaven and hell. And this man who calls himself Jesus also seems to know a disturbing amount about Nick’s personal life.
“You’re bored, Nick. You were made for more than this. You’re worried about God stealing your fun, but you’ve got it backwards.… There’s no adventure like being joined to the Creator of the universe.” He leaned back off the table. “And your first mission would be to let him guide you out of the mess you’re in at work.”
September 15, 2017
Amazing book would highly recommend
December 29, 2021
Boring. A bit too philosophical. Didn't get out of it what I expected.
February 1, 2022
Encouraging faith booster!
April 5, 2011
A few yrs ago I watched "A Perfect Stranger" with Jefferson Moore (Kelly's Filmworks), a wonderful movie of faith & inspiration. This book is brilliantly & cleverly written - all in just 100 short pages. "Dinner With A Perfect Stranger" answers all those lingering questions that so many of us face regrading Faith & God. This book has the potential to alter your views & you come out on the better end. It helps to answer some of those deep, lingering questions that so many have, even ones that I myself have had for nearly 1/2 of my life. Spend just one hour reading this book, I promise you will not be disappointed. Go ahead, read - you know you want to. This is one dinner invitation that IS WELL WORTH considering.
June 2, 2010
Very humorous.Very insightful. Would you know Jesus if He was right in front of you? How and why? The author hits it dead on in many areas.
Though there are some half truths,biases...well,read the book anyway...for it is for you.You will come to the truth of Yeshua through the power of His Abba's Spirit,ha Melitz.
Though there are some half truths,biases...well,read the book anyway...for it is for you.You will come to the truth of Yeshua through the power of His Abba's Spirit,ha Melitz.
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August 4, 2010
Another great testimony and witness to why we all should come to a personal relationship with God before it is too late! These books make me want to become a better witness so that others may come to the realization that they are lost and destined for Hell without accepting the Lord as their Saviour! I highly recommend these books to all readers!!!
March 6, 2009
I thought this would be a bit more whimsical, more Christopher Moore-ish, more...something else. I listened to this on CD and almost fell asleep driving a few times. Some parts were interesting, but most of the book was snore-worthy.
June 18, 2008
Inspiring.
August 20, 2008
Very quick reads, but leave much to think about. They would be fun to read as a group and discuss. Enlightening tidbits of information sandwiched in a lot of setup and denial.
November 26, 2008
This is a thought-provoking, quick read. I experienced a few "ah ha" moments.
March 8, 2009
A quick slap in the face for those who're too caught up in the day to day life to remember why they are here.
June 9, 2009
This is a quick read and really good. I throughly enjoy it.
June 28, 2009
great books!
August 13, 2009
Loved both Dinner w/A Perfect Stranger and Day w/A Perfect Stranger. Wonderful books. Thanks to my friend Ken for suggesting them.
June 29, 2010
Pretty good books for self-reflection.
April 15, 2012
Highly recommend both of these books. They explain the Christian faith in simple terms that should cause you to examine your own relationship with Jesus.
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July 9, 2012This was just as good!
January 16, 2016
ife changing, meaningful exploration....
profound in its simplicity
an invitation to sit with Jesus
profound in its simplicity
an invitation to sit with Jesus
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July 28, 2011Can't go there, but good job hashing out the evidence.
May 25, 2013
Great books....quick and easy read...
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December 9, 2017very interesting read! Enjoyed it very much!
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