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Engaging the Ragamuffins

July 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I just finished reading the book Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski about his journey with Sam Purvis living with the homeless in America.

This is a very compelling book!  If you are a Christian, then this will challenge you to your innermost core.  It speaks to the very heart of the final verses of Matthew 25:

35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ BibleGateway

Mike and Sam allow us to lift the cover that we use to ignore the homeless world and peer inside for all of its sadness and despair.

There is still so much to be done, and with the recent downturn in the economy over the last 5-6 years, there are more folks homeless than ever before.  I grieve with them.

Consider picking up a copy of the book and reading their story.

Here is some of it in video form below:

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Who would like to win a free book?

September 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Champion by Agin and Ballard

Win a copy of this book!

Fran Agin has sent me three copies of his book, The Champion, to give away!  So, here we go.

You have to do four things to register for a chance to win a copy of the book.

  1. First, read  the book review for the book.  It’s really easy to find as it is the article just before this one, so it will above this article.  However, if that doesn’t work, here is the link.
  2. Second, sign up for my email newsletter.  Pretty simple right?  You will find the sign up form on the right sidebar.
  3. Third, in the comments below, tell us/me about a “champion” in your life who helps you in networking, business, etc.  Be sure to include links to their website.  Also, make sure you tell us who you are and a link to your website too.  It might be something like:

    4. Hey, my name is Todd (www.toddejones.net).  My champion is Cotton Rohrschieb who has been a tremendous help to me in getting started here in Conway.  His website is . . . . . .

  4. Finally, email me and let me know that you have done everything.  Make sure you include how I can contact you (ie. email address).  You can email me at todd{at}toddejones.net.

That’s all you have to do.

I am going to begin a segment this month called “Champions.”  I am going to tell about a person whom I see as a champion and how they utilize their online presence.

I will announce the winners on September 24, 2010.  Good luck!

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