| I have recently read your book and currently waiting to read "What Difference Do It Make?" I have laughed and cried throughout this book and truly enjoyed it. This book has recently helped me to rekindle my own personal relationship with the lord and Denver, Ron, and Miss Debbie were my true inspirations. Every character and place looked exactly as showed in the pictures as what it was in my mind! You all will be forever in my heart and without knowing any of you I love you all, I feel like we are unknown unmet family!! I cannot wait to read another one of your books after the second one (which means I hope you both continue to write and stay with me!) |
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Crystal
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Piqua, Ohio
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| I happened to stumble upon your book on sale at a Christian Book store, 3 months after losing my 44 yr old sister and best friend, to a 2 1/2 year battle with breast cancer. Feeling betrayed and disappointed with the God I have trusted for the past 14 years, I was crying out to Him to help me to make sense of it all. Little did I know that your book was His answer. I felt your pain and affirmed my own struggles through your story of losing Debbie. I truly believe that God put this book in my hands to speak to me and to let me know that He understands my feelings and still loves me, just the same. Thank you for your transparency and honesty. It is ministering in ways you probably never even thought about. I plan to purchase several copies of your book and share them loved ones of my sister. If you are ever scheduled to speak in Michigan or close by, please contact me at Whitecapsmom@Comcast.net. |
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Jill
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Michigan
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| I read your book on a drive to and from Atlanta. I cried the entire way home as I read of the physical struggles of this godly woman, comforted by the fact that Debbie had finally experienced perfect healing. Reading of her love for the unlovely sparred me to desire more of Christ's dirt on my hands. May the Lord bless you and keep you as Debbie's story lives on. My life has been forever changed by her testimony! |
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Francine
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Augusta, GA
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| I have never been so moved after reading a book in my life. What an inspirational yet convicting book! I will never look at the homeless the same way. Thank you both for following God's Will. I am blessed for having read your book. |
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Alysa
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Texas
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| I am recovering from open heart surgery in April and don't always rest thru the night. A friend gave me this book for my July birthday. I started reading it in p.m. when unable to sleep, so kept this reading schedule until today when I just had to finish the last chapter. Thanks to both Ron and Denver for sharing their lives and for offering encouragement and hope to ours. May God continue to bless the ministry He began in you and in Deborah as well. Your friend in Christ, Jean |
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Jean
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Sidney, New York
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| I have been feeling God call me into greater service for His people through service, I tend to be person who wears her heart on her sleeve and so I guess I have been arguing with God about His plan. After reading about the life of Miss Debbie and her willingness to serve, I am truly convicted to follow God's will to serve humbly. I may not be able to keep the tears back, But God can. God can use the least likely of circumstances to bring people together and do amazing things. I cannot begin to tell you how your book and its honesty has touched my life. There is sooo much wisdom here. Thank you for writing it. |
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Stephanie
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Greenfield IL
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| I had to read this book for school. At first I thought it was going to boring and stupid just like most kids think of summer reading. But then once I got to understand more of the book, it truly inspired me. I have a new love for God. And I can truly say I am more religious. In this book, I laughed and cried and thought deeply about the importance. God bless you Denver, Ron, Carson and Regan. Rest in peace Deborah. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This book is really life changing. [: |
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Caitie
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sunnyville
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| Excellent book about a real story of regular people. Whether rich or poor, educated or illiterate, God's love is the same for all. The difference is whether or not they fulfill the plan that God had when he created them. |
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Cristina
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Gallup, New Mexico
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| The message of the book was truly a blessing. It helped spur me on to what God has been speaking to my heart about. Just want to thank you for the message. I am originally from Fort Worth-graduted from Birdville High School 1959-lived on Moneda St in lower Haltom, known as Garden of Eden. Remember the Union Mission from those years. My dad was an Assembly of God minister. Thanks again. |
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Charles
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Burnet, Texas
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| TO GOD BE THE GLORY...HALLELUJIA...PRAISE GOD. My dear friend, Kerry D,from Texas recommended this book a year ago. I bought it and read the first 3 chapters and did not pick it up again until August 2010 while on vacation. I could not put it down...I finished it while on vacation. I laughed, I cried, and I really appreciated the love portrayed throughout the pages. This book is truly a blessing (on many levels) and a testimony to what we as children of God should be doing throughout our lives. I have no doubt Miss Debbie is watching over Ron, Denver, her children, grandchildren and the homeless to this very day. I believe in the supernatural, I believe in the miraculous because I believe in Christ. I pray I can visit the mission one day. May God continue to use Ron & Denver and me...in a mighty way. Gratefully inspired... |
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Michaia
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New Jersey
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| When I pray now I often speak to Miss Debbie Hall. I ask that I have half the strength she did to look past people's appearance and look instead to their soul. I ask to give me guidance on how I should live the next half of my life. I find comfort in speaking to her, I hope this does not sound to strange but for some reason it brings me great comfort. She was and is a great role model. Thank you Denver and Ron for sharing her and your stories with us. Please keep writing, just finished What difference do it make. Would love more stories. |
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denise
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westchester new york
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| Wow. What can you really say after reading a book like this? All I know is that I'm inspired. Maybe more like compelled by the lives of all three of you - Denver, Ron and Debbie. As I attend a multi-ethnic church in one of Cleveland's poorest neighborhoods, I'm compelled to love and pray like Debbie did, sharing in the hope that God will bring restoration to this city and the people in it. Thank you so much for this story. It was beyond beautiful. Many blessings as you continue to minister. For God's glory! |
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Stephanie
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Cleveland, Ohio
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| I am touched by this story - it is heart warming to see God's hand in weaving your lives together. I would have loved to know Miss Debbie and I look forward to seeing Denver and Ron speak! Thank you again! |
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Sharon
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Colleyville TX
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| Thank you. |
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Vicki
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Tennessee
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| My local bookseller recommended this book. I'm blown away by the story. My comments would sound like a cliche, but I truly laughed and cried when I read this.
I have given this book away, to some friends who work with the homeless, and run a food pantry/shelter/work training center. They love it. I will likely buy another copy to share with other friends.
Thank you, Both, for sharing your story.
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Kathy
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Amesbury, MA
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| I was so moved and touched by your story. I have shared so much of this book with friends and family. It has been inspiring for me and "hit" very close to home having a relative also die from cancer. I wept, laughed, reflected, and reluctantly closed the book when I finished it. Thank you for sharing your story with me...and with so many others. Denver is right..."everybody's different....and we are all homeless and just workin' our way toward home" the best we know how! What a great way to look at life...simple but true! |
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Donna
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San Diego
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| my name is Rev.Jeremy Koch. I am the youth pastor at Est 19th Street Missionary Baptist church. I was given this book by one of the members. I want to thank you for being obedient to Gods still quite voice and allowing him to use you both in a mighty way. The book truly blessed me.I was taught its not about our ability; its about your availability. Thank you for making yourself available to be used by God. my email is jaylen.koch04@yahoo.com |
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JEREMY
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AUSTIN TX
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| I bought this book because it was on sale. I knew nothing of the book except that it was a National Best Seller, missed the part that is was a True story. I must admit that when I started reading this book, I could not get through the first chapter. Several months later I again began reading this wonderful book and could not put it down. I was amazed and drawn in with the characters and the story line. If a story is good I like to find about the author and couldn't believe that it was all true. This book has touched my heart and my soul to the core. I like all of America at this time seem to be in a bit of a financial struggle and at times what scares me th most is losing my home. This testament has taught me that possessions may be lost but no one can take away your spirit. What an amazing Human Being Denver is. Thank You Ron Debbie and Denver for reaffirming my faith, |
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denise
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westchester county New York
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| I saw this book in a local Church bookstore and decided to borrow it from the library :). What an amazing story the Lord has given this family! It truly shows us that we only have a puzzle piece, while God has in His hands, the puzzle-box top. I thank Him for His story and for those who were willing to let Him weave their lives into what He desired. Thank you for sharing the story with the rest of us who are "homeless-just workin our way toward home". |
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Michelle
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Columbia, SC
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| I just finished reading this book 3 days ago and it has changed my perspective on the homeless. I had a rough life (no where near what Mr. Denver went through) but still as a young girl bad things happened. I never let it get me down. I just kept trucking through life and did the best that I could, which is why I always had trouble having compassion for people, even as a Christian. I would think to myself what was so bad that you ended up here. You choose where you end up and if you don't try then that's your problem. I did it so can you. But by reading this book I realized that sometimes other people choose your life for you. This book helped me to realize that it's not always their fault and it also taught me about unconditional love and compassion, even for people who don't deserve it. I am ashamed to say that after being a Christian for six years and in leadership for three. Thank you for sharing your story with the world. It is such a testimony and an insp |