Give a Dog
Learning To Do What You Can Do!
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Pastor Perry told Courtney that caring for others is what makes us truly happy.
He said, “As true followers of Christ, we have to care for others.”
He also shared a Bible verse with Courtney:
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” – Matthew 25:36 (CEV)
“How will I be able to help those who need care? I’m just a kid?” Courtney asked.
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About the Book
Give a Dog: Learning to Do What You Can Do is a heartwarming story that teaches young children to follow in Jesus’ footsteps by sharing and caring for people in need.
Courtney, an eight-year-old girl, had everything a child could ever want, yet she was sad. Her parents did all they could to make her happy by giving her everything she wanted, but she was still sad. A visit to a homeless shelter changed Courtney’s life for the better, and she realized why she had always been sad. This story is based on a real hot dog ministry in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
About the Author
G. V. Salsman has served in churches for over thirty-five years and holds credentials in both the ABC/USA and LCMC. He has served as a children’s pastor, youth pastor, education pastor, teaching pastor, and regional director of world mission support. Currently, in retirement, he is serving as a pastor for care ministries in Marion, IA.
G. V. holds degrees from Simpson University (formerly Simpson College, San Francisco, CA) and Gateway Seminary (formerly GGBTS, Mill Valley, CA). G. V., his wife, Karen, and Roxie live in Cedar Rapids, IA, near their daughter, Courtney, son-in-law, Richard, and granddaughter, Sarah. They started Give a Dog to help feed children in the greater Cedar Rapids/Marion area. To learn more about Give a Dog, go to www.giveadog.org.