Coffee, the World, and Jesus, but Not Necessarily in That Order

Review ?I love the way Ron looks at himself, and thus the world, through refreshingly honest self-talk, and then dialogues with me, the reader, with a full amount of caffeinated energy. The book is evidence that humor, honesty, and introspection have all the makings for a great read?a great read that helps us to be more authentic as we engage in our own extended journey on the java trail of life.? -- Ron Kuest, coauthor of Gravity: 7 Essential Truths About Influence, Leadership, & Your Soul Published On: 2017-03-07?Brace yourself for a fresh perspective on faith?an upgrade on the ways we Christians interact with the world. Biblical? Check. Humble? Check. Global? Refreshingly so. Like an ordained barista, DeMiglio serves nothing but the steaming hot truth with a dollop of dry wit and some freshly baked tales. Are you ready to engage with Jesus in all the places coffee grows or gets sold? Grab a mug. The first sips may be slightly disorienting but you?ll line up for refills, I promise you.? -- Lori Stanley Roeleveld, author of Jesus and the Beanstalk, Running from a Crazy Man & Red Pen Redemption Published On: 2017-03-07?Buckle your seat belt and prepare to see the world with Ron DeMiglio. Meet people, taste the coffee, and be ready for the last sip that causes you to shun common thinking. Each chapter is a tour stop in a new city in this travel adventure of discovery, where Ron's humor is a spoonful of sugar to help the wisdom go down.? -- Marty Folsom, executive director of the Pacific Association for Theological Studies Published On: 2017-03-07"To say DeMiglio stirs an oversize pot and chuckles while he does it is an understatement. At the same time, his challenging, inspiring, sobering, sometimes irritating (because he strikes so close to home), and laugh-out-loud stories will?without question?change your life in profound ways. Highly recommended." -- James L. Rubart, best-selling author of The Five Times I Met Myself Published On: 2017-03-07?Coffee, The World, and Jesus, but Not Necessarily in That Order is a delightful and whimsical journey around the world and into your heart. DeMiglio?s quick wit and snappy style give the reader a lighthearted view of the business of coffee with a profound global perspective from the Jesus-loving heart of a regular ?cup of joe? kind of guy.? -- Troy VanHorn, missionary entrepreneur and coffee geek Published On: 2017-03-07 Life lessons and almost irreverent musings from twenty-five years in the global coffee industryWhen many Christians take a long, hard look at the lives of the spiritual elite in America, they want to shout, "I don't want to be like that!" Ron DeMiglio knows how they feel and he's not afraid to do the shouting-even when those shouts are sometimes directed at himself.Coffee, the World, and Jesus is a collection of mildly contrarian musings from this international coffee businessman who happens to love Jesus. In these humorous vignettes about the relational, flawed, unwavering faith Ron clings to, readers will find glimmers of their own daily struggles to reflect Christ in a fallen world. For the religiously cautious, the disillusioned, and jaded followers of Christianity, this is a refreshing look at how God reveals Himself to be so much bigger than politics, dogmas, or western influences.Ron's sidesplitting series of stories about how he found his spiritual groove smack-dab in the middle of his God-breathed, coffee-scented uniqueness will appeal to readers looking for a quick bite of spiritual growth with their next latte. About the Author Ron DeMiglio is the former president and owner of Eko Brands, LLC. The past twenty-five years of his life have centered around coffee as he traveled around the world. Ron lives in Snohomish, Washington.