Just in Case I Can't Be There: A Dad's Counsel to a Son or Daughter Leaving Home [Hardcover]

Ron Mehl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1999

This book is the heart-to-heart talk every father desires to have with a son or daughter about to leave the nest. Just in Case I Can't Be There is a friendly chat around the campfire. In a manner that is wise, winsome, and practical, bestselling author and pastor Ron Mehl offers biblical counsel in thirty-four entertaining chapters. Dealing with diverse issues about faith and integrity ranging from choosing a mate to managing finances, the wisdom contained in these pages will offer encouragement, boost confidence, and provide guidance for years to come. This is the one book that no young person should be without.

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About the Author

Ron Mehl, the beloved pastor of a large congregation in Beaverton, Oregon, battled leukemia for more than twenty years until his death in May 2003. His books include the Gold Medallion winners God Works the Night Shift and Just in Case I Can't Be There. His latest, Right with God, was the 2003 National Day of Prayer theme book. Ron and his wife, Joyce, have two married sons.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576735427
• ISBN-13: 978-1576735428
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #854,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the high school graduate, April 26, 2000

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J. Short (West Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just in Case I Can't Be There: A Dad's Counsel to a Son or Daughter Leaving Home (Hardcover)

This book would make an excellent gift for a high school graduate. I bought it thinking it would have wisdom for throughout life, but it is aimed more at teens. Still, although it is different than I expected, still a great book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just in Case I Can't Be There, July 10, 2011

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This review is from: Just in Case I Can't Be There: A Dad's Counsel to a Son or Daughter Leaving Home (Hardcover)

Pastor Ron Mehl has since passed away. Though as many his Spirit lead works live on into others lives through writings and audio that capture a true shepards heart to provide a manna this side of Heaven.
His son Ron Mehl JR. continues his fathers publications for us through Compassion Ministries home of Heart of the Word Broadcast.
Just in case I Can't Be There (out of print) is a rendition of a precious gift to his sons upon there graduations.
Ron JR. is appreciative of direct orders from Compassion Ministries.
Pastor endured lukemia during his life. His publication titles alone give a glimpse of the essence of this mans heart. To set one of his book down is like parting from a visit by someone of whom you could only prior hoped to have meet in your life.
Some writings that still are in print include:
TENder Commandments
Meeting God at a dead end
God works the night shift
What God whispers in the night
A Prayer the moves Heaven
Suprise Endings

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, June 19, 2005

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S. Peek (Rocky Mountains, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just in Case I Can't Be There: A Dad's Counsel to a Son or Daughter Leaving Home (Hardcover)

Written as counsel to a child leaving home, Ron Mehl's book is a superb collection of wisdom on a wide range of topics.

This is written from the perspective of a Christian father who wants to ensure that his thoughts on important matters are available to his children in case he cannot be. Mehl covers numerous examples of life's hard moments. This volume includes his thoughts on such topics as the following: the Bible, wisdom, humility, integrity, sin, prayer, and many others.

'Just in Case I Can't Be There' takes a look at the big picture from a spiritual perspective. It is a timeless commentary that any Christian parent would do well to provide to his/her children when they leave home, or before, or anytime. His wisdom is also valuable to parents and anyone else who is concerned about considering things from Christ's perspective. I highly recommend it.