The Tender Commandments : Reflections on the Father's Love [Paperback]

Ron Mehl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 8, 2001

The Ten Commandments are often portrayed as ominous warnings -- cold, harsh words from an all-powerful and vengeful God. This paperback release of the popular hardback The Tender Commandments recasts them as messages of love -- ten declarations of our Creator's love for us. Pastor and Gold Medallion award-winning author Ron Mehl interprets the Ten Commandments as guiding steps that can keep us from being bruised and broken by the deadly traps of a fallen world. He shows how, rather than running into the same brick walls of life, clawing helplessly up the same impassable sandbanks, we can be led by God's guiding Hand and walk through life with confidence.

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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

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (March 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576737772
• ISBN-13: 978-1576737774
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #880,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! An author I can understand, September 3, 1999

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This review is from: The Ten-der Commandments: Reflections on the Father's Love (Hardcover)

I was given this book as a Christmas present from my mother--a devoted servant of God, to me--a devoted party girl and drinker. I rolled my eyes and tossed this book aside, thinking that I would never pick it up again. Little did I know what God had in store for me. I had just started a job where I had a lot of free time to read, so one day I brought this book along, for lack of other books around my apartment. The moment I began reading, I realized that this book was different. The author was writing in a way I could understand. Finally!! In the past I would get so confused by books about God that I just stopped trying to read about Him, and then little by little, stopped living my life for Him. But this book changed my life. I know it might sound dramatic, but it's true. God used this book to speak to me, to convict me, to bring me back to Him where I belonged. I consider this book to be the tool God used for my rebirth as a Christian. My life has not been the same since. I live it for God now, not for this world or anything in it. My soul was lost and I didn't even know it, but God did, and he decided to do something about it. In such a simple, yet powerful way, Ron Mehl describes the Ten Commandments as a love letter from God the Father to His children. He gives personal, heartfelt stories related to each commandment, and involves the readers in his own thoughts, joys, and struggles. He quotes Scripture that is

thought-provoking, and thought-changing. This book is an easy read that gives a refreshing and much-needed outlook to what the Ten Commandments really are about, and how very important they are to our daily lives. This is by far one of my favorite books, and without a doubt, my favorite author.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book - easy to read and understand! I loved it!, April 27, 2000

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This review is from: The Ten-der Commandments: Reflections on the Father's Love (Hardcover)

The "thou shalt nots" of the 10 commandments can feel a little like a stern God admonishing us, but Mehl's book really shows the tremendous love and care behind each commandment and shows the spiritual depth of those 10 spiritual guides and landmarks. He casts a new light on them, by explaining that they provide a fence of protection around God's beloved children.

His chapter on the 7th commandment - adultery - is alone worth the price of the book. He speaks frankly about how he counsels young couples who wish to marry. It is a powerful chapter with much depth.

Mehl's writing style is warm and personable. His practical wisdom and Christly humility speak through every word of this powerful little book.

I've spent 7 years working *daily* to live the 10 commandments, but this book - "The ten(der) commandments" gave me many new insights and profound revelations.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A different take on the ten commandments, December 3, 1998

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This review is from: The Ten-der Commandments: Reflections on the Father's Love (Hardcover)

Ron Mehl has the ability to look at Bible text's in such a refreshing way. God wants the best for us, like we want the best for our children. The premise that the ten commandments were given out of love, not out of control, is so "tender". Ron gives great examples as he establishes this premise. A great book to give high school & college kids, as well as adults!