Advance Praise for

Be There! by John Trent

August 2000, WaterBrook Press

“John has done it again! He has put forth in plain language how to live out one of the most important qualities of healthy human relationships. More clearly than any book we can remember, Be There! has shown us how to relate to one another with God’s ever-present love. Engaging. Practical. Biblical. Read this book and you will enjoy the blessing of connections that you never dreamed were possible.”

—Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott

Seattle Pacific University, authors of Relationships

“Be There! encourages all of us to show up and be ‘God with skin on’ in the relationships that matter most: those with our spouse, kids, family, and friends. Readers who grew up in be-there homes will smile and tear up all the way through John’s heartwarming, encouraging book. Those who didn’t will be coached with grace on how to connect to those they love!”

—Dr. Gary Rosberg

president of America’s Family Coaches, radio show co-host, and co-author (with wife, Barbara) of The Five Love Needs of Men and Women

“In the business world, ‘being there’ for a customer or supplier is crucial to being successful. With our families and with our faith, ‘being there’ is even more important. The message of this book is one John lived out when he worked for me in his seminary days and lives out today in his ministry and family. We believe in John, his ministry, and the message of this book—that we’re to be there for others, just the way Jesus has been there for us.”

—Norm Miller

chairman, Interstate Batteries

“Finally—something we can all actually do: Be There! John Trent moves us to tackle the daily distractions and make an eternal difference in the lives of our children.”

—Elisa Morgan

president and CEO, MOPS International

“If you want to be a better husband, father, or friend, Be There! will help you get there! Packed with fascinating anecdotes, biblical principles, and practical wisdom, Trent’s book spells out how we can all have deep, rich relationships—and, after all, isn’t that what it’s all about?”

—Bill McCartney

founder and president, Promise Keepers