In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I own my own business and employ just over 20 people. I recently had a situation where I found out one of my employees was stealing from me. After being confronted and shown the evidence they eventually admitted to it but begged for my mercy as they were experiencing hardship in their personal life and claimed they were desperate to make ends meet. I could have easily reported this crime to the police but felt as though God was telling me to show this person mercy and instead I decided to show them grace and made other arrangements to avoid legal action. Unfortunately, they have not held up their end of the deal. Do I just let it go? Where is the line between holding people accountable for their actions and letting God sort it out according to His plan and purpose?"

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I are trying to get pregnant and have been reading a lot of information about all these gene testing options available to us in preparation. We have been believers our whole lives and we do not believe in abortion BUT what about if you opt to have these special gene tests done and they come back with negative results meaning there is a significant birth defect…..would abortion be an option? Is abortion ever ok? Please help, we don’t know how to navigate these tough decisions ahead of us should we receive bad results like this."

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

Matt's Interview: https://www.markinc.org/help-and-hope/2017/4/10/one-wrong-decision-can-change-everything-an-interview-with-matt-maher?rq=matt

In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How do you keep living know you caused someone’s death? (whether by car accident, other accident, etc)"

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Hi my name is John I'm from Ireland and I follow Ask Dr Betters on YouTube. I'm almost two and a half years in recovery from alcohol addition, thank God in Jesus’ name! What do you think of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)? My experience in AA has been with a mixed bag of people with mixed beliefs. I like the program, but I don't like how they say anything can be your “higher power.""

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I personally am an atheist and respect this man for his words of acceptance. I feel a common misconception about atheists are that they are influenced by someone or something that happened In there life, but (unlike religion) this is most times not the case. Atheists do not want to prove religion wrong or attack anyone for their beliefs, we are accepting of most all people and their beliefs. We simply want the absolute truth. And we feel we can find that truth through science and fact. I am only 13 years old but I am sure that if people could understand and listen to what we value and believe instead of what we criticize and reject people would be a lot more open minded about these types of issues."

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "To spank or not to spank?...that is my question! I have 3 children under the age of 5. I am a stay at home mom and spend a lot of time with other moms at playdates, at the park, etc. We are all trying to figure out this parenting thing and they have shared their strong opinions about how horrible spanking is and that no one should every do that to their child but the bible teaches us in Proverbs 23: 13-15 to use the rod in our discipline but does that still hold true in today’s society? I’m afraid I will get in trouble. How bad of an offense warrants a spanking?"

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "I feel like there is a story in the news almost every day about a shooting and then there is all the commentary around gun control, the 2nd amendment and on it goes. I am having a hard time reconciling my faith and I guess my patriotism. I am a proud American, I served in the US Army to protect this country and the rights of our constitution. I own several weapons, am a law abiding citizen and an occasional hunter. I am also a proud Christian. I believe it is the bad people behind the gun that is evil, not the weapon itself but all the commentary I have been hearing lately is really causing me concern. Should Christians be armed?"

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Jeremiah 29:11 - Everyone always says “God has a plan for you” but what does that really mean? I hear people say “they prayer and heard the Lord”, I pray, I read scriptures, I go to church but I don’t think I have ever “heard the Lord” - how do you decipher if you are really living God’s plan for you or if you are just convincing yourself that what you are doing is the Lord’s plan?"

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I have only been married for 6 months. In order to save money to buy a house of our own we decided to live with his parents for a while. It seemed like a good idea in the beginning but now it is causing a lot of tension. I feel like my husband cares more about being a good son to his mom then a good husband to me. His mother tell me all the time that she hopes we never move out and that it would kill her for her son to leave. I feel like I am stuck, what should I do?"

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "I have been married now for 6 years and I thought things were going pretty well, that is until the past 6 months or so. We seem to be spending less and less time together, actually, he seems to be too busy to spend time with me. I’ve noticed that he has been working late more and more and spending a lot of time on his phone and computer when he is home. It was really starting to bother me so that other day I went on his computer just to make sure he wasn’t doing anything “bad”, you know….but my worst nightmare came true...there it was, pages of pornography and chat room things, I don’t even know but the pictures alone were beyond disturbing. How do I confront him? Was I wrong to snoop around in his computer? I feel so betrayed and ugly...obviously I’m not enough. If we work through this, how will I ever know he’s actually only thinking of me?"

For more "Ask Doctor Betters" episodes visit: http://markinc.org/ask-dr-betters/

"Ask Doctor Betters" is video series where every Monday Dr. Charles F. Betters answers questions on suffering and the sovereignty of God in 5-8 minutes.

"Ask Doctor Betters" also available as an iTunes Podcast:

"Ask Doctor Betters" is produced by MARKINC Ministries (www.markinc.org). MARKINC Ministries' mission is to bring the help and hope of the Gospel to people who are hurting. Be sure to check out our other three resources:

1) "Help and Hope" audio resources. The "Help and Hope" resources focus on one person’s redemptive story and how their faith guided them to a place of embracing the truth that God is sovereign and we can trust Him. These resources can be found on our website (http://markinc.org/help-and-hope/) or on our "Help and Hope" iTunes Podcast (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/help-hope/id1147787051?mt=2)

2) "In His Grip" sermon resources. Here you can find the the preaching ministry of Dr. Betters (http://markinc.org/sermons/).

3) "Treasures of Encouragement" blog. Treasures of Encouragement is the teaching ministry of Sharon Betters, Dr. Better's wife. Treasures of Encouragement challenges women to think biblically and live covenantally through the intentional practice of biblical encouragement in their homes, churches, neighborhoods, and workplaces (http://markinc.org/treasures-of-encouragement-blog-2/).

To donate to MARKINC Ministries and help us create more helpful resources, please donate at: http://markinc.org/giving/