In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My friend’s son was born at 30 weeks with a rare skin condition. Babies with this skin condition usually die within the first days to first month of life. My friend has chosen to spend tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of dollars on medical treatment for her baby in hopes he will live. While I think her decision to fight for her son’s life is admirable, is it ever appropriate not to fight for the life of a new baby? If it wasn’t for modern medicine, babies like this would tragically, but naturally dye instead of going through weeks of suffering only to dye or have an incredibly poor quality of life. As Christians, can’t we also embrace death with hope rather than always avoid death? By the way, I am asking this question in order to think more complexly about this issue and in order to prepare myself if I am ever in a similar situation. I certainly don’t plan on telling me friend your answer! My role with my friend is to pray for her and walk alongside her in her suffering and encourage her as long as it is called today."

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 am 62 years old and last year my husband and I decided it was time to move my mother into our home to care for her. You see, she has alzheimer’s disease and really started declining quickly. I want to take care of my mom, I mean, she raised me and was always there for me but lately she is getting worse and worse, she barely knows who I am and her “sun-setting” is becoming more aggressive and filled with anger toward anyone around her. I know it is just the disease talking but it is breaking my heart as I can’t help but take some of it personally. I’m starting to think we might need to look into a facility to put her in but is that abandoning my responsibilities, abandoning my mom? Am I being selfish?"

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 am struggling with anger and I just don’t know what to do. I used to be happy but now even the small things that go wrong set me off. I have been a believer since I was a kid and I know that anger is a sin issue in my heart but I don’t know how to deal with it. I have been reading my bible and in Matthew 5:22 it says “everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment” and this scares me. When things go wrong how can I respond with righteous anger instead of sinful anger?"

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 am struggling with anger and I just don’t know what to do. I used to be happy but now even the small things that go wrong set me off. I have been a believer since I was a kid and I know that anger is a sin issue in my heart but I don’t know how to deal with it. I have been reading my bible and in Matthew 5:22 it says “everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment” and this scares me. When things go wrong how can I respond with righteous anger instead of sinful anger?"

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/

Link to resources on Suicide: https://www.markinc.org/help-and-hope?category=Suicide

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is it wrong for me to pray to die?"

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/

Link to resources on Suicide: https://www.markinc.org/help-and-hope?category=Suicide

In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is it wrong for me to pray to die?"

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’m a stay at home mom and have been for the past 2 years. I used to work in corporate America, wore a suit and lead important meetings and now all I do is change diapers, pick up toys and do laundry day in and day out. I barely recognize myself anymore. When my husband comes home, I’m exhausted. When he asks me how my day was I basically repeat the same thing I said yesterday and all the days before that. I am beginning to resent him when he tells me about his day, his big lunch meeting at a nice restaurant. I feel insignificant. How do I find joy in these mundane tasks?"

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’m a stay at home mom and have been for the past 2 years. I used to work in corporate America, wore a suit and lead important meetings and now all I do is change diapers, pick up toys and do laundry day in and day out. I barely recognize myself anymore. When my husband comes home, I’m exhausted. When he asks me how my day was I basically repeat the same thing I said yesterday and all the days before that. I am beginning to resent him when he tells me about his day, his big lunch meeting at a nice restaurant. I feel insignificant. How do I find joy in these mundane tasks?"

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, "The bible teaches us to care for the homeless and give mercy, but where does it cross the line from mercy to enabling? How do we know if they are using our gift/money for things they actually need like food and clothing and not drugs or alcohol?"

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, "The bible teaches us to care for the homeless and give mercy, but where does it cross the line from mercy to enabling? How do we know if they are using our gift/money for things they actually need like food and clothing and not drugs or alcohol?"

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/