In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Church gossip has nearly destroyed our family. The timing of invented-stories and stretched-offenses has only intensified our losses, as we were deeply grieving the deaths of nearly a dozen precious people in our lives in less than 1 year, some who died tragically, with no warning. With no energy to spare, our utter disbelief became crushing that a cool cup of water could not be found inside the walls of the church, especially as we spent every waking hour ministering to our huge hurting mission fields outside the walls the church. As the pain within the church became greater than the pain outside of our beloved church, the remedy became clear - with one bloody attack after the other - someone had to stop the bleeding. How can we ever learn to trust the Church again? We long to be in the Body of Christ where we belong..."

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"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.

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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)

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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/).

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