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In His Grip is the preaching and teaching ministry of Dr. Chuck F. Betters. In His Grip helps men and women grow in their faith so that they are better equipped to face the trails and sufferings that they encounter in life. Dr. Betters is the founder and teacher of MARKINC Ministries and In His Grip is a division of MARKINC Ministries. For more information on MARKINC Ministries and to access more of Dr. Betters’ sermons, articles, and books, visit www.markinc.org.
The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters is part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
Have you ever wondered, “Is God really sovereign? And can I really trust Him?” If so, you’re in good company. During the first century, Jewish Christians were persecuted, afraid, and discouraged. Some abandoned the faith and returned to their former lifestyles. Others were sorely tempted to do so. Could God, through their faith, redeem their pain and give it meaning? Could this painful path actually help them to encourage others in their faith or to help draw unbelievers to the heart of God (2 Corinthians 2:15-17)?
The book of Hebrews is a series of short sermons written for people just like us - people who are tempted to give up their faith in the face of great hardship. In this series, Dr. Betters unpacks Hebrews 11, often called the Hall of Faith. Hebrews 11 defines faith and then demonstrates what it looks like, starting with Abel, a man who, though dead, still speaks. In each message, we learn that this is not a chapter about self-made faith, but rather a litany of real-life stories of real people who demonstrated biblical faith in the mundane and messy places of life. Through digging deep into the Old Testament record, the messages immerse listeners into the in-depth stories of “Sunday School” heroes, each one an incentive to experience the same power of total dependence on our Father.
In Hebrews 11, we are given a priceless vision of what God has already accomplished through the covenant and through the faithful men and women who trusted Him. We are also given an encouraging glimpse of what lies ahead for us because of that same covenant, a vision that gives our lives and work here on earth new meaning. Spurred on by this vision, we can persevere by faith, no matter what our circumstances may be.
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There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
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There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
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There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
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There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
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There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
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There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
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For over twenty-five years Dr. Betters preached God is the builder of broken bridges and brings beauty from ashes. But in the horror of the loss of his sixteen-year-old son, could God make a way to a place of peace and comfort? In this series preached not long after the death of his son, Dr. Betters does not shy away from asking the hard questions and sharing his own faith struggles to reconcile God’s love with His sovereignty.
The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters was preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
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For over twenty-five years Dr. Betters preached God is the builder of broken bridges and brings beauty from ashes. But in the horror of the loss of his sixteen-year-old son, could God make a way to a place of peace and comfort? In this series preached not long after the death of his son, Dr. Betters does not shy away from asking the hard questions and sharing his own faith struggles to reconcile God’s love with His sovereignty.
The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters was preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
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For over twenty-five years Dr. Betters preached God is the builder of broken bridges and brings beauty from ashes. But in the horror of the loss of his sixteen-year-old son, could God make a way to a place of peace and comfort? In this series preached not long after the death of his son, Dr. Betters does not shy away from asking the hard questions and sharing his own faith struggles to reconcile God’s love with His sovereignty.
The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters was preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
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For over twenty-five years Dr. Betters preached God is the builder of broken bridges and brings beauty from ashes. But in the horror of the loss of his sixteen-year-old son, could God make a way to a place of peace and comfort? In this series preached not long after the death of his son, Dr. Betters does not shy away from asking the hard questions and sharing his own faith struggles to reconcile God’s love with His sovereignty.
The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters was preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
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For over twenty-five years Dr. Betters preached God is the builder of broken bridges and brings beauty from ashes. But in the horror of the loss of his sixteen-year-old son, could God make a way to a place of peace and comfort? In this series preached not long after the death of his son, Dr. Betters does not shy away from asking the hard questions and sharing his own faith struggles to reconcile God’s love with His sovereignty.
The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters was preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
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For over twenty-five years Dr. Betters preached God is the builder of broken bridges and brings beauty from ashes. But in the horror of the loss of his sixteen-year-old son, could God make a way to a place of peace and comfort? In this series preached not long after the death of his son, Dr. Betters does not shy away from asking the hard questions and sharing his own faith struggles to reconcile God’s love with His sovereignty.
The following sermon by Dr. Chuck F. Betters was preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
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The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters.
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The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters.
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The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters.
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The Songs of Christmas is a 10-part sermon series from Dr. Chuck Betters.
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Sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters from the series Surprised by Suffering.
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Sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters from the series Surprised by Suffering
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Sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters from the series Surprised by Suffering.
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Sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters from a 6-part series on: Suffering
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. "My identity in Christ is directly related to whether I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ." This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
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The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The Valley of Baca is a study of Psalm 84. Psalm 84 is a song written by one simply known as the Psalmist to the music director of the sons of Korah. The sons and daughters of Korah were children born of those who rebelled against Moses in the dessert. What a picture of God’s grace and mercy that he would set apart these children of rebellion to eventually become mediators of the church. To find favor with God, we must totally submit to him and put our complete faith in his son Jesus Christ. The Valley of Baca – The Place of Tears.
The Valley of Baca is a study of Psalm 84. Psalm 84 is a song written by one simply known as the Psalmist to the music director of the sons of Korah. The sons and daughters of Korah were children born of those who rebelled against Moses in the dessert. What a picture of God’s grace and mercy that he would set apart these children of rebellion to eventually become mediators of the church. To find favor with God, we must totally submit to him and put our complete faith in his son Jesus Christ. The Valley of Baca – The Place of Tears.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The Valley of Baca is a study of Psalm 84. Psalm 84 is a song written by one simply known as the Psalmist to the music director of the sons of Korah. The sons and daughters of Korah were children born of those who rebelled against Moses in the dessert. What a picture of God’s grace and mercy that he would set apart these children of rebellion to eventually become mediators of the church. To find favor with God, we must totally submit to him and put our complete faith in his son Jesus Christ. The Valley of Baca – The Place of Tears.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith
The Valley of Baca is a study of Psalm 84. Psalm 84 is a song written by one simply known as the Psalmist to the music director of the sons of Korah. The sons and daughters of Korah were children born of those who rebelled against Moses in the dessert. What a picture of God’s grace and mercy that he would set apart these children of rebellion to eventually become mediators of the church. To find favor with God, we must totally submit to him and put our complete faith in his son Jesus Christ. The Valley of Baca – The Place of Tears.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters are part of the sermon series Treasures of Faith.
The Valley of Baca is a study of Psalm 84. Psalm 84 is a song written by one simply known as the Psalmist to the music director of the sons of Korah. The sons and daughters of Korah were children born of those who rebelled against Moses in the dessert. What a picture of God’s grace and mercy that he would set apart these children of rebellion to eventually become mediators of the church. To find favor with God, we must totally submit to him and put our complete faith in his son Jesus Christ. The Valley of Baca – The Place of Tears.
The Valley of Baca is a study of Psalm 84. Psalm 84 is a song written by one simply known as the Psalmist to the music director of the sons of Korah. The sons and daughters of Korah were children born of those who rebelled against Moses in the dessert. What a picture of God’s grace and mercy that he would set apart these children of rebellion to eventually become mediators of the church. To find favor with God, we must totally submit to him and put our complete faith in his son Jesus Christ. The Valley of Baca – The Place of Tears.
The Valley of Baca is a study of Psalm 84. Psalm 84 is a song written by one simply known as the Psalmist to the music director of the sons of Korah. The sons and daughters of Korah were children born of those who rebelled against Moses in the dessert. What a picture of God’s grace and mercy that he would set apart these children of rebellion to eventually become mediators of the church. To find favor with God, we must totally submit to him and put our complete faith in his son Jesus Christ. The Valley of Baca – The Place of Tears.
The Valley of Baca is a study of Psalm 84. Psalm 84 is a song written by one simply known as the Psalmist to the music director of the sons of Korah. The sons and daughters of Korah were children born of those who rebelled against Moses in the dessert. What a picture of God’s grace and mercy that he would set apart these children of rebellion to eventually become mediators of the church. To find favor with God, we must totally submit to him and put our complete faith in his son Jesus Christ. The Valley of Baca – The Place of Tears.
Have you ever seen a cow in a huge green field munching on grass – but rather than chewing the grass in the field, he pushes his head under a fence to get the grass on the other side? Did you wonder if the grass on the other side of the fence was really sweeter, really worth risking his neck to obtain? Perhaps you, like that cow, are considering the grass on the other side of the fence in your own life. You are tempted to betray your wife or husband, to taste the fruit of a relationship that God says will create havoc and destruction. How does such betrayal reflect the betrayal of God’s love? In this three-part sermon series, Dr. Betters shines a spotlight on the illusion of the greener grass of adultery. Throughout the series we not only see how adultery doesn’t start in a bed but rather in a conversation. We feel the deep anguish of a broken trust and realize it is a picture of how we break God’s trust when we betray His love with our own disobedience.
Have you ever seen a cow in a huge green field munching on grass – but rather than chewing the grass in the field, he pushes his head under a fence to get the grass on the other side? Did you wonder if the grass on the other side of the fence was really sweeter, really worth risking his neck to obtain? Perhaps you, like that cow, are considering the grass on the other side of the fence in your own life. You are tempted to betray your wife or husband, to taste the fruit of a relationship that God says will create havoc and destruction. How does such betrayal reflect the betrayal of God’s love? In this three-part sermon series, Dr. Betters shines a spotlight on the illusion of the greener grass of adultery. Throughout the series we not only see how adultery doesn’t start in a bed but rather in a conversation. We feel the deep anguish of a broken trust and realize it is a picture of how we break God’s trust when we betray His love with our own disobedience.
Have you ever seen a cow in a huge green field munching on grass – but rather than chewing the grass in the field, he pushes his head under a fence to get the grass on the other side? Did you wonder if the grass on the other side of the fence was really sweeter, really worth risking his neck to obtain? Perhaps you, like that cow, are considering the grass on the other side of the fence in your own life. You are tempted to betray your wife or husband, to taste the fruit of a relationship that God says will create havoc and destruction. How does such betrayal reflect the betrayal of God’s love? In this three-part sermon series, Dr. Betters shines a spotlight on the illusion of the greener grass of adultery. Throughout the series we not only see how adultery doesn’t start in a bed but rather in a conversation. We feel the deep anguish of a broken trust and realize it is a picture of how we break God’s trust when we betray His love with our own disobedience.
Have you ever seen a cow in a huge green field munching on grass – but rather than chewing the grass in the field, he pushes his head under a fence to get the grass on the other side? Did you wonder if the grass on the other side of the fence was really sweeter, really worth risking his neck to obtain? Perhaps you, like that cow, are considering the grass on the other side of the fence in your own life. You are tempted to betray your wife or husband, to taste the fruit of a relationship that God says will create havoc and destruction. How does such betrayal reflect the betrayal of God’s love? In this three-part sermon series, Dr. Betters shines a spotlight on the illusion of the greener grass of adultery. Throughout the series we not only see how adultery doesn’t start in a bed but rather in a conversation. We feel the deep anguish of a broken trust and realize it is a picture of how we break God’s trust when we betray His love with our own disobedience.
Have you ever seen a cow in a huge green field munching on grass – but rather than chewing the grass in the field, he pushes his head under a fence to get the grass on the other side? Did you wonder if the grass on the other side of the fence was really sweeter, really worth risking his neck to obtain? Perhaps you, like that cow, are considering the grass on the other side of the fence in your own life. You are tempted to betray your wife or husband, to taste the fruit of a relationship that God says will create havoc and destruction. How does such betrayal reflect the betrayal of God’s love? In this three-part sermon series, Dr. Betters shines a spotlight on the illusion of the greener grass of adultery. Throughout the series we not only see how adultery doesn’t start in a bed but rather in a conversation. We feel the deep anguish of a broken trust and realize it is a picture of how we break God’s trust when we betray His love with our own disobedience.
Have you ever seen a cow in a huge green field munching on grass – but rather than chewing the grass in the field, he pushes his head under a fence to get the grass on the other side? Did you wonder if the grass on the other side of the fence was really sweeter, really worth risking his neck to obtain? Perhaps you, like that cow, are considering the grass on the other side of the fence in your own life. You are tempted to betray your wife or husband, to taste the fruit of a relationship that God says will create havoc and destruction. How does such betrayal reflect the betrayal of God’s love? In this three-part sermon series, Dr. Betters shines a spotlight on the illusion of the greener grass of adultery. Throughout the series we not only see how adultery doesn’t start in a bed but rather in a conversation. We feel the deep anguish of a broken trust and realize it is a picture of how we break God’s trust when we betray His love with our own disobedience.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birth line. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birth lines unfold.
Have you ever felt completely let down by God? Many of us have experienced times of loss and grieving and wonder if God can be in control. There are so many details in this story that it makes it impossible for anyone but God to make it happen. Naomi’s faith is restored as she sees God provide a redeemer for Ruth. Just like this story we can have hope for redemption too.
Have you ever felt completely let down by God? Many of us have experienced times of loss and grieving and wonder if God can be in control. There are so many details in this story that it makes it impossible for anyone but God to make it happen. Naomi’s faith is restored as she sees God provide a redeemer for Ruth. Just like this story we can have hope for redemption too.
All scripture points us to the Lord Jesus Christ. Every word of it. And there is no more profound 85 verses you will find anywhere in all of the bible that point us more specifically to the Messiah, to the Lord Jesus Christ, as does the book of Ruth. Only God could have written the amazing story of Naomi and Ruth. Between the grief of Naomi losing her husband and sons and Ruth losing her husband and her own culture God’s plan becomes clear. Dr. Betters points out that God can and will to the same in our lives
All scripture points us to the Lord Jesus Christ. Every word of it. And there is no more profound 85 verses you will find anywhere in all of the bible that point us more specifically to the Messiah, to the Lord Jesus Christ, as does the book of Ruth. Only God could have written the amazing story of Naomi and Ruth. Between the grief of Naomi losing her husband and sons and Ruth losing her husband and her own culture God’s plan becomes clear. Dr. Betters points out that God can and will to the same in our lives
The most vulnerable time spiritually that we have when we are on our spiritual journey...the most vulnerable time for moral failure is either right on the heels of, or in the wake of, some great spiritual victory. All of the depictions we have of Bathsheba show her as this flirtatious woman who lured David into immorality but the scriptures don’t seem to tell us that. Have you ever thought it would be impossible for God to use you because of your past? Today Dr. Chuck Betters tells a heart breaking story of abuse and adultery that would bring years worth of consequences and unfolds how God is sovereign in our lives no matter what sin we have committed.
The most vulnerable time spiritually that we have when we are on our spiritual journey...the most vulnerable time for moral failure is either right on the heels of, or in the wake of, some great spiritual victory. All of the depictions we have of Bathsheba show her as this flirtatious woman who lured David into immorality but the scriptures don’t seem to tell us that. Have you ever thought it would be impossible for God to use you because of your past? Today Dr. Chuck Betters tells a heart breaking story of abuse and adultery that would bring years worth of consequences and unfolds how God is sovereign in our lives no matter what sin we have committed.
The stories of Hebrews 11 are about the grace of God. It is about the mercy of God. It’s about God doing God’s thing in building this great thing we call covenant. The clear message of the story of Rahab and why she’s included in the Hall of Faith, and why we are able to trace this woman and the Lord Jesus Christ in the genealogy of Christ together. Why she is elevated to become a princess of Israel is not because she told a lie. It’s because she aligned herself with the people of God and the focus of her faith was a faith that worked. Dr. Chuck Betters continues with the lineage of Jesus.
The stories of Hebrews 11 are about the grace of God. It is about the mercy of God. It’s about God doing God’s thing in building this great thing we call covenant. The clear message of the story of Rahab and why she’s included in the Hall of Faith, and why we are able to trace this woman and the Lord Jesus Christ in the genealogy of Christ together. Why she is elevated to become a princess of Israel is not because she told a lie. It’s because she aligned herself with the people of God and the focus of her faith was a faith that worked. Dr. Chuck Betters continues with the lineage of Jesus.
What was most important was that your genealogy include, if you wanted to become the Messiah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and David. And if you wanted to start tracing your roots back as a Jew that was as far as you would go. That is precisely what Matthew’s gospel does. Join Dr. Chuck Betters as he starts to trace the lineage of Jesus.
What was most important was that your genealogy include, if you wanted to become the Messiah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and David. And if you wanted to start tracing your roots back as a Jew that was as far as you would go. That is precisely what Matthew’s gospel does. Join Dr. Chuck Betters as he starts to trace the lineage of Jesus.
What was most important was that your genealogy include, if you wanted to become the Messiah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and David. And if you wanted to start tracing your roots back as a Jew that was as far as you would go. That is precisely what Matthew’s gospel does. Join Dr. Chuck Betters as he starts to trace the lineage of Jesus.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
Wisdom Breakers is a study of the book of James. James tells us that as long as our faith is weak and if our faith is wavering, then we can never possess wisdom. When God calls us to fulfill his purpose, HE does not rescind that calling. Often times we can distracted or sidetracked with living out our mission. My identity in Christ is directly related to weather I understand what it means to be a bond servant of Jesus Christ. This is how James identifies himself in the opening of this book. Dr. Betters is about to explain that if we understand that our identity in Christ is that we are bond servants to him, that is when we become a threat to the powers of Satan. Because then our identity is clear and we can serve the Lord to our fullest.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series:
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series:
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series:
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series:
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series:
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series:
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How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
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How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
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How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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In the last message the dragon, also known as Satan, could not destroy the Child of Promise and was cast to the earth. On earth the dragon pursued the woman, who represents the church of Christ, into the wilderness. In Revelation chapter 13, John’s vision continues with the sighting of two beasts that are minions of the dragon. The first beast rises up out of the sea and the second beast rises from the land. Each beast has a specific mission and purpose. Join Dr. Betters in this message as he follows the dramatic story and unpacks the details of the first beast and reveals its meaning and purpose.Support the show
The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times.
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times.
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times.
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. It’s beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance is sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of end times. - Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
- Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
-Dr. Chuck F. Betters
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The book of Revelation is an enigmatic book of the Bible for many people. It is filled with end-time prophecy cloaked in symbolism and allusions. Many Christians find it hard to understand and avoid studying it altogether. Its beauty, supreme importance, and distinctive relevance are sadly missed by many. Come journey with Dr. Betters as he builds the context of this amazing book from the prophecies of the Old Testament along with the major themes of the Bible to unveil the mysteries and reveal the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. You just may be tempted to think of Revelation as a book of new beginnings as much as one of the end times.
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Mental Illness. The very words chill our souls. Yet, millions of people struggle with mental illness every minute of every day. In this powerful, transparent interview, one family describes their extraordinary battle to find stability when their family life revolves around the insecurity of a wife and mother diagnosed with Bipolar illness. The purpose of these resources is to offer help and hope to those who struggle with “secret” pain, those difficult life crises that are hard to understand or discuss, harder still to experience. Mental illness is perhaps one of the loneliest and most isolating of life crises. This family shares their own story with hopes their lives will offer help and hope to others who fight every day to find purpose. This interview is also for those who love someone broken by mental illness. It is our prayer that many will find help and hope in
Jerry was born with Cerebral Palsy, but Joan had worked with people who have disabilities throughout her life, so she thought she knew what she was signing up for when they were married over twenty years ago. In this transparent interview, Joan and Jerry share the challenges of marriage and disability, but you might be surprised at what they describe as some of the greatest challenges. Listen in as Joan and Jerry not only offer hope to people with disabilities and to parents of children with disabilities, but also remind us that the dreams of people with disabilities aren’t much different than anyone else. This conversation is not just for people with disabilities!
Aging is a season of loss on many levels. Married women fear losing their spouse or outliving their children. In fact, today there are 13.6 million widows in America, and about 700,000 women become a widow in the U.S. each year. Single women who have never married can fear being alone in the last years of life. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, seventy-two-year old Jerdone Davis frankly shares some of the emotional challenges of anticipating aging alone, including addressing how we can prepare for this season while we are younger and how can we handle the fears of being alone, especially in the last season of our lives. No matter your marital status, Jerdone’s recommendations for preparing for the last season of life will encourage you to be intentional in taking steps to make things easier for loved ones after your death.
In the book co-authored by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters, Aging with Grace, Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture, each chapter ends with a story-teller who is at least seventy years old. Each woman gives the readers a glimpse into what aging with grace looks like for her. One of those storytellers is Jerdone Davis. In a five-minute video for the companion series Aging with Grace, Ask an Older Woman, Jerdone answered the question:
How do you deal with loneliness and fear as an aging single woman?
In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Miho Kahn and her husband share the story of Miho’s journey into a world of drugs, violence and abuse. At the age of fourteen, Miho pushed against the boundaries of her parents’ quiet life and struck out on her own, telling her sister, “Don’t try to find me.” As you listen, you might think, “This story could be a compelling movie” as you imagine a young girl hitch-hiking alone across America and exposing herself to danger and abuse. Miho shares the story of her drug addiction, rape, co-dependency, abortion - and all of this happened before she was seventeen years old. Miho transparently shares her journey and how she found peace and direction in a personal relationship to Jesus.
David The Shepherd Warrior
This series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Is it ever ok to question God’s love or wisdom, especially when you love and serve Him but experience tremendous loss? Dr. Frank A. James, President and Professor of Historical Theology at Missio Seminary in Pennsylvania joins Dr. Chuck F. Betters to talk about this very question. Frank’s story of loss started when his younger brother, Kelly, was trapped in a snow cave on Mt. Hood and an unyielding blizzard prevented rescue. News outlets from all over the world covered the fear and anguish of Frank’s family as they waited for news about Kelly. Frank describes the emotional roller coaster of hope, fear, confusion, despair and lament as they waited and then as they realized Kelly would not survive. As a professor, author, seminary president, how is it possible Frank struggled with hard theological questions about suffering and lament. Frank’s transparency will encourage you to better understand how God welcomes your questions and holds you tightly in His grip when you struggle to understand His purposes.
David The Shepherd Warrior
This series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Marissa Bondurant joins Sharon Betters to share how her caregiving journey started when her family received a devastating diagnosis for her four-year-old daughter. Not only does she have comfort to offer caregivers, but her story through the land of childhood cancer will also encourage us. Marissa takes listeners deep into her journey of caring for not just one child but two children diagnosed with cancer. Her passion for helping other caregivers care for themselves shows up in her book, Who Cares for You? Whether you are a caregiver, love someone who is, or perhaps have a child battling cancer, this conversation is for you. Take Marissa with you on a walk, on your way to work, or running your carpool. Listen and share.
David The Shepherd Warrior
This series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
We all want to be beautiful and successful. Often this desire pushes us off a cliff into concluding we are never enough. And sometimes these feelings lead us into addictions in our pursuit of beauty and success. At least 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the United States. Perhaps you are one of them or you know someone suffering from an eating disorder. In this Help & Hope interview, Sarah Ivill talks with Sharon Betters about her own struggle with an eating disorder and how it reflected her view that she was never enough. But an eating disorder is not the only addiction resulting from feeling inadequate. With great compassion, Sarah discusses some of the lies that feed into the feeling that we are never enough, the need to get to the root of the lies and how an eating disorder is an addiction that can take a long time to break. Though you may have no experience with an eating disorder, the truths that Sarah shares apply to any place in our lives where we feel we are not enough.
David The Shepherd Warrior
This series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Lou Priolo says we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. In this conversation with Sharon Betters and Chuck L. Betters, Lou defines loneliness and encourages us to realize loneliness is painful but it can also bring blessings. He shares stories about people in the Bible who experience deep loneliness and points out that many of the Psalmists expressed their own loneliness. Knowing others have walked the path of loneliness before us helps us realize we are not alone and there is help. The loneliness that is not addressed can lead to other emotions taking up residence in our hearts, such as disappointment in our friends, anger, fear, and paranoia. Unless we deal with the root cause of loneliness, we are destined to view all relationships through the grid of those emotions. Listen and share!
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Barbara Juliani and Jane Anne Wilson join Sharon Betters to talk about those feelings every mother experiences at one time or another. This conversation follows an interview with Barbara about prodigal children. Barbara and her father Jack Miller co-authored Come Back, Barbara, a raw and transparent story of Barbara’s rebellion against her parents and their faith and her journey “back home”. Whenever a child rebels or disappoints parents, mothers often feel ashamed and as though their child’s behavior is a reflection on their parenting skills. “Was I too soft, too hard, spanked when I shouldn’t have, neglected a specific need in my child?” Where do moms go with these feelings? If you are that mother, this conversation will encourage you as you realize you are not alone and there is a way toward freedom.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
An Unexpected Pregnancy, Down Syndrome and The Gift of the Unexpected
When unexpected moments change life’s trajectory, we’re left with a choice: Do we overcome the unexpected, as the world recommends, or undergo it? In this conversation with Sharon Betters and Chuck L. Betters, Author Jillian Benfield says experiencing an unexpected season begins a transformation that deconstructs our old self and reconstructs us into who God intends us to become. Jillian shares the story of how her son Anderson’s Down Syndrome and congenital heart defect diagnoses faced her with hard questions about her definition of success, her value, her son’s value, and her view of God. She encourages listeners not to gloss over the hard parts of the human condition. Instead, she says, undergoing the unexpected gives us the opportunity to let go of our old selves, tearing down false beliefs about our identities, humanity, and God. In a culture where the prosperity gospel (control) and the American dream (achievement) are glorified, Jillian says God uses the unexpected to disorient us from the ideals of Western society. His surprising gift equips believers to relate to the world’s pain and recognize how our worth and purpose rest in Him. We need this message! Listen and Share! Jillianbenefield.com
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Do these words haunt you: "Mom, Dad, I don't want your rules and morals. I don't want to act like a Christian anymore! And I'm not going to," Barbara Juliani (then Barbara Miller) made this declaration at the age 18. As her father desperately attempted to reason with her, Barbara grew more resentful, choosing a path of immorality that only deepened her parents' pain.
Such a declaration from a child, no matter their age, creates havoc and soul-searching in the hearts of their parents, who often ask, “What did I do wrong?”
In this conversation with Sharon Betters and Jane Anne Wilson, Barbara Juliani shares her story and addresses some of the ways parents take on the guilt of their children and responsibility for their decisions. You might be surprised by some of her conclusions. Her dad, Jack Miller wrote:
"I am not ignorant of human depravity," writes C. John Miller, "but I had long denied that it could exist in our family." That reality, however, forced him to confront his own sin, seek forgiveness, admit his inability to change his wayward daughter, and begin loving Barbara on God's terms.
In their book, Come Back, Barbara, "Jack" Miller and Barbara Miller Juliani chronicle their journey from grief and conflict to joyful reconciliation. Come Back, Barbara is thus an irresistible portrayal of God's grace to the Millers and us all. Our conversation with Barbara reminds broken-hearted parents about the freedom of experiencing such grace in the midst of their child’s rebellion.
Help & Hope Story: Motherhood, Shame & Guilt with Barbara Juliani and Jane Anne Wilson
For more about Barbara’s journey as a prodigal child, check out Come Back, Barbara. Come Back, Barbara
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Google mother-in-law jokes and you can take your pick of numerous sites that offer laughter at the expense of the mother-in-law. Becoming a mother-in-law after pouring your life into your son might be one of the most difficult challenges some women face. Perhaps family conflict is one of the hardest places to experience help and hope. This conversation between Annie Chapman and Sharon Betters will help guide daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law through the sometimes difficult maze of “sharing” a man. Annie Chapman is the author of The Mother-In-Law Dance and knows from experience how challenging it can be to get along with your mother-in-law. She also has married sons so she brings great wisdom on family relationships that might be just what you need to find a bridge into your “in-law’s” heart or build an even stronger relationship. Can two women love the same man and still get along? Annie says yes! And she offers sound advice for those times when only one party wants to have that friendship.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. How can one woman survive let alone thrive when she experiences such crashing waves of pain? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author of The Scars that Have Shaped Me; How God meets us in Suffering, has experienced all these life crises and more. Rather than despair and giving up when wave after wave of loss hits, Veneetha encourages us to allow suffering to draw us into the heart of God.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
What is a grandmother’s role in the lives of her grandchildren? How can she pass on a legacy of faith? What if she is estranged from her grandchildren, or they don’t seem to be interested in having a relationship with her? What are some practical ways a grandmother can intentionally pursue a friendship with her grands and what if they don’t respond to her efforts? What about those envious feelings when a grandmother sees all the beautiful social media posts of the perfect grandmother interacting with her grandchildren? How about guilt over not investing in her grandchildren? Is there a way to influence our grands without any interaction with them? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Kathie March, and Pam Ferriss respond to these questions and much more. Do you love your grandchildren? This conversation will help equip you to pray intentionally. What a gift for your grandchildren to say, “My Grandmother is Praying for Me.”
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Almost 40% of young adults live with their parents or grandparents. This is the highest percentage in 70 years. The last time young adults did life in such proximity to their parents or grandparents was just before the Depression. Then it was out of financial need. Today it seems there is a whole different perspective on the part of the young adults. Dr. Chuck Betters talks to Jim Burns, author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children about some of the challenges for parents as they transition from parenting children to parenting young adults. Jim gives practical advice and hopeful encouragement for this tough yet rewarding transition.
If you have an adult child, you know that parenting doesn't stop when a child reaches the age of eighteen. In many ways, it gets more complicated. Both your heart and your head are as involved as ever, whether your child lives under your roof or rarely stays in contact.
In this conversation and in his book,parenting expert Jim Burns helps us navigate one of the richest and most challenging seasons of parenting. Speaking from his own personal and professional experience, Burns offers practical answers to questions often asked by parents of adult children.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
You start your day thinking it will be like any other. And then a text with four words, “Eva not breathing. Pray.” Within hours, the unexpected death of your daughter propels you and your family down into the deepest sorrow you have ever experienced. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Mel Lawrenz introduces us to his beloved daughter Eva and how her unexpected death led his family into the Land of Grief. In this conversation, Mel talks about giving freedom to people to grieve their way, how lament is a gift, and how his theology gave him the freedom to grieve honestly as he clung to the Lord. Mel and Sharon belong to that club no one wants to join – where admission requires the loss of a child. There are treasures in the conversation for anyone in grief and for those who love them.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Pastor Bob Allums, husband and father, learned at thirty-two years of age that he faced the battle of his life against throat and mouth cancer. The possibility that the disease and treatment would destroy his ability to speak, to preach and teach was real. Before the diagnosis, Bob struggled with overwhelming depression, a darkness whose roots he could not identify. In this rich conversation with Chuck Betters, Bob steps back into those frightening days and describes how that period transformed him and helped make him into the joyful man he is today. This far reaching conversation touches on the heart of suffering and will touch your heart with the help and hope of Jesus.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
On October 2, 2006, Marie Monville’s husband entered an Amish schoolhouse in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and shot ten young girls, killing five of them before turning the gun on himself. The event shocked the nation and left many staggering under the weight of such tragedy and evil. How does a person find hope in such darkness? How does the wife of the man who perpetrated such horror rebuild her life and the lives of her children? How could she ever forgive her husband? How did the Amish community react to Marie and her family? Listen as Marie’s story reveals what she learned about forgiveness and that one Light can still shine in the midnights of life.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
“A silver wave is coming,” says author and speaker Elizabeth Turnage. Baby boomers are facing the hardest challenge of their lives – how to die well. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Elizabeth challenges listeners to take steps now to make it easier for loved ones after you die. Elizabeth shares how her dad died without any intentional preparation of affairs or instructions for his children. She compares his response to death, to her mother’s and how she prepared a folder of important papers, and instructions with a list of 5 steps to immediately take upon her death. Elizabeth describes how her mother’s intentional preparation was such a gift to her as she grieved her mother’s sudden death. Elizabeth acknowledges the grief we experience as we begin this process. She encourages us to imagine the relief of our children, who, in the middle of their own grief, know how to honor us in our death. She admits there is grief when we are preparing others for when we are not here, practical ideas for sorting through precious belongings, how to distribute them when our children are not interested, and giving the gift of “all expenses paid” funeral plans along with, how to deal with the distribution of your estate when you are reluctant to give to a child who does not share your values.
Elizabeth is so passionate about helping us intentionally prepare for this last step of life, that she offers a course called Organizing Your Life and Legacy.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
We live in a culture that idolizes youth but no matter how hard we might try, we cannot escape the fact that unless we die young, each of us will experience aging. Is it possible to be “ever growing ever green” as we age? Is sixty really the new fifty? What does it mean to flourish in old age? What if we don’t have energy to do all those wonderful things we did when we were younger? When should we start preparing for old age? Is there anything glorious about growing old?
In this free-flowing conversation Sharon Betters, age 70, asks Ruth Auffarth, age 88, these questions and more. So grab a cup of coffee, a glass of iced tea, sit back and listen in as two old friends share thoughts about what it means to grow old with grace and dignity.
In the book co-authored by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters, Aging with Grace, Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture, each chapter ends with a story-teller who is at least seventy years old. Each woman gives the readers a glimpse into what aging with grace looks like for her. One of those storytellers is Ruth Auffarth. In a five-minute video for the companion series Aging with Grace, Ask an Older Woman, Ruth answered the question:
What two life disciplines helped prepare you for aging?
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Melanoma, the word strikes fear into the hearer, especially when it is a diagnosis for a loved one. Al Groves, a beloved professor at Westminster Seminary and his wife, Libbie, heard these words and knew life would never be the same. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Libbie shares the journey that her family experienced in the year after her husband Al’s diagnosis of terminal cancer. She offers her family’s story as a means of coming alongside of others who are struggling with cancer, God and grief, answering such questions as:
- How did you tell your children?
- Did you ever hit a wall where you felt you just couldn’t handle all the daily responsibilities of raising your children and caring for your husband?
- Al was a gifted author, beloved professor at Westminster Seminary. Did you ever question why such a gifted man who had so much more to offer had to die?
- What about lament?
- How important was and is your faith? How did it make a difference in the way you viewed this diagnosis?
- How did people help you?
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Can Suffering Bring Gifts?
Darci and Mark Steiner’s lives turned inside out and upside down when Darci nearly lost her life after a debilitating fall down the stairs in her home. She was later diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and spent six years bedridden with such horrific pain she could not tolerate even a sheet to touch her body. Her husband, Mark, immediately took on the role of caregiver for Darci and all the extra responsibilities of raising their two little girls.
In this conversation with Sharon Better, Darci and Mark freely answer questions about their struggle to find a “new normal” when Darci was incapable of caring for their girls or their home. Mark brings the unique perspective of a full-time caregiver and how Mark sometimes struggles with meeting all the needs of their children and his wife. They both share the spiritual challenges of understanding the sovereignty of God over what seem like set backs and unfair loss and how the Lord has met them in their most broken moments.
They share their story in Darci’s book, Beauty Beyond the Thorns: Discovering Gifts in Suffering.
Darci and Mark have both served in ministry, Darci as a teen and women’s ministry leader, as well as assisting with church plants in Denver and Los Angeles. Mark has served in full-time ministry in San Francisco and Thailand. In the late 80's Mark helped Cambodian refugees from the Khmer Rouge “killing fields" and the fighting between Cambodian guerillas and the Vietnamese army on the border of Cambodia and Thailand. He is an entrepreneur, along with caring for Darci.
Connect with Darci - https://www.darcijsteiner.com/
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
Instead of enjoying the freedom that comes with young adulthood, there is a whole population that struggles to reconcile their physical limitations with every day life. Three young adults share their own stories of dealing with delayed life plans, limited social lives, and the search for friends who “get” their physical disabilities. Tim, Stephanie, and Stephen give us a glimpse into their ongoing battles to find purpose and joy as they live each day with chronic illnesses. Their stories will encourage other young adults likewise struggling, and equip their friends and family to better understand their daily struggles.
David The Shepherd WarriorThis series focuses on the life of David. Why should we study the life of this man? David’s story is a picture of Messianic typology. We see in David the struggle against the flesh that is so typical in all of us. And we will see what a man after God’s own heart looks like. We start in 1 Samuel 16 where the Israelites cry for a king. It is a period of hopeless humanism, void of leadership. The people choose a man based on outward appearance, electability and sound bites. They chose Saul, tall, dark and handsome. Saul was a good looking man, but he lacked character. He was prone to hot tempered outbursts, bouts of intense depression and capable of incredible evil, jealousy, control, obsession with fame and even murder. God gives them Saul. But waiting in the wings is a shepherd boy, David.
How are you feeling today? Stressed, overwhelmed, drowning in too much to do, anxiety, the rubble of broken relationships – just life? Are these feelings seasonable or do you struggle with persistent gnawing anxiety? Sometimes, something happens that feels like the straw that breaks the camel’s back and we cry out, “I didn’t sign up for this!” Ann Swindell, author of The Path to Peace, Comfort When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed gets it!. After repeated disappointments and hurts, one day Ann declared, “I didn’t sign up for this!” But that moment of hitting bottom was the beginning of seeking unshakable peace. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Ann will be sharing some of what she learned about genuine peace, not only through her own journey but the lives of men and women in scripture. You will be mentored and encouraged in your own search for the pathway to peace.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
A little boy, abandoned by his mother, shifted from one abuse-filled foster home to another; bullied not only by kids but by some of his foster parents, beaten and sexually assaulted by numerous people tasked with being his protectors. How does this little boy find a way to grow into a man who trusts God and offers help and hope to others through his story?
In this interview, Bob Petterson opens up about the terrifying loneliness of abandonment, the pain of abuse, and the memories of hateful abuse at the hands of foster parents. Is there any hope for such a child? Bob says there is, and lives out that hope every day.
This story is for anyone who has experienced childhood abandonment, abuse, hatred, and separation from siblings. Yet it is also for anyone who longs to know that in this messy, broken world, there really is hope of redemption and purpose for those shattered by the abuse of others.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
A diagnosis of dementia in a loved one is frightening. Many spouses and family members face a “long goodbye” as they walk this pathway with their loved ones. In this interview Sharon Betters asks Dr. John Dunlop, author of Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia, to define dementia, the stages of dementia, what it is like to care for a loved one with dementia, and more. Dr. Dunlop’s compassion and passion for equipping and caring for older people comes through in his responses. He reminds us that every person is made in the image of God and that truth needs to be the grid through which we view those with dementia and the kind of care we give.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
Children raised in the same family sometimes grow up with very different responses to life. Such is the story of Julie Malone and her beautiful daughter, Allie. Julie and her husband, Tim loved their lives as parents and Tim’s ministry to teens. But their idyllic life would take a turn into a foreign land of broken places. Julie says,
“I am very thankful for my childhood as I came to know and love the Lord as my savior at a very young age. I really never knew a day without Jesus in my life. I married Tim, and we had 4 beautiful little girls. We were raising our kids to know Jesus. We were a close family. Life was good. But Tim and I often wondered how and when real suffering would enter our lives.
For us, it didn’t come in one huge blow. For us it came in pieces. A little ding here, and a little ding there – until the repeated dinging of the chisel brought true hardship that often made me feel weary and worn, and well…broken. And much of this brokenness focused on our journey of parenting our oldest daughter Ally through her teenage years.”
You may not have a prodigal child, but no doubt you know someone who does, someone who is fearful for their child but maybe ashamed and embarrassed. Parents of hurting children immediately blame themselves, thinking, surely, we could have done something different. Parents of prodigal children need their friends, family and church family to rally around them and Julie gives us a glimpse into how.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
Infertility, ministry conflict, chronic pain – experiencing just one of these life crises can be all consuming. But all of them at the same time – and more? How does a woman not just survive, but thrive? Glenna Marshall, author of The Promise is His Presence, Why God is Always Enough, joins Sharon Betters to share her journey that has taken her to some very broken places. But as you will hear, she discovered priceless treasures as she struggled to make sense of it all.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
Pam Benton started noticing small changes in her pastor husband. Though Wilson had retired, he had agreed to serve as interim pastor in another church for eighteen months. Eighteen months turned into five years. Pam’s concerns grew when Wilson started using notes for his sermons. Since both of their mothers had Alzheimer’s, Pam and Wilson did not hesitate to get their doctor’s opinion, hoping for a simple answer, but knowing Alzheimer’s was not unlikely.
In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Pam describes how a diagnosis has changed the direction of their plans for retirement, how important it is to get an early diagnosis and the way the Lord has grown her faith. Pam’s children told her that in spite of a lifetime of ministry, this season of life is perhaps the most important as she models for them how to love their dad well in what many call the long goodbye.
In the book co-authored by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters, Aging with Grace, Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture, each chapter ends with a story-teller who is at least seventy years old. Each woman gives the readers a glimpse into what aging with grace looks like for her. One of those storytellers is Pam Benton. In a five-minute video for the companion series Aging with Grace, Ask an Older Woman, Pam answered the question:
What two life disciplines prepare you for this season?
The Catholics call her the Mother of God. In protest, the Protestants ignore her. Mary, mother of Jesus. Who is she? What kind of woman did God choose to bear the Messiah? Was she really perfect, without sin? In this series, Dr. Betters gives the listener not only the historical context of Mary’s life, but challenges all to learn from the life lessons this woman has for each of us.
There will always be a struggle between good and evil in our lives. The godly kings of Israel allowed compromise in their lives which resulted in a downward spiral through generations. The consequence of their sin is seen in their children and grandchildren. Are you willing to confess, renounce, and turn away from little areas of compromise in your life? The lives of your children and grandchildren may be at stake.
No matter your season of life, wherever God has placed you is your platform for glorifying Him. But sometimes, it’s really, really hard to see the rutted, muddy pathways of life as an opportunity to reflect Jesus, isn’t it? If you are in such a place, this special edition of the Help & Hope podcast is for you. Over the summer we held Beyond the Book, Ask the Author as a free virtual live event where guests could submit questions to our guest author. Vaneetha Risner, one of our guest authors, spent an hour with us, answering questions about her book, Walking Through Fire, A Memoir of Loss and Redemption.
I know few people who have suffered as much as Vaneetha has. the loss of her son due to a doctor's error, childhood polio and years of bullying, multiple hospitalizations, her husband's unfaithfulness and an unwanted divorce, losing 4 babies through miscarriage - AND YET - Vaneetha's life and message offers us a purpose and peace, even when all seems lost. Vaneetha is a seasoned life warrior whose heart is to come alongside other weary women who long for hope in the darkest places of life.
You can also listen to the Help & Hope podcasts with Vaneetha:
How Does God Meet Us In Suffering - Vaneetha Risner
The Catholics call her the Mother of God. In protest, the Protestants ignore her. Mary, mother of Jesus. Who is she? What kind of woman did God choose to bear the Messiah? Was she really perfect, without sin? In this series, Dr. Betters gives the listener not only the historical context of Mary’s life, but challenges all to learn from the life lessons this woman has for each of us.
Do You Know Your Spiritual Birthline Sermon Series In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
Thousands of families quietly and lovingly care for children with special needs. Though the days are often long and hard, many find joy in their calling and would not trade their calling for anything. Kara Dedert and her family reflect this joy in the ordinary and extraordinary moments of caring for their son and brother, Calvin. In her introduction to her blog, Kara writes, “You’ll find me writing about the good, gritty, gracy parts of faith, family and home. I’m married to Darryl and we have five kids. One of our sons has severe disabilities from Zika. It’s broken our hearts and also filled us with hope – I write about that, too.
We’re grateful for Kara’s willingness to not only write about her journey, but to talk with Sharon Betters about the everyday struggles and joys of caring for Calvin and how his life has drawn his entire family deeper into the heart of Jesus.
Connect with Kara at karadedert.com
The Catholics call her the Mother of God. In protest, the Protestants ignore her. Mary, mother of Jesus. Who is she? What kind of woman did God choose to bear the Messiah? Was she really perfect, without sin? In this series, Dr. Betters gives the listener not only the historical context of Mary’s life, but challenges all to learn from the life lessons this woman has for each of us.
Do You Know Your Spiritual Birthline Sermon Series In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
When forgiveness feels impossible!
“I forgive you.” Simple words, and liberating ones – but hard, too. You may think the betrayal you have experienced is in the realm of the unforgivable. Wendy Alsup understands. She experienced severe church conflict while serving in the women’s ministry at Mars Hill Church, followed by an unwanted divorce. The losses of betrayal eventually forced her to move from her home in Seattle, leaving behind deep friendships and everything familiar to her two sons. Her understanding of forgiveness did not come easily for her so she does not sugarcoat the struggles she experienced.
In this special Help & Hope Podcast, Wendy joins us for our summer Beyond the Book – Ask the Author series. Invited guests submitted questions for Wendy, and her answers reveal deep wisdom and understanding for those struggling with the concept of forgiveness. Some of the questions Wendy answers:
· How do you get past the astonishment, hurt, and dislike for a person you cared for, had a relationship with, and enjoyed when they have repeatedly turned against you?
· How do you "move on" in forgiveness when you still have to interact with people who hurt you?
· After you left Mars Hill, lots of your friends stayed. Did you pursue them to tell them your story, your reasons for leaving in an attempt to get them to leave, too? How do you let go of the need to protect your reputation or do you?
· When someone asks you to forgive them for an offense, does it mean that you will never bring up the offense again?
· Through conflict our church leadership mishandled, a lot of friends and I lost our strong church family – none of us feels as though we will ever find such a loving community again. How do you venture back into church life when you feel so cynical?
· How does understanding ambiguous loss help us better understand our own grief over broken relationships, especially when we are powerless to effect any change in the circumstances?
· And many more.
Listen and please pass on this important conversation.
You can also listen to these Help & Hope podcasts with Wendy:
Companionship in Suffering – Wendy Alsup
I Forgive You – Wendy Alsup
The Catholics call her the Mother of God. In protest, the Protestants ignore her. Mary, mother of Jesus. Who is she? What kind of woman did God choose to bear the Messiah? Was she really perfect, without sin? In this series, Dr. Betters gives the listener not only the historical context of Mary’s life, but challenges all to learn from the life lessons this woman has for each of us.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
Well meaning people sometimes exhort adopted children to be thankful for the many privileges they have as a result of having a “forever family.” This resource encourages that gratitude, but also acknowledges coexisting with a grateful heart is often a broken heart, a result of feeling abandoned by their birth parents. In keeping with our goal to produce and distribute resources that address life crises that are difficult to discuss, as well as how to help those experiencing them, we are grateful to offer this compelling interview that is designed to equip adoptive parents and adopted children to better understand the “primal wound” that some adopted children experience. In this candid interview, Dan and Laura Betters share their thoughts and plans for helping their adopted daughter process the grief and disappointment she might experience as she better understands adoption. Lisa Adams-Reese, a seasoned adoptive mother and woman who helps place adopted children with their families, offers her own experiences and wisdom that will free parents to intentionally develop an honest, safe place for their children to express any sorrow, anxiety, or feelings of abandonment. We know you will be encouraged and inspired by their stories.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. About 2 in 4 women have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." These statistics do not include abuse of men. These are just a few of domestic abuse statistics on the National Statistics Domestic Violence website. Many more people do not report abuse. If these stats are true, it’s likely 1 in 4 women sitting in our church pews have experienced severe physical violence. Sadly, the place where wounded women should feel safest – the church – is the one place they are too ashamed to be transparent. In this informative but at times disturbing interview, Darby Strickland draws from years of not only studying the impact of abuse but her interaction through counseling abused women. Darby is passionate about equipping local churches to be a safe place for the abused. To go deeper, you can order her newest book: Is it Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
Some stats state that 50% of married couples in churches have experienced sexual betrayal in their marriage. When a wife learns about her husband’s sexual betrayal, in the blink of an eye, a bomb detonates and blows up her marriage. The very foundations on which she built her home shatter and she can barely breathe, let alone find her way out from under the rubble. Ellen Dykas has walked with hundreds, maybe even thousands of women as they have struggled with sexual betrayal and offers hope from years of helping these hurting women. In this conversation with co-hosts Sharon Betters and Jane Anne Wilson, Ellen’s tender heart and passion for offering hope to women whose husbands have betrayed them flows. She encourages listeners to know they are not responsible for their husband’s sins, and that they do not carry shame. She is particularly concerned that they understand the need for self-care. This topic is too deep for a half-hour conversation so we hope, whether you are fresh in facing sexual betrayal or have secretly carried the devastation for years you will get Ellen’s FREE books: Jesus and Your Unwanted Journey: Wives Finding Comfort After Sexual Betrayal. One is a participant’s guide and the other is a Leader’s Guide. These resources are for women who need help applying the gospel to their marriage in response their husband’s sexual sin. But they are also for those who love them and want to help. You may never have experienced sexual betrayal in your marriage. This conversation will equip you to walk with a friend who has. These books are resources for you and your friend.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
Imagine you have one child, a beautiful daughter whose life reflects her deep love for Jesus. You and your wife work for a Christian organization, offering the help and hope of the Gospel, seeing every day as an opportunity to encourage and love others. And then you get that phone call that is every parent’s nightmare. Your only child, 17 years old, has been in a fatal car accident. Fast forward twenty years and your wife gets a diagnosis that not only will take her life but turn her last years into a place of great anguish. How would you respond? Ellis Goldstein had to answer these questions, the most recent, when he learned his wife’s diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This thoughtful conversation between two men who share the grief of losing a child will challenge listeners with their responses to grief and Ellis’ response to the illness and death of his beloved Colleen.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
There is so much we do not know about mental illness, including deep depression that results in the inability to even get out of bed, let alone function in daily life. Many more people than we realize struggle every day to do the next thing with their wills because sadness, a lack of joy and purpose reign in their hearts. They have tried everything to get better but nothing helps. Add to this equation the spouse who watches her husband slide into a pit of despair with no explanation. Sadly, Christians often identify lack of faith or discipline as the root problem. Even the patient suffers from shame and guilt when the root cause is actually a physical and chemical disconnect in the body. In this frank conversation, Jenni Holder describes how her faith-filled husband suddenly experienced repeated panic attacks that were the first signs he had a mental illness that could not be healed with more faith. Jenni and her husband have agree that they need to share their story as they are experiencing it so that others on similar pathways will know they are not alone and there is hope. With her husband’s permission Jenni takes us into the inner sanctum of their marriage and their ongoing battle to find a steady path for their family.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
Each year about 50,000 children die in the United States. While a profound loss for parents, what about their siblings? Doug MacCray, was eleven years old when he lost his sixteen-year-old brother, Ricky. How does an eleven-year-old grieve? How is the grief journey of a sibling different than the grief journey of parents? In this sometimes emotional conversation, Doug shares with Dr. Chuck F. Betters some of the ways his brother’s death affected him and how grief for a child is different than the grief of an adult. It’s our hope that Doug’s story will help parents understand the grief of their children a little better and also encourage those who have lost siblings at a young age.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
Rachel, founder of the Brave Mamas online community, validates bereaved parents in their pain, encourages them as they adjust to their new normal, and provides advice for sharing your loss with family, caring for your spouse, and recovering a postpartum body. She is a mother who lost 5 children, yet filled with hope.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
In 2016 about 20% of US adults had chronic pain – that’s about 50,000,000. Eight percent of those adults had high-impact pain – that’s about 20,000,000 people with debilitating chronic pain. People suffering from high -impact pain often suffer in isolation and without much understanding or sympathy. They don’t have a cast or any visible sign of injury, yet their pain changes the way they live life. In this Help & Hope podcast, Dr. Betters talks with Bill Condon, who knows what it is to not only experience chronic pain with no hope of healing, but also the devastation of the losses that often accompanies chronic pain. Bill explains how depression took him into such a dark place he no longer wanted to live. Yet in the middle of debilitating pain, Bill’s story is one of hope. If you or someone you love suffers from any kind of ongoing pain, Bill’s story will encourage you, and help you find a way to walk by faith in the middle of the pain and/or come alongside someone who lives with chronic pain.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
Where does a dad go for comfort when he is grieving a miscarriage?
We seldom hear this question, let alone even think about the need if we have never experienced a miscarriage. Eric Schumacher, author of Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage talks to Sharon Betters about the grief a dad feels when his wife has a miscarriage. He addresses questions like, how does a dad help his wife, what about feeling the miscarriage is because of personal sin, and how to confront the fear of the possibility of another miscarriage. Eric and his wife experienced five miscarriages so he brings a depth of understanding and empathy for men who are surprised by their own sorrow. This conversation will offer biblical comfort and practical support to men processing a miscarriage.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
In this scripture-packed series, Dr. Betters discusses regeneration, effectual calling, conversion, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance and glorification. Come along on this journey and find great joy in discovering many treasures in your journey along your spiritual birthline. Peter’s spiritual journey is a clear picture of a man intrigued by the Messiah, but not converted. In this message we watch as God removes Peter’s spiritual blindness. Peter’s journey helps us see our own spiritual birthlines unfold.
Is it ever ok to question God’s love or wisdom, especially when you love and serve Him but experience tremendous loss? Dr. Frank A. James, President and Professor of Historical Theology at Missio Seminary in Pennsylvania joins Dr. Chuck F. Betters to talk about this very question. Frank’s story of loss started when his younger brother, Kelly, was trapped in a snow cave on Mt. Hood and an unyielding blizzard prevented rescue. News outlets from all over the world covered the fear and anguish of Frank’s family as they waited for news about Kelly. Frank describes the emotional roller coaster of hope, fear, confusion, despair and lament as they waited and then as they realized Kelly would not survive. As a professor, author, seminary president, how is it possible Frank struggled with hard theological questions about suffering and lament. Frank’s transparency will encourage you to better understand how God welcomes your questions and holds you tightly in His grip when you struggle to understand His purposes.
Is it ever ok to question God’s love or wisdom, especially when you love and serve Him but experience tremendous loss? Dr. Frank A. James, President and Professor of Historical Theology at Missio Seminary in Pennsylvania joins Dr. Chuck F. Betters to talk about this very question. Frank’s story of loss started when his younger brother, Kelly, was trapped in a snow cave on Mt. Hood and an unyielding blizzard prevented rescue. News outlets from all over the world covered the fear and anguish of Frank’s family as they waited for news about Kelly. Frank describes the emotional roller coaster of hope, fear, confusion, despair and lament as they waited and then as they realized Kelly would not survive. As a professor, author, seminary president, how is it possible Frank struggled with hard theological questions about suffering and lament. Frank’s transparency will encourage you to better understand how God welcomes your questions and holds you tightly in His grip when you struggle to understand His purposes.
Is it ever ok to question God’s love or wisdom, especially when you love and serve Him but experience tremendous loss? Dr. Frank A. James, President and Professor of Historical Theology at Missio Seminary in Pennsylvania joins Dr. Chuck F. Betters to talk about this very question. Frank’s story of loss started when his younger brother, Kelly, was trapped in a snow cave on Mt. Hood and an unyielding blizzard prevented rescue. News outlets from all over the world covered the fear and anguish of Frank’s family as they waited for news about Kelly. Frank describes the emotional roller coaster of hope, fear, confusion, despair and lament as they waited and then as they realized Kelly would not survive. As a professor, author, seminary president, how is it possible Frank struggled with hard theological questions about suffering and lament. Frank’s transparency will encourage you to better understand how God welcomes your questions and holds you tightly in His grip when you struggle to understand His purposes.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Dr. Mikala Albertson aimed to be exemplary in all she did – marriage, motherhood, her career – but her seemingly picture-perfect life began crumbling when she realized her doctor husband was addicted to drugs and nothing was perfect after all. Listen in as Mikala shares her story of striving and suffering in the hunt for perfection and found that embracing her gritty, messy, complicated, tough ordinary life led her on a journey of healing, redemption, and renewal. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Mikala encourages listeners that disappointments and broken places are opportunities to finding beauty in the rubble.
Dr. Mikala Albertson aimed to be exemplary in all she did – marriage, motherhood, her career – but her seemingly picture-perfect life began crumbling when she realized her doctor husband was addicted to drugs and nothing was perfect after all. Listen in as Mikala shares her story of striving and suffering in the hunt for perfection and found that embracing her gritty, messy, complicated, tough ordinary life led her on a journey of healing, redemption, and renewal. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Mikala encourages listeners that disappointments and broken places are opportunities to finding beauty in the rubble.
Dr. Mikala Albertson aimed to be exemplary in all she did – marriage, motherhood, her career – but her seemingly picture-perfect life began crumbling when she realized her doctor husband was addicted to drugs and nothing was perfect after all. Listen in as Mikala shares her story of striving and suffering in the hunt for perfection and found that embracing her gritty, messy, complicated, tough ordinary life led her on a journey of healing, redemption, and renewal. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Mikala encourages listeners that disappointments and broken places are opportunities to finding beauty in the rubble.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Have you ever been away from home, and all you wanted was to go home to your familiar surroundings, your family – your bed? You feel homesick. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Elyse Fitzpatrick describes how a difficult time in her life resulted in her longing for something more. She concluded she was homesick for heaven. Elyse helps us better understand how a biblical view of heaven can be a source of great comfort when life turns upside down. She encourages us to learn more about our eternal destination, just as we would if we were planning a visit to another country. Rather than eating grapes and being fanned by angels during an eternal worship service, Elyse paints a picture of a perfected earth, a real, physical place that we will explore and enjoy with real bodies in a world where there is no more sickness, death or tears.
Have you ever been away from home, and all you wanted was to go home to your familiar surroundings, your family – your bed? You feel homesick. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Elyse Fitzpatrick describes how a difficult time in her life resulted in her longing for something more. She concluded she was homesick for heaven. Elyse helps us better understand how a biblical view of heaven can be a source of great comfort when life turns upside down. She encourages us to learn more about our eternal destination, just as we would if we were planning a visit to another country. Rather than eating grapes and being fanned by angels during an eternal worship service, Elyse paints a picture of a perfected earth, a real, physical place that we will explore and enjoy with real bodies in a world where there is no more sickness, death or tears.
Have you ever been away from home, and all you wanted was to go home to your familiar surroundings, your family – your bed? You feel homesick. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Elyse Fitzpatrick describes how a difficult time in her life resulted in her longing for something more. She concluded she was homesick for heaven. Elyse helps us better understand how a biblical view of heaven can be a source of great comfort when life turns upside down. She encourages us to learn more about our eternal destination, just as we would if we were planning a visit to another country. Rather than eating grapes and being fanned by angels during an eternal worship service, Elyse paints a picture of a perfected earth, a real, physical place that we will explore and enjoy with real bodies in a world where there is no more sickness, death or tears.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Most of us can admit to seasons of struggling with unwanted thoughts, perhaps rooted in fear of the unknown, a broken relationship, a horrible past of abuse. For some people, unwanted thoughts are a nagging discomfort. Others experience them as a brutal and invisible form of torture. Thoughts spiraling out of control can lead to sleepless nights, uncomfortable relationships, and wasted emotional energy. Are you distracted by racing or anxious thoughts? Distressed by intrusive or irrational thoughts? Struggling with sinful or untrue thoughts? You may feel trapped in your own head, but in this conversation between Esther Smith and Sharon Betters, you’re going to realize God has given you many different ways to calm your mind and live at peace. Esther is a licensed counselor who specializes in helping people who experience trauma, anxiety, and physical illness. She has also authored a devotional on Chronic Illness and is coauthor of The Whole Life. Listen as Esther introduces us to some of the twelve strategies for changing unwanted thoughts she unpacks in her book, A Still and Quiet Mind.
Most of us can admit to seasons of struggling with unwanted thoughts, perhaps rooted in fear of the unknown, a broken relationship, a horrible past of abuse. For some people, unwanted thoughts are a nagging discomfort. Others experience them as a brutal and invisible form of torture. Thoughts spiraling out of control can lead to sleepless nights, uncomfortable relationships, and wasted emotional energy. Are you distracted by racing or anxious thoughts? Distressed by intrusive or irrational thoughts? Struggling with sinful or untrue thoughts? You may feel trapped in your own head, but in this conversation between Esther Smith and Sharon Betters, you’re going to realize God has given you many different ways to calm your mind and live at peace. Esther is a licensed counselor who specializes in helping people who experience trauma, anxiety, and physical illness. She has also authored a devotional on Chronic Illness and is coauthor of The Whole Life. Listen as Esther introduces us to some of the twelve strategies for changing unwanted thoughts she unpacks in her book, A Still and Quiet Mind.
Most of us can admit to seasons of struggling with unwanted thoughts, perhaps rooted in fear of the unknown, a broken relationship, a horrible past of abuse. For some people, unwanted thoughts are a nagging discomfort. Others experience them as a brutal and invisible form of torture. Thoughts spiraling out of control can lead to sleepless nights, uncomfortable relationships, and wasted emotional energy. Are you distracted by racing or anxious thoughts? Distressed by intrusive or irrational thoughts? Struggling with sinful or untrue thoughts? You may feel trapped in your own head, but in this conversation between Esther Smith and Sharon Betters, you’re going to realize God has given you many different ways to calm your mind and live at peace. Esther is a licensed counselor who specializes in helping people who experience trauma, anxiety, and physical illness. She has also authored a devotional on Chronic Illness and is coauthor of The Whole Life. Listen as Esther introduces us to some of the twelve strategies for changing unwanted thoughts she unpacks in her book, A Still and Quiet Mind.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
A courageous woman shares her lifelong struggle in the grip of the lies of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Though those struggling with disorder are typically thought of as, "someone who washes their hands repetitively," some people struggling with OCD have other rituals, and some merely struggle secretly with their thoughts. OCD is a debilitating disease that affects millions of Americans, and despite this, it is believed less than 10% seek treatment. This interview provides a look at the many different faces of OCD and how one face in particular, Gail, benefited from continued healing due to increasing knowledge of the disorder and her faith.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Bryan and his wife say the diagnosis of severe autism for their son Matthew confronted them with the reality that the future they had planned would never come. In this conversation, Bryan touches on how he and his wife went into survival mode, how he initially thought they could “fix” his son, the spiritual struggles they experienced, and the impact their son Matthew had on their other children and their marriage. Though their journey has been challenging, Bryan offers help and hope to anyone experiencing upheaval through circumstances beyond their control.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Nearly aborted, graciously adopted, and later abandoned, Lori Sealy has traveled the road of atheism and lived a life of autism. Lori was diagnosed with Autism as an adult, and not long after that diagnosis, learned her son had autism as well. Lori is a classical pianist and songwriter whose music gives a transparent view into the intimate struggles of faith and life that Lori experiences.
In this interview, parents of a young man who has autism ask Lori the questions burning in the hearts of other parents with high-functioning children that struggle every day with the "thorn of autism."
This is a powerful and rich conversation that will help parents better understand their children, and how to help them find their way in a sometimes confusing and scary world.
Travel with Lori on our life journey through her blog or check our her website where you can also learn more about her music and contact information for booking Lori for an event.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Pornography – do you know someone who is struggling with this particular sin? Unfortunately, it’s likely that you do, but you may not know how to help. In these two conversations host Dr. Chuck Betters along with Rebekah Hannah (Director of Anchored Hope Biblical Counseling), talk with counselors Deepak Reju and Jonathan Holmes who provide biblical strategies for guiding a fellow believer toward recovery. This worldwide crisis is destroying families, marriages and individuals – pornography. But what happens when it comes into your own home or the heart of someone you love? Jonathan Holmes and Deepak have co-authored two books on pornography: Rescue Plan and Rescue Skills. They are both biblical counselors and draw on their own research and experience as biblical counselors to offer concrete information and guidance on how to help pornography users in diverse circumstances to overcome addiction.
Be sure to listen to Parts 1 & 2.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Pornography – do you know someone who is struggling with this particular sin? Unfortunately, it’s likely that you do, but you may not know how to help. In these two conversations host Dr. Chuck Betters along with Rebekah Hannah (Director of Anchored Hope Biblical Counseling), talk with counselors Deepak Reju and Jonathan Holmes who provide biblical strategies for guiding a fellow believer toward recovery. This worldwide crisis is destroying families, marriages and individuals – pornography. But what happens when it comes into your own home or the heart of someone you love? Jonathan Holmes and Deepak have co-authored two books on pornography: Rescue Plan and Rescue Skills. They are both biblical counselors and draw on their own research and experience as biblical counselors to offer concrete information and guidance on how to help pornography users in diverse circumstances to overcome addiction.
Be sure to listen to Parts 1 & 2.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Divorce. Some statisticians claim that 50% of marriages end in divorce. These mere numbers do not reveal the anguish in every home broken by divorce. In this transparent interview, Patti shares the shock and pain she felt when her husband divorced her. Listeners will hear how she told her children, and how she helped them deal with their own broken hearts, found the right attorney, processed the deceit and betrayal of losing her husband, and how she learned how to forgive. Her story will help those grappling with their own broken marriages, as well as better equip family and friends who are walking with someone in the midst of divorce.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Are you tired of all the parenting books full of strategic checklists, how-to advice and quick tips? While some of the books are actually really helpful, Christina Fox, Sharon Betters and young mom Melissa Weisenfels talk through what it means to parent through the grid of how our heavenly father parents us, His children. They touch on questions like:
How can a better understanding of God’s character, i.e. His consistency, discipline, patience, provision, unconditional love, and even boundaries give us a roadmap for helping our children navigate the comparison trap, rebellion against boundaries, and more. But they also talk about their own feelings of failure and how to live with a broken heart when children reject their faith. Christina encourages us that as God’s beloved creatures, we bear His image—that is, we show others who He is as we glorify Him. Is anything more important to pass on to our children than this?
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Baseball great Darryl Strawberry readily acknowledges that people often think two things when they hear his name: Darryl was a great ball player, and Darryl lost it all to drugs. In this interview, Darryl and his wife Tracy share their story of drug addiction and how they found a pathway to restoration and wholeness. Their transparent responses to hard questions will challenge listeners to examine their own lives. It’s our hope that their redemption story will offer help and hope to others who are at the bottom of life, and ready to make choices that can only lead to dark places. Is there hope when getting and using drugs are the first things you think of in the morning, throughout the day, and the last thing before you close your eyes to sleep? In this moving interview, Darryl and Tracy Strawberry confidently exclaim, “Yes! There is help and hope!”
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
A child suffers multiple forms of abuse from her father from the time of being a little girl to a young woman. Is there any hope for not just surviving but thriving? Jennifer Greenberg proclaims there is. Jennifer knows the isolation and grief of abuse at the hands of her church-going father. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Jenn doesn’t flinch in talking through how she wanted to kill herself when she was 15 because her father’s abuse intensified during her adolescence. She takes us along on her journey toward healing and purpose, addressing such questions as… Why doesn’t an abuse victim speak up sooner? What are the residual issues of abuse into adulthood? What about forgiveness? Not only is Jenn a wife, mother, and composer, she authored Not Forsaken, A Life After Abuse and offers other abuse victims help through many resources on her website.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Is it possible to break free from drugs after a lifetime of addiction? Shelley Tribbitt says yes. After using drugs for over thirty years, Shelley broke free from the drugs, but then had to face the obstacle of the collateral damage that she had done to her family and friends. In this poignant interview, Shelley describes the devastation drug use brought on her family, including the loss of the custody of her children. Her daughter, Bay, joins the conversation, and describes how she reconciled with her mother, and why she never gave in to the temptation of drug use, even though they were readily available.
Drug use in our culture is an epidemic. It isn’t just teenagers who fall prey to this dangerous life choice. Shelley’s story reminds us that drugs know no age limits. We are also able to see that reconciliation with estranged family members is possible, though the pathway to reconciliation will be painful and often long.
Building a Spiritual Legacy Sermon Series How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. How can one woman survive let alone thrive when she experiences such crashing waves of pain? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author of The Scars that Have Shaped Me; How God meets us in Suffering, has experienced all these life crises and more. Rather than despair and giving up when wave after wave of loss hits, Vaneetha encourages us to allow suffering to draw us into the heart of God.
Building a Spiritual Legacy Sermon Series How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Preparation for retirement requires more than just financial planning. For most people, and especially for Christians, it comes with a host of other considerations—when to retire, where to live, and how to spend one’s time. Many find themselves asking, Is there a right way to retire?
And what about the cultural perspective, “I’ve worked hard all my life, this time it’s all about me!” Is it ok to pursue pleasure that was unattainable before retirement? And what if unexpected changes in our health make it impossible to do what we want. How do we deal with disappointment and discontentment? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Dr. John Dunlop addresses these questions and shares practical strategies for Christians as they approach their retirement years. John encourages listeners to start thinking about retirement while they are young and shares suggestions for determining how to intentionally live with purpose in this last season of life.
Building a Spiritual Legacy Sermon Series How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Sherry and Mike Kendrick heard the word “terminal” when Mike was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. Mike prayed he would live long enough to perform his son’s wedding ceremony. God granted him that desire and five years later, after his son’s wedding, Mike stepped from earth into heaven.
In this poignant conversation with Sharon Betters, a little over a year after the death of her beloved pastor husband, Sherry shares how Mike helped prepare her to be intentional in life after his absence. Sherry took practical steps to allow her room to lean into the pain but also to open her heart and hands to the treasures God gives through others. Her story will not only encourage widows but anyone who struggles with this foreign land of grief.
Before Mike’s death, Sherry and her husband talked with us about living with hope and terminal cancer in Living with Hope and Terminal Cancer.
Building a Spiritual Legacy Sermon Series How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
What do you do when you are suddenly navigating a life you didn’t sign up for? Lisa Appelo understands deeply. She’s experienced the raw emotions and uncertainty that come when everything falls apart. Lisa went to bed married and woke up a widow and single mom to seven children. She wrestled with impossible questions about her future–and then found life-changing answers that gave her the strength to move forward with true joy.
In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Lisa explains how she found hope in gratitude and practical ways to fight fear. Lisa encourages us to understand wherever you are in life is not God’s Plan B but Chapter 2 where He will reshape your shattered heart – you will not only survive but can learn to thrive as you learn how to trust Him more each day.
Building a Spiritual Legacy Sermon Series How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Building a Spiritual Legacy Sermon Series How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
What if your kind, gentle adult son started exhibiting bizarre behavior, so bizarre his wife got a restraining order and he ended up in prison? Our guest in this conversation, Robin, knows this terror as she lost her son little by little to an undiagnosed disease – Early Onset Dementia. Robin’s son, Justin, gradually changed from a kind, engaged husband, father and son into a man his family didn’t recognize. He lost his family and was imprisoned before doctors finally diagnosed him with frontotemporal dementia or young onset dementia. This is a heart-breaking story, but Robin offers light in the darkness.
Building a Spiritual Legacy Sermon Series How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Building a Spiritual Legacy Sermon Series How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do you face each day after a diagnosis of ALS or Lou Gherig’s disease, knowing you will not survive longer than eighteen months – two years? Pastor Dale Meador joins Sharon and Chuck Betters to answer this question and more as he describes how each day reminds him he cannot beat this disease. He knows his time on this earth is short. But, for Dale, this disease has renewed his confidence in heaven and God’s perfect love. In this conversation, Dale gives us a glimpse into how he is not only preparing himself but also his family for his absence and much more. Dale’s natural joyful perspective on life comes through but he wants all of us to know his perspective does not minimize the deep grief and fear ALS patients experience. His desire in sharing his story is for others to experience the same help and hope of Jesus he experiences every day. We are so grateful for Dale’s willingness to offer help and hope not only to the one diagnosed with ALS but also to those who love them.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
In this conversation and in their book, Making Room for Her, Barbara and Stacy Reaoch jump headfirst into a topic sure to generate much discussion and maybe even confrontation: Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships. Mother-in-law jokes are easy to find and most expect daughters-in-law to roll their eyes when their mothers-in-law are mentioned. Barbara and Stacy’s perspective on how two women who love the same man can not only get along but cultivate a deep, loving friendship goes against our culture’s view of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships. In this Help & Hope conversation with Sharon Betters, they encourage listeners, especially those in challenging in-law relationships to refuse to give up on pursuing godly responses to broken places. Friends, listen and realize, there is hope even in the midst of messing feelings and past hurts.
How do we build a legacy of faith and how do we ensure that we pass that on to our children, grandchildren and that our faith becomes a tradition passed on throughout our family line? Building a Spiritual Legacy is a study of the book of Psalms.
Is singleness a gift or a curse? If you’re single because you never married, divorced or widowed - are you just in a waiting room, marking time until you meet the right person, or is singleness a place filled with opportunities you would not have if married? Is it wrong to pray for a spouse? How do you respond when well-meaning friends say hurtful things like, “I don’t understand why some guy hasn’t snatched up you – you’re so nice.” Sharon Betters and Jenilyn Swett, Director of Adult Ministries at Restoration Community Church (PCA) in St. Louis and author of Singleness, Living Faithfully, talk about the answers to these questions and much more in this Help & Hope podcast.
About one million babies world-wide die each year within 24 hours of birth. What if you knew from the time you were about five months pregnant that your baby would be one of those children? In this conversation, Sharon Betters talks to Diane Bansbach about what it was like for her to learn her much wanted baby girl, Amy, might not survive birth, let alone live outside her mother’s womb. Diane and Sharon share a few tears as Diane steps back into that season of loss and grief and tells Amy’s story in a way that offers hope and counsel to those facing a similar tragedy.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
Many people have experienced betrayal, someone violating your trust perhaps by lying, cheating, some kind of abuse, putting their own interests ahead of yours when they promised otherwise. Betrayal affects every part of our hearts, often in ways we don’t understand at first. Some hurts we carry with us to the day we die, they are so deep and seem impossible to resolve. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Wendy Alsup shares the impact of betrayal from her own life, not only through an unwanted divorce but also in her church life. But Wendy doesn’t leave us in the much of betrayal. Instead, she speaks frankly about the power of forgiveness. Wendy’s view of forgiveness is not stereotypical. Pulling examples from her own life, Wendy talks about the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation and how understanding ambiguous loss can help us as we grieve the losses of betrayal. Whether you are still gasping for air as the impact of betrayal hits you hard or you are carrying the wounds of broken relationships from years ago, this conversation will help guide you through the minefields of grief and loss.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
Stephanie Hubach is no stranger to the challenges of raising a child with special needs. As a researcher in disability ministry and the mother of a son with Down Syndrome. Stephanie has spoken to thousands of parents about the struggles and the blessings of children who might be seen by our culture as dispensable, but in God’s world, they are indispensable and we lose many gifts and blessings when we do not recognize that what appears weak to us is actually, the strong. Steph’s passion for families raising children with disabilities moved her to write, Parenting and Disabilities – Abiding in God’s Presence as a daily devotional designed to turn hearts toward Jesus.
In this conversation, Sharon Betters and Steph speak as two friends, as they talk about the fact that a child with disabilities might be different but is not “less than”. Sharon and Steph discuss how hurtful comments from others might be a reflection of their own hearts and the need for each of us to learn more about the lives of those parenting children with disabilities. Listen in as Steph challenges us to consider how we respond when around a child with disabilities. Do we recognize them as deserving of the same love and care as a child without disabilities? Does your church enfold such families into the body of Christ? Steph shares how a biblical worldview of disabilities, that is, God’s view, will transform your heart.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series.
Studies show that the loss of a spouse, whether through divorce or death is one of the most devastating losses a human can experience. Our podcast guest, Deb McQuilkin, knows the unspeakable grief of the loss of a husband through an unwanted divorce and the sorrow of losing a beloved husband through death. Perhaps these losses are why Deb feels such a kinship with Naomi whose story we find in the Bible in the book of Ruth. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Deb invites us to consider our own shattered dreams, difficult relationships, and practical needs and learn through Naomi’s responses to loss.
Deb knows all about long distance grandparenting as she travels from her home in Australia to the US to spend time with grandchildren on both continents. Deb is not only an author, but before retirement and her move to Australia, she was an Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina in Health Systems Administration focusing on capacity building in global health. Before her husband, Robertson’s death, she ministered with him worldwide.
The following sermons by Dr. Chuck F. Betters were preached as part of the God Will Make a Way series
On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof, a young white man, attended the Wednesday evening Bible study at the predominantly black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. An hour later, Roof pulled a concealed weapon and killed nine African-Americans as they prayed, including Myra Thompson, the wife of Reverend Anthony Thompson. Myra's murder devastated Anthony, yet he chose to privately and publicly forgive the shooter.
Many in the church and community still struggle to understand Reverend Thompson's deliberate choice to forgive the racist murderer. But as Charlestonians witnessed this incredible act of forgiveness, something significant happened within the community. Instead of the expected racial riots in the aftermath of the shooting, black and white leaders and residents united, coming together peaceably and even showing acts of selfless love.
In this candid conversation, Anthony Thompson candidly shares the details of that awful night, the grief he experienced, and the radical choice to forgive the killer. But beyond that, Reverend Thompson shares a compelling vision of the power of forgiveness to transform our lives--personally, in our communities, and even in our nation.
Be inspired by this remarkable story and discover how the difficult decision to forgive can become the key to radical change.
On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof, a young white man, attended the Wednesday evening Bible study at the predominantly black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. An hour later, Roof pulled a concealed weapon and killed nine African-Americans as they prayed, including Myra Thompson, the wife of Reverend Anthony Thompson. Myra's murder devastated Anthony, yet he chose to privately and publicly forgive the shooter.
Many in the church and community still struggle to understand Reverend Thompson's deliberate choice to forgive the racist murderer. But as Charlestonians witnessed this incredible act of forgiveness, something significant happened within the community. Instead of the expected racial riots in the aftermath of the shooting, black and white leaders and residents united, coming together peaceably and even showing acts of selfless love.
In this candid conversation, Anthony Thompson candidly shares the details of that awful night, the grief he experienced, and the radical choice to forgive the killer. But beyond that, Reverend Thompson shares a compelling vision of the power of forgiveness to transform our lives--personally, in our communities, and even in our nation.
Be inspired by this remarkable story and discover how the difficult decision to forgive can become the key to radical change.
Julie Sanford is a Recovery Mentor for wives of alcoholics. She is a wife and mom of three who found herself in a situation she never wanted to be in as the wife of an alcoholic. After several years of living in chaos, feeling alone, and unseen, she is now using her journey to help other wives of alcoholics navigate their husband’s addiction. She came to realize that it was not only her husband that needed recovery, but she also needed support. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Julie shares not only her story but hope and encouragement for those in a similar, broken place. Julie offers programs and coaching that equip women with the tools and strength needed to navigate their husband’s addiction without losing themselves in the process.
Podcast: https://marriedtoaddiction.com/podcast
Website: Marriedtoaddiction.com
Stephanie Broersma lived a charmed life until the day she discovered a deleted online conversation between her husband and another woman. When confronted, he confessed to a ten-year addiction to pornography and multiple affairs.
In this conversation with Sharon Betters Stephanie shares the story of moving through anger, betrayal, fear, and finally redemption. Her remarkable story brings hope to one of the darkest places in a marriage. Stephanie helps those whose lives have been turned upside down to take a raw and honest look at the emotions, decisions and difficulties women face in marital betrayal. She wants other women to know they are not alone and you can find healing from the shame, anger, and brokenness that overwhelms you.
Take a walk with Stephanie and Sharon and listen in on their transparent and hope-filled conversation.
In this candid and fun interview, Jani Ortlund and Sharon Betters talk about what it’s like to be married to their pastor. Jani and Sharon have been married to their pastors for over fifty years – that’s 100 years of experience between them! Using Jani’s book, Help! I’m Married to My Pastor as a springboard, they cover such topics as how to help pastor husbands deal with depression, create a home where the “PKs” feel safe and unaffected by congregational expectations, cultivate romance in their marriages, deal with gossip and prioritizing personal intimacy with Jesus.
Pastor’s wives – whether young or old, will benefit from this candid conversation.
Check out Jani Ortlund’s books!
Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Illness!
The words, “You have a mental illness” bring fear, uncertainty, sometimes shame, loneliness, and even hopelessness.
Christine Chappell heard those words as a young woman. They helped her understand many of her struggles with depression and self-harming behavior…
“Who am I? What is my purpose? I thought I could have it all and I do. But I am restless, I feel like I’m missing something.”
Statistics show many American women are weary, struggle with depression, and self-medicate with alcohol, flattery, and more. Suicide rates for women are on the rise. What’s happening? More importantly, what’s the resolution?
In this conversation, Jen Oshman, author of Enough About Me and Help & Hope host Sharon Betters talk about the problem, the diagnosis, and the treatment for this low-grade anxiety that often disrupts our thinking, whether in joyful or sorrowful seasons.
In her book, Jen says, “We 21st century women have been running on ourselves, rather than on our God. We've been running on self-help, self-empowerment, and self-actualization. The fuel of self has run out, and that's why we're tired, discouraged, and even in crisis. Enough about me. And enough about you. If we want to keep running, we need to run on the fuel we're made for - God himself. We will indeed be restless until then.” (Enough About Me, Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self, Jen Oshman, Page 48)
Friends, join Jen and Sharon as they talk frankly about the reasons for the restlessness and dissatisfaction in a culture that demands we “do it all” and how do we find our way back to God’s purpose for each of us.
When a son, sister, or grandchild begins to behave in unexpected and disturbing ways, family members hope it is simply a phase. For some, it is instead a life-time illness – schizophrenia.
The diagnosis of schizophrenia can bring shock, fear, and worry to everyone involved. But in the midst of the numerous challenges, hope doesn’t have to die. (Broken Pieces and the God Who Mends Them by Simonetta Carr)
In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Simonetta Carr shares the story of her beloved son, Jonathan, and her experience of caring for him as he struggled with schizophrenia. Simonetta doesn’t sugarcoat the enormous challenges and emotions that were non-stop. She talks about how she fervently prayed for Jonathan, the fears she had to confront, and how the church came alongside Jonathan and her in this battle. You may not have a loved one with schizophrenia but Simonetta and Jonathan’s story will give you insight into the enormous battle facing families with such a diagnosis.
You can learn more about schizophrenia and find numerous helpful resources in Simonetta’s book, Broken Pieces and the God Who Mends Them, Schizophrenia Through a Mother’s Eyes.
Kathe Wunnenberg is a hopelifter. She believes God can transform anything you offer Him into hope to help others. God has enlarged her through many life challenges including infertility, miscarriages and the loss of her son. Known for her creative compassion and her motto: “We go through what we go through, to help others go through what we went through,” Kathe is the founder of Hopelifters Unlimited and lives in Phoenix, Arizona. The author of Grieving The Loss of a Loved One, Grieving the Child I Never Knew, Longing for a Child, and Hopelifter: Creative Ways to Spread Hope when Life Hurts, Kathe’s books and ministry has impacted thousands. Kathe lives in Phoenix with her husband, Rich. They have three young adult sons, one grandson
Pastors and Their Critics – A Guide to Coping with Criticism in the Ministry Part 2
In Part 2 of this Help & Hope podcast Nick Thompson, co-author with Joel R. Beeke of Pastors and Their Critics continues his conversation with Chuck Betters about the difference between betrayal and criticism and how to handle criticism from church members. Part 2 focuses on how to create a church climate where it is safe to share concerns with your pastor and elders along with the reality that sometimes no amount of reconciliation efforts will reap sweet fruit.
Thinking through these themes will help equip young pastors as they begin to realize criticism comes with the territory of shepherding and encourage older pastors to think through the climate of their church and whether they need a course correction.
In Part 1 of this conversation Nick Thompson, co-author with Joel R. Beeke of Pastors and Their Critics talks with Chuck Betters about the difference between betrayal and criticism and how to handle criticism from church members. Pastors quickly learn that criticism comes with the territory of shepherding. This conversation took place in the middle of the 2020 pandemic and pastors are weary from the constant criticism they are getting in response to their handling of the pandemic. Rather than resolve their differences, critics choose to leave without any attempt to preserve the relationship. Most pastors give their lives to their congregation but over time realize what they thought were great friendships don’t stand up in the middle of disagreements. How does a pastor handle such hurt without making the situation worse? What are realistic expectations for conflict resolution? Pastor, are you hurting? This conversation will help guide you through the minefield of criticism.
For too long women, rather than feel safe, women often feel shame in their local churches, so much so that they will not ask the leadership for help. The idea of speaking about her personal needs and hurts to any man, let alone being in a room alone with a group of men fills her with fear. This conversation with Ann Maree Goudzwaard, Sharon Betters and Jane Anne Wilson fills us with great hope as we learn about a Shepherdess ministry designed to not only create a safe place for women in crisis but also act as a preventative balm. This ministry is a picture of the spiritual mothering described in Titus 2. Older women are trained to come alongside a hurting woman, learning how to speak “woman” to the pastoral leadership when the hurting woman cannot speak for herself. Ann Maree describes the responsibilities of a Shepherdess and how this ministry changes the atmosphere of a local church as women – and their friends – discover the church is a safe place. And the bonus – older women realize they have much to share from their own life journeys and Scripture.
This conversation acts as salty peanuts – we hope you want more! To satisfy your craving for more information, check out the following links. Not only is the book packed with practical information on how to start this ministry but there are also training videos.
In this conversation two seasoned pastors, Chuck Betters and Bernie Lawrence talk about how the local church is not only called to be a safe place for hurting women but how to make it so. Bernie is co-author with Ann Maree Goudzwaard of HelpHer – A Churchwide Response for Women in Crisis.
Chuck and Bernie discuss how many churches are ill-prepared to come alongside of women in crisis but how the scriptures outline the way to meet these needs. Bernie speaks from the experience of helping oversee such a ministry in his local church. He shares how the leadership recognized the need to make the church a safe place for women and then enlisted women to help develop a strategy for meeting this dire need. In their book, Bernie and Ann Maree not only tell the story of how the Shepherdess ministry developed but also include numerous practical instructions for how to develop a similar ministry in your local church. This ministry will revolutionize a local church and no doubt as it grows women will spread the news that their church is ready and willing to not only help women in crisis but be there as a pro-active and preventative balm.
Be sure to listen to Part 2 - Ann Maree’s conversation with Sharon Betters and Jane Anne Wilson
Barbara Juliani and Jane Anne Wilson join Sharon Betters to talk about those feelings every mother experiences at one time or another. This conversation follows an interview with Barbara about prodigal children. Barbara and her father Jack Miller co-authored Come Back, Barbara, a raw and transparent story of Barbara’s rebellion against her parents and their faith and her journey “back home”. Whenever a child rebels or disappoints parents, mothers often feel ashamed and as though their child’s behavior is a reflection on their parenting skills. “Was I too soft, too hard, spanked when I shouldn’t have, neglected a specific need in my child?” Where do moms go with these feelings? If you are that mother, this conversation will encourage you as you realize you are not alone and there is a way toward freedom.
Do these words haunt you: "Mom, Dad, I don't want your rules and morals. I don't want to act like a Christian anymore! And I'm not going to," Barbara Juliani (then Barbara Miller) made this declaration at the age 18. As her father desperately attempted to reason with her, Barbara grew more resentful, choosing a path of immorality that only deepened her parents' pain.
Such a declaration from a child, no matter their age, creates havoc and soul-searching in the hearts of their parents, who often ask, “What did I do wrong?”
In this conversation with Sharon Betters and Jane Anne Wilson Barbara Juliani shares her story and addresses some of the ways parents take on the guilt of their children and responsibility for their decisions. You might be surprised by some of her conclusions. Her dad, Jack Miller wrote:
"I am not ignorant of human depravity," writes C. John Miller, "but I had long denied that it could exist in our family." That reality, however, forced him to confront his own sin, seek forgiveness, admit his inability to change his wayward daughter, and begin loving Barbara on God's terms.
In their book, Come Back, Barbara, "Jack" Miller and Barbara Miller Juliani chronicle their journey from grief and conflict to joyful reconciliation. Come Back, Barbara is thus an irresistible portrayal of God's grace to the Millers and us all. Our conversation with Barbara reminds broken-hearted parents about the freedom of experiencing such grace in the midst of their child’s rebellion.
George Grant and Chuck Betters, seasoned pastors and ministry leaders talk frankly about the intense pressures pastors and ministry leaders experience and offer insights on how to navigate these turbulent times.
This conversation is for pastor’s and ministry wives and those who love them. While there are occupational hazards in all lines of work, ministry families experience conflicts that sometimes not only result in broken relationships but loss of their beloved church family. In most jobs, wives are not expected to be an unpaid laborer, stand by their husband’s side every Sunday, remembering every name and something about the families, teach a class, play the piano, or host multiple gatherings for every age. What she considers deep friendships root and grow. Her children see the church as their second home. Imagine the trauma when conflict reveals that many view her only as a commodity, useful as long as her husband pleases the congregation. She learns that those for whom she has hurt the most are sometimes the ones who will hurt her deeply. In this conversation two seasoned ministry wives, Karen Grant and Sharon Betters talk freely about these challenges and how to respond when trusted friends betray. Ministry wife, you are not alone.
This conversation is part of a series for Ministry Families.
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Mention “fear of the Lord” and most people don’t know what it means. Is it terror in God’s presence? Is it fear He is watching and waiting to condemn us or tell us what a good person we are? Or maybe the Lord will demand we give up what is most precious to us to prove we fear Him. Or perhaps fear of the Lord grows when we think He is punishing us for past sins. In this conversation Christina Fox talks to Sharon Betters about how the fear of the Lord frees us from lesser fears and how understanding biblical fear helps us walk by faith when life turns upside down. Christina also shares how the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom in not only the hard places but in the mundane things of life.
Children raised in the same family sometimes grow up with very different responses to life. Such is the story of Julie Malone and her beautiful daughter, Allie. Julie and her husband, Tim loved their lives as parents and Tim’s ministry to teens. But their idyllic life would take a turn into a foreign land of broken places. Julie says,
“I am very thankful for my childhood as I came to know and love the Lord as my savior at a very young age. I really never knew a day without Jesus in my life. I married Tim, and we had 4 beautiful little girls. We were raising our kids to know Jesus. We were a close family. Life was good. But Tim and I often wondered how and when real suffering would enter our lives.
For us, it didn’t come in one huge blow. For us it came in pieces. A little ding here, and a little ding there – until the repeated dinging of the chisel brought true hardship that often made me feel weary and worn, and well…broken. And much of this brokenness focused on our journey of parenting our oldest daughter Ally through her teenage years.”
You may not have a prodigal child, but no doubt you know someone who does, someone who is fearful for their child but maybe ashamed and embarrassed. Parents of hurting children immediately blame themselves, thinking, surely, we could have done something different. Parents of prodigal children need their friends, family and church family to rally around them and Julie gives us a glimpse into how.
Thousands of families quietly and lovingly care for children with special needs. Though the days are often long and hard, many find joy in their calling and would not trade their calling for anything. Kara Dedert and her family reflect this joy in the ordinary and extraordinary moments of caring for their son and brother, Calvin. In her introduction to her blog, Kara writes, “You’ll find me writing about the good, gritty, gracy parts of faith, family and home. I’m married to Darryl and we have five kids. One of our sons has severe disabilities from Zika. It’s broken our hearts and also filled us with hope – I write about that, too. We’re grateful for Kara’s willingness to not only write about her journey, but to talk with Sharon Betters about the everyday struggles and joys of caring for Calvin and how his life has drawn his entire family deeper into the heart of Jesus.
Connect with Kara at karadedert.com.
Discontent easily arises when our desires aren’t met and our plans don’t come true—but this is a dangerous path that drives us away from God. Megan Hill talks with Sharon Betters about how discontentment can be an insidious, unrecognized poison that robs us of opportunities to experience joy and intimacy with the Lord. Megan explains the meaning of contentment, how we often make discontentment comfortable in our hearts, and how it puts a shadow on everything we do. This conversation took place in the middle of the COVID pandemic, where we all experienced many reasons to be discontent but in this interview, Megan suggests such seasons of uncertainty are opportunities to intentionally draw strength from contentment. Megan offers practical ideas on how to seek contentment in the ordinary and extraordinary seasons of life.
Sometimes one of the hardest places in suffering is the isolation and loneliness of pain. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Wendy Alsup shares how suffering came in wave after wave, leaving her breathless and lonely. In one particularly dark and painful period after intense surgery for cancer, Wendy discovered she was not truly alone. Though her pain was not alleviated, she found comfort and strength in experiencing intimacy with the Lord Who walks with us in suffering. Wendy describes how the Lord is our companion in suffering, even when we must walk alone.
Mention pornography and most people think, “That’s a problem for men.” Yet 76% of 18 – 30 year old American women report that they watch porn at least oncer a month. Three percent of all women say they either thought they might be addicted or are unsure if they are addicted to pornography. This equates to three million women.* These stats are from 2018, so it’s safe to say the numbers are growing. Is there help for women addicted to pornography? In this conversation with Sharon Betters Jessica Harris says yes!
Jessica shares her own story of how pornography drew her in when she was a middle schooler and how she found solace and acceptance through the internet and eventually chat rooms. Jessica describes the secrecy of her addiction and how it led to shame and guilt that she didn’t know how to break. Then, a woman acknowledged to a group of young adult females that pornography addiction was a woman thing, too. Suddenly, Jessica had hope that the chains of addiction could be broken. Jessica shares her journey as a means to offer hope to others.
But Jessica also shares her story in her book Beggar’s Daughter and her ministry of the same name.
Learn more about breaking the chains of pornography and that you are not alone in your battle – women across the world are ready to come alongside of you in your struggle to break the chains of pornography.
We live in an anti-aging culture – subtle and not so subtle messages convince us aging is bad – do everything you can to hang on to youth. But no matter how hard we try, our bodies continue to age. Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters co-authored a book, Aging with Grace, Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture because we believe our Creator, God, promises we will flourish in our old age. At the end of each chapter, a woman at least 70 years of age tells her story of what flourishing in old age looks like for her.
In the book co-authored by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters, Aging with Grace, Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture, each chapter ends with a story-teller who is at least seventy years old. Each woman gives the readers a glimpse into what aging with grace looks like for her. One of those storytellers is Dianne Balch. In a five-minute video for the companion series Aging with Grace, Ask an Older Woman, Dianne answered the question:
What is the hardest challenge and the greatest benefit of aging?
Aging is a season of loss on many levels. Married women fear losing their spouse or outliving their children. In fact, today there are 13.6 million widows in America, and about 700,000 women become a widow in the U.S. each year. Single women who have never married can fear being alone in the last years of life. In this conversation with Sharon Betters, seventy-two-year old Jerdone Davis frankly shares some of the emotional challenges of anticipating aging alone, including addressing how we can prepare for this season while we are younger and how can we handle the fears of being alone, especially in the last season of our lives. No matter your marital status, Jerdone’s recommendations for preparing for the last season of life will encourage you to be intentional in taking steps to make things easier for loved ones after your death.
In the book co-authored by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters, Aging with Grace, Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture, each chapter ends with a story-teller who is at least seventy years old. Each woman gives the readers a glimpse into what aging with grace looks like for her. One of those storytellers is Jerdone Davis. In a five-minute video for the companion series Aging with Grace, Ask an Older Woman, Jerdone answered the question:
How do you deal with loneliness and fear as an aging single woman?
Carol was eighty-three years old at the time of the interview. Carol travels the world continuing the work of the organization her husband started, Equipping Pastors. Surely Carol is a model of flourishing in old age as she regularly gets on a plane in order to spend hours teaching about marriage in less than optimum circumstances. But is traveling the world at eighty-three years of age the only way to flourish? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Carol answers this question and encourages us to understand flourishing in any age is not about doing but rather about “being”. No matter your age, you will be encouraged and guided by Carol’s insights.
In the book co-authored by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters, Aging with Grace, Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture, each chapter ends with a story-teller who is at least seventy years old. Each woman gives the readers a glimpse into what aging with grace looks like for her. One of those storyteller is Carol Arnold. In a five-minute video for the companion series Aging with Grace, Ask an Older Woman, Carol answered the question:
What does flourishing look like for women who cannot travel the world and teach as you do?
Growing up we all have a vision of what our life will look like. By the time we reach the last season of life, we might struggle with bitterness or depression or discontent because life was nothing like we expected. Is there a way to trade in the bitterness for contentment and joy? Is it even possible to flourish as we age?
At the end of each chapter in Aging with Grace, Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture, co-authored by Susan Hunt and Sharon Betters each chapter ends with a woman who is 70 or older sharing what flourishing in an anti-aging culture looks like for her. One of those story tellers is Barbara Thompson. In a five-minute video for the companion series Aging with Grace, Ask an Older Woman, Barbara answered the question:
How do our expectations, plans, goals for aging influence our flourishing?
Barbara unpacks her answer in this extended conversation with Sharon Betters, Barbara describes how life didn’t turn out the way she expected when she decided caring for her elderly parents was not a chore but a calling. Saying yes to being their caregiver meant saying no to opportunities to continue speaking at national and local women’s events as well as having an active role in the women’s ministry of her denomination.
She describes how her marriage didn’t just survive but thrived in the middle of these hard places.
In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Miho Kahn and her husband share the story of Miho’s journey into a world of drugs, violence and abuse. At the age of fourteen, Miho pushed against the boundaries of her parents’ quiet life and struck out on her own, telling her sister, “Don’t try to find me.” As you listen, you might think, “This story could be a compelling movie” as you imagine a young girl hitch-hiking alone across America and exposing herself to danger and abuse. Miho shares the story of her drug addiction, rape, co-dependency, abortion - and all of this happened before she was seventeen years old. Miho transparently shares her journey and how she found peace and direction in a personal relationship to Jesus.
Pam Benton started noticing small changes in her pastor husband. Though Wilson had retired, he had agreed to serve as interim pastor in another church for eighteen months. Eighteen months turned into five years. Pam’s concerns grew when Wilson started using notes for his sermons. Since both of their mothers had Alzheimers, Pam and Wilson did not hesitate to get their doctor’s opinion, hoping for a simple answer, but knowing Alzheimers was not unlikely.
In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Pam describes how a diagnosis has changed the direction of their plans for retirement, how important it is to get an early diagnosis and the way the Lord has grown her faith. Pam’s children told her that in spite of a lifetime of ministry, this season of life is perhaps the most important as she models for them how to love their dad well in what many call the long goodbye.
Twenty-one surgeries by age thirteen. Years in the hospital. Verbal and physical bullying from schoolmates. Multiple miscarriages as a young wife. The death of a child. A debilitating progressive disease. Riveting pain. Abandonment. Unwanted divorce. How can one woman survive let alone thrive when she experiences such crashing waves of pain? In this conversation with Sharon Betters, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author of The Scars that Have Shaped Me; How God meets us in Suffering, has experienced all these life crises and more. Rather than despair and giving up when wave after wave of loss hits, Veneetha encourages us to allow suffering to draw us into the heart of God.
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.1 About 2 in 4 women have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence." 1These statistics do not include abuse of men. These are just a few of domestic abuse statistics on the National Statistics Domestic Violence website. Many more people do not report abuse. If these stats are true, it’s likely 1 in 4 women sitting in our church pews have experienced severe physical violence. Sadly, the place where wounded women should feel safest – the church – is the one place they are too ashamed to be transparent. In this informative but at times disturbing interview, Darby Strickland draws from years of not only studying the impact of abuse but her interaction through counseling abused women. Darby is passionate about equipping local churches to be a safe place for the abused. To go deeper, you can order her newest book: Is it Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims
Infertility, ministry conflict, chronic pain – experiencing just one of these life crises can be all consuming. But all of them at the same time – and more? How does a woman not just survive, but thrive? Glenna Marshall, author of The Promise is His Presence, Why God is Always Enough, joins Sharon Betters to share her journey that has taken her to some very broken places. But as you will hear, she discovered priceless treasures as she struggled to make sense of it all.
Imagine you have one child, a beautiful daughter whose life reflects her deep love for Jesus. You and your wife work for a Christian organization, offering the help and hope of the Gospel, seeing every day as an opportunity to encourage and love others. And then you get that phone call that is every parent’s nightmare. Your only child, 17 years old, has been in a fatal car accident. Fast forward twenty years and your wife gets a diagnosis that not only will take her life but turn her last years into a place of great anguish. How would you respond? Ellis Goldstein had to answer these questions, the most recent, when he learned his wife’s diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This thoughtful conversation between two men who share the grief of losing a child will challenge listeners with their responses to grief and Ellis’ response to the illness and death of his beloved Colleen.
Almost 40% of young adults live with their parents or grandparents. This is the highest percentage in 70 years. The last time young adults did life in such proximity to their parents or grandparents was just before the Depression. Then it was out of financial need. Today it seems there is a whole different perspective on the part of the young adults. Dr. Chuck Betters talks to Jim Burns, author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children about some of the challenges for parents as they transition from parenting children to parenting young adults. Jim gives practical advice and hopeful encouragement for this tough yet rewarding transition.
If you have an adult child, you know that parenting doesn't stop when a child reaches the age of eighteen. In many ways, it gets more complicated. Both your heart and your head are as involved as ever, whether your child lives under your roof or rarely stays in contact.
In this conversation and in his book, parenting expert Jim Burns helps us navigate one of the richest and most challenging seasons of parenting. Speaking from his own personal and professional experience, Burns offers practical answers to questions often asked by parents of adult children.
From Dr. Chuck Betters' series Conversion from Fear to Faith
This Episode: Judges 6:1-23
From Dr. Chuck Betters' series The High View of Woman
This Episode: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
Google mother-in-law jokes and you can take your pick of numerous sites that offer laughter at the expense of the mother-in-law. Becoming a mother-in-law after pouring your life into your son might be one of the most difficult challenges some women face. Perhaps family conflict is one of the hardest places to experience help and hope. This conversation between Annie Chapman and Sharon Betters will help guide daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law through the sometimes difficult maze of “sharing” a man. Annie Chapman is the author of The Mother-In-Law Dance and knows from experience how challenging it can be to get along with your mother-in-law. She also has married sons so she brings great wisdom on family relationships that might be just what you need to find a bridge into your “in-law’s” heart or build an even stronger relationship. Can two women love the same man and still get along? Annie says yes! And she offers sound advice for those times when only one party wants to have that friendship.
From Dr. Chuck Betters' series The High View of Woman Pt 1
This Episode: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
Each year about 50,000 children die in the United States. While a profound loss for parents, what about their siblings? Doug MacGray, was eleven years old when he lost his sixteen-year-old brother, Ricky. How does an eleven-year-old grieve? How is the grief journey of a sibling different than the grief journey of parents? In this sometimes emotional conversation, Doug shares with Dr. Chuck F. Betters some of the ways his brother’s death affected him and how grief for a child is different than the grief of an adult. It’s our hope that Doug’s story will help parents understand the grief of their children a little better and also encourage those who have lost siblings at a young age.
In 2016 about 20% of US adults had chronic pain – that’s about 50,000,000. Eight percent of those adults had high-impact pain – that’s about 20,000,000 people with debilitating chronic pain. People suffering from high-impact pain often suffer in isolation and without much understanding or sympathy. They don’t have a cast or any visible sign of injury, yet their pain changes the way they live life. In this Help & Hope podcast, Dr. Betters talks with Bill Condon, who knows what it is to not only experience chronic pain with no hope of healing, but also the devastation of the losses that often accompanies chronic pain. Bill explains how depression took him into such a dark place he no longer wanted to live. Yet in the middle of debilitating pain, Bill’s story is one of hope. If you or someone you love suffers from any kind of ongoing pain, Bill’s story will encourage you, and help you find a way to walk by faith in the middle of the pain and/or come alongside someone who lives with chronic pain.
Is it ever ok to question God’s love or wisdom, especially when you love and serve Him but experience tremendous loss? Dr. Frank A. James, President and Professor of Historical Theology at Missio Seminary in Pennsylvania joins Dr. Chuck F. Betters to talk about this very question. Frank’s story of loss started when his younger brother, Kelly, was trapped in a snow cave on Mt. Hood and an unyielding blizzard prevented rescue. News outlets from all over the world covered the fear and anguish of Frank’s family as they waited for news about Kelly. Frank describes the emotional roller coaster of hope, fear, confusion, despair and lament as they waited and then as they realized Kelly would not survive. As a professor, author, seminary president, how is it possible Frank struggled with hard theological questions about suffering and lament. Frank’s transparency will encourage you to better understand how God welcomes your questions and holds you tightly in His grip when you struggle to understand His purposes
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder. These numbers have been rising steadily; between 2007 and 2012, anxiety disorders in children and teens went up 20%.
These stats combined with the rate of hospital admissions for suicidal teenagers also doubling over the past decade leaves us with many concerning questions. (source: www.childhealthdata.org/learn-about-the-nsch/NSCH)
In this Help & Hope interview, Jessica Thompson, author of How to Help Your Teens with Anxiety, talks to Sharon Betters about some of the root causes of anxiety and offers practical tips for how parents can get their kids talking about anxiety and how they come alongside of their children during their teen years.
Did you know that only 12 percent of child sexual abuse is ever reported to the authorities and fewer than 4 in 10 rapes are reported to the police? Additionally, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they turn 18. These numbers include people in our local churches. In this Help and Hope resource Sharon Betters and Ellen Dykas discuss these horrifying statistics in the context of how the church can help create an environment where abuse victims feel safe and helped. This is not an easy topic to discuss nor is it easy to hear, especially if you are a victim of sexual abuse. But it is imperative that we hear from people like Ellen who are passionate about going into the dark places with the light of Jesus and inviting others to go with her to offer the hope and help only Jesus gives.