Learning to See When the Lights Go Out: Reconciling God's Love with His Sovereignty($18.99Value)

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On a warm summer evening, Chuck Betters stood at his back gate, breathing in the scent of freshly cut grass and watching the sunset paint the sky. Surrounded by beauty and flooded with priceless memories, he reflected on life's hard places - his wife's battle with breast cancer, his own struggle with depression - and thanked God for the joy of leading a faithful congregation. In that quiet moment, it felt as though God had given him a glimpse of heaven. He didn't know that a darkness unlike any he had ever faced was about to descend - one that would call into question every sermon he had preached, every truth he had proclaimed, and every word of hope he had held dear. Just days later, the phone rang with words no parent ever wants to hear: "Your son has been in an accident. You need to come now." The foundation of this book is built upon the sermons Chuck preached in the weeks following the death of his son, Mark. In these pages, he invites readers to walk with him down the road of grief as he wrestles to reconcile God's love with God's sovereignty. "A wise pastor disciples readers to think biblically, live covenantally, and experience God's presence-even when the lights go out." - Susan Hunt - Former Director of Women's Ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America, Author "Chuck has the heart of a pastor who has seen the darkness of pain and suffering and trusted the Lord through it." - Mike Singenstreu - Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, Victoria, TX "Readers will be gently pointed to the God they can trust even when the lights go out." - Trent Casto - Senior Pastor, Covenant PCA Naples "Theologically practical, overwhelmingly encouraging, and deeply authentic." - Douglas R. MacGray - CEO, Stonecrop Wealth Advisors "Not a book of theories, but the testimony of a man who has learned to trust God when the road disappeared beneath his feet." - Stuart Lindner - Class of 1974, USAF Academy, Member of The Gideons International, and Prison Ministry leader, Legislative Agent for Artesian Water Co., PCA Elder Emeritus, The Town Church of Middletown, DE "A testimony of hope, healing, and the relentless faithfulness of God." - Frank DiGregorio Jr. - CNMT, RDMS, CAPPM, Founder Molecular Imaging Services, LLC Dr. Charles F. Betters discovered the richness of the Reformed Faith early in his ministry through a lifelong study of Scripture. Known for his verse-by-verse preaching and transparent approach to suffering, he helps others find hope in God's sovereignty. Following the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark, he and his wife Sharon founded MARKINC Ministries (markinc.org) to offer help and hope to hurting people.Over his forty-eight-year pastoral career, Dr. Betters served churches in Philadelphia and Delaware, founded Red Lion Christian Academy, and led Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church for three decades. His teaching has reached audiences worldwide through radio, television, and online platforms. He is the author of Teaching Them Young and Harlots & Heroines, and co-author of Treasures of Faith with Sharon. Now retired from full-time ministry, Chuck founded Anchored Hope Biblical Counseling in 2020, now Anchored Virtual (Anchoredvirtual.co) and continues to lead MARKINC. He treasures large, noisy gatherings with their four children, 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren-and enjoys golfing with Sharon.