How Is God Using My Physical Pain for Good? | Ask Dr. Betters
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Bible says that ‘God works all things together for the good of those who love him (Rom 8:28)’. How is God using my physical pain for good? What good can come from terrible pain that probably will have no end?"
Is it okay to pray for the suffering of our enemies? David does!
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is it okay to pray for the suffering of our enemies? David does! But, Jesus says to pray for our enemies and those who persecute us? Why is the Bible not consistent here?"
Is venting allowed, or is it the same as gossip?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "What do you think of "venting"? Is venting allowed or is it the same as gossip?"
It looks like people are saved and then become unsaved. How do you reconcile that with eternal security?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Devil was once a saved angel who was unsaved and so was king Saul--how do you reconcile that information with Hebrews 6?
Can one be saved and then choose to turn away from God?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Is it "once saved always saved"? Or can one be saved and chose to turn away from God? Hebrews 6:4-6 says “It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned.”
How are we supposed to deal with invisible evil?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How are people supposed to deal with this invisible evil that shows itself at times other than just live with it and know it exists?"
How can I tell if my wife is telling the truth or lying?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My wife is depressed, she blames me for her depression. She also has cheated on me and is currently doing so via text message. We are separated, but we live in the same house. She doesn't know if she wants to work on our marriage. She says she has demons in her head that she needs to work out before she can love herself or me. Is she telling me the truth or lying to me?"
Our child has married an atheist. What can we do?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Raised in a caring Christian home with one serious issue after another in the church, our grown child has married an atheist. Our hearts are broken, and...
How can we learn to trust the Church again?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Church gossip has nearly destroyed our family. The timing of invented-stories and stretched-offenses has only intensified our losses, as we were deeply grieving the deaths of nearly a dozen precious people in our lives...
Where does Job's strong faith come from?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "One of your videos you mentioned that the book of Job was the first book of Scripture ever written. Since Job did not have other Old Testament books to refer to in times of crisis, where did his strong faith and unwavering confidence in God come from such that he was able to trust in the character of God no matter what happened to him?"
If Jesus died for all of our sins, why are we still sinners?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "If Jesus died for all of our sins, why are we still sinners? We were not made sinless by His death?"
Help! Our only child was murdered...
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Our only child, our 18 year old son, was murdered last year. We're supposed to be Christians. My husband is even a pastor. But I have lost my faith in the goodness of God. I am in such complete and total despair. I've struggled with doubts (probably due to my OCD and scrupulosity)...
Should Christians take antidepressants?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "Should Christians take antidepressants? Is depression a spiritual issue that should not be treated with drugs that will mask a spiritual problem?"
How should we communicate when communication breaks down?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "My husband and I are always fighting. How should we communicate when communication breaks down?"
How much power does Satan have in my suffering?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "How much power did Satan have in the book of Job? How much power does Satan have in my suffering?"
Is substance abuse genetic?
In this episode, Dr. Betters answers the question, "My Dad was an alcoholic and I was told that it’s genetic, that’s why I struggle with substance abuse. Do you agree with that?"
How does a Christian plan for death?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How does a Christian plan for death? Is cremation an option?"
How does God bless the hurting?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "How does God really bless people who are in pain, people who are hurting? What does it mean to be blessed by God?"
Does God really not give us more than we can handle?
In this episode Dr. Betters answers the question, "The Bible says God won’t give us more than we can handle. My friend committed suicide. Clearly God gave her more than she could handle!"