Treasures in Darkness is a blessing!!!! One thing I love about the Betters Family is their honesty. They are genuine in everything. A lot of christians pretend to be spiritual when they are on trials. They think that's the best way to help other people who suffer. Not true. If you see the Betters tell them there's a person who lives in Colombia South America who really appreciates their ministry.

Good morning! Our homeschool group has had a really tough year with illnesses, deaths, and other issues. But it has brought us together so closely and given us so many opportunities to pull out of our own tiny spheres to help others. I believe it has been a good learning experience, too, for those who previously either had not had a true community or had not seen the Lord’s encouragement in action.  Thank you so much for your books and devotionals which have provided a call to action and practical ideas for service and encouragement.

Thank you for giving voice to your own grief and hope through your ministry which has blessed so many by sharing your hope in Christ. You helped lay the foundation for me, and demonstrated that even grief can be a life-giving "gift and grace" to share with others.

I just wanted to tell you that I’m grateful for your ministry. I had heard you speak at a women’s retreat in Westminster Maryland when the woman who was supposed to speak got cancer and was unable to come. That’s when I first bought Treasures in Darkness. I have passed it along to others, ost recently to Nicola Kangas who, along with husband and siblings, lost her 18 yr old (?) son. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey and what God has taught you along the way. Grace and peace, Marian Brophy

Please tell Dr. Betters how much his videos have helped me. My husband age 52 died in a farming accident on July 9th and I found this ministries' videos on YouTube. They have helped me through the grieving process and give me hope of seeing my husband again. I did not get to tell him good bye and it has been very hard. My hope is in the Lord and my strength. Thanks for your ministry. It has been a comfort.

I want to thank you for sharing your son's death and how you and your wife worked through it. We lost our 23 year old son and his wife to be in an accident in Missoula, Montana June 13, 2017. They were both saved and I have no doubts that they made it to Paradise/heaven. I'm not sad for them, but ever so heart broken for me. I have seen the hand of God work in different peoples lives since taking Joshua and Debbie. I don't think I will ever understand on this side of eternity the reason He took them. I know in my heart when I get to join them, it will make perfect sense then. God's ways are not my ways and His thoughts are not my thoughts. I just wanted to thank you for your channel on YouTube and for sharing your story about your son. It did help me. 

"After reading Treasures in Darkness, a mother emailed Sharon to relay her own story of personal loss and grief.  Sharon sent her the Loss of a Loved One CD.  The mother wrote us to say, “Thank you for the gift….It really is so meaningful to be able to talk to someone or to read about someone’s feeling who truly understands the grief and heartache a parent feels."

"Hi Sharon, I just finished reading your book and wanted to let you know that it helped me. I am 9 months into my grief journey. My precious 24-year old son went home to be with the Lord in February. I gleaned several precious gems of perspective from your book. A big one is that my son, Kyle, is not being left behind, but he has gone on ahead. Thank you for writing the book."

“I received your CD today.  Thank you!  It was a wonderful treasure for me.  For the first time, I feel like there is someone who truly relates to what I am feeling.  I cannot tell you how very much I appreciated you and your husband’s utter honesty.  Since the loss of my daughter, I have experienced so many different emotions….I have realized that it’s through our honesty that God receives glory.  God is using your ministry in a mighty way.  I know that you would rather have your child back however, I hope it brings some sort of consolation to you to see how the Lord is bringing forth beauty from ash.  I pray that in time, He will do the same with my loss."

I’ve been listening to you on the radio (AM 740 WVCH) for three years, and our family has visited your church.

    I’ve heard you mention several times about the death of your son, how it affected your life and ministry. I could never truly relate to how you felt, until now. My 19 year old son took his life on Monday, 27 Feb. He was diagnosed with mild schizophrenia brought on by an excess production of dopamine and refused treatment/medicine. He was saved and baptized 6 years ago and we believe he is now with the Lord in heaven. It was easy for us to say, “Yes Lord,” during the good times. Now, during the bad times we are learning what it really means to trust in the Lord."

"I recently started listening to your broadcast on WVCH. Today 7/25 I was very touched by your transparency in describing your experience in dealing with the loss of your son and difficulties of the pastor you counselled. I value a man who opens himself in the sharing of his personal experience with God."

"I heard recently that you, Sharon, are coming to our church in Mckinney, TX for our ladies retreat! I was thrilled! 8 years ago we lost our son, Mark. It was nothing like losing a 16 year old but to hold that 11lb.baby boy and to never know what color his eyes would have been was devastating. I e-mailed you, Chuck, and you were so kind and compassionate. You were incredibly encouraging to my husband and I. We read your book and I was even feeling the need to share our story with others. We discovered how difficult it was to find others who could relate. Since then we have faced more devastation but His mercy overpowered it all! We have grown immensely in faith and I continue to feel Him gently prodding me to either write or just share our story to encourage others. I am so excited to meet you Sharon ! I still feel that He is wanting me to use our experiences to help others but I don't know how or when. Continuing to pray about it will give me that answer and listening to you on the 20th will be inspiring!
Looking forward to it!"

"I am a Gold Star Mother and received your "The Ultimate Sacrifice" CD set. Thank you so much. Our son, SSG Robb Rolfing was killed in Iraq June 30, 2007. I appreciate your gift. I even ordered the Treasures in Darkness book from Amazon. Again, thank you so much."

"I'm of the mother of SSG. Jordan L. Bear...KIA march 1st 2012. I am just able to read re read condolences and send Thank you. 10 months after this all has occurred. I was in a fog of death. Trying very hard to deal with this horrible thing that has left my heart so broken and lost. Leaving me numb and still in disbelief. I'm trying and reaching out to people for prayers and support. I finally listened to the CD. It has helped me in dealing a bit better. Thank you!

"I’ve heard you mention several times about the death of your son, how it affected your life and ministry. I could never truly relate to how you felt, until now. My 19 year old son took his life. It was easy for us to say, “Yes Lord,” during the good times. Now, during the bad times we are learning what it really means to trust in the Lord. Thank you for telling your story in a way that helped prepare me for this horrific time."