Dr. Chuck F. Betters, founder of MARKINC Ministries and author of several books, has released a new book titled “Learning to See When the Lights Go Out,” which delves into the profound questions of faith and suffering that arose after the tragic death of his sixteen-year-old son, Mark. The book, based on sermons he preached in the weeks following the accident, offers an honest and biblical exploration of grief, hoping to guide readers through their own darkest moments.
The announcement comes from Magnolia, Texas, where Lucid Books, the publisher, is based. The book is built on the personal journey of Dr. Betters and his wife, Sharon, who faced the devastating loss that challenged everything they believed. “Could he still trust the God he had spent decades preaching about?” the press release asks, highlighting the central conflict of the book. Dr. Betters writes with remarkable transparency, addressing the coexistence of God’s love and sovereignty in the face of overwhelming tragedy.
In a statement, Dr. Betters expressed his hope for readers: “I hope readers discover hope in the middle of their own crisis. Our journey has taught us that suffering does not have the final word. God does.” This conviction has shaped his ministry, which began after Mark’s death when Chuck and Sharon founded MARKINC Ministries to bring help and hope to hurting people worldwide. The organization continues to offer counseling, teaching, writing, and speaking to those in need.
Dr. Betters’ pastoral career spans nearly five decades, including service at churches in Philadelphia and Delaware, founding Red Lion Christian Academy, and pastoring Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church for over thirty years. He also established Anchored Hope Biblical Counseling, now known as Anchored Virtual. His previous works include “Teaching Them Young” and “Harlots & Heroines,” and he coauthored “Treasures of Faith” with his wife.
Reflecting on his writing journey, Dr. Betters cites three words: loss, hope, purpose. He draws inspiration from Charles Spurgeon and notes that his greatest challenge is finding time, not words. When faced with writer’s block, he relies on perseverance.
Now living in Florida, Dr. Betters continues to lead MARKINC Ministries and enjoys time with his family, including four children, fourteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. For readers facing grief or profound suffering, his new book offers more than sympathy; it provides a steady assurance of God’s faithfulness in life’s darkest valleys.
The book is published by Lucid Books, an independent hybrid publisher in the Houston area. Lucid Books aims to help authors inspire and enrich readers’ lives, combining traditional publishing expertise with author involvement. For more information about the publisher, visit lucidbookspublishing.com.
