Stories
MARKINC.org - an acronym for “Making Abundant Riches Known In the Name of Christ” was founded in honor of my son, Mark. It is the desire of this non-profit is to come alongside others who are hurting just as people further down the road in their grief journey had done for them. While the roots of this ministry were started in a painful, broken place, there has been tremendous beauty that has resulted in the help and hope that has been shared with millions of people around the world. One of the gifts from my brokenness is our Help and Hope audio stories. These stories address some of life's darkest circumstances that are often difficult to discuss, yet need to be faced as we help one another walk by faith. These are the real-life testimonies of people who have walked through these experiences and have found their strength in Christ. They will also help equip and energize listeners to come alongside those who are hurting.
In addition to the Help & Hope stories featured on this page, I had included Encouragement Stories videos that I know you will find to be treasures of encouragement.
CHAPTER #1 ~ Priceless Treasures of Encouragement
Joy in Caring for a Child with Special Needs with Kara Dedert
Healing After Abortion with Lovette Vassar
CHAPTER #2 ~ TheDriving Force Behind Encouragement
From Pieces to Peace, Loving a Prodigal Daughter with Julie Malone
Julie Malone: How did Biblical encouragement help move your past shame/guilt when your daughter rejected your faith and authority as parents?
Adultery: Forgiveness and Redemption - Choosing to Forgive When Your Heart is Broken with Sue Jakes
CHAPTER #3 ~ Deborah, God’s Promise Keeper
Companionship in Suffering with Wendy Alsup
Wendy Alsup: How did God comfort you when you were completely alone?
Dementia with Dr. John Dunlop
CHAPTER #4 ~ Taking Responsibility for One Another
The Thorn of Autism with Lori Sealy
Jane Anne Wilson: Tell us about a time when you realized biblical encouragement often requires dying to self.
Helping Your Teens With Same Sex Attraction with Cooper Pinson
CHAPTER #5 ~ The Directing Force of Encouragement
How Does God Meet Us in Suffering? with Vaneetha Risner
Vaneetha Risner: Share a time when you felt completely discouraged and alone and the Lord sent unique encouragement you knew had to be from Him. one way God has met you in your suffering.
Finding Joy in the Hard Places with Autism with Paul and Jill Miller
CHAPTER #6 ~ Treasures in the Church
See Me, Not My Disability with Tim Merkel
Melissa Weisenfels: How did your grandmother instill joy in your heart?
The Amish Schoolhouse Shooting – A Light in the Darkness with Marie Monville
CHAPTER #7 ~ Treasures in Clay Pots
Intentional Grieving with Sherry Kendrick
Sherry Kendrick: From the time you were a young pastor’s wife, you have cultivated friendships with older women. How did those relationships help prepare you for the death of your husband, Mike?
Depression, Walking with My Husband Into the Darkness Sue Tell
CHAPTER #8 ~ Spiritual Mothering
When Your Wife Dies with Jim Meyer
Barbara L’Italien: You came to know Jesus as a young adult. What are a couple of ways older women – spiritual mothers – influenced your faith?
Sexual Abuse and the Church with Ellen Dykas
CHAPTER #9 ~ Treasures of the Soul
Grief and Lament with Dr. Frank James
Susan Hunt: How did God comfort you as you cared for your husband Gene in the last days of his life?
The Mother in Law Dance with Annie Chapman
CHAPTER #10 ~ Apples of Gold in Settings of Silver
Hope for the Parents of the Prodigal Child - from a Prodigal with Barbara Juliani
Barbara Juliani: How can we encourage the parents of a prodigal child?
Doing Life with Your Adult Children with Jim Burns
CHAPTER #11 ~ Treasures in the Wilderness of Suffering
Loss of a Child with Chuck and Sharon Betters
Roberta Dosa: How has prayer carried and guided you through rough seasons of life?
Adoption and Children with Special Needs: A Hard Calling Filled with Joy with Jim and Karen Weaver
CHAPTER #12 ~ Ordinary People, Extraordinary Ministry
Flourishing in a Season of Loss with Dianne Balch
Sharon Betters – a final word
Pornography and Women - Breaking Free with Jessica Harris