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pray that God will give us courage, both as a church and a ministry, to stand for truth! Any church claiming they don’t have money to evangelize their community Public Evangelism Is Not Dead! has lost its vision and purpose for being a church. It is an open slap to God’s face, since He has promised to supply all our needs (Philippians 4:19). Danny Shelton President When I’m told that public evangelism is dead, I believe the layman or church Dear 3ABN Supporter, leader who thinks this way has fallen for Satan’s lies, because they’ve chosen not to stand for truth and believe Jesus’ words when He commissioned His followers to When I was a boy my dad used to say, “Son, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll go into all the world. fall for anything!” I didn’t quite get it at the time, but his words keep ringing in my Dr. Walt Thompson, our former 3ABN board chairman, used to tell me that we ears. Isn’t it interesting how we think we’re smarter than our parents when we’re should never be discouraged from evangelizing the world, because when Jesus said, young, but realize just how smart they were once we become parents and grand- “Go ye into all the world,” He’d counted His resources in advance, and found He parents, ourselves? wasn’t wanting! (I love it.) We’ve designated 2016 as the “Year of Evangelism,” and I think it’s interesting And lastly, yes, there are laymen and pastors in our church who try to discourage that there seems to be so little talk about evangelism in our churches today. If you others from preaching the whole, undiluted truth of Revelation 14—including the belong to one that focuses on evangelism, then praise the Lord; but you might be Mark of the Beast— because they believe it’s offensive to others. But my experience in the minority. over the past 31 years of ministry has shown me that the greatest way to offend our Why have so many Christian churches, and specifically, Seventh-day Adventist neighbors is to not to tell them the truth! churches, lost the urgency to be involved in public evangelism? I’m sure the answers Dad was right. “Son, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” are many, but the ones I hear the most are: “We just don’t have the money to do public Will you join us as we take the undiluted three angels’ messages to a lost and dying evangelism,” “Public evangelism is dead; It’s a waste of time,” and “We don’t want world? Please consider joining our Blessing Is on the “GO!” Evangelistic Team by to offend people in our community, and we don’t want to be perceived as Catholic supporting 3ABN with a monthly gift of any amount the Holy Spirit impresses you bashers when we talk about the Mark of the Beast.” Those are real words I’ve heard to give. Thank you for your love, your prayers, and financial support! from laymen and some pastors, as well. I think my dad’s comments are in order now: If we don’t stand for truth and take Jesus words to heart to “Go ye into all the world,” then we’ll fall for just about anything the devil throws our way as an excuse not to fulfill the great Gospel Commission Danny Shelton of Matthew 28:18–20. 3ABN President & CEO God has given Seventh-day Adventists an end time message for an end time people. It’s our responsibility to carry this message to the ends of the world, so the earth can “be lightened with the glory of God,” (Revelation 18:4) and Jesus can Vol. 12 #138 | FEBRUARY 2016 | Read more at news.3abn.org

return for a victorious church. Subscriptions & Feedback None of us at 3ABN is perfect, and, of course, neither are you. But aren’t you We hope 3ABN World is a blessing, and we’d love to hear from you. Executive Editor: Mollie Steenson To subscribe, change your subscription, or send us feedback, please contact us! glad that God can use anyone who’s willing to be used? We’re all frail human agents, Managing Editor: Bobby Davis By phone: 618-627-4651 Sunday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; (Central Time) Creative Director: Chrystique Neibauer By mail: 3ABN Call Center / Attn: Subscriber Services / Feedback, P.O. Box 220, but God has chosen and entrusted us with the privilege of taking the three angels’ Graphic Designers: Adam Dean, Janelle Owen, Eric Tirado West Frankfort, IL 62896-0220; By e-mail: [email protected]; Online: 3ABN.tv messages of Revelation 14 to the world. 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COVER STORY “When a door opens, we go “The answer I kept getting was that it through it; would go on satellite, and any radio if a door station could take our signal for free,” closes, we he says. “But I kept wondering just how don’t fight it. many affiliates we could really expect to I learned all acquire, since there were only a few Sev- that here.” enth-day Adventist radio stations in the by Bobby Davis country. Honestly, I was a bit concerned; however, God had a plan that none of us here’s a joy in working together were all offered jobs. After our inter- could have predicted. with fellow believers on a new min- views, we were each offered a position, “Administration was eager to get Tistry. No hours are too long, no and this time we decided the Lord was everything up and running by the end Jay sacrifice is too great, and there’s a breath- guiding us here.” of February 2000, although no one CHRISTIAN less awaiting for the day we can begin quite knew why,” Jay continues, “so we GENERAL MANAGER 3ABN RADIO our service to our Lord Jesus Christ. Early Days launched the network to satellite on This month 3ABN Radio Network cele- The early days of 3ABN’s fledgling February 28. Then, just five days later, brates 16 years of ministry, but we asked radio network were exciting. “The equip- and to everyone’s surprise, the Federal that God was in it! We learned to be ready 3ABN Radio general manager, Jay Chris- ment was being ordered, and the carpen- Communications Commission (FCC) to turn on a dime, moving wherever God tian, to tell us what is was like when the ters were building walls and cabinets,” announced that interested parties and indicated. When a door opens, we go ministry began. Jay recalls. “And since we didn’t have organizations could apply for construc- through it; if a door closes, we don’t fight “I’d worked in commercial radio for many of our own radio programs, we tion permits to build Low Power FM it. I learned all that here.” many years,” he says, “but in 1998 I was used the audio portion of 3ABN’s tele- (LPFM) stations! We all looked at each general manager for Blue Mountain TV, vision programs, editing out any visual other and said, ‘This is God!’” International Growth in College Place, Washington. Our sta- references that would make no sense to 3ABN Radio staff began appearing When 3ABN television began tion broadcast many 3ABN programs, our listeners. We recorded announce- on television, urging people to apply. broadcasting worldwide in 2000, 3ABN and because of this connection, I was ments to run between programs, then I They invited those who obtained permits Radio was ready. “I remember early radio invited to share my testimony on 3ABN began preparing ‘opens’ that would give to visit 3ABN for an LPFM school on stations in Belize, the Philippines, and Presents. the name of the program, and ‘closes’ broadcasting matters, programming, and even some in Africa,” Jay says. “Then “After the interview, I was told about that would let listeners know how to technical information. John and Rosemary Malkiewycz came on the plans for 3ABN Radio, and was asked reach us for more information. We were “I forgot my worries about who would board with 3ABN Australia, and things if I was interested in helping. So I went blessed to come ‘out of the box’ with a carry our signal,” Jay says. “My experience really picked up overseas. They built an home, prayed about it, and talked it over library of tremendous quality programs, in secular radio involved very predictable AM station in Perth, and then went on to with my wife Annette and my daughter from evangelistic series to testimonies, business models. I knew the cycles, and help people launch small stations across Cari. In the end, I wasn’t impressed to health programs to interviews with everything was planned out for sum- the country. Today there are 123 radio come, so I gave them the names of others other ministries.” mertime, school, and the holidays. But outlets in Australia and New Zealand I thought would do a good job. God had a much better plan, and that’s broadcasting 3ABN’s Christ-centered “Nine months later, 3ABN called again Perfect Timing when my real schooling began. As I look programming, including some produced and asked if I’d had a change of heart,” Jay Because of his commercial back- back, it’s amazing to see how all this came in Australia—without the American says. “So I spoke to my wife and daughter ground, Jay thought it important to together perfectly, and none of it was accent! There are 3ABN Radio affiliates

again, and decided to consider it—if we know who would broadcast our signal. coincidence. That gave me confidence in North and Central America, Africa, SVETLANA CHRISTIAN PHOTOS:

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the Caribbean, and the Philippines. with our affiliates’ technical issues. He’s “And finally, we have Kevin Poling, 3ABN Radio Team Millions can listen through the Internet in always building, troubleshooting, and who works on our editing staff. He also the United States, as well as Asia, the Arab upgrading. He’s also very knowledge- helps Nikki with some of the program countries, and whole continents where we able about computers, and that’s a rare announcement scheduling and makes don’t have affiliates, yet. Listeners can use combination. CD copies of programs for our listeners. Mike our 3ABN app on their smartphones and “Nikki Anderson shoulders many His expertise is growing greatly, and he’s BABB mobile devices, and 3ABN Russia Radio responsibilities, too. She’s my executive a wonderful addition to our staff.” and 3ABN Latino Radio networks have assistant, our receptionist, a program ENGINEER sprung up. However, I believe the Lord producer, schedules announcements, Making a Difference has positioned us to make an even bigger and is a voice talent, too. I’d say that Jay says that some doors haven’t been difference in the world. everything she does has a major impact opened, and while this puzzles him, he “Some who started with small, low- on the network. But her biggest impact trusts in God’s perfect timing. “It will power stations and even micro transmitters, is felt in her affiliate relations work. never be up to one person or one ministry are now buying full-power stations—like She knows the people who run the to make all the difference,” he says. “It will Nikki Strong Tower Radio in Michigan who radio stations—some she seldom hears take many ministries, full of like-minded ANDERSON o w n s a n d from, some people, to preach the gospel in languages broadcasts on “Some who started out with small, who need help we don’t offer and touch people groups ASSISTANT six stations. once in a while, we cannot reach. So we go where God “ I n m y low-power stations and even and some who wants us to go, realizing that some doors church, I see micro-transmitters, are now we hear from are meant for someone else. many people buying full-power stations.” often. She gives “I’ve been here for 16 years, but I’m each week them emotional more excited than ever!” he exclaims. “I w h o h a v e support, brings couldn’t have imagined working in the Kevin become Seventh-day Adventists because us pertinent information, and writes same place for 16 years—especially since POLING of what they’ve heard on our local radio monthly articles for 3ABN World. She I used to move every two or three years EDITING station, WDQN FM. loves her work and does it well. when I was in secular radio. However, I “People are searching up and down “We’re also blessed to have Angie have no desire to leave or retire. This is their dials for answers, and God has them Lomacang working on our production where I want to be. stop long enough on one of our stations staff. She produces and hosts Cross- “I’ve been blessed to work at radio to catch their attention. How can I not be roads on 3ABN Radio, and records and stations in the secular world with very excited about that?” edits other programs, too. Through her high ratings, but we could only entertain Angie ministry with her husband Pastor John our audience. Here, we can make a differ- LOMACANG The Team Lomacang, she meets interesting peo- ence by giving them something of eternal Jay says that 3ABN Radio is like a ple from around the world, tells them value. When I see people respond to the PRODUCTION family. “Mike Babb, our engineer, is very about 3ABN Radio, and introduces message and come to Jesus, well... let’s talented. He researches things metic- many of them to our audience through just say that I’ll take this over being rated ulously, and spends much of his time Crossroads. ‘number one’ in the world any day!”

6 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 7 Blessing Is on the “GO!”

Jesus called on all of us to evangelize. Evangelism is not simply a public preach- ing event—it is a lifestyle of sharing the good news of the gospel by personal Join the “GO!” witness. It is every believer’s privilege Evangelistic Team and responsibility to share our faith in Setting up a monthly donation of any Christ. It is accompanied by His precious amount to support evangelism is easy! promise to be with us, as we go forward, Just visit 3ABN.tv and set up an automatic through the gift and guidance of the Holy donation by credit/debit card. You can also Spirit. You might not feel comfortable set up your donation through PayPal, but in leading a Bible study, but 3ABN has by Shelley Quinn be sure to check the “Make This Recurring implemented a simple plan that will make (Monthly)” box. it easy for you to share your faith and help fulfill the Great Commission. Not comfortable doing this online? No We invite you to join The Blessing Is problem. Just call us at 618-627-4651, or On the “GO!” Evangelistic Team. It’s easy. send us your information by mail. or the last few weeks, a simple, Our practical application is simply You simply register to give a recurring but profound, thought has been this: As Christians, we must reproduce monthly donation of any amount to This rattling around in my head. That our Bible faith in others, or our personal support evangelism around the world Month’s Fcombination—simple and profound— spiritual lives and the life of our church and in your local area. In turn, you will Evangelistic Tool makes it challenging to will be in jeopardy. To receive a certificate to show you have One More Night communicate the impact maintain the vitality of become a team member and each month with the Frogs of this thought, but here As Christians, spiritual life, we must 3ABN will send you an evangelistic tool Like the frogs that goes…. we must reproduce reach out beyond our (a book, music CD, sermon DVD, or plagued Egypt so long ago, sins plague When God created church social circles Bible study materials) to share with your our Bible faith our lives today. Pastor C. A. Murray’s life, He implanted the and share with others. family, friends, or neighbors. As you fascinating sermon asks the question, capability of “reproduc- in others, or our To flourish with life, our share, you will be fulfilling the demand of Do I want to spend one more night with tion” as the fundamental personal spiritual churches must grow. reproduction for sustained spiritual life. the frogs? feature for continuation Could this need for In just these few short months since of life. In the absence of lives and the life of reproduction to sustain we began this movement, the “GO!” Share Your Experiences reproduction, all species our church will be in our spiritual lives be the Evangelistic Team (G.E.T.) has grown to We all love great stories, and we would cease to exist. Sim- underlying motivation nearly 2,500 members. We praise God for jeopardy. want to hear your experiences as the Lord ply stated, the law of life for the Great Commis- this wonderful start, and we trust He will opens up new opportunities for evangelism demands reproduction! sion issued by Christ? continue to add many more to this team. in your neighborhood! Is someone coming That much is easy enough to recognize “Go therefore and make disciples of all You are in our hearts and in our prayers. to church with you? Tell us about it by as truth, but as we take this to another the nations, baptizing them in the name This is God’s movement! Please join writing us or recording a 1-2 minute video level we are presented with a more chal- of the Father and of the Son and of the us today, and encourage other church on your smart phone and emailing it at lenging thought. The law of life demands Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all members to do likewise. It is God’s man- [email protected]. reproduction not only in the natural things that I have commanded you; and date—G.E.T. going into all the world!

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10 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 11 3ABN Latino One of the three who came up the first night had planned to commit suicide that evening, but someone The Success Is had invited him to the meeting.

by Idalia Dinzey International evangelist, Pastor Alejandro Bullón, preaches to a crowd of 16,000 at the Arena Monterrey.

s we walked through the crowd (Victory in Jesus) with our friend Well, this experience was different! and on Friday night, this man, his wife, and of 16,000 people gathered for an and gospel preaching partner, Pastor The Arena Monterrey seats 16,000 their four children were all baptized into the Aevangelistic series in Monterrey, Alejandro Bullón. people, and on opening night we had family of God! Mexico, we kept hearing, “I love 3ABN “3ABN Latino is watched by many JORGE JAQUE : PHOTOS over 9,000 who were hungry for God’s Our crew included several people from Latino! You’re the reason I’m a Seventh-day people here because you’re on our cable Word. And praise the Lord, the atten- a private production company, as well as Adventist Christian.” “My life has turned company,” said Pastor Filiberto Grajeda, dance grew each day, filling the arena members of the Montemorelos Adventist around since I found your network.” “I president of the Northeast Mexican to capacity by Saturday! University Media Department. One of the can’t live without 3ABN Latino!” Our Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. cameramen was the son of a Seventh-day hearts rejoiced, and we praise the Lord “We receive frequent calls from people THE BAPTISMS Adventist pastor, and when the Holy Spirit that His Word doesn’t return to Him void! wanting to know more about the church, Three people were baptized that first called, he surrendered his heart to the Lord As I think about it, I just want to raise and our pastors have baptized many who night—all 3ABN Latino viewers who had and was baptized in his work clothes—staff my hands in praise that He sees fit to bless have accepted the Bible truths taught on found a local church and were already tags and all! Over 300 us with presenters who fear God, give Him your network. They see Pastor Bullón on attending! Following Pastor Bullón’s altar were baptized during the glory, and draw men to Him. With over 3ABN Latino and consider him family, call that night, another 100 came forward, series, many of which 400 million people, the Latino community so let’s work together!” indicating they wanted to be baptized, too! were families who watch is immense! Sometimes I ask myself, How Night after night, dozens of people came 3ABN Latino. are we going to reach all these folks with the THE CROWDS forward, accepting Jesus as their personal These success stories message of hope and salvation? Prior to the first meeting, Pastor Bullón Savior. Many had tears streaming down are yours! Because of Idalia Dinzey i s guessed that the crowds during the week their faces! your financial support, the 3ABN Latino administrative THE SERIES might be a little light. “When events like A man who answered the first altar 3ABN Latino is able to assistant. She also My husband these are broadcast, many people stay home call had planned to commit suicide that take an active part in produces the 3ABN Hoy (3ABN Today) John and I were and watch,” he observed. “But because this evening, but someone had invited him to preaching the gospel to program and often invited to take is Prayer Meeting night, we might have a the meeting. This would be a nice thing to the Latino community. co-hosts with her part of the four- good crowd. Don’t be too disappointed if do before I end my life, he thought; but as Please continue your husband, John Dinzey. They have two sons, day evangelistic the crowd is smaller on Thursday, though,” God would have it, the message that night support as we get ever Samuel and Caleb, and series called, he added, “because it will pick up on Friday, seemed to be designed just for him. That closer to Christ’s soon she enjoys cooking and doing interviews. Victoria en Jesús and definitely on Sabbath.” night he surrendered his life completely, return. John and Idalia Dinzey hosted the February 2016 | 3ABN World 13 event as it aired on 3ABN Latino. 3ABN Dare to Dream

York. He pioneered the area of research A button on the chair would buzz the known as electrogasdynamics to disperse waiters’ station, and a light on the chair fog and smoke. In fact, Meredith was would indicate to the wait staff that by Dr. Yvonne Lewis responsible for the engineering technique service was needed. This invention was that aids in the removal of smoke from later adapted and used in the U.S. House ebruary is Black History Month—a Then there was Henry Boyd, a Ken- buildings. He also created a generator of Representatives. time when we celebrate the contri- tucky slave who was an inventor, carpen- that allowed for a less expensive trans- Fbutions African Americans have made ter, and a master mechanic. He invented mission of electricity. Celebrating Black to American society. I’m amazed at the the corded bed with the wooden rail ingenuity and creativity found in the black screwed into both the headboard and Achievers community, even those demonstrated by the footboard. Because of the laws We want our children At Dare to Dream, we are committed the slaves, whose resources and opportu- prohibiting patenting by slaves, Henry to sharing these and other black achievers nities were so limited. was unable to patent his invention. He to know that they can with our viewers. We want our children eventually earned enough money by dare to dream, and that to know that they can dare to dream, Amazing Inventors 1826 to buy freedom for himself, his with hard work and and that with hard work and God’s For example, Benjamin Montgomery brother, and sister. In 1843 Henry was blessings, they can achieve anything was born into slavery in 1819, in Louden among the most successful furniture God’s blessings, they can they set their minds County, Virginia. He worked at a general makers in Cincinnati, Ohio, where his achieve anything they set upon. We have some store owned by his slave master, Joseph company was based. spots that air between Davis. Benjamin did so well that he The U.S. Patent Office records Henry their minds upon. our programs called, eventually took over all the shipping Blair as “a colored man.” In fact, he is the Did You Know? These and purchasing operations of the store. only one identified as such. Blair was air year-round, not just During those days, merchandise was born around 1807, and received two Miriam Benjamin was a schoolteacher during Black History Dr. Yvonne Lewis is shipped by boat to various locations, and patents: one for a seed planter, and the in the Washington, D. C. area, and only Month. We feel that all a naturopathic doctor, timely deliveries were unlikely, because other for a cotton planter. the second black woman to receive can benefit from know- author, lecturer, and the depths of the river in different spots There are some major contributions a patent. She invented the Gong and ing and celebrating the singer, as well as the general manager of made navigation difficult. So Benjamin to current society as well. Meredith Signal Chair for hotels, allowing a hotel contributions made by 3ABN’s Dare to Dream invented a propeller that could navigate Gourdine was born in 1929 and was customer to remain in the comfort of fellow Americans. Network for urban audiences. more easily in shallow waters. raised in Harlem and Brooklyn, New their own chair and summon a waiter.

1819 1929 1807 1850s Meredith 1843 Benjamin Gourdine Henry Boyd Montgomery 1888 Developed tech- made the “Boyd invented the Miriam niques to aid Bedstead.” He steam-operated Benjamin removing smoke stamped all the propeller to provide Gong and from buildings and Henry Blair Benjamin beds he made. To propulsion to boats in Signal Chair disperse fog from Seed planter Montgomery ensure quality. shallow water. patent. airport runways.

14 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 15 3ABN Proclaim!

think it comes with age. The softening of the feelings and increased empathy, The joys of the Christmas and New Year seasons had passed, and coupled with less concern about how we may appear in anyone’s eyes. As a result, we were in the dark, stark, joyless time in mid-to-late January, I some of us cry more as we get older! When I was a young minister I rarely cried. Much like my stoic, West Indian when life seems so colorless and bland. father, I never willingly showed my tears. I didn’t even cry at his funeral, although that probably can be excused, since we’d just baptized him a month earlier. Our The truth about death gave me a surpassing peace and comfort that cold winter family was basking in the umbra of that wonderful event when he suddenly fell evening. The gloomy darkness was rent by a heavenly light, and my soul was at asleep in Jesus, so tears just didn’t enter the mix. peace. And though I’ve missed my dad many times since, I’ve never cried over him Many weeks later, however, I sat on the floor—my face flushed, my skin hot, and again. I’ve been succored and secured by the truth of God’s Word. my mind filled with an overwhelming sense of loss. It was a cold winter night. The joys of the Christmas and New Year seasons had passed, and we were in the dark, Christ’s Compassion stark, joyless time in mid-to-late January, when life seems so colorless and bland. A number of people have told me that their lives have been touched by the truth Although I hadn’t lived at home for nearly a decade, I missed my dad terribly. and power of God’s Word on 3ABN Proclaim! It’s quite interesting that coming to Unable to control my emotions, I surrendered to my feelings and just cried until the Lord somehow moves us in the direction of sensitivity and empathy, resulting the tears stopped. in our being more in touch and affected by pain and suffering on any level. The Bible says that Christ was often moved with compassion, The Truth About Death and when we take on His character; we are moved by the vicissi- Regaining my composure, I decided to reacquaint myself with what the Bible tudes of life, just as our Savior was—especially in the loss of a life. says about the state of the dead. I knew where my dad was—and where he wasn’t, But note that after his recitation of the facts concerning death, but I wanted to go over those precious verses one more time. Paul states, “Therefore comfort one another with these words.” I soon gravitated to a text that would become very familiar in the ensuing years, 1 Thessalonians 4:18. and the 117 funerals I preached offered me many occasions to recite it. “For this How powerful are the words of God! They can bring comfort C. A. Murray is the general manager we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the to the troubled soul. There’s comfort in the truth about death, and for 3ABN Proclaim! coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. For the Lord even more comfort in the truth about life. and also hosts and Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” John 14:6. All produces the 3ABN Today program. His with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are truth and life have their genesis in Him. How blessed I am to be wife Irma is a producer alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the the general manager of a network that preaches the truth as it is for 3ABN Latino.

Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one VHPFOTO SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ PHOTO: in Christ Jesus! another with these words.” 1 Thessalonians 4:15–18. A Cold Winter's Cry by C. A. Murray

16 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 17 3ABN Russia Understanding the psychological and physiological processes that occur in a person struggling with an addiction is not enough.

Julia Outkina interviews Yuriy Churilov on the set of Collage on the series Visiting With 3ABN Russia. Independence.

Andrey Prokopiev hosts, by Julia Outkina There’s a Way Out! ere at 3ABN Russia, we are very Our guest speaker for the series is breaking stories of failure, breakdowns, well aware that smoking, alcohol- Andrey Prokopiev, who holds a master’s and despair. But thanks to the Lord, all Hism, and drug abuse are respon- degree in public health and is also a of them have broken through that cycle sible not only for destroying families, pastor in the Krasnodar region. He of death and found real happiness. We finances, and health, but also for killing smoked for 20 years and knows firsthand pray for those who are in the bondage of hundreds of thousands, probably millions that the way to freedom is not easy. In addiction, and we hope our programs will of people around the world each year. each program, he leads the audience help them understand that our Savior, Yuriy Churilov. And the reason is simple: people don’t along, step by step, to overcoming their Jesus Christ, is their best Doctor and have the light of God’s Law of love, pro- addiction. He says that understanding Friend, and that He can set them free a call from Marina, who sounded greatly tection, and salvation. To keep bringing the psychological and physiological pro- and give them a fresh start! troubled. She told us that her 19-year-old this light to our viewers, we’ve recently cesses that occur in a person struggling son had become a drug addict, and that launched a new series of programs about with an addiction is not enough. Instead, Finding Help she longed to help him. She asked us freedom from addic- the most important step is admitting So far, there are very few Adventist many questions about Yuriy Churilov and tions called, There’s a one’s complete reliance upon God! We facilities to help alcoholics and drug his rehab center, and eventually took her Way Out. plan to continue creating new parts to addicts in Russia. Recently, in our new son there. We’re so happy that the Lord this series, helping people to find their series called, Visiting with 3ABN Russia, uses different kinds of programs to help I Want to Quit way out of all sorts of addictions. we interviewed Yuriy Churilov, the people find a way out of their problems, Smoking! founder and director of The Ark Reha- big and small. But this can only happen Independence Julia Outkina is 3ABN We’ve finished 20 bilitation Center, located in the village if we lead them to God! Russia’s executive programs in a series We are also moving on with a series of Krasnoye Gorodishe, in the Ryazan Thank you, dear readers, for your director, and has called, I Want to Quit on alcohol and drug addictions called, Region. His wife Vera is the resident support of 3ABN Russia and 3ABN’s been with us since Smoking! for those Independence, and praise God, we are doctor there, and this year they are worldwide ministry! Your cooperation 1992. Her passion is to win souls for who wish to overcome ready to air 20 new amazing programs. celebrating the tenth anniversary at this with our beautiful Savior, your faithful Christ through 3ABN nicotine addiction, Each of them is a story told by a man or center, which can handle between 12 and prayers, and your financial support allow Russia’s ministry which according to a woman who once suffered from alco- 15 patients. The Lord is blessing them us to develop new programs for the salva- and her personal testimony. statistics, kills 332,000 hol or drug addiction. Diana, Seriozha, abundantly with marvelous results, and tion of Russian-speaking people around Russians every year! Tatiana, Aleksandr—these are heart- soon after the program aired, we received the world!

18 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 19 LONDONLONDON 20162016

Evangelism by John Lomacang The first, and most vital step in the success of London 2016 is REVIVAL OF THE MEMBERS in the South England Conference. This is the First Wave.

rom the time we sat down to talk Evangelism”— something quite different 2016 will be a prototype of what I believe If the church is not revived, awak- to the president and pastors of from the idea of “riding the wave.” evangelism should always be—perpetual! ened, or renewed, it is not ready for the South England Conference, There’s never a time when the ocean does new interests. Using the analogy of Fwe knew they had a thirst for souls. WHAT EVANGELISM SHOULD BE not produce waves—the difference is Jesus, “No one puts new wine into old Pastor Richard de Lisser said he did not If you’ve ever watched surfers, you merely in their size. “Wave” evangelism wineskins; or else the new wine will understand why he was elected presi- might understand that they paddle their begins small and builds to big; when the burst the wineskins and be spilled, and dent despite all his health challenges, surfboards away from shore to where the big wave subsides, evangelism doesn’t the wineskins will be ruined.” Luke 5:37. but concluded by saying, “Now I know wave is developed, where the water is end, it just goes back to a smaller wave. The first, and most vital step in the why the Lord chose me—it was for such deeper, hoping to catch the ideal wave. Before the large meeting begins, many success of London 2016 is revival of the a time as this!” By selecting London, 3ABN joins smaller evangelistic series will have members in the South England Con- The Lord built a “London 2016” bridge with the South England Conference, already started. After the large meeting ference. This is the First Wave. Before with Three Angels Broadcasting Network where “the water is deep.” For decades, ends, evangelism continues. That’s the the disciples were qualified to go to the on the American side, and the South Europe has experienced a decline in soul “Jesus Method” of evangelism. uttermost parts of the earth, they were England Conference on the other. As winning. I believe one of the reasons is instructed to begin at Jerusalem. Director of World Evangelism, I imme- that conventional methods are losing THE FIRST WAVE: Begin where you worship. Begin diately realized that this magnificent their effect on a non-conventional PREPARE THE CHURCH FOR with your fellow believers. Begin with mission was an assignment that only the society. EVANGELISM BY REVIVAL your daily walk with Christ. Begin Lord could accomplish. The question London’s a melting pot of ideologies Evangelism first begins with the with revival in your personal life, and that invaded my mind was, What kind and religions, and in the past we’ve church. Notice the Master’s words: “These your corporate worship. Only then can of evangelism would we need for London? waited for the masses to come to the twelve Jesus sent out and commanded the Holy Spirit prepare us to go to the Evangelism is simply the spreading of meetings. However, with the imple- them, saying: ‘Do not go into the way Second Wave. the Christian gospel by public preach- mentation of “GO!” Evangelism, we’re of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city ing or personal witness. But while the embracing Jesus’ method, where the of the Samaritans. But go rather to the John Lomacang is 3 A B N’s definition seems straightforward, what blessing is on the “GO!” lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as director of World Evangelism. the Lord laid on my heart is anything With the combination of “GO!” Evan- you go, preach, saying, “The kingdom of He pastors our local church and but “straight forward.” Instead, I was gelism and the “Wave” method, London heaven is at hand.” ’ ” Matthew 10:5–7. is an author, singer/songwriter, and host of House Calls and impressed with the concept of “Wave A Sharper Focus. His wife Angela works for 3ABN Radio. PHOTO: SHUTTESTOCK.COM/ IAKOV KALININ IAKOV SHUTTESTOCK.COM/ PHOTO:

20 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 21 3ABN Kids Network I had. She called me and offered now a reality and they continue to add to donate her time redesigning new content each week! This is mainly my website. One of her friends a resource and informational website from church, Mellisa Hoffman, where you can find out the latest news, was certified in copyediting and check on when your favorite programs volunteered to help, as well. My are airing, purchase Christ-centered website not only looked awesome, items for kids from our store, and even but Chrystique, Mellisa, and I became watch online! I invite you to visit all these precious friends—and websites, as they are sure to be a blessing they joined me working to young and old alike. by Brenda Walsh as a volunteer 3ABN It’s amazing how God works, for today, any of you are already aware of team for God’s children. Chrystique is employed by 3ABN as the and have been enjoying two of When I approached Tinytots4jesus.org head of the graphics department, and our websites for quite some time, them with the idea of a After kidstime4jesus.org was up and Mellisa is also an employee of 3ABN Kids but for some—this may be the very first website for Kids Time, running, I prayed for holy boldness and Network as my assistant. Each continues Mellisa Hoffman time you are hearing about it. And now, they went right to work. once again asked if they would consider to work tirelessly for the salvation of we have just added one more—all three designing yet another website for Tiny God’s children around the world. designed to bring your children closer Kidstime4jesus.org Tots—and cheerfully, they took on the to Jesus! They spent almost six months design- task. It’s a fun website for toddlers as little We Need Your Help ing the site, kidstime4jesus.org, volun- ones can click on voice prompts from If you would like to see more How It All Began teering every minute of their time, and Auntie Linda. They can color pictures, Christ-centered programs for kids, please Our first website was created in 2009 God truly blessed! There are games to do crafts, play games, sing, have fun in prayerfully consider supporting 3ABN’s by Chrystique Neibauer and Mellisa play, nature nuggets, contests, prizes, the kitchen with Miss Cinda, take Bible Kids Network. The need is great not only Hoffman. God had impressed me two a Bible challenge every month, Bible lessons, and even pray with Auntie Linda! for production costs, but also to build years before that we needed a website studies in both English and Spanish, a our new children’s stu- for kids. I asked for quotes from various place to watch Kids Time videos, and so dio. If the Holy Spirit web designers and due to the complexity much more. impresses, please send of the site, my least expensive quote was your tax-deductible $50,000! So I continued to pray and ask love gifts to 3ABN Kids God to provide. A short time later God Network, Post Office impressed Chrystique, a talented graphic Box 220, West Frank- designer and website developer, to fort, Illinois, 62896, or Brenda Walsh is the contact me. After watching a 3ABN Today general manager of call us at 618-627-4651. 3ABN Kids Network, program where I was You may also donate as well as producer/ talking about my book, online through PayPal host of Kids Time and Kids Time Praise. She Passionate Prayer, her from many countries at is a published author, heart was so touched 3abnkids.tv. Thank you singer, cook, and that she went to my 3abnkids.tv for all that you do for international speaker. She is married to Tim, website, brendawalsh. When Kids Network was launched, it this ministry and for and they have two daughters and four Chrystique “CQ” com and was horrified created a need for yet another website: God’s children around grandchildren. Neibauer to see what an awful site 3abnkids.tv. The Kids Network site is the world.

Just for Kids

When the leaves of the plant are touched, they instantly fold up.

After Before by Mellisa Hoffman “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) Unscramble the letters in each flower to discover five things that God does for us.

ear is an emotion that everyone has felt at one time or another. The most common fears are those of spiders, snakes, and heights. However, the list of fears that people suffer from is R A T Answer: 1.Train 2. Support 3. Comfort 4.Guide 5. Protect almost endless! R When you are afraid of something, you tend to avoid that thing, don’t you? For example, if you I N O T are afraid of heights, you will naturally avoid high places. And if you are afraid of snakes, you’ll skip O M E the reptile house at the zoo. But what do you do if you are afraid of other people? People that are shy R P aren’t necessarily afraid of others, but strangers can make them really nervous. F O There’s a plant that can be found in nature that responds exactly the same way shy people T C do when they feel nervous. Due to its behavior, it’s no surprise that the Mimosa Pudica has been nicknamed the “sensitive” plant or “shy” plant. It has pretty pink or purple fluffy-looking flowers, and S leaves that are highly sensitive to touch. If disturbed in any way, the leaves automatically fold in on themselves. This response helps protect them from predators, as the sudden movement of the leaves O R can scare away unwanted visitors. T Do you know someone that’s shy? Sometimes it’s difficult to make friends with a shy person P U U D because they have the same response to you as the shy plant does to touch! Shy people don’t talk E G much and they keep to themselves. Instead of giving up on them, just remember that you probably I make them really nervous, so be persistent and get to know them! Moses was shy, too, but God saw his heart and knew that all he needed was some encouragement! That’s why God sent Moses’ own brother, Aaron, with him to Pharaoh’s palace. With Aaron’s support and God’s guidance, Moses became a great leader! You too can be an encouragement to someone shy, someone who needs a little extra support to become the confident person that God wants them to be. February 2016 | 3ABN World 25 3ABN TV SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2016 3ABN MINISTRY MATERIALS FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF ALL THE NETWORKS PLEASE VISIT HTTP://3ABN.ORG/SCHEDULE All prices are in US dollar amounts For Pacific time -2 hours • Mountain time -1 hour • Eastern time +1 hour = Closed Captioned. = Live program. = New series. = Repeat of live program. Program titles in red are changes effective this month. 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local Sheriff’s department—which led Like in time to another job with the federal government. “All this took its toll on me,” he says, Coming Home “and I now suffer from PTSD and only by Bobby Davis get a few hours of sleep each night. My work kept me away from my home, and I saw my marriage fail. However, we had two beautiful children who are the love of my life.” Eric and his 18-year old son Robert Emmanuel, and 16-year old daughter Makayla Helen. “They are the love of my life,” he says. A second marriage also ended with a broken heart, and Eric says he now felt a exactly what I needed! The next program eligion can be confusing to some thing. However, by the time I was 15 or huge void in his life. “I missed having a was with Pastor Doug Batchelor, and I

children, but it was downright 16, I’d decided that there were so many church family, and felt I didn’t have any- enjoyed it so much, I just kept listening. SUPPLIED PHOTO Rbaffling to Eric Dryden. “I grew different churches and beliefs that no one one to talk to. As a last resort, I turned to I listened all day, before realizing it was up in Hannibal, Missouri, along the could figure it out. I had started growing prayer because no matter what was going time to pick up my wife. I’d gone through banks of the Mississippi River,” he says, my hair out and playing heavy metal rock on, I knew I could always talk to God.” half a talk of fuel, since the engine had “and my mother was a staunch Roman because they sang about stuff I felt, and I been running the whole time! Catholic, while my father was a member was done with religion. I believed in God, A Radio Station “I was hooked. The 3ABN Radio pro- of the Aaronic priesthood in the Mormon but I didn’t want anyone telling me if I While Eric worked at the military grams pulled me in, although my wife faith. Since they both believed strongly in was good or bad. academy in Mexico, Missouri, he met his couldn’t stand them. I was addicted to their religions, we attended the Catholic “At that point everything became a third wife. “We both changed jobs when 3ABN Radio, and I couldn’t pull away.” church one Sunday, and the Mormon struggle,” he admits, “and my parents had we got married,” he says. “She church the next. I remember being scared to all but drag me to church.” began working for the State Men- as a kid, because both religions seemed tal Hospital, and I took a job as a focused on sin, and both preached fire Work representative for a high-end gui- “The program I heard was and damnation! While he was still in high school, Eric tar company. Since she worked called Your Story Hour, and “But that all came to a complete halt landed a job with the Top 40 station, 30 miles away, I would often take it instantly brought me back when I was about nine years old,” he KGRC, and was surprised to see his her to work and then spend the to my childhood... I listened recalls. “Very suddenly, my parents musical taste change. “Instead of music day at a park. One day, the heavy decided that instead of going back and that talked about death and killing, I metal CD I tried to play in my all day, before realizing it forth, we would all go to a Pentecostal began listening to music that made me car wouldn’t work, so I switched was time to pick up my wife.” church. We went from church rituals to feel happy and alive,” he says. “Then, a to the radio. However, it seemed speaking in tongues, and it all seemed friend suggested that I apply for a job that the only thing I could get very strange to me. My brothers just at a restaurant, and that eventually led was KRFL-LP, a low-power FM tuned it all out, but I was the observant me to the chef position at the Hannibal radio station in Fulton, Missouri. The Eventually, Eric heard Doug Batchelor child who paid very special attention Country Club.” program I heard was called Your Story suggest that he should look up and visit to details, so it was really hard for me Work was exhilarating, but it soon Hour, and it instantly brought me back a local Seventh-day Adventist church. to switch gears. They talked about God dominated his life. Besides his job at the to my childhood. There were those Bible “KRFL Radio announced their local

and read the Bible, and that was a good country club, Eric began working for the AMBROZINIO SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ PHOTO: stories I’d heard as a child, and they were church services from time to time, and

34 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 35 Testimony way and teared up. Wouldn’t it be nice to to have her Sabbaths off from working at signal many miles beyond have Sabbath every single day? I thought. the hospital, and I can’t wait to see her what it normally reached.

I know it can’t be that way right now, but SUPPLIED PHOTO be baptized!” But that’s what He did someday it will be, in Heaven!” for me, and I’m forever Eric says he attended four or five A New Life grateful.” Sabbaths consecutively, but then felt he Eric says his own baptism was amaz- That radio station began needed to do some soul searching. ing. “I was baptized as a young kid, but I with Leon Makovicka’s “I come from law enforcement, and don’t remember that,” he says. “However, obedience to the Lord I’ve been trained to take a step back and I do remember this one, because I actu- when He impressed him look at things objectively,” he explains. ally cried! Two weeks later, I was driving to apply for a construc- “I’ve dealt with people who get pulled and listening to KRFL but had to pull off tion permit and build the into different things, but finally recog- the road because I was crying so hard. station. “As I stood and nized that I felt much happier and safer Something about this church has made watched Eric be baptized, when I was in church. That’s when I knew me very emotional. And while I don’t like I thought, Here is one who it was time—I wanted to be baptized and crying, somehow I love it, because these was searching for truth and Leon Makovicka by Evangelist Wyatt Alan looks on as Pastor Neil Dye baptizes Eric. It KRFL-LP 107.9 FM in was a very special day for the Fulton Seventh-day Adventist Church. become a member of the Seventh-day are tears of gratitude! found it, because we fol- Fulton, Missouri. Adventist church.” “This is the first time I’ve had a lowed Your impression to one day I was almost past the church An Amazing Facts series with Wyatt relationship with Jesus, and every- build this station, Lord. God provided the when I saw it,” he says. “My law enforce- Alan was scheduled, and Eric says it had thing’s coming together for me. My job funds to build it, so it’s really His radio ment skills kicked in, and I turned my car a great impact on his life. “I managed to brings me in contact with professional station. sideways at 35 mph and pulled directly talk my wife into coming to the meet- musicians, and many of them are on the “If God asks you to do something, into the parking lot! It wasn’t even a sec- ings,” he says, “but she wasn’t happy, at fence when it comes to the Lord. But they do it! he continues. You may not know ond thought; it was like a magnet pulling first.” have problems, too, and whether I’m at what to do, or where the funds will come me in. And as I walked in, I had the Pastor Neil Dye, of the Fulton Church, a convention or talking one on one, I’ve from, but God does. I trusted Him and curious feeling that I was coming home!” recalls, “Eric and his wife were having been given the opportunity to share the He provided. Then He gave me a faith some problems. She had struggled with peace I’ve found in Jesus Christ.” experience that no man can ever take The Sabbath alcohol and smoking, and we prayed for Eric says his musical tastes have away—saving souls for Christ.” Eric had never heard the word ‘Sab- victory over these things. They attended changed drastically, too. “One day I bath’ mentioned, except for the heavy every night, and by the end of our series, picked up a guitar and I tried playing COME WORSHIP! metal band, Black Sabbath. “It was all they’d both made commitments to follow a heavy metal tune, but kept stumbling new and strange to me, but I knew it was the Lord. God did give her the victory, over the simplest stuff! So I started right. Sabbath was like breathing, and we and I was thrilled to see Eric take a firm playing a classical piece, and the next all have to breathe, so I knew right away stand to support her when she told him thing I knew, I’m playing Christian there was something right about it. The she might have to quit her job if she music! I realized the devil was just try- service started at 9:15, and when they couldn’t get Sabbaths off. She’s scheduled ing to kick me around, but the Lord has served a vegetarian meal afterward, it was to be baptized soon,” he adds, “and they taken away my taste for Satan’s music, If you find yourself nearFulton, different, because I was a hunter and had continue to soak in God’s Word.” and today, I’m working on ‘The Old Missouri, why not come worship always liked to hunt! Eric is ecstatic. “My wife loves coming Rugged Cross.’ with Eric and his church family? to church,” he says, “and she’s stopped “I didn’t realize when I first heard “After everything was over, though, I You’ll find the church at211 South didn’t want it to end. I sat in my drive- smoking, too! She just received approval KRFL that the Lord had stretched that Business 54, and we’re sure they 36 3ABN World | February 2016 would love to meet you! A Woman’s Walk Trust Suddenly, Judy* cleared her throat. She was a beautiful girl with long blond hair, perfect complexion, and the sweetest, most innocent eyes. It was hard to believe Will You Trust Me? she’d been picked up for meth. “It’s my kids, all three of them. They’re in foster care, and I desperately want them back.” She stretched out her hands to me as she sobbed, by Jill Morikone “Won’t you take them, Jill?” Tears filled my own eyes. “I wish I could, Judy, but I can’t.” I paused. “Are you willing to release control over your kids to God, and to trust Him, whether you ever get them back?” She buried her face in her hands. I understood—surrender is not an easy thing. Oh, God, give her strength to choose Your way! Tabitha* spoke next. She’d been in prison, gotten out, and was already headed back. Years of drug use scarred her face. She must’ve been a beautiful woman, for traces of that beauty still remained. “I have two kids, they’re 11 and 13. Since I’ve been in jail or prison so much, they don’t even know me or care about seeing me.” Her voice cracked, but she continued on. “I guess I need to surrender my desire to ever he loud buzzer broke into my thoughts. My friend pulled the heavy door open. have a close relationship It clicked shut and locked behind us. What could we say? It seemed like every with my kids.” T time I went to jail to share God’s Word with the ladies, I had the same question. I nodded. “Of course, How could we touch their hearts? God wants to restore that Lord Jesus, I breathed a silent prayer, Get me out of the way, and use us. Please! relationship, but right “What is God asking you to now He’s asking, Will you Pain trust Me whether your surrender?” They looked at Soon, we heard the murmur of voices down the hall. They swept around the relationship with your corner and into view. Blue jumpsuits and orange crocs. Some faces hardened and kids is ever mended?” me, as the tears streamed etched by years of crime, others fresh and innocent as a child’s. Her laugh echoed I began with the story of Greg and my infertility journey. The harshly throughout the down their faces. endless round of tests. The questions and tears. The day the doctor room. “That’s asking a called with the devastating news, my anguished cry to God, and His lot.” amazing response: Jill, my precious daughter, count your blessings! “I know. But if you’re What? I had wanted pity, but God was concerned with praise? willing to give Him Jill Morikone i s Puzzled, yet truly wanting to follow God, I began. Hesitantly at first, access to the area that hurts the most, if you’re willing to trust Him whether you the administrative assistant to 3ABN’s then faster and faster they tumbled out—my precious husband, our ever get what you so earnestly desire, He can transform your sorrow into peace, president, a columnist church family, a God who loved me and never stopped His pursuit and even joy.” for the A dve n t i s t Review, and involved of me. That simple act of surrender and the choice to praise were As the women continued, I thought of my own battle. How often, I’ve clung to in teaching Sabbath the beginning of release from my hurt and pain. the people, the places, the things I think are mine. Yet even as I squeeze tighter, I School and women’s ministries. She’s I turned to our girls. “Your journey’s not the same as mine, but hear God whisper, Will you trust Me with your pain? With your fears? With those married to 3ABN you all have pain of some sort. What is God asking you to surren- you care about the most? production manager,

Greg Morikone. der?” They looked at me as the tears streamed down their faces. SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/CHOATPHOTOGRAPHER PHOTO: *A pseudonym.

38 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 39 Recipe

Sonia is from Puerto Rico and is a retired teacher with 30 years of experience. She loves cooking, gardening, crocheting, and other crafts. As production coordinator for 3ABN Latino, she makes sure our Ingredients Directions guests have a positive experience • 3 cups cooked lentils 1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. when they visit our studios to share • 1 cup shredded carrots 2. Use 1/3 cup as a measurement to make their talents with our viewers. Her the burgers. husband Senez works in 3ABN’s • ½ cup puréed or chopped onion 3. Place on a sprayed cookie sheet and Pastoral Ministries Department. • 1 cup shredded zucchini bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then flip • 1 cup diced celery and bake for another 15 minutes. • 2 cups quick oats 4. Mash the avocado and add garlic salt. PHOTO:SVETLANA CHRISTIAN • ¼ cup oil Avocado Spread • ½ cup tomato sauce his is a versatile, easy-to-make recipe. You can use the burgers in sandwiches • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 Haas avocado or in combination with rice and your favorite tomato sauce. My husband loves 1 tsp garlic salt T • 2 Tbsp chicken-style seasoning this recipe any way it is served, and because it contains legumes, grains, nuts, and • 1 tsp salt several vegetables, it means you’re getting a delicious and very nutritious meal. • ¼ cup pecan meal PHOTO:SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/TEXTU/S_PHOTO

Lentils are very quick and easy to prepare. They are rich in iron, potassium, calcium, and high in vitamin A. They also provide B-vitamins and protein—all with virtually no fat. They are very good source of cholesterol- lowering fiber. PHOTO:SVETLANA CHRISTIAN PHOTO:SVETLANA Prescription for Health The brain has a hard time focusing on negatives when being thankful. There is an on-off switch.

On the other hand, negativity, or condition representing chemical and anti-thankfulness, can stress the body. structural changes. I’m sure a thankful Through functional MRIs and human factor of 2 looks different than a thankful genome sequencing, knowledge of brain physiology of 1000. function is unprecedented. Jeffery A. If we are not thankful, this can be Dusek has shown how even the DNA learned. When my patients learn how to and gene expression are changed by our be thankful, their heart rate slows, their brains. The epigenetics can be changed by blood pressure decreases, they need less words. I do not want any of my 20,000+ medication, have fewer heart attacks, genes to be methylated, or my telomeres and even less pain. A thankful heart is a to be shortened, unless there is a good happy heart with more endorphins—our by Dr. James Marcum reason! bodies’ natural painkillers. A biblical prescription changes the entire body! he world headlines have been similar words. But, what is a word? full of despair—attacks in Paris, A word elicits some type of chemical When my patients learn how to be thankful, Mali, California, in the air, on response in the body. The brain recog- their heart rate slows, their blood pressure decreases, they need Tthe sea, and in cyberspace. After the nizes the word, searches the hippocam- headlines, the political rhetoric starts, pus, and the 100 billion neurons with a less medication, have fewer heart attacks, and even less pain. and this fatigues me. Even the sports quad-million (1,000,000,000,000,000) section isn’t as upbeat, and to make mat- connections go to work. Being Thankful As the world moves away from being ters worse, one of my favorite cartoons There are neurotransmitters gen- When a person says thank you and thankful—at least in the headlines—we is no longer available. Henry at least erated, new connections, and interac- means it, there is a physiologic response need to move toward being thankful in held some sense of normalcy for me. tions—all in response to a word. The we’re just beginning to understand. all things, one step at a time. There is no Believe it not, all these inputs, including limbic system may turn on an emotion, The Bible says, “In everything give better time to start. Henry, do change our health, so today I and the amygdala may turn on the stress thanks; for this is the will of God in James L. Marcum M.D. FACC want to focus on the importance of being chemistry. Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians is a board certified, practicing thankful. This is an important input, and Barbara L. Fredrickson, in the Amer- 5:18. Notice the text does not say to be cardiologist who also serves as is a biblical Prescription for Life. ican Psychologist, has described the thankful for some things, or to be thank- speaker/director for Heartwise Ministries. His latest books, complex dynamics and pointed out that ful on a holiday, or when you “feel” like Medicines that Kill, and Ultimate The Power of a Word the brain has a hard time focusing on it. It says to be thankful in all things. This Prescription, are available from Thankfulness, gratitude, appreciation, negatives when being thankful. There is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 3ABN.

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42 3ABN World | February 2016 February 2016 | 3ABN World 43 Devotional

The Holy Spirit had taken over and eliminated the need for a checklist—or any dreadful PowerPoint slides! Her words were powerful because they came from her heart.

by Bobby Davis

s I listened, I was impressed by the simplicity of her words. Nothing com- I couldn’t help but think, She’s tuned “In the end, however, it all boils down plicated about it. She knew very well how to keep it simple. into the needs of others like Jesus was. to a simple prayer I’ve been saying every A A quick glance around the room confirmed what I’d already sensed One look in their eyes and she’s moved morning.” I scooted forward to the twenty minutes ago. She’d captivated everyone’s attention. Some leaned forward. with compassion—just like the Master. edge of my seat as the room blurred out Others rested their chin on their knuckles. Nobody stirred. “Each morning I spend some quiet around me. “I simply pray, Good morn- “I want to tell you about how I’ve been able to discover God’s will for my life,” time with God,” she continued, “praying, ing, Lord. What can I do for You today?” she said. “I’ve heard many people speak about how they have no idea what that meditating, and asking God to show me might be, but for me, it’s very simple. I think God knew I couldn’t handle anything His will for me that day. Sometimes I SHE WILL NEVER KNOW too complicated.” know what it is right away, but other Years have passed, and I’m happy I’m happy to tell you that she didn’t launch into “Ten Ways To Know God’s times I have to look for it. Either way, to say that her simple prayer has rev- Will For Your Life.” Instead, the Holy Spirit had taken over and eliminated the He never fails to show me—if my eyes olutionized my life. Quite possibly, it need for a checklist—or any dreadful PowerPoint slides! Her words were powerful are open. It could be a word of encour- may be one of the best habits I’ve ever because they came from her heart. agement for the lady at the cash register established! when I pay for gas. It might be a few What amazing opportunities I’ve had minutes of listening to a co-worker to share with God’s kids that they matter MOVED WITH COMPASSION long, and I thank Him for those amazing who’s a bit tired or distressed. Other to me, that He’s crazy about them, that “It’s quite simple,” she said. “When I people I meet along the way! times it might be a total stranger with a I’m here to listen and help if they need turned my will and my life over to God’s “I’ve also found that in helping others, real need. All I know is that if my heart me. I recognize those intuitive thoughts care, He began to direct my days.” She I am rewarded, myself. It keeps me from is open, I see them everywhere. as the light touch of God’s hand, urging smiled. “He’s like a director—telling me being caught up in my crazy head, and “Sometimes I recognize that I’m all me forward, guiding me from one per- where to go on the stage, and giving me I’m not bothered by the usual worries. caught up in my selfish plans and don’t son to another. the next line in the play. I honestly have When I’m busy thinking of others, I want to help anyone. That calls for a She will never know how she changed no idea where He’ll take me each day, but don’t have any time to feel sorry for deliberate choice to act in a different my life. it’s always an adventure. We talk all day myself, and I really enjoy life.” WAVEBREAKMEDIA SHUTTERSTOCK/ PHOTO: way than I feel.

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At a loss for words, I suddenly remem- bered a text in Jeremiah we’d studied in The question never was our Sabbath School Quarterly. “Oh, that I had died in my mother’s womb, that whether God would her body had been my grave!” Jeremiah 20:17 (NLT). I was stunned. There would forgive her. be no birth for this baby, no being held Of course He would. for the first time, no funeral, no burial, and no transitional period from its life The difficulty would be in to its death for the baby’s mother. The child simply was, and then wasn’t. The whether she could ever child’s life, death, and grave were all in the mother’s womb. forgive herself. by Hal Steenson A Prayer for Mercy Our standard in the Pastoral Minis- To anyone who tries Department is not to judge, but to might consider abor- pray for our callers. I did not pray and tion, I urge you to rebuke sin. I did not pronounce her a pick up the phone. Tell murderer. I did not ask her how she could your spiritual or phys- PHOTO:SHUTTERSTOCK/KISHIVAN/ONE AND ONLY AND PHOTO:SHUTTERSTOCK/KISHIVAN/ONE have possibly done such a horrible thing. ical mother before you he was crying when I answered reassured her that I was, and that any- I did not pray for justice to be done. What Hal Steenson is a part do anything. A moth- of 3ABN’s pastoral the prayer call, so I carefully asked thing she shared was confidential, as I prayed for was mercy—God’s mercy. I er’s love is one of the staff and presenter of her, “How are you doing?” long as it wasn’t illegal or dangerous to prayed for mercy to be with her, because the program, Heaven’s most powerful forces “I’m sorry for crying, but I just her or to others. she was going to carry this child in the Point of View. Hal in our universe. My is married to Mollie needed someone to talk to.” Her story unfolded like a heartbreak- grave of her heart’s womb for the rest of prayer for this young Steenson, 3ABN’s vice I told her I’d listen until we could ing novel. A senior at a well-known her life. The question never was whether president. caller is that someday find a solution to whatever was hurting Christian college, she’d been dating a God would forgive her. Of course He God will give her another opportunity to her heart. Then, through her sobs, she young man for two years. She was in would. The difficulty would be in whether experience a mother’s love with a healthy cried, “I just killed my baby, I just killed love with him, and truly believed he was she could ever forgive herself. baby, and a godly, devoted husband. my baby!” in love with her, too. However, when he We prayed and I encouraged her to call I’d never had a call like this before. found out she was pregnant, it became and talk to her mother, telling her exactly Oh God, please help me like You’ve never obvious that his feelings had not been what had happened. “Now that I’ve told 3ABN PASTORAL helped me before! I prayed. love, but lust. someone, it might be easier,” she replied. PRAYER LINE “Is there anyone there with you?” “I don’t know what to do,” she cried. “I Two days later, she called back. Both 800-752-3226 “No, I’m alone.” haven’t heard from him at all, and I can’t her parents were there to help pick up the Submit a prayer request online: “Is your baby there with you now?” tell my parents because I’m so ashamed.” pieces—to hold her and love her through 3ABN.org/pastoral/prayer-request/ “No, no. I don’t mean I killed her just Then she said something I’d never the storm and help her bear every bur- now; I had an abortion three days ago.” heard before. “I know this sounds crazy, den. Just like our loving Heavenly Father, She asked me if I was a pastor, and I but I can still feel my baby inside me!” they loved her unconditionally. February 2016 | 3ABN World 47 he Hebrew title for the book of Numbers is “In the Wilderness.” Genesis, Exodus, 5. A man flagrantly violates the Sabbath by gathering sticks (Numbers 15:32-36). The Lord and Leviticus provide the history of Israel from their ancestors at Creation through orders that he be stoned. T the Egyptian captivity and Exodus to the sojourn at Mount Sinai. The book of 6. R ebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram who claim they are holy and should be able Numbers begins at Sinai and follows through the forty-year trek in the wilderness to the to minister in the sanctuary (Numbers 16:1-19). The ground devours them. Also fire eave of entering Canaan. from the Lord consumes 250 men that are offering incense as if they are priests. During Israel’s journey in the wilderness, God demonstrates His incredible love and 7. C ongregation rebels against Moses and Aaron saying, they killed the 250 men offering patience to His grumbling and rebellious people. He is true to His covenant promises to PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MIKHAIL KOLESNIKOV SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MIKHAIL PHOTO: incense as priests (Numbers 16:41). The Lord sends a plague that kills 14,700 of them lead and care for His people as He takes them to the promised land. as a sin offering. The title “Numbers” originates from the two censuses of Israel found in chapters 1 and 26. Chapter 1 gives the census of the Israelites that left the encampment of Mount Sinai 8. People complain of no water at Kadesh (Numbers 20:2-5). The Lord tells Moses to speak in route to Canaan but die in the wilderness. Chapter 26 provides the census of the next to the rock and bring forth water, but in anger against the congregation, he strikes the generation that will enter into Canaan. rock and brings forth water. 9. P eople complain of no food or water and they are tired of manna (Numbers 21:4, 5). The First Census Lord sends fiery serpents and many people die. The first census number is 603,550 (Numbers 1:46). It is a military census that includes 10. People commit harlotry with the women of Moab (Numbers 25:1-3). The Lord orders only men twenty years of age or older. Women, children, and Levites are not counted, nor the judges to kill their men that are committing immorality, and that results in the death are the “mixed multitude” of non-Israelites or partial Israelites. The word “thousand” may of 24,000. not mean literally a thousand, since in Numbers 31:5 and 2 Samuel 18:1 it means a large group as a military division. Second Census Between the two censuses one can count ten rebellions. Ten in The second census number is 601,730 (Numbers 26:50). Even though the new census is Scripture denotes a complete number. These rebellions are: taken after the plague and after the ten rebellions, the number of men of the new generation 1. Complaints of hardships in the wilderness (Numbers 11:1-3). are almost the same as the previous generation. Many of the more rebellious tribes lose The Lord sends a fire that consumes some of them. great numbers, but many of the more faithful tribes increase their numbers greatly. Clearly the Lord is patient with Israel by not abandoning or destroying them in their multiple 2. Complaint of no meat (Numbers 11:4-15). The Lord sends quail for a Dr. R. Dean Davis rebellions. His faithfulness to His covenant promises clearly reveal His amazing love and care is a retired theology month and many die. professor who writes for His erring people. from South Lancaster, 3. Complaint of Miriam and Aaron against Moses and his wife (Numbers Massachusetts. His 12:1, 2). The Lord strikes Miriam with leprosy. son, Bobby Davis, is During Israel’s sojourn in the wilderness God demonstrates the managing editor 4. Refusal of the ten spies and Israelites to enter Canaan (Numbers 13:31- for 3ABN World. 14:4). The Lord makes the Israelites spend forty years in the wilderness. His incredible love and patience to His grumbling and rebellious people. 48 3ABN World | February 2016 Letters 3ABN Kids Network is looking for a volunteer EMPLOYMENT who has television experience in program development and production. If you are creative, OPPORTUNITIES AT 3ABN 3ABN World organized, and passionate about children’s Be a part of the 3ABN family and use PO Box 220 • West Frankfort, IL 62896 ministries, this is the place for you! Kids Network is your talents in reaching people E-mail: [email protected] for Christ! Letters and other materials sent to 3ABN November be used in whole or in part, and edited developing new programs just for kids and would for content, grammar, and readability, unless otherwise requested. welcome someone who is missionary-minded and willing to volunteer their time. If the Holy Spirit impresses, please contact Brenda Walsh, From a reader in South Africa: “I am so thank- I love your church, keep the Sabbath, and 3ABN Kids Network, PO Box 220, West Frankfort, ful and overjoyed every month when I worship in the First Tampa Seventh-day IL 62896, or email [email protected] for receive your magazine. There are so many Adventist Church here in Florida. God more information. inspiring stories to read. I am not certain bless you.” what I have done to deserve such a quality 3ABN is looking for a Motion Graphics Artist magazine without having to pay for it. You Barre, Vermont: “I’m a nurses’ aide at a hos- proficient in Photoshop, and able to use software really make me think of what our Lord pital, and I work every other weekend, like After Effects to build complex layered com- posites. Study in design, color theory, typography, Jesus Christ did for us on Calvary.” helping the sick. I put the money from and drawing from a reputable art program—or a Dare to Dream is looking for a Video Editor that those weekends aside for a few years to has solid experience with digital technology and Pontiac, Illinois: strong portfolio that demonstrates these quali- “I just want to say how help my neighbors as needed. But about editing software packages (i.e. Final Cut Pro X, much I love 3ABN! You have helped me a month ago, I had a strong urge to divide fications clearly—is required. Experience in 3D animation using Maya or Cinema 4D is a plus. 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