AND INSPIRATION FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS SEPTEMBER 24, 1992 WITH THE EXPLOSION OF HEALTH PROGRAMS ON THE MARKET WHAT MAKES THE ADVENTIST APPROACH DIFFERENT' BEYOND DISAPPOINTMENT, 8 HISPANICS FACE CHALLENGES, 14 LETTERS Restoring Freedom lieu in which they lived. Can you en- world without the concepts of hygiene Good thinking consists of making courage him to put these in book form and anesthetics, and yet their shining ide- proper connections and proper and add many more chapters to complete alism sifts through yellowed scraps of distinctions—which is exactly what a "Wheeler saga"? How I would enjoy browned writing. Gary Ross does in his July 16 Newsbreak it! Will we learn, as did so many beau- item on the proposed Religious Freedom The articles helped revive my faith in tifully brave women and men in years Restoration Act (HR 2797). Thank you God's leading in individual lives, in our past, that love and time are the only two for this clear and concise presentation of church, and in history. Praise God for things in all the world and all of life that the problem, the solution, and the ob- His incredible love for us. cannot be bought, but only spent? May jections. It moved me to write to two Selma Chaij Mastrapa our own daily acts weave out into a senators and a representative. Beltsville, Maryland lovely portrait to leave behind to those Fritz Guy, President coming in to take our places. This is what La Sierra University Dr. Wheeler has taught me. Riverside, California Judith E. Nelson Put Yourself in the Picture Newbury Park, California Online on Line With every AnchorPoints the Ad- A big thank-you for making OnLine ventist Review runs "Voices of Ad- Edition videos available to our pastors. ventist Faith," statements from a This is a wonderful way of reviewing The videos are encouraging our church variety of Adventist history—through a family folk. I use segments each week as I visit Seventh-day whose roots extend over the years since country churches to motivate our people. Adventists as 1844. Some of us who did not have the There may be stories appropriate for to how they privilege of reading stories of Adventist the news segment from New Zealand. live out their beginnings in school or who have had to Can you use input from this part of the faith in these stand alone in our faith can look to world? Larry J. Laredo times. Brother Wheeler and say, "How blessed Communication Director You can be you are." Elaine Longacre North New Zealand Conference included! Tangerine, Florida Send us a small picture of yourself in black- Lovely Lady This past weekend I was privileged to see and-white or color. Include details The July 2 Newsbreak told of Elder two of your OnLine Edition programs. about yourself: name, address, age, William Muffin's retirement. It summa- They are very good! I understand you are occupation, and daytime telephone rized his worthy achievements, then sending the videos out free, and I would number. Mail to: Voices, Adventist went on to inform us that Ruth Parish will like to get on your mailing list. Also, is Review, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, become the new personnel director. We there any way we can get past releases? Silver Spring, Maryland 20904- wish her well. Marilyn K. Strilaeff 6600. But we are left with the question: Who The Media Center We will contact you about your is the beautiful unnamed and unmen- Andrews University, Michigan inclusion in "Voices of Adventist tioned lady in the photograph below that Faith." of Elder Murrill? Could she possibly be Yes, we welcome video stories from over- Ruth Parish? Or perhaps she is Elder seas. And OnLine is free to all churches Murrill's wife? If so, surely she deserves upon request. So far six videos have been at least to have her name mentioned in produced. Address all enquiries to: On- A thousand thanks for publishing Wheel- connection with that of her husband. Or Line Edition, Adventist Media Services, er's exquisite portraits of "Seven don't wives count? Alta Robinson 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Women, Seven Eras," with his master- Takoma Park, Maryland Spring, MD 20904-6600. ful combination of historical fact and personal sentimental detail. As a mu- Indeed they do. We should have iden- Wheeler Saga seum docent I get to handle many old tified the lovely lady as Ruth Parish. The historical series on Adventist documents filled with notations, crum- —Editors. women ("Seven Women, Seven Eras," bled letters, and other materials prepared Letters should not exceed 250 words and should July 9-Aug. 20) has been so inspiring and by people long dead. Did they know their carry the writer's name, address, and telephone fascinating, I just had to write to tell you hopes and dreams would be curiously number. All will be edited to meet space and lit- I can hardly wait for the last chapters. Joe examined decades after their passing? I erary requirements, but the author's meaning will not be changed. Views expressed in the letters do Wheeler is a masterful writer who brings feel awed at their courage in dealing with not necessarily represent those of the editors or alive his characters and the historical mi- what seemed a nightmare existence in a denomination. 2 (1010) ADVENTIST REVIEW, SEPTEMBER 24, 1992 %ADVENT'S1 SEPTEMBER 24. 1992 DEPARTMENTS ARTICLES 2 Letters DEVOTIONAL 6 Newsbreak 8 The Great Disappointment[s] We must keep searching. We can never assume that our per- 17 Dear Miriam ception of truth is complete. by Alden Thompson 20 World Report 22 Children's Corner COVER STORY The Gospel of Good Health 23 Reflections 11 18 He met Christ Jesus came to bring wholeness—physical, social, spiritual. If in a kibbutz we would follow in His steps, our message must address the EDITORIALS total person. by William G. Johnson 4 In Support of Sup- porting Ministries FEATURE 5 Family Values 14 Facing Up to the Challenges Several generations of Spanish-speaking Adventists in North NEXT WEEK America confront obstacles in such areas as language, edu- cation, employment, and evangelism. by Juan R. Prestol "Unity in Diversity" How can a diverse people get along to- FAITH IN ACTION 20 Music festival re- gether? An Anchor- 18 Mark Gagnon: Man of Sincerity turns to Andrews Points feature. University In the northwest corner of Massachusetts, where few Advent- "Parents, Adoles- ists live, Mark has had a profound impact upon the lives of cents, and Religion" scores of people. by Dorie Mirucki What type of parent- ing promotes healthy adjustment for chil- dren in later life? Cover photo by Joel D. Springer General paper of the Ad Sales Melynie Tooley SsethAendeenTalitiees Editor, R. S. 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Vol. 169, No. 39 ADVENTIST REVIEW, SEPTEMBER 24, 1992 (1011) 3 EDITORIAL In Support of Supporting Ministries ithout a doubt or any bit of wa- ber thinking then that country living cer- accepts no tithe, earns enough to cover Wvering, I'm in support of hun- tainly has its merits.