3ABN World, January 2012
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3ABN World, January 2012
January 2012 Read more at news.3abn.org 3ABN WORLD Lighting the Cities Dr. Yvonne Lewis General Manager Dare to Dream Network 18 22 42 page 6 Captive No More A life in prison! A cry for help. Winter Is Coming... New prayer meeting series Should We Block His Calls? Never give up. Miracles happen every day. Contents President's Letter 3ABN W hat marvelous illustrations come from the natural world. Just think of how the light of a candle grows ever brighter as darkness increases. So does Jesus, the Light of the World—even as our earth grows darker. Let’s bring the Light to the dark cities of our nation. Let’s lift Jesus higher! WORLD ISSN 1552-4140 Executive Editor Managing Editor Creative Director Design Assistant Features 6Lighting the Cities Dare to Dream launches on satellite Copyeditors Mollie Steenson Bobby Davis Michael Prewitt Adam Dean Diane Hamilton Barbara Nolen Mitch Owen About 3ABN World 18 Captive No More 3ABN World is a monthly publication. Subscriptions are free. 22 Winter Is Coming—and So Is Jesus! Subscriber services A life in prison! A cry for help. New prayer meeting series 36 How to Avoid Fluid Retention Good advice from Dr. Agatha Thrash 38 Last Minute Gifts Celebrating His Birth and Young Scholar Bibles 40 Eating Poison ...and hoping the other guy dies! 44 Giants—and the Unpardonable Sin God’s incredible patience 46 Ultimate Prescription New series with Dr. James Marcum Departments 3President’s Letter 4Letters 12 3ABN Radio: Mysterious Ways 14 3ABN Latino: Paving the Way 16 Kids Korner 42 Pastor’s Page: Should We Block His Calls? Broadcast schedules 24 3ABN Television Schedule 32 3ABN Radio Schedule To start receiving a subscription or to change your subscription, contact: 3ABN Call Center Attn: Subscriber Services PO Box 220 West Frankfort, IL 62896-0220 Tel: 618-627-4651 Subscribe online at www.3abn.org Feedback We would love to hear your feedback about 3ABN and 3ABN World. We would especially enjoy learning how 3ABN has blessed you and your family or community. Please write to: 3ABN World PO Box 220 West Frankfort, IL 62896-0220 E-mail: [email protected] Website: 3abn.org Office hours (Central Time): Mon–Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Copyright © 2011, Three Angels Broadcasting Network, Inc. Three Angels Broadcasting Network, 3ABN, 3ABN Books, 3ABN Latino, 3ABN Music, 3ABN Proclaim!, 3ABN Radio, 3ABN Television, 3ABN World, Dare to Dream, SonBeam Channel, and the respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Three Angels Broadcasting Network, Inc. Dear Partner, What does the New Year hold for us? Most of us have those thoughts around this time of year. There will be opportunities, and if it is like most years, there will be challenges. There will be very unexpected events, too; some in the form of setbacks, but I believe the Lord will also bring extraordinary opportunities our way if we ask Him to, and if we act upon them when they come. Sometimes I run into those who are discouraged because the Lord has not returned yet. I do my best to encourage them by reminding them I believe the Lord will bring that His timing is best. As a friend of extraordinary opportunities our mine is fond of saying, “The Lord has put me on the committee for preparing way if we ask Him to, and if we people for His return—not the arrange- act upon them when they come. ments committee!” I agree with that statement, and I actually thank the Lord that He’s postponed His return so even more people will be saved! I always receive negative mail when I say something like that. They write, “Don’t you realize that with that philosophy the Lord would never return?” No, that never occurs to me, and I’ll tell you why. For one thing, mankind will eventually mess things up so badly that it will be difficult to sustain life. The nuclear arms race is heating up again, and some madman will use nuclear weapons. Besides, mankind has become so evil that one of these days the Lord must say, “That’s enough!” and He will come! But whatever the future holds, I don’t believe we have much longer to preach the Word. 3ABN is pledging to you and to the Lord to pull out all the stops and proclaim the truth even more strongly than ever before! Thank you for joining with us. Your prayers and support keep us going. Keep on Keeping on With Jesus, All Bible quotes are from the King James Version (KJV) or New King James Version (NKJV), unless otherwise noted. Jim Gilley, 3ABN president James W. Gilley President Cover photo: John Lomacang 2 3ABN World January 2012 3ABN World January 20123 Letters Write to Us! so doing he expresses his gratitude for the materials you have sent him. He was so excited to Have you been blessed by 3ABN? Or have you receive a package from you! When come to know the Lord Jesus Christ by watching I watched his joy, my eyes welled or listening? We’d love to know! up with tears because my disabled 3ABN World child has so few occasions to PO Box 220 rejoice. Also, I want to thank you West Frankfort, IL 62896 for sending your nice books to his E-mail [email protected] friends. We are all very thankful to you, and may God bless you Abilene, Kansas: “A few days ago abundantly!” I was standing at my kitchen sink —Sent to our 3ABN Russia headquarters in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. praying that my rent would go down a certain amount. When I had finished praying, I told myself, Bogotá, Colombia: “Some time ‘That was a silly prayer!’ About a ago I was channel surfing at ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ “Through 3ABN Latino I’ve learned about tithing, and also —Bogotá, Colombia about the Sabbath—the Lord’s day.” week and a half later I was told that my rent would be lowered almost three times the amount I’d prayed for! All praise and honor and glory to God! He is keeping watch of things, so I’m able to send you a donation. How good of God! He had my interest in mind—as well as yours!” home and I discovered 3ABN Latino. I was delighted, and I still watch this channel every chance I get. Your network has taught me much about spiritual things. Through 3ABN Latino I’ve learned about tithing, and also about the Sabbath—the Lord’s day. In fact, I started keeping the Sabbath holy from the moment I Ukraine: “Thank you very much heard the truth. I’m praying the for continuing to send us Chris- Lord richly bless the 3ABN Latino tian literature. My son Alex looks network.” for your letters in the mailbox every day. Attached to this letter McAdoo, Pennsylvania: “I was are pictures drawn by Alex. In praying Christ would show me 4 3ABN World January 2012 ★★★★★★★ the way I should walk for many years, and when I began to follow the speakers on 3ABN, God opened my mind to what this real truth is. After praying, myself, and speaking to your prayer staff many times, I began to change. I understood what a Seventh-day Adventist is. I love this change in me! I joined an Adventist church in a small country town. The people are unbelievable! How wonderful this is to worship and finally learn the truth. Many people in this church watch 3ABN. You have my sincere thanks!” Via E-mail: “I love all the pastors on this channel. I’m only in high school and I don’t have a job, so I can’t donate. But I pray that God will keep you on TV and keep changing people’s lives. The pastors are fantastic! Thank you for changing my life. I never get bored watching 3ABN. May God be with you always.” Las Vegas, Nevada: “I want to thank you and give praise to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for you stepping out in faith and building 3ABN. We have started watching your network, and have truly come into the knowledge of the true Sabbath. God bless you and all your staff ! Through the Lord’s guidance, I now attend the Paradise Seventh-day Adventist Church on Saturday, not Sunday. The Lord is truly good, and I give Him praise through all things. We keep your station on 24 hours a day!” Thank you for your comments, suggestions, prayers, and financial support Zellwood, Florida: “I want to as we seek to thank you for having closed captioning on your programming. In March I lost what hearing I had, and found that most of our religious satellite stations do not have closed captioning. It has meant so much to me on Sabbath to be able to ‘read’ my sermons for the week. I have also appreciated being able to see the Sabbath School lesson in closed captioning on Thursday evenings. Thank you again for your ministry.” reach the world for Jesus Christ! Letters and other materials sent to 3ABN may be used in whole or in part, and edited for content, grammar, and readability, unless otherwise requested. Via E-mail: “I just want to say a big thank you to the team of pastors at this station. I have learned so much from all of them. I’m 20 years old, and I realize I need the Holy Spirit to be with me. I’m going through some issues, and through reading the Bible and listening to your programs, I’m able to gain faith in God and feel better about myself. Thanks for the television schedules. Now I’m at school and I watch the station on my laptop. I hope to meet those pastors someday and give them the story about my rough journey. I’m praying for your station. Please pray for me.” 3ABN World January 20125 Feature A new source of light will brighten the midnight sky on New Year’s Eve, as 3ABN’s Dare to Dream Network begins shining the light of God’s Word on North America’s biggest cities! It will be the latest television channel launched on G-19, designed specifically to meet the needs of inner city residents. But what need brought Dare to incarceration. Many families have no concept of money management, proper nutrition, food preparation, or sexual purity. Literal millions of men have no concept of what it means to be a father, and many more buy into the ideas portrayed by music artists who glorify a life of crime. We cannot ignore their desperate conditions. We must in mind,” she says. “It’s hosted by Dr. Kim Logan-Nowlin and her husband Arthur. They are both psychotherapists, and their years of work in Detroit have uniquely prepared them for the task. They will be dealing with every aspect of family life, offering practical, Bible- Lighting the Cities Yvonne explains. “Aaron Chancy is on fire for the Lord, and the fact that he speaks from experience goes a long way in reaching our target audience. They need hope, and they need to see someone who is excited about life! Dr. Yvonne Lewis says she’s excited about the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s new initiative, Mission to the Cities. “The Lord is laying the burden on those of us who work in media ministry to reach the inner cities, and we’re excited to join with the church in this tremendous effort. Surely, the Lord is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9. Photo: Nicole Warren “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.” Matthew 5:14–15 6 Dream into existence? Simply, it was the cries of God’s children. “There are many specific challenges inner city residents face,” says Dr. Yvonne Lewis, general manager of the fledgling network, “so we’ve designed specific programming with them in mind. We see the erosion of the family unit, and that single parents are raising most of the children in the cities. We see large numbers of ex-offenders who struggle to re-enter society while carrying the scars of their years of 3ABN World January 2012 try our best to bring them a better way to live—and that’s why God brought Dare to Dream Network into existence!” Innovative Programming Perhaps the most difficult challenge is how to reach a diverse audience with programming that makes a difference; but after much prayer, Yvonne says Dare to Dream will begin with the family. “Making It Work is the first program we’ve produced with this based tools to strengthen parents and connect them to a loving God who can solve their problems.” Another great challenge comes with trying to help the millions of ex-offenders, who after spending time behind bars, struggle to become integrated in society. Dare to Dream’s solution is a new program called The New Journey. “It’s important to have someone they can relate to, so we chose a host who is an ex-offender himself,” “We’re deliberately seeking young hosts for our Dare to Dream programs,” she continues. “Minorities face tremendous challenges, and they need to see others whose lives have been dramatically changed by the Lord. We’ll talk with exoffenders who’ve gained victory over their problems and addictions; we’ll also give them the tools they need to successfully re-enter society—things like how to find a job when they get out, and who their Ultimate Resource is! We believe 3ABN World January 20127 that when they find hope in Jesus, they’ll seek out other ex-offenders and share what happens when the Lord takes control of their lives.” Poverty is demeaning, and the mental stress about finances can Seth Yelorda, from Chattanooga, Tennessee. We believe it’s important to talk about this problem, since it destroys all chances of a happy family life, and we’ll be sharing Christian strategies on how to live in purity.” Poverty is d emeani ng, and th mental stres e s about fina nces can co overwh mpletely elm even the stronge st person. completely overwhelm even the strongest person. Dare to Dream addresses financial problems with a new series, Take It to the Bank, hosted by Cordell Thomas, MBA. “This program addresses poverty and debt and provides real tools to rise above them,” Yvonne says. “Cordell will teach budgeting, tithing, and how to take control of our finances, using biblical principles for money management.” Sexual purity is a topic rarely addressed in today’s society, but Dare to Dream is not afraid to deal with it in a program called Pure Choices. “We won’t be shying away from difficult topics,” Yvonne states. “Instead, we’ll be dealing with some pretty sensitive issues in a frank but tasteful way. This program features a live audience of young people interacting with a panel of pastors and special guests, hosted by Pastor 8 3ABN World January 2012 Proper nutrition and food preparation are also important, and Dare to Dream will seek to educate those whose eating habits have rarely gotten past processed and fat-laden foods. “A Taste of Paradise is structured in a very different way,” Yvonne explains, “because the first half of the program focuses on raw food preparation, and the second half features cooked food and nutritional tips. Evita Tezeno and Brenda Kemp are from Dallas, Texas, and Evita will draw from her experience as a vegan chef to come up with some amazing ideas for raw food. In the second half of the program we’ll work with Nyse Collins, an international health educator and lecturer who has appeared many times on 3ABN. This program is fun and informative, and the recipes are yummy!” she adds. Dare to Dream will also use the power of music to lift viewers’ spirits in praise to God. Magnify Him is the flagship music program and will feature interviews and two songs from each artist, giving viewers a glimpse into their ministry. “I have the privilege of co-hosting this program with a wonder- ented health lecturer, Parris Carter So’Brian, and will feature “manon-the-street” type dialogue with community members as they discuss their health issues. “Our topics will range from chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes to obesity, and we’ll also address nutritional concerns, like artificial sweeteners,” Yvonne adds. “Parris Cordell Thomas addresses poverty and debt and provides real tools to rise above them in Dare to Dream’s new program, Take It to the Bank. fully talented man from Baltimore, Maryland,” Yvonne exclaims. “Duawne Starling’s talent is amazing. He’s a writer, producer, singer, and arranger, and he’s sung with such notables as Kirk Franklin, the Winans Family, Donnie McClurkin, and many other gospel artists. But what definitely stands out is his godly humility. We really do have something for everybody—from gospel to classical, and even instrumental music.” Health Guard is hosted by tal is personable and knowledgeable, and she and her husband Keith have been a real blessing to Dare to Dream.” Meeting the unique needs of men is the goal of a new program called For Guys Only, hosted by Pastor Willy Lee from Indiana. “This program deals with the challenges facing African American men in our society,” Yvonne explains. “Challenges like being a good spouse, Christian parenting, 3ABN World January 20129 unemployment, and many other topics that are of concern to inner city males.” Yvonne has also been involved in producing short spots that air throughout Dare to Dream’s broadcast day. “Did You Know spots feature major contributions that African Americans have made to the world,” she says. “These are and telling them about 3ABN’s Dare to Dream Network. I’ve asked audiences from coast to coast to join us in requesting their cable companies to add this new network to their channel lineup. “It’s very important that they write, since their letters become a Yvonne continues. “Recently, a woman came up to me at a fellowship dinner in a church in New York and said, ‘I just want to tell you that through your ministry on 3ABN, I was led to conversion and baptism.’ “We are trying to help those who don’t have the means to support us; therefore, we are always in need of the prayers and financial support of our brothers and sisters who’ve faithfully invested g many in r b l il w m a are to Dre D e v e li e b I ions, “ l l i m t o s, if n d n a s u tho ” to the Lord. mostly unfamiliar contributors, and it’s important to show them because our society needs to be made aware that there are African Americans that ‘dared to dream’ and invented invaluable items we use daily.” document the company must keep on file and respond to. If every 3ABN World reader who has cable writes a note on their cable bill each month, saying, ‘Please add Dare to Dream to your lineup,’ the results would be a tremendous boost! It costs nothing to do this,” she adds, “and the Lord has promised to bless our efforts to further the gospel. “Dare to Dream posters are available for free, and we encourage you to put them up on church bulletin boards and other prominent locations, such as your place of business. Let them know there’s a new network, and how they can get it.” “Please Add Dare to Dream” While the exposure as an Internet channel has been good, launching on satellite will open many more opportunities. “We can reach so many more people now!” Yvonne exclaims, “and those who may not have computers can now begin receiving the signal, learning about Jesus and the ways He can make their lives better. Joining Hands “I’ve been traveling around the “There’s no greater privilege country visiting urban churches than to lead someone to the Lord,” 10 3ABN World January 2012 Recording artists, Dr. Donnell and Denise Josiah, share their ministry vision with host Yvonne Lewis, on Magnify Him. “Tears came to my eyes immediately, because I was so grateful that the Lord used me to draw someone to Him. In fact, I couldn’t stop crying for a long time; it was such a humbling experience for me. “I believe Dare to Dream will bring many thousands, if not millions, to the Lord. I sense His hand and His power in this effort! But we cannot do this alone. This is something we all have to link arms and be serious about. It’s our home mission field, and if we don’t do it, who will? in 3ABN’s ministry through the years,” she continues. “I’m confident that the Holy Spirit will impress them, but meanwhile, we’ll continue to step out in faith. “Just as the waters of the Jordan River parted when the priests stepped into it, God will swing the doors of cable companies wide open for this network. No one else is focusing on the inner city with the gospel and tools for living. Therefore, there will be a real demand for what we offer. God is calling us to do this for Him, and by His grace, it will be done!” 3ABN World January 201211 3ABN Radio Mysterious Ways by Nikki Anderson I was talking to someone the other day about the mysterious ways God reaches people, and it reminded me of an experience I had during my first few months at 3ABN. Mysterious Reception I was working for our television engineering department when a Later, while sitting in his driveway, he tuned in the frequency again and discovered that he could listen to the station… woman who lived in a large apartment building called. “Nikki, I’ve asked every other tenant in this building if they’ve watched your channel, but no one knew what I was talking about! Am I the only one who can tune in 3ABN television?” she asked, adding that she’d been watching us for the last 10 years. Well, she sounded a little agitated, and since I couldn’t tell by the tone of her voice exactly what Nikki Anderson is the administrative assistant for 3ABN Radio. 12 3ABN World January 2012 she was feeling, I asked if she was upset about it. “Oh no!” she exclaimed, “I’m just wondering why God thinks I’m the only one in this whole building who needs to hear about Him!” We laughed, and then and I told her I’d ask our engineers about it. They had no explanation, so we decided she should just continue enjoying the programming, and that someday she’d find out what God had in mind. The Mountain Mystery That brings to mind a story about one of our early affiliate stations. Since FM radio transmits a line-of-sight signal, only those who can “see” the tower can receive it—a few trees notwithstanding. However, if the signal hits a mountain or tall building, it is blocked, and no one on the other side of that obstruction can hear the broadcast. This particular affiliate was situated in a valley, but the station kept hearing from people living around the side of the mountain who were enjoying the broadcast! I remember Jim Morris, our operations manager at the time, saying, “That just shows that this message is going to go where God wants it to go!” The Mystery of the Driveway Then there’s the man who suffered from agoraphobia—a fear of open spaces and crowded places. He rarely left his home, where he felt safe, and the best he could do was drive around late at night and listen to the radio. As God would have it, one night he drove into an area where he picked up a few seconds of a signal from one of our affiliates; although he only heard a few words, they were powerful, so he glanced at the frequency. Later, while sitting in his driveway, he tuned in the frequency again and discovered that he could listen to the station—even though he lives quite a ways outside the coverage area! He’s still listening, and the Holy Spirit is teaching and comforting him! Mysterious Timing Just the other day I told someone about an e-mail I received from a woman who tunes in 3ABN Radio when she has trouble sleeping. “That doesn’t sound like a praise report if it puts her to sleep!” they laughed, but that’s not how we look at it. What could be more soothing than to fall asleep hearing about Jesus? In fact, many of our listeners tell us they leave 3ABN Radio on all night so that if they wake up they’ll hear something comforting, instead of lying awake and fretting about not being able to sleep. They also tell us that they often mysteriously wake up just in time to hear something they need to help them through a difficult situation, or to get the answer to a Bible question they’ve struggled with. We’ve all heard the first lines of William Cowper’s old hymn, “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform.” Over the centuries, those words may have become a worn-out cliché to some, but to us they’re an immense reassurance that God will literally move mountains to reach those who desperately search for truth! Mysterious to us? Yes. Mysterious to God? No. Amen! 3ABN World January 201213 3ABN Latino We expect to see the 3ABN Latino network added to at least 15 cable companies in Chile! Paving of the time they were broadcasting music, with hardly any preaching. Impressed to do something, Jim made some personal sacrifices and donated two satellite receivers and a satellite dish, so the radio staff could broadcast 3ABN Latino’s television audio track over their radio station to the local community! the Way by John Dinzey Photos, clockwise from top left: Nabil Rodriguez; Jorge Jaque; Nicole Warren From left: Enoc Sandoval, assistant to the president at Chile Adventist University; Danny Shelton, founder of 3ABN; Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez, president of the university; John Dinzey, general manager at 3ABN Latino; and Jorge Jaque, production manager at 3ABN Latino. C hile is a country in South America that is home to more than 16 million people. This ribbon of land borders Peru and Bolivia to its north, and Argentina to its east, and travels down the west coast of the continent along the Pacific Ocean to the very tip of South America. More than a year ago, we were privileged to receive several visitors from Chile Adventist University, including their chamber choir, who taped several songs in our studios—much to the delight of our 3ABN Latino viewers. So when university officials invited our founder, Danny Shelton, to visit their campus on their 105th anniversary, he was delighted to come and share how the Lord miraculously brought 3ABN into existence. The organizers of the event rightly believed that John Dinzey is the general manager for 3ABN Latino Network. 14 3ABN World January 2012 Danny’s participation would serve as an inspiration for students and staff to allow the Lord to lead them and move forward in faith. And so it was I found myself traveling with Danny and our 3ABN Latino production manager, Jorge Jaque, to this grand event in Chile. Paving the Way Although our signal reaches them on the Intelsat 9 satellite, Chile is one of the few countries where 3ABN Latino is not available on local cable companies. So our plans included meeting with local church leadership and cable companies to further the work of preaching the gospel. However, upon our arrival, we learned that the groundwork had been laid nearly ten years ago, when Jim Petts, a 3ABN employee, had visited the university on a mission trip. Jim was very impressed with the school and the fact that they had a radio station broadcasting to the local community. However, he noticed that the majority Expect Big Things Danny was scheduled for Friday evening, the Sabbath morning worship service, and an afternoon concert later that day, and a near capacity crowd turned out the first night. Danny sang some songs and shared some of the miracles that propelled Three Angels Broadcasting Network into a worldwide television ministry, and after the service many expressed how they’d been blessed by 3ABN’s programming over the years. On Saturday morning about 1,200 people crowded the University Church as Danny told stories of the miracles that led to 3ABN’s fullpower television stations in Manila, Philippines, and in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Quoting Matthew 28:18–20, Danny encouraged those present, and all those who watched around the world via the university’s Internet broadcast, to move forward in faith. Then, on Saturday afternoon, Danny was joined by the university’s chamber choir and local musi cians in a moving concert, drawing us all closer to the Lord. The choir sang four songs from 3ABN’s Pillars of Our Faith album, and they were ver y well received. Two of the songs were translated and adapted to Spanish by the university staff. This was their first public performance of these songs, and I’m happy to say that Danny was so impressed with t h e u n ive r s it y choir that plans are underway to prepare the Spanish version of the CD! But the best part is that because of our meetings with the Chilean Adventist Church leaders, we expect to see the 3ABN Latino network added to at least 15 cable companies in Chile! Little could Jim Petts have known that his efforts to spread the gospel many thousands of miles away in Chile would pave the way years later for 3ABN Latino to be wellreceived. Because of his sacrifice, untold thousands will find their way to Jesus Christ—who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! Top: Danny Shelton spoke at the Chile Adventist University church during its 105th anniversary celebration, with John Dinzey interpreting. Bottom: Jim Pett's selflessness in donating satellite dishes helped pave the way for 3ABN to reach the people of Chile. 3ABN World January 201215 Crafts Playful Penguins Hey, check this cool penguin craft! These little guys are fun and easy to make! 3abn.org/kidscrafts Coloring Activity Hi Kids! Did you know that penguins are actually birds? They don’t fly, but they’re covered in feathers and lay eggs. They use their wings for swimming, and most of them swim at about 15 miles per hour. That’s pretty fast—but they need speed to get away from the leopard seals that try to catch them! Most penguins live in and around Antarctica, and they don’t drink water, but eat snow instead. They also love to slide along the ice on their bellies! The female emperor penguin lays a single egg, and then the daddy keeps it warm by balancing it on his feet for up to nine weeks while the mommy is away feeding in the ocean. When she returns, she finds her mate and baby by calling out to them and hearing their unique call back! They are very loving parents, too. Aren’t God’s creatures wonderful? Tammy Use your markers to color this happy Penguin family. We’ve included a small color guide if you need help. Tammy Larson runs a jib camera (on a boom) for 3ABN. She’s also a talented artist! Follow The Word “Many, O Lord my God, are Your wonderful works which You have done; And Your thoughts toward us… they are more than can be numbered.” Psalm 40:5 Penguins Captive No Testimony by Grace Yost W ho is a captive? Perhaps you’re thinking of the one who’s behind bars of steel—but that’s not all. Satan holds billions of people captive— and only a fraction of them are in literal prisons. Such are the lives of a young woman and a young man in this “One day I just broke down and cried in my bed, and for some reason I began to argue with God—I probably sounded crazy to the other inmates around me.” to travel, and the dangers are not readily discernible? First, we must daily submit our lives to Jesus, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us by humbly leaving His throne in glory, His royal crown, and His robe, to come to this world. Here He ministered through love and humility, stooping down to touch the life of a perishing soul without ever sacrificing His principles. This young woman had been in multiple foster homes, and when she turned 18 the state declared her an adult and dropped her off at a city park with her meager belongings! Now homeless, and experiencing what she describes as pure hell, she made a disastrous choice by mistaking a man’s attention in a local bar for love. After years of abuse, loneliness, and misery, she paired up with him, and ultimately they were both arrested. story. They both had a similar background, having grown up in less-than-ideal circumstances, which made them easy targets for the evil one. But the truth is that we’re all targets of his cunning ways. How can we guard against his relentless attacks when he leads Life in Prison us down a path we didn’t intend Have you ever considered what it might be like to be 21 and facing Grace Yost is a full time volunteer. She is an integral life in prison with no possibility part of our pastoral team and is fulfilling a childhood of parole? Here are a few excerpts desire to work for the Lord. She and her husband Don from a letter she wrote us after moved here from Florida in 2003. being convicted of murder: 18 3ABN World January 2012 More “In the beginning, I didn’t really know what to think of my predicament. I was in shock, but slowly I began to grow bitter. Then one day I just broke down and cried in my bed, and for some reason I began to argue with God—I probably sounded crazy to the other inmates around me. I grew up fighting Him all my life, and you could say I had an enormous chip on my shoulder. Throughout my life I was taught the Scriptures and at 17 I accepted Him into my life and was baptized. I truly believed I was heading in the right direction and felt a touch of happiness. But that feeling was very short-lived, and soon I allowed Satan to take control of me. “What an argument I had that night with God! When completely exhausted, I began to feel something I hadn’t felt in a long time: peace and comfort. I began to see what people were talking about when they said God knows how much you’re capable of handling. “At first I fought the reins, believing that life had put me through too much, and this was too much for me to bear. But, I am still alive. I am here and going through this for a reason. And even though I don’t have a clue what that reason is, there is one. We’ll have different trials and tribulations, but it’s what we do with them that matters: who we meet, how we act—it all shows our 20 3ABN World January 2012 true strength. I now see this life as a challenge and I want to finish it well. I don’t really understand what happens after I die, but I would really like to learn. “Thank you again for all you’ve done, and please keep up the good work of ministering to everyone. God bless.” This young woman’s journey with God has just begun, but let me tell you about a young man who has steadily climbed the spiritual ladder since he began corresponding with us over six years ago. His bad choice of friends led him to become a member of a gang, and after a murder happened he went to trial and was sentenced to life in prison, too. At the time he was first being charged, his girlfriend gave birth to a precious daughter whom he has not been able to see grow up. But look at these excerpts from the letters we’ve received: “I lost my state court appeal, so prison is looking permanent unless the federal courts (God really) says otherwise. But I’ve come this far, and I’m mature enough to see the reality of the situation; I see more of others’ needs than mine. I’m right where God can use me, and I pray for those I can’t heal (those I’ve hurt), or apologize to. “I’ve repented of my old sinful ways and genuinely acted out my salvation in spreading the doctrine of the Most High.” These young inmates have sat at the feet of Jesus, but they’re on dif- in the synagogue in His hometown ferent rungs on the spiritual ladder. of Nazareth (see Luke 4:18). Not an Option Is Jesus calling you to reach out and touch someone who may be less than desirable in your sight? If so, you may need to sit at His feet and study His character more fully. Complaints, criticism, and a judgmental spirit are tools of Satan. The tools of Jesus are a meek and quiet spirit. Pride and selfimportance must not reside in the heart of a child of God. The Scripture tell us in Psalm 52:2, “Your tongue devises destruction, like a shar p razor, working deceitfully.” There have been times in my own spiritual journey when I took the words of Jesus too lightly, but those words have become the stepping stones that today allow me to minister to inmates too numerous to count. In my younger years I would likely have turned down such an opportunity, but God uses life circumstances to change us. We are called by Jesus in John 13:34 to love one another, as He has loved us. This is not to be taken lightly; this is not an option if we’re seeking eternal life. In Isaiah 61:1 the prophet Isaiah calls on us to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. Jesus himself spoke similar words while speaking Through the Eyes of Jesus As I’ve prayed earnestly to see others through the eyes of Jesus, my eyes have been opened to my own shortcomings, and I earnestly desire to have the mind and character of Jesus. If we could truly discern the circumstances that surround each individual’s life, we would be far less likely to speak hasty, judgmental words, and would be possessed “What an argument I had that night with God! When completely exhausted, I began to feel something I hadn’t felt in a long time: peace and comfort.” of a much greater love! Jesus, the Redeemer and Mender of broken people, willingly came to free all men and women burdened down by the ravages of sin. Are we guilty of shunning the captives? Oh yes, it can easily happen when we’re in our comfort zone and see no need to step out of it. Our precious Savior had a marked love for the captives and less fortunate. Can we do any less? P.S. 3ABN’s pastoral ministries department did send this young woman information on what happens when we die. Please join us in prayer for her, and all the others we seek to help. 3ABN World January 201221 Feature Winter Is Coming and So Is Jesus! by John Lomacang H enr y Clay put it well when he said, “Prepare! The time will come when winter will ask you what you were doing all summer.” I believe the time is coming when it will be revealed whether or not we have prepared for the winter that lies ahead of us. Jeremiah pointed to a time when opportunity would be exhausted and possibility would all but evaporate. His words are a chilling reminder that the days in which we live demand we take inventory of our future preparedness. His words seem to echo the regrets of those that ignored vital opportunities when he declares, “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!” Jeremiah 8:20. 10:25 cautions us to do this, “not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” In a push to revitalize the church and restore the essence of who we are, 3ABN is taking a bold step to restore the midweek service as a focus for the church. Isaiah laid out the blueprint: “And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.” Isaiah 58:12. Too often we apply this only to the restoration of the Sabbath, but I believe it has a far greater reach. It’s a call to re-establish those assemblies that have safely sustained us Spending Time Together One of the greatest prepara- from generation to generation; to tions we can make is to spend time rebuild the vital elements that have together corporately. Hebrews been broken down; to restore those essential practices that have been John Lomacang is pastor of the Thompsonville abandoned. With the world conSeventh-day Adventist Church. His wife Angela works stantly grabbing for our attention at 3ABN Radio. and our daily responsibilities, we’ve eliminated one of our most needed 22 3ABN World January 2012 faith-builders from our to-do list. But don’t despair! Beginning Wednesday, January 11, at 7:00 p.m. CST and continuing every Wednesday, 3ABN will air a prayermeeting-style live broadcast. It will feature a vital time of prayer, and a study of topics that are vital to our Christian growth. In fact, our first episode will be on “Victorious Christian Living,” addressing how we can live a spiritual life in a natural body. A special website will enable viewers to send us their prayer requests for mention on the air, along with downloadable study topics. I will be privileged to be your host, along with other 3ABN presenters as their schedule allows. If your church doesn’t have a midweek meeting, why not join us live, or record the service and share it with your congregation? Ellen White encourages us with these words: “Prayer meeting is the pulse of the church body. A prayer meeting will always tell the true interest of the church members in spiritual and eternal things. The prayer meeting is as the pulse to the body; it denotes the true spiritual condition of the church. A lifeless, backslidden church has no relish for the prayer meetings.” (Pastoral Ministry, p. 183.) She also wrote, “Those who are really seeking for communion With the world constantly grabbing for our attention and our daily responsibilities, we’ve eliminated one of our most needed faithbuilders from our to-do list. with God will be seen in the prayer meeting, faithful to do their duty, and earnest and anxious to reap all the benefits they can gain. They will improve every opportunity of placing themselves where they can receive the rays of light from heaven.” (Heavenly Places, p. 91.) As a people, we believe that Jesus is soon to come. If we continue to neglect one of the most basic avenues of preparation, I believe that time will prove, as former president George W. Bush said, “The enemy has found our Achilles’ heel.” So get your Bibles and join us as we get back to basics! 3ABN World January 201223 3ABN Television Schedule 3ABN: January T his schedule is an overview of the program lineup for North American and website broadcasts. Check out the schedule listings on our website, 3abntv.org, for additional details and program changes. Abbreviations and symbols: PST = Pacific Standard Time (UTC–8); MST = Mountain Standard Time (UTC–7); CST = Central Standard Time (UTC–6); EST = Eastern Standard Time (UTC–5). = Closed captioned. = Live program. = New series. = Repeat of live program. Program titles in red are changes effective this month. Thursday LIVE January 2012 Time: Thursday at 8:00 p.m. CST Jan 5 3ABN Year in Preview Jan 19 Ranko Stefanovic Jan 12 Dr. Neil Nedley Jan 26 Lincoln Steed: “A World of Opportunity” For more program information, please visit 3abntv.org T his month’s Anchors of Truth will feature Pastor David Asscherick, director of ARISE Institute in Jasper, Oregon. He is an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the co-founder of ARISE, an evangelism, discipleship, and training ministry. A dynamic, clear, and relevant speaker, his frequent Upcoming Live Events appearances on 3ABN are a favorite of young and old alike the world over. He became a Christian at the age of 23 after reading the book The Great Controversy, by Ellen White. Don’t miss this dynamic series, airing live from January 18–21, 2012, right here on 3ABN! For more information, check our website, 3ABN.org. please visit news.3abn.org for event updates Jan 18– Jan 21 Anchors of Truth, with David Asscherick. Wed. 7:00–8:00 p.m.; Thu. 7:00–8:00 p.m.; Fri. 7:00–8:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon; 3:00–4:00 p.m. All times CST (UTC–6). Jan 28 Religious Liberty Sabbath, with Lincoln Steed. Sat. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon CST (UTC–6). Mar 14– Mar 17 Anchors of Truth, with John Bradshaw. Wed. 7:00–8:00 p.m.; Thu. 7:00–8:00 p.m.; Fri. 7:00–8:00 p.m.; Sat. 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon; 3:00–4:00 p.m. All times CST (UTC–6). 24 3ABN World January 2012 Sunday PST MST CST EST Midnt 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Mon 12:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Mon 12:30 1:00a 1:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Mon 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 C ho o se you r t i m e zon e Anchors of Truth ...continued Variety Help Yourself to Health (Agatha Thrash) His Harvest Is Ready (C. A. Murray) ...continued Revelation Now (Jac Colon) ...continued Body & Spirit Happy the Home (Raynes) Kids’ Time (Brenda Walsh) Praise! (Kelly Mowrer) 3ABN Today ...continued India: Face to Face/Grandma’s House (Joyce Neal) Adventures in Missions MIQ: Most Important Questions (Doug Batchelor) ...continued Inspirational Hour ...continued Exalting His Word (Shelley Quinn) Melody From My Heart ASI Conventions ...continued Body & Spirit Tiny Tots for Jesus (Linda Johnson) 3ABN Today LIVE (repeat) ...continued ...continued ...continued The Carter Report (John Carter) ...continued Wonderfully Made ShareHim Newsmagazine Revelation Insights (Lyle Albrecht) ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued Liberty Insider (Lincoln Steed) Battles of Faith Engage (David Asscherick) Help in Daily Living 3ABN Today ...continued Secrets Unsealed Presents... (Stephen Bohr) ...continued Celebrating Life in Recovery (Cheri Peters) ...continued 3ABN World January 201225 3ABN: January Monday PST MST CST EST Midnt 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Tue 12:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Tue 12:30 1:00a 1:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Tue 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 26 3ABN World January 2012 C ho o se you r t i m e zon e Life Discovery Series (Jim Reinking) ...continued 3ABN Homecoming 2011 ...continued Eleventh Hour Evidence (David Asscherick) ...continued Praise! (Kelly Mowrer) Thinking About Home (Kathy Matthews) Body & Spirit His Words Are Life (Mowrer)/Grandma’s House (Neal) Digging Up the Past (David Down) Bible Rx (Jim Marcum) 3ABN Today ...continued House Calls (John Lomacang) ...continued ShareHim Newsmagazine Books of the Book Life on the Edge (Scott Moore) ...continued Behold the Lamb Presents (Kenny Shelton) ...continued Laymen Ministries (Jeff Reich) Abundant Living (Curtis & Paula Eakins) Action 4 Life (Casio Jones) Heaven’s Point of View (Hal Steenson) 3ABN Today ...continued Tiny Tots for Jesus (Linda Johnson) Kids’ Time (Brenda Walsh) It Is Written Help in Daily Living In Search of Truth (Charles Byrd) Issues & Answers Celebrating Life in Recovery (Cheri Peters) ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued Anchors of Truth ...continued The Carter Report (John Carter) ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued ASI Conventions ...continued Books of the Book Battles of Faith Tuesday PST MST CST EST Midnt 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Wed 12:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Wed 12:30 1:00a 1:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Wed 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 C ho o se you r t i m e zon e Engage (David Asscherick) Descendants of Abraham (Shakeela Yasuf) Melody From My Heart Health for a Lifetime (Don Mackintosh) House Calls (John Lomacang) ...continued Heaven’s Point of View (Hal Steenson) Laymen Ministries (Jeff Reich) Body & Spirit Exalting His Word (Shelley Quinn) Special Feature ...continued 3ABN Today LIVE (repeat) ...continued ...continued ...continued Help Yourself to Health (Agatha Thrash) Engage (David Asscherick) Issues & Answers Variety The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Kenneth Cox) ...continued NEWSTART Now (Ron Giannoni) Let’s Cook Together Body & Spirit In Search of Truth (Charles Byrd) 3ABN Today ...continued Tiny Tots for Jesus (Linda Johnson) Kids’ Time (Brenda Walsh) Kids’ Time Praise Marriage in God’s Hands GYC 2010 ...continued Secrets Unsealed Presents... (Stephen Bohr) ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued Happy the Home (Raynes) Wonderfully Made Revelation Insights (Lyle Albrecht) ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued Heaven’s Point of View (Hal Steenson) Exalting His Word (Shelley Quinn) ASI Video Magazine (Dan Houghton) Bible Rx (Jim Marcum) 3ABN World January 201227 3ABN: January Wednesday PST MST CST EST Midnt 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Thu 12:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Thu 12:30 1:00a 1:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Thu 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 28 3ABN World January 2012 C ho o se you r t i m e zon e Celebrating Life in Recovery (Cheri Peters) ...continued Revelation Insights (Lyle Albrecht) ...continued ShareHim Newsmagazine In Search of Truth (Charles Byrd) Families for Heaven Bible Rx (Jim Marcum) Body & Spirit ASI Video Magazine (Dan Houghton) Amazing Facts Presents... (Doug Batchelor) Help in Daily Living 3ABN Today ...continued Keepers of the Flame Walking with Jesus (Garloff)/Grandma’s House (Neal) Melody From My Heart Liberty Insider (Lincoln Steed) In the Beginning... (Stan Hudson) ...continued 3ABN On the Road ...continued In the Footsteps of Paul (Tony Moore) Abundant Living (Curtis & Paula Eakins) Action 4 Life (Casio Jones) Books of the Book 3ABN Today ...continued Tiny Tots for Jesus (Linda Johnson) Kids’ Time (Brenda Walsh) MIQ: Most Important Questions (Doug Batchelor) ...continued House Calls (John Lomacang) ...continued A Sharper Focus (John Lomacang) ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued Amazing Facts Presents... (Doug Batchelor) Books of the Book It Is Written In Search of Truth (Charles Byrd) 3ABN Today ...continued Revelation Now (Jac Colon) ...continued His Words Are Life (Mowrer)/India: Face to Face Melody From My Heart Thursday PST MST CST EST Midnt 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Fri 12:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Fri 12:30 1:00a 1:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Fri 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 C ho o se you r t i m e zon e Books of the Book Faith Chapel Up Close ...continued Marriage in God’s Hands Issues & Answers Origins (Terry McComb) ...continued Body & Spirit NEWSTART Now (Ron Giannoni) 3ABN Homecoming ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued Stop Smoking Clinic (Arthur Weaver) ...continued Wonderfully Made Making Waves (Jim Ayer) Celebrating Life in Recovery (Cheri Peters) ...continued Bible Rx (Jim Marcum) Happy the Home (Raynes) It Is Written Let’s Cook Together Body & Spirit Melody From My Heart 3ABN Today ...continued Tiny Tots for Jesus (Linda Johnson) Kids’ Time (Brenda Walsh) Kids’ Time Praise Engage (David Asscherick) The Carter Report (John Carter) ...continued Central Study Hour ...continued 3ABN Today LIVE ...continued ...continued ...continued Kenneth Cox Ministries ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued The Robe (Stephen Bohr) ...continued 3ABN Today LIVE ...continued 3ABN World January 201229 3ABN: January Friday Saturday PST MST CST EST C ho o se you r t i m e zon e PST MST CST EST Midnt 12:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 1:00a 1:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Sat 12:30 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 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(Stephen Bohr) ...continued Special Feature ...continued Marriage in God’s Hands Abundant Living (Curtis & Paula Eakins) Action 4 Life (Casio Jones) Steps to Christ in Song 3ABN Today ...continued Tiny Tots for Jesus (Linda Johnson) Kids’ Time (Brenda Walsh) Variety Melody From My Heart Breath of Life (Carlton Byrd) Hope in Motion 3ABN Homecoming ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued It Is Written Maranatha Mission Stories (Dick Duerksen) In Search of Truth (Charles Byrd) In the Footsteps of Paul (Tony Moore) 3ABN Today ...continued His Harvest Is Ready (C. A. Murray) ...continued Breath of Life (Carlton Byrd) In Search of Truth (Charles Byrd) C ho o se you r t i m e zon e Praise! (Kelly Mowrer) In the Footsteps of Paul (Tony Moore) Give Me the Bible (Kenneth Cox) ...continued Nature’s Lesson Book (Greg Evans) ...continued Breath of Life (Carlton Byrd) Digging Up the Past (David Down) It Is Written Tiny Tots for Jesus (Linda Johnson) Kids’ Time Praise Kids’ Time (Brenda Walsh) 3ABN Today ...continued Central Study Hour ...continued Eleventh Hour Evidence (David Asscherick) ...continued Worship Hour ...continued Anchors of Truth ...continued New Perceptions (Dwight Nelson) ...continued Kenneth Cox Ministries ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued Maranatha Mission Stories (Dick Duerksen) Kids’ Time (Brenda Walsh) Kids’ Time Praise Tiny Tots for Jesus (Linda Johnson) Laymen Ministries (Jeff Reich) It Is Written Canada (Bill Santos) Books of the Book Exalting His Word (Shelley Quinn) 3ABN Today ...continued 3ABN On the Road ...continued Issues & Answers Making Waves (Jim Ayer) 3ABN Today ...continued Life on the Edge (Scott Moore) ...continued GYC 2010 ...continued 3ABN World January 201231 3ABN Radio Schedule 3ABN radio 3ABN Radio is available 24/7 on the Internet, through digital satellite, and via over-the-air radio broadcasts. To learn more, check detailed schedule listings, or listen online, visit our website: 3abnradio.org. Abbreviations and symbols: CST = Central Standard Time (UTC–6). = Live program. = New series. = Repeat of live program. Program titles in red are changes effective this month. Radio feature Freedom’s Ring- A ttorney Alan J. Reinach is the host for this program as he explores such topics as homeschooling, freedom of speech, civil religion, and the balance between freedom and security. Tune in on Sundays and Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. and Mondays at 12:30 p.m., CST (UTC–6). 32 3ABN World January 2012 3ABN Radio: January CST 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Mon 12:30 1:00a 1:30 Sunday In Search of the Truth Heart Wise Health for a Lifetime Faith Chapel On Location ...continued Musical Meditations ...continued Lift Him Up Freedom’s Ring/3ABN Inspiration Your Story Hour Dynamics in the Science of Prayer 3ABN Today ...continued Voice of Prophecy – Weekend The Bible in Living Sound Central Study Hour ...continued Breath of Life Thinking About Home Crossroads on 3ABN Radio ...continued The Prophecy Code ...continued It Is Written CHIP Health 3ABN Today LIVE (repeat) ...continued ...continued ...continued Musical Meditations ...continued On Location ...continued Genesis to Revelation Seminar 3ABN Family 3ABN Today ...continued Bible Answers LIVE (repeat) ...continued Your Story Hour Issues & Answers LifeQuest Liberty Affirming Creation/Focus on Healthy Foods 3ABN On the Road ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued CST 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Tue 12:30 1:00a 1:30 Monday Wonderfully Made CHIP Health Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines Dynamics in the Science of Prayer Bible Answers When God’s People Pray Health for a Lifetime Melody From My Heart/3ABN Inspiration Faith Chapel Christian Concerns Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons /Affirming Creation 3ABN Today ...continued House Calls (repeat) ...continued Musical Meditations ...continued Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued The Bible in Living Sound Freedom’s Ring/His Words Are Life Wonderfully Made When God’s People Pray More Abundant Life LifeQuest Liberty Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines Help Yourself to Health 3ABN On the Road ...continued Bible Answers By My Spirit Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons /Focus on Healthy Foods Musical Meditations ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued The Bible in Living Sound Help Yourself to Health House Calls (repeat) ...continued 3ABN On the Road ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued CST 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Wed 12:30 1:00a 1:30 Tuesday Bible Answers LIVE (repeat) ...continued Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines Homeschool of Health Kids’ Time By My Spirit Worship Hour ...continued It Is Written Freedom’s Ring/His Words Are Life Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons/The StoryHouse 3ABN Today ...continued Books of the Book In Search of the Truth Musical Meditations ...continued Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued The Bible in Living Sound Faith Chapel CHIP Health Issues & Answers Kids’ Time Home School of Health Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines 3ABN Insight 3ABN On the Road ...continued Health for a Lifetime Christian Concerns Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons/3ABN Health Musical Meditations ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued The Bible in Living Sound LifeQuest Liberty HeartWise 3ABN Family 3ABN On the Road ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued 3ABN World January 201233 3ABN Radio: January (continued) CST 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Thu 12:30 1:00a 1:30 Wednesday Wonderfully Made Books of the Book Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines Lift Him Up Generation of Youth for Christ ...continued Women at the Well Breath of Life Heart Wise Christian Concerns Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons/3ABN Health 3ABN Today ...continued Crossroads on 3ABN Radio ...continued Musical Meditations ...continued Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued The Bible in Living Sound Faith Chapel Wonderfully Made Thinking About Home Bible Answers LIVE (repeat) ...continued Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines Help Yourself to Health 3ABN On the Road ...continued Dynamics in the Science of Prayer The StoryHouse/Melody From My Heart Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons /His Words Are Life Musical Meditations ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued The Bible in Living Sound Help Yourself to Health Crossroads on 3ABN Radio ...continued 3ABN On the Road ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued 34 3ABN World January 2012 CST 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Fri 12:30 1:00a 1:30 Thursday Wonderfully Made 3ABN Family Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines Homeschool of Health Kids’ Time By My Spirit Health for a Lifetime Issues & Answers Faith Chapel CHIP Health Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons /Focus on Healthy Foods 3ABN Today ...continued Worship Hour ...continued Musical Meditations ...continued Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued The Bible in Living Sound Bible Answers 3ABN Family 3ABN Inspiration/Affirming Creation Kids’ Time Home School of Health Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines It Is Written 3ABN On the Road ...continued Breath of Life In Search of the Truth Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons /Affirming Creation 3ABN Today LIVE ...continued ...continued ...continued The Bible in Living Sound It Is Written Central Study Hour ...continued 3ABN On the Road ...continued 3ABN Today LIVE (repeat) ...continued CST 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Sat 12:30 1:00a 1:30 Friday 3ABN Today LIVE (cont.) ...continued Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines 3ABN Insight Central Study Hour ...continued More Abundant Life In Search of the Truth Genesis to Revelation Seminar LifeQuest Liberty Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons /3ABN Inspiration 3ABN Today ...continued 3ABN Family Thinking About Home Musical Meditations ...continued Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued The Bible in Living Sound Heart Wise Wonderfully Made Books of the Book Women at the Well Genesis to Revelation Seminar Voice of Prophecy/Between the Lines Lift Him Up 3ABN On the Road ...continued Health for a Lifetime Christian Concerns Cracking the Genesis Code ...continued Your Story Hour Classic Radio Sermons /3ABN Inspiration Musical Meditations ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued The Bible in Living Sound Voice of Prophecy – Weekend Bible Answers LIVE (repeat) ...continued The Prophecy Code ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued CST 2:00a 2:30 3:00a 3:30 4:00a 4:30 5:00a 5:30 6:00a 6:30 7:00a 7:30 8:00a 8:30 9:00a 9:30 10:00a 10:30 11:00a 11:30 Noon 12:30 1:00p 1:30 2:00p 2:30 3:00p 3:30 4:00p 4:30 5:00p 5:30 6:00p 6:30 7:00p 7:30 8:00p 8:30 9:00p 9:30 10:00p 10:30 11:00p 11:30 Sun 12:30 1:00a 1:30 Saturday Genesis to Revelation Seminar 3ABN Family 3ABN On the Road ...continued On Location ...continued Musical Meditations ...continued Christian Concerns More Abundant Life Your Story Hour 3ABN Insight 3ABN Today ...continued Melody From My Heart/Affirming Creation Faith Chapel Central Study Hour ...continued Worship Hour ...continued By My Spirit Books of the Book The Prophecy Code ...continued Voice of Prophecy – Weekend Christian Concerns House Calls (repeat) ...continued 3ABN On the Road ...continued Musical Meditations ...continued On Location ...continued Crossroads on 3ABN Radio ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued Breath of Life When God’s People Pray Your Story Hour Women at the Well Generation of Youth for Christ ...continued The Prophecy Code ...continued 3ABN Today ...continued 3ABN World January 201235 Health How to Avoid Fluid Retention by Agatha Thrash, M.D. W hen fluid from the blood accumulates in the tissues, the condition of edema develops. This fluid retention may be caused by the use of concentrated foods such as salt, oil, sugar, or other high-density food. At other times, fluid retention can be caused by congestion caused by inflam- mation. High blood pressure can cause fluid retention, and serious pathological conditions such as congestive heart failure and kidney disease are accompanied by edema, as well. But here we shall be discussing the benign but still undesirable forms of fluid retention, and suggestions on how to reduce it. 10 Easy Suggestions 1. Water – Drink large quanti- ties of water, which will dilute the antidiuretic hormone from the posterior pituitary. Water is a safe and natural diuretic. 2. Muscle Movement – Walking is very good for reducing fluid retention in the feet and legs. The muscle contractions “milk” the large veins and increase blood return to the heart. They also “milk” the lymphatics, which tends to reduce the tissue fluid. Dr. Agatha Thrash cofounded Uchee Pines Institute. A variety of Dr. Agatha Thrash’s books, as well as some very good cookbooks, are available from the Uchee Pines Country Life Natural Food Store by calling 877-824-3374. 36 3ABN World January 2012 3. Elastic Stockings – The use of elastic stockings or ACE bandages on swollen extremities may help to reduce fluid retention. Elastic stockings may be worn for years without harmful effects. 4. Arm Elevation – Walking with swinging of the arms causes fluid to accumulate in the fingers, even to the point of making them stiff; however, this fluid usually dissipates in an hour or two after ending the walk. Should the fluid last longer than two hours, one may need to elevate the arms for a few minutes, being careful that there are no constricting bands around the hands or arms. 5. Fasting – This is a remarkably effective way to reducing swelling. Often, one or two days of fasting will reduce the swelling, or will prevent the swelling of premenstrual tension. 6. Diet – The use of salt, oil, sugar, and other concentrated nutrients is often a cause of fluid retention. These foods also tend to increase the blood pressure. By strictly omitting these items from the diet it can be almost guaranteed there will be some reduction in blood pressure and fluid retention. 9. Exercise – Vigorous exercise always results in burning up extra calories, and increasing the meta- This fluid retention may be caused by the use of concentrated foods such as salt, 7. Avoid Abdominal Pres- oil, sugar, or other high-density food. sure – Varicose veins are a common cause of swelling of the legs. Individuals who have this affliction should use elastic stockings and get plenty of walking exercise. Varicose veins in the legs are caused by an increase in intra-abdominal pressure from such sources as overweight or pregnancy, constipation, or the use of girdles or constricting bands. These should be avoided. 8. Sleep – Get plenty of it, since loss of sleep is a common offender. The blood pressure tends to be maintained at a high level, and lymphatic return of fluid is less effective in sleep loss. The accumulation of fatigue products and toxic metabolites may also promote fluid retention. bolic rate, which will eventually result in weight loss. However, if muscles become sore from overuse, they may become swollen and retain fluid. Many a woman feels her weight reduction program is a failure because of this kind of fluid retention, but if she continues her weight reduction, after a few days the inflammation in the muscles will go down, resulting in the loss of several pounds of weight. 10. Raspberry Tea – The premenstrual time is characterized by fluid retention in many women. Although no treatment other than the ones given above is needed, a cup of red raspberry leaf tea may be helpful. 3ABN World January 201237 3ABN Store Last Minute Gifts To order, call 618-627-4651 or visit store.3abn.org Full Page Illustrations Charts Commentary Colorful Maps Prayer Promises for Kids T here’s never been more wonderful news than the birth of our Savior. It’s the story that will never grow old, and continues to inspire millions of people. Now 3ABN brings you a brand-new Celebrating His Birth CD and DVD! Celebrating His Birth CD New This album features 12 beautiful songs by familiar artists from your 3ABN musical family that are sure to give you many hours of enjoyment. Feel the reverence of “O Holy Night,” and thrill at the news on “Bethlehem Morning.” This album features fresh versions of many beloved classics. Item #3ABN042-2 Suggested Donation: $16.50 Get a great while suppor gift ti worldwide m ng the inistry of 3ABN! 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Top Grain Leather, black Item #BYS1 for a donation of: $150.00* Item #BYS2 for a donation of: $150.00* Item #BYS3 for a donation of: $150.00* Item #BYS4 for a donation of: $150.00* *Note: IRS law requires 3ABN to deduct the fair market value of these Bibles from the amount of the donation. A U.S. tax-deductible receipt for $103.00 will be issued with the $150.00 Leathersoft Bibles, and a U.S. tax-deductible receipt for $89.00 will be issued with the $150.00 Top Grain Leather Bible. 3ABN World January 201239 Devotional Eating by Bobby Davis R esentment is like eating poison and hoping the other guy dies!” I remember hearing that pithy saying for the first time, and I can’t say I laughed at it because I had no clue what resentments were actually doing to me. I’ve always been fascinated with the origins of words, though, and resentment comes from the Old French word, resentir, or “re-feel.” When I felt harmed also had to justify them—If this (whether it was real or perceived), happened to you, I bet you’d be mad, too! I’d rationalize I was forced to face the fact that it away by focusing on the offenders’ defects, my resentments were a product while carefully ignoring my own. of my own selfishness. And it was killing me. I made a strong memory of it—one that would last a lifetime. Then I’d lock it away in a safe place, taking it out time after time to re-feel its sting. I had resentments, alright. Plenty of them. And they were piling up. In order to hang on to them, I 40 3ABN World January 2012 Selfishness Is the Problem When things finally reached a breaking point, I was forced to face the fact that my resentments were a product of my own selfishness. In fact, selfishness is at the core of every resentment I’ve ever had. I was angry because someone did this to me. I was hurt because The Lion Cub you ignored me. I was resentful What an ugly picture. All my because I didn’t get my way. life I’d utterly failed to see my part But what could I do about it? in my resentments, and now they Nothing. Absolutely nothing. were eating me alive. As though I’ve never found a way to change they were a small lion cub, I’d my own defects of character. I’ve taken resentments into my heart; tried to be forgiving (but I would I’d petted them, fed them, and never forget); I’ve tried to be watched them grow. Now the ravgracious (but I’d make sure you enous lion was eating me from the never hurt me again). The more I tried, the All my life I’d ut terly failed to worse things got, and I see my part in my resentments, and despaired of ever finding a solution. I failed now they were eating me alive. to realize that unless God changed my heart, nothing I inside out, and I was powerless to can do would ever change the way do anything about it. “O wretched I really felt or acted for very long. man that I am! Who will deliver So how did I master my resent- me from this body of death? I ments? A little inventory taking— thank God—through Jesus Christ and a hefty dose of humility! First our Lord!” Romans 7:24–25. But I looked at what caused the resent- for the grace of God, I would ment in the first place, and found have continued living a clueless that my pride and my fears had life—angry, hurt, and fearful of done the most damage. Then I had everyone. to realize that I’d been extremely Going back through my life I thin-skinned (imagine that)! In found a long list of resentments, most cases I had also placed myself and by God’s grace, I was able to in harm’s way, or kept coming back forgive them, one and all. Some for more. I just couldn’t understand took longer than others, but I diswhy everybody was picking on me! covered that I could always extend When I’d retaliate, all I’d accom- God’s forgiveness to those people, plish was to up the ante. My selfish- even when I had no forgiveness of ness, self-centeredness, dishonesty, my own. and fears had often started the ball While I can’t say that I’m always rolling, too. And even when others free of resentments, today I know had harmed me through no fault how to be rid of them. God’s power of my own, I still had a part in the works—it really does! resentment by refusing to forgive. 3ABN World January 201241 Pastors' Page Should We Block His Calls? by Joe O’Brien I n October 2001 Brian called 3ABN’s Pastoral Ministries Department to complain about God. As I listened, Brian shared with me why he thought God was a very poor and unfair manager of human affairs. He had lost a relationship with a lady friend; he had lost his brother to an untimely In fact, his subsequent phone calls seemed to be his way of filing complaints against God. For a number of years he’d called several other ministry prayer lines, as well as ours, and unfortunately, the guidance he received from some of the other prayer warriors only added to the confusion. On one occasion, someone at another ministry prayed that an individual who angered Brian would die! As Brian pointed out the error in their beliefs, these ministry workers became disenchanted with him and blocked his phone number, refusing his calls. This resulted in him calling us even more often, using excessive time, and honestly forcing us to consider blocking his calls, as well. death; and now a young lady he admired for her talent had met an untimely death in an airplane accident. In fact, his subsequent phone calls seemed to be his way of filing complaints against God. Questions Eventually he was restricted Joe O’Brien works in our Pastoral Ministries to speaking only with me, and I department. His wife Nancy is principal at the was glad I was picked, because Thompsonville Christian School. Their daughter Kalie is majoring in International Rescue and Relief Brian’s anger with God was usually in Lincoln, Nebraska. expressed in the form of a ques42 3ABN World January 2012 tion. Why does God allow this or that? Why doesn’t God do what I would do? Questions allow for answers, and answers produce understanding. Understanding produces transformation, and transformation is just what God wants! “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2. Brian was walking the very path God was calling him to walk. As Brian would ask his oftenbrilliant questions, we would go to God’s Word for the answers. Why do evil people get away with doing evil? Why do good people suffer and die young? Why has God allowed Satan to run rampant for thousands of years? On and on it went, but God’s Word gave Brian the answers he needed. and that’s where he met his best friend, Jesus. By our tenth year of conversation, the man who had started out as what seemed like a sparring partner in 2001, had become my friend and brother in Christ by 2011. Brian dedicated his life to our Lord on March 23, and was baptized on July 9, 2011, by Pastor William Webb. I congratulate and welcome my new brother, Brian Hofacker, one of the newest members of the New Port Richey Seventh-day Adventist Church in Florida! To God be the glory! Photo Supplied 3ABN Pastoral Prayer Line: 800-752-3226 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Never Give Up This continued for nine years! Nine years of transformation by the Word of God. That’s where Brian found wisdom. That’s also where he found power—power to rise above anger by forgiving his enemies. It also provided him with the peace that God promises in Philippians 4:7, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Brian found that he can trust God and His Word, 3ABN World January 201243 Through the Eyes of the Ancients and the Giants Unpardonable Sin by Dr. R. Dean Davis A fter Cain rejects God’s grace and forgiveness, the Bible says he walks away from the Lord and begins a genealogical line that runs parallel with the righteous line of his younger brother Seth, the “appointed one.” and Tubal-cain for his mastery of metals. But the most notorious descendant is Lamech, a bigamist so wicked, he kills a man for merely wounding him—and brags about it! God promised Cain to bring a sevenfold vengeance on anyone who dared murder him, but Lamech boasts, “If Cain shall be The Two Lines Family was extremely impor- avenged sevenfold, then Lamech tant to the Hebrews; married sons seventy-sevenfold.” built onto their fathers’ houses, By contrast, Seth’s line begins with Adam, created in God’s They are giants, all right—giants in own image; Adam fathers Seth in his own image, and so wickedness, not in stature! forth. Another descendant, and patriarchs extended their Enoch, walks with the Lord 300 tents to cover three and four years, and grows so close to God generations. that he’s taken to Heaven, alive! Cain’s descendants are listed By contrast, none of Cain’s descenfirst, and they try to lessen their dants are listed as righteous, none guilt through personal achieve- walk with God, and certainly none ments. Cain builds the world’s of them are taken to Heaven! first city, contrary to God’s desire for man to commune with nature. The Sons of God and the Jabel gains fame for his herds, Daughters of Men Jubal for musical instruments, The Bible clearly shows these two lines—one godly and one Dr. R. Dean Davis is a retired theology professor who wicked—intermingling in Genesis writes from South Lancaster, Massachusetts. His son, 6, as “the sons of God” marry “the Bobby Davis, is the managing editor for 3ABN World. daughters of men.” These unholy marriages greatly displease Him. 44 3ABN World January 2012 The wicked ones continually reject the Holy Spirit’s pleadings, and now they endanger the righteous! Finally, He says, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.” This isn’t a reference to man’s lifespan, since Noah’s descendants certainly lived longer than that. Instead, it indicates how long the Holy Spirit will continue pleading with men. Indeed, Noah preaches for 120 years before the flood comes, but men harden their hearts to the point where the Holy Spirit cannot reach them—the truly unpardonable sin (see Matthew 12:31). The Genesis 6:4 reference to the nephilim (often translated as “giants”) causes great confusion. Some speculate these were giants in stature, others believe they were notorious rulers, and still others believe they were fallen angels. But while nephilim literally means “fallen ones,” they cannot be fallen angels, since neither Heaven nor angels are mentioned; they cannot be rulers, since no kings or kingdoms are mentioned; and as far as giants, there’s no immediate contextual evidence indicating physical height. Instead, the detailed lineages mentioned in the previous chapters indicate “the fallen ones” to be those who have fallen into sin. They are giants, all right—giants in wickedness, not in stature! They’re “men of renown”—notorious evildoers. The next verse confirms this, when “the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” God Regretted? The Bible now makes a sad statement: “And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.” Genesis 6:6. The danger here is to make God human, since the writer, by necessity, must use human words to describe God’s feelings. Did He change His mind? Can God make mistakes? What we do know is that He “grieved in His heart.” We stretch to understand Hebrew thinking; we must stretch much more to understand God! The antediluvians reject the Holy Spirit’s pleas for 120 years before they finally commit the unpardonable sin. What amazing grace God shows mankind through Noah—the only man who “found grace in the eyes of the Lord.” 3ABN World January 201245 Postscript Eternity Investing In Here are five good reasons to develop a Charitable Gift Annuity with 3ABN: 1. 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