Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional.
My Source of Peace and Joy.
By Tatiana Chueva
October 10th, 2026
I was born in Gorky, Russia (now called Nizhny Novgorod), and when my parents divorced, my mother raised me and my brother, who was born with a heart defect and was very sick.
In college, I fell in with an atheist crowd, but an art history course piqued my interest in the Bible, since most of the great paintings reflected biblical themes. I wanted to explore the great masters’ source of inspiration so I began looking for a Bible, only to realize that my country had declared a ban on it. But what one cannot get, one wants even more!
Eventually, I found a Bible in an old house that was about to be demolished—well, a New Testament, at least. As I read it, I came to the conclusion that the Communist Party’s moral standards were taken from the gospel of Jesus Christ—but without His power. My heart became proud of the knowledge I’d acquired, and after a time, my interest in the Bible faded. A holy place is never empty, and the place in my heart God had planned for Himself was taken over by a fascination with horoscopes, magic, palmistry and spiritualism. However, when I faced a crisis, I would sometimes return to the truths of the Gospels, only to step away again.
Then, in 1992, everything went wrong. I was shocked by the sudden death of my young cousin, and the archives department where I worked closed. Then I began having asthma attacks, and to muffle them, I began to smoke. The attacks got to the point that I didn’t want to live!
Lord, help me! Please forgive me. I’ve reached my limit, I prayed. Help me not to smoke! And the next morning, I had no desire to! God had delivered me from that terrible addiction, but my soul was still restless, so I prayed, Lord, life is unbearable. It’s impossible to live with the hunger, the strikes, the illness and tragedies. What can I do?
By May, spring was in the air. The sunshine and the first leaves made my soul perk up—and then I saw them—huge billboards advertising Pastor John Carter’s lectures on biblical archeology. Thousands flocked to hear him, and I couldn’t get into the arena! Walking around the perimeter, I prayed, Lord, help me get in! And suddenly, a side door opened and several of us were allowed into the hall. I was pretty much living on bread and water, and had used the last of my money to get there. But I was hearing the most important message of my life—the message of salvation, and I accepted it with all my heart! I learned that God didn’t promise a trial-free life, but that He wouldn’t allow us to be tempted beyond our strength. This made me very happy, and I got baptized. I wanted to learn and keep God’s commandments.
I started working as a teacher but was paid very little, and that month, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. My co-workers considered me a strange sectarian, but God melted my heart with His love, and I was not offended. I gave the head teachers Bibles, and told them about God because, in my heart, I heard the words of Proverbs 24:11, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.” God taught me to love people, and to look after myself: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Matthew 7:1–2.
The Word of God is a medicine in the truest sense of the word. When I read it, my heart fills with peace and joy. Some may think that I’m unhappy because I have neither family nor children, but that’s not the case. The Lord created His Church on earth, in part to solve the problem of loneliness. I have brothers and sisters and we help each other and pray for each other.
The Bible calls one who seeks to know God a wise person. All true knowledge, true wisdom, and true love are hidden in God. He is the best Teacher in the world, and He teaches me to love. I have found the Source of true wealth, and I have protection and support in the person of God Himself. I own His promise: “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation 3:21. I am the daughter of the Heavenly King, and I’m His heir.
Now then, can you really call me unhappy?
My Source of Peace and Joy.
By Tatiana Chueva
October 10th, 2026
I was born in Gorky, Russia (now called Nizhny Novgorod), and when my parents divorced, my mother raised me and my brother, who was born with a heart defect and was very sick.
In college, I fell in with an atheist crowd, but an art history course piqued my interest in the Bible, since most of the great paintings reflected biblical themes. I wanted to explore the great masters’ source of inspiration so I began looking for a Bible, only to realize that my country had declared a ban on it. But what one cannot get, one wants even more!
Eventually, I found a Bible in an old house that was about to be demolished—well, a New Testament, at least. As I read it, I came to the conclusion that the Communist Party’s moral standards were taken from the gospel of Jesus Christ—but without His power. My heart became proud of the knowledge I’d acquired, and after a time, my interest in the Bible faded. A holy place is never empty, and the place in my heart God had planned for Himself was taken over by a fascination with horoscopes, magic, palmistry and spiritualism. However, when I faced a crisis, I would sometimes return to the truths of the Gospels, only to step away again.
Then, in 1992, everything went wrong. I was shocked by the sudden death of my young cousin, and the archives department where I worked closed. Then I began having asthma attacks, and to muffle them, I began to smoke. The attacks got to the point that I didn’t want to live!
Lord, help me! Please forgive me. I’ve reached my limit, I prayed. Help me not to smoke! And the next morning, I had no desire to! God had delivered me from that terrible addiction, but my soul was still restless, so I prayed, Lord, life is unbearable. It’s impossible to live with the hunger, the strikes, the illness and tragedies. What can I do?
By May, spring was in the air. The sunshine and the first leaves made my soul perk up—and then I saw them—huge billboards advertising Pastor John Carter’s lectures on biblical archeology. Thousands flocked to hear him, and I couldn’t get into the arena! Walking around the perimeter, I prayed, Lord, help me get in! And suddenly, a side door opened and several of us were allowed into the hall. I was pretty much living on bread and water, and had used the last of my money to get there. But I was hearing the most important message of my life—the message of salvation, and I accepted it with all my heart! I learned that God didn’t promise a trial-free life, but that He wouldn’t allow us to be tempted beyond our strength. This made me very happy, and I got baptized. I wanted to learn and keep God’s commandments.
I started working as a teacher but was paid very little, and that month, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. My co-workers considered me a strange sectarian, but God melted my heart with His love, and I was not offended. I gave the head teachers Bibles, and told them about God because, in my heart, I heard the words of Proverbs 24:11, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.” God taught me to love people, and to look after myself: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Matthew 7:1–2.
The Word of God is a medicine in the truest sense of the word. When I read it, my heart fills with peace and joy. Some may think that I’m unhappy because I have neither family nor children, but that’s not the case. The Lord created His Church on earth, in part to solve the problem of loneliness. I have brothers and sisters and we help each other and pray for each other.
The Bible calls one who seeks to know God a wise person. All true knowledge, true wisdom, and true love are hidden in God. He is the best Teacher in the world, and He teaches me to love. I have found the Source of true wealth, and I have protection and support in the person of God Himself. I own His promise: “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation 3:21. I am the daughter of the Heavenly King, and I’m His heir.
Now then, can you really call me unhappy?
Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional.
My Source of Peace and Joy.
By Tatiana Chueva
October 10th, 2026
I was born in Gorky, Russia (now called Nizhny Novgorod), and when my parents divorced, my mother raised me and my brother, who was born with a heart defect and was very sick.
In college, I fell in with an atheist crowd, but an art history course piqued my interest in the Bible, since most of the great paintings reflected biblical themes. I wanted to explore the great masters’ source of inspiration so I began looking for a Bible, only to realize that my country had declared a ban on it. But what one cannot get, one wants even more!
Eventually, I found a Bible in an old house that was about to be demolished—well, a New Testament, at least. As I read it, I came to the conclusion that the Communist Party’s moral standards were taken from the gospel of Jesus Christ—but without His power. My heart became proud of the knowledge I’d acquired, and after a time, my interest in the Bible faded. A holy place is never empty, and the place in my heart God had planned for Himself was taken over by a fascination with horoscopes, magic, palmistry and spiritualism. However, when I faced a crisis, I would sometimes return to the truths of the Gospels, only to step away again.
Then, in 1992, everything went wrong. I was shocked by the sudden death of my young cousin, and the archives department where I worked closed. Then I began having asthma attacks, and to muffle them, I began to smoke. The attacks got to the point that I didn’t want to live!
Lord, help me! Please forgive me. I’ve reached my limit, I prayed. Help me not to smoke! And the next morning, I had no desire to! God had delivered me from that terrible addiction, but my soul was still restless, so I prayed, Lord, life is unbearable. It’s impossible to live with the hunger, the strikes, the illness and tragedies. What can I do?
By May, spring was in the air. The sunshine and the first leaves made my soul perk up—and then I saw them—huge billboards advertising Pastor John Carter’s lectures on biblical archeology. Thousands flocked to hear him, and I couldn’t get into the arena! Walking around the perimeter, I prayed, Lord, help me get in! And suddenly, a side door opened and several of us were allowed into the hall. I was pretty much living on bread and water, and had used the last of my money to get there. But I was hearing the most important message of my life—the message of salvation, and I accepted it with all my heart! I learned that God didn’t promise a trial-free life, but that He wouldn’t allow us to be tempted beyond our strength. This made me very happy, and I got baptized. I wanted to learn and keep God’s commandments.
I started working as a teacher but was paid very little, and that month, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. My co-workers considered me a strange sectarian, but God melted my heart with His love, and I was not offended. I gave the head teachers Bibles, and told them about God because, in my heart, I heard the words of Proverbs 24:11, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.” God taught me to love people, and to look after myself: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Matthew 7:1–2.
The Word of God is a medicine in the truest sense of the word. When I read it, my heart fills with peace and joy. Some may think that I’m unhappy because I have neither family nor children, but that’s not the case. The Lord created His Church on earth, in part to solve the problem of loneliness. I have brothers and sisters and we help each other and pray for each other.
The Bible calls one who seeks to know God a wise person. All true knowledge, true wisdom, and true love are hidden in God. He is the best Teacher in the world, and He teaches me to love. I have found the Source of true wealth, and I have protection and support in the person of God Himself. I own His promise: “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation 3:21. I am the daughter of the Heavenly King, and I’m His heir.
Now then, can you really call me unhappy?
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