This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, March 2026
Spring reminds us that new beginnings are always possible. After months of cold, quiet dormancy, the world around us comes back to life—trees bud, grass greens, and flowers bloom where nothing seemed to be growing before. At The Paul Anderson Youth Home, spring mirrors much of what we witness every day in the lives of the young men we serve.
“Nothing!” Really?
“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye…” 1 Corinthians 15:52, Luke 16:19-31, and Luke 23:43 Take one final breath, and no more air fills your lungs. What then? What is the next thought, next sight, next feeling, if there is one, or is there just nothing? With no »
THE OLDER BROTHER
“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to Him. And the Pharisees and the Scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’ So He told them this parable… Luke 15 The Parable of the Prodigal Son, recorded in Luke 15, is remembered by most »
One Among Many
“In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:10 You are a member of the human race. That numbers you as one mere person among a vast cloud of innumerable people constituting an entire population, which includes every era from Adam and »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, February 2026
February is often recognized as the month of love—a time when hearts, cards, and kind words take center stage. At The Paul Anderson Youth Home (PAYH), however, love is not confined to a single month or expressed only through words.
Elusive Satisfaction
“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’” Matthew 11:16-17 If you believe the dictionary definition of »
Good and Evil
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 A battle »
The Interminable Wail
“Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Even so. Amen.” Revelation 1:7 Bad habits often linger. I have a terrible habit of sometimes spontaneously letting out a »
When Teens Turn to Risky Behavior to Cope with Pain
Teens may engage in risky behaviors to cope with emotional or physical pain, seeking immediate relief from overwhelming stress, trauma, or social pressures. Early recognition of warning signs such as mood swings, withdrawal, secrecy, or sudden changes in behavior allows caregivers and professionals to intervene effectively. Paul Anderson Youth Home »
Blast from the Past
“Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! Oh that with an iron pen and lead they were engraved in the rock forever! For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, January 2026
January has a way of stirring hope. It marks a new year, a clean slate, and the opportunity to begin again. For many, it’s a time of resolutions and renewed focus. At the Paul Anderson Youth Home, new beginnings are more than a seasonal idea—they are at the very heart of our mission.
Enemy Discernment in 2026
“But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.” -Hebrews 5:14 The American G.I. Rifleman Doug Hester tumbled out of the beach landing craft with his fellow Infantry soldiers into the same path of three »
