This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, November 2026
Every young man has a story, and sometimes, that story needs a new beginning.
Standing in the Place of God
"On the contrary, who are you, O man, who answers arrogantly back to God and dares to defy Him? Will the thing which is formed say to Him who formed it, ‘Why have you made me like this?’" Romans 9:20 (AMP) Many professions require practitioners to make decisions or judgments »
Incomprehensible Immensity and Glory
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament shows His handiwork." Psalm 19:1 For 80+ centuries (however long it has been), man has examined the universe, his home, but in this last century alone, his knowledge has expanded explosively into an immensity of incomprehensible proportion. Whether through stupendous advances »
How Can Vocational Training and Academic Recovery Restore Troubled Young Men in Georgia?
Executive Summary: For young men falling behind in traditional classrooms and facing behavioral crises, traditional punitive measures rarely build a sustainable future. Integrating accredited high school credit recovery with hands-on trade skills and biblical mentorship provides an intentional bridge from distress to dignity. At Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia, »
I Am Not Consumed
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23, 24 What in your life consumes you more than anything else, what makes your life feel hopeless and makes you question whether you can »
LIFT YOUR EYES TO THE HILLS
"I will lift my eyes to the hills. From whence comes my help? My help comes from the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2 Growing up in Colorado Springs, I had the glorious privilege of waking every morning to the majestic view of 14,000-foot Pikes Peak, surrounded »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, October 2026
Fear of failure is natural when starting something new, but Scripture reminds us that fear should never control our lives.
True Strength Versus Notoriety
"For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:18 One writer described Paul Anderson: "He is the strongest man in the world, and he also lifts weights." Paul had a »
The Disaster of Instability
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by »
Living Dangerously in a Dangerous World
"Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey." Isaiah 59:14-15 You would agree we live in a dangerous world; and, if you listen to »
Why Faith-Based Residential Programs Create Lasting Change in Young Men
Faith-based residential programs create lasting change in young men by replacing harmful environments with total daily structure, personal mentorship, and spiritual purpose. Removing external triggers allows troubled youths to develop true accountability while learning core vocational and life skills. This combination addresses root emotional causes rather than just masking surface »
