How to Support Your Teen Through School and Social Challenges
Parenting a teenager comes with a unique set of joys and struggles. One day, your teen may seem completely independent, and the next, they might need guidance and reassurance as they navigate academic stress, peer pressure, and personal identity.
The Character of a Child
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for of such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Are you, as an adult, able to observe the character of a little child? Parents are very often »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, March 2025
Much like the physical world awakens from its winter slumber, God’s work of regeneration in our lives mirrors this process. The Bible speaks of renewal in many ways, emphasizing how God restores and revives not just the earth but also our hearts and souls.
Understanding the Psychological Impact of Peer Pressure on Adolescents
Adolescence is a time of exploration and change. During these years, teens start shaping their identities, forming relationships, and navigating social environments. Peer pressure often becomes a major influence. It can push teens to make choices they may not be ready for, affecting their emotions and mental well-being. Understanding how »
How To Love
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13 Many Valentines and the card buyers who send them really amount to nothing more than noisy gongs and clanging cymbals. »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, February 2025
There is a famous picture of an old man sitting on the floor by his couch and holding the hand of his sweetheart, his wife of many years, who was lying weakly on the same couch, perhaps very near death.
The Importance of Parental Involvement in Teenage Substance Abuse Prevention
As a parent, the thought of your teenager suffering from substance abuse or addiction can be unsettling. However, the role you play in your teenager's life can make all the difference. One of the most significant ways to prevent substance abuse is through active and thoughtful parental involvement. Your support, »
Susceptible to Propaganda?
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. They will say, ‘Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing »
Read Out Loud
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Blessed is the one who READS ALOUD the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” Revelation 1:3 The only book in the Bible »
