Just Him and Me
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.” John 17:3 We are social creatures. Our lives are interwoven in relationships with many other social creatures. We do »
Filling Libraries With Books About What Jesus Did
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.” John 21:25 John makes a supposition, »
Ascension: Transitioning from Earth to Heaven
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “And when He had said these things, as they were looking on, He was lifted up, and a cloud took Him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as He went, behold, two men stood by them »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, May 2024
Memorial Day is always commemorated in the U.S. on the last Monday in May. In 2024, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 27th. The holiday of remembering our fallen soldiers goes all the way back to the Civil War. The idea for a specific holiday began in 1868. It was named national “Decoration Day” to be observed on May 30th by decorating the tombs of Union soldiers. Following World War 1, its scope included all who died in any war or military action. Later, the name “Memorial Day” became common after World War 2, and in 1967, it was declared the official name by Federal Law.
Where Art Thou, O Second Coming?
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “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 Ascension Day is May »
Always on My Mind
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, ‘Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to »
What Are the Appropriate Consequences for Your 17-Year-Old Son?
As a parent, chances are you have found yourself standing at the crossroads of making the right decision about your 17-year-old. Adolescence is a time of growth, exploration, and let’s be honest, a fair share of challenges. Most parents notice when their teenager starts testing the boundaries but are »
All Sinners
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit AND ATE, and »
After the Empty Tomb
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where He lay.” Matthew 28:5-6 »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, April 2024
We have all heard the words. Those four-letter words used in almost every movie in Hollywood. Of all the words that sicken me the most are the ones that use the Name of God in them or use the Name of Jesus in an improper manner. Such language comes from the realm of the kingdom of darkness. With that in mind, if we are to shun the things of the dark kingdom, shouldn’t we gravitate toward the principles of the Kingdom of the Most High?
The Resurrection Confirms Christ’s Work on the Cross
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished’, and He bowed His head and gave up His Spirit.” John 19:30 When Jesus cried out, “It is finished!,” what did He mean? He was talking about »
