The Shortest Five
By Stephen Leonard “More to be desired are they [God’s Word] than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.” Psalm 19:10-11 I read five books of the Bible »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, February 2022
Empty By Jeff Padgett, Ph.D. 2 Kings 4:1-7, One day the widow of a member of the group of prophets came to Elisha and cried out, “My husband who served you is dead, and you know how he feared the LORD. But now a creditor has come, threatening to »
Walking Like Enoch
By Stephen Leonard “Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.” Genesis 5:24 You have heard people say when someone dies by accident or disease, while yet relatively young, even middle age, that they were taken away “in the prime of life” when »
60th Anniversary Celebration
We are so thankful to be celebrating our 60th year of transforming the lives of young men at the Paul Anderson Youth Home. On a beautiful fall evening in October, we held a special opening ceremony with a small group of supporters and staff. Since we weren’t able to celebrate »
I Do Not Feel Well
By Stephen Leonard “I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.” Psalm 6:6 These very words, “I do not feel well,” have been spoken many times over in your life. Some have said »
When Sin Comes Knocking
By Stephen Leonard “The Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must »
Three Gifts and A Number of Magi
By Stephen Leonard “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him. Then opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:10-11 »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, January 2022
The Pit Test By Jeff Padgett, Ph.D. Every person has a dream from God. Every person has a destiny from God. Most people live with the dream instead of in the destiny. There is one major reason that stops people from fulfilling their destiny; Character. Many people will not »
The Age of Mary and Joseph At Jesus Birth
By Stephen Leonard “And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great »
The Greatest Mystery
By Stephen Leonard “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive the adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5 The fourth week of Advent »
Awed Shepherds of the First Christmas
By Stephen Leonard “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an Angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.” Luke 2:8-9 »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, December 2021
A Word to the Wise By Jeff Padgett, Ph.D. Scripture Reference: Matthew 2:1-12 These wise men were looking for a sign they knew was coming. They weren’t believers, but spiritual people realizing & interpreting the time in which they lived. They were following a star. A star so bright it »
