Anniversary event honors the past while looking toward the future
It was a glorious fall evening on Oct. 23 as we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Paul Anderson Youth Home. We held a wonderful event on our lawn, complete with the lighting of an Olympic torch, a ceremony to honor some of our distinguished graduates as "Gold Medalists for »
Good and Evil
By Stephen Leonard “For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience »
Longevity: Sixty Years
By Stephen Leonard “Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, for if you do these things, you will never stumble.” 2 Peter 1:10 Sixty years is a long time considering most of us live only a bit above three score »
Bible studies at PAYH help a young man facing serious prison time get a second chance at life
Jonathan Carter of Wendell, N.C., is a successful financial advisor living a meaningful and fulfilling life in the suburbs of Raleigh-Durham. The 33-year-old husband and father counts his blessings every day, fully aware and grateful for the second chance at life he received at Paul Anderson Youth Home. Facing a »
Lessons of God’s grace help a young man turn his life around
Nathaniel “Nate” Thompson of Kennesaw, Ga., is living the dream. With his wife and children, he now lives in the West Chicago area, working as a program director at Wheaton College. A stable home and family, a rewarding career in higher education, and a strong faith in the Lord are »
PAYH teaches a young man the lifelong lessons of service and community
Rhett Rhemann of Clarksville, Tenn., is a dedicated public servant in his community. He’s also a father who works hard to be a role model to his children. While his own drive and relentless determination are just a part of who he is, the opportunity to be the kind of »
PAYH helped a young man go from hard times to hospitality success
Paris Nelson of Savannah, Ga., is grateful for the life he’s built for himself. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he studied abroad and earned an advanced degree in his field. Hard work and dedication paid off, and today he manages a hotel resort on Tybee Island, Ga., a popular beach »
The love of the PAYH family set an example for a hardworking family man
Nick Ewart of Lowell, In., didn’t expect to be living his current life. The husband and father is a successful electrician, living a relatively peaceful life many aspire to build. His determination to be a solid family man is heavily impacted by the feeling of familial love he experienced at »
Chattanooga success story credits his achievements entirely to PAYH
Chris Carlino of Chattanooga, Tenn., is a 37-year-old business owner and father of two who lives a happy life in the city he fell in love with as a college student. The opportunity to have any kind of normal life, let alone graduate college, enjoy a successful career, and have »
Words Without Knowledge
By Stephen Leonard “Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: ‘Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Dress for action like a man; I will question you and you make it known to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, October 2021
By Jeff Padgett, Ph.D. 1 Samuel 16:6-7, “ 6 So it was, when they came, that he looked at Eliab and said, “ Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him! ” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “ Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, »
