Creation and Conscience
“For what can be known about God is plain to them, for God has shown it to them. For His invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things which have been made. So they are »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, December 2020
Unusual Intel The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Mikmash, east of Beth Aven. – I Samuel 13:5 In February 1918, as the First World War approached its conclusion, British Major Vivian »
God’s Care in Extremity
“For He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” - Hebrews 13:5-6 Lions tore their bodies to pieces in the Colosseum, persecutors tortured them unto death, believers »
Peace With God Is the Reason for Thanksgiving
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7 Peace is a quandary, isn’t it? Do you have it? Do you not? You want it, »
What is My Life?
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 You have, I am sure, sometimes wondered, “what is the meaning of it all?” Why am »
No Greater Love
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” - John 15:13 I am a combat veteran who fought in a war America lost: Vietnam. I came home by the grace of God and am living 50 years later. Very fortunately for America, »
Paul Anderson Youth Home Honors Founders’ Memory and Heritage
Paul Anderson Youth Home Honors Founders’ Memory and Heritage“The World’s Strongest Man” remembered for a foundation of faith during Founders’ Day celebration (VIDALIA, GA) The staff and boys of the Paul Anderson Youth Home (PAYH) took a break from their schoolwork and daily routine to honor the legacy of Olympic gold medalist weightlifter Paul »
Voting Produces Results
“The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord, he turns it wherever he will.” Proverbs 21:1 This is being written well in advance of November 3. At this point I really have no idea who won. I do not even know if anyone today »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, November 2020
A Little Grace Goes a Long Way “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” – Colossians 4:6 My parents might be shocked to read this, but I wasn’t a well-behaved child growing up. It seemed like I was »
Unknowable Humility
“Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly of heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:29 It is truly remarkable that the one who even approaches having the amazing grace of humility never thinks himself or herself humble. »
Accumulation
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is there »
The Legacy of Paul Anderson
https://vimeo.com/468718868 88 years ago today, a champion was born. After overcoming Bright’s Disease as a young child, Paul Anderson went on to win the 1956 Melbourne Olympics before founding the Paul Anderson Youth Home. This year, as we prepare to celebrate 60 years of operation, we look back and remember »
