Predicting the Most Determinant Event
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as »
What Is One of the Best Ways to Reduce Adolescent Criminal Behavior?
If you're reading this, you've likely found yourself pondering the age-old question: "What can I do to steer my teenager away from the pitfalls of criminal behavior?" Well, worry not because you're not alone, and there's hope on the horizon. In fact, it resides in this very blog, where we’ll »
One on One!
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and eat with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20 My grandson is a great soccer player »
The Majestic Uniqueness of Human Life
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given »
Pierced in Encouragement. What’s New in the New Year?
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. Jesus: “Behold, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:5 December 31 moves to January 1 in a mere split second. It’s a new year! We make a big thing out of it, usually. Glenda and I this year »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, January 2024
The Word of God is an endless ocean of knowledge and understanding. In the first chapter of Genesis, we see the perfect design of God, unfolding His plan through His creation. In this passage of scripture, there is a great deal we can learn from the context in which God has given. There are four observations that I would like to point out, based on the God-given leadership potential we have within all of us.
Quite a Stir!
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the King, behold, wise men (Magi) from the east, came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw »
Giving Gifts
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “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 2:11 You have just experienced »
Incarnation: Inexplicable, but Powerfully True
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 Incarnation literally means “taking on flesh.” This was exactly »
Mimicking Mary
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 “And His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.” Luke 2:51 There would be no Nativity story to tell without Mary! Because it »
No Room at the Inn Is Not a Problem
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “And she gave birth to her first born Son and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 The simple Christmas story from the »
