The Bridegroom by Grace
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.” John 2:11 Why John alone tells this historic story, which takes place at the beginning of Jesus’ »
Fighting the Inevitable
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming His name and His dwelling, that is, those who »
The Dungeon Flamed With Light
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “O, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.” Psalm 34:3 I had the great honor of having a very fine church organist when I pastored a church in the Pacific Northwest for ten years. Specifically, »
God Created Your Mouth
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Go eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved of what you do.” Ecclesiastes 9:7 My wife and I were recently recounting the best meals we had enjoyed together over »
Jesus’ Spotlight
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “He (the Holy Spirit) will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is Mine; therefore, I said that He (the Holy Spirit) will take what is Mine and declare »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, August 2023
I’ve often been asked the question (many times in an accusatory way), “How could a loving God send anyone to Hell?” Even though I may not have the answers to many questions in the vast cosmos of the universe, there are some facts I do know from the scripture I will share with you:
Mentors Make the Difference at Paul Anderson Youth Home
The mentors at Paul Anderson Youth Home play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of the young men in our charge. Combined with our Christ-centered program, their impact becomes even more profound.
Sleep, Marvelous Sleep
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. »
The Most Awful Words Ever Spoken
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Not everyone who says to me, ‘LORD, LORD,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father, who is in heaven. On that day, many will say to me, ‘LORD, LORD, did we not »
The Name Above All Names
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess »
The End of the World
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with a fervent heat; both the earth and the works that »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, July 2023
July is marked by, what else, July 4th! It’s the birthday of our nation. Called Independence Day, it is celebrated with picnics, hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled steak, watermelon, family, and all topped off with fireworks at the dark of the day.
