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 »
A Unique Announcement from A Unique God
By Stephen Leonard “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this »
Encountering the Silence of the First Christmas
By Stephen Leonard “And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7 »
Meals Are Worship
By Stephen Leonard “When He was at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him.” Luke 24:30-31 Meals are worship. They really are! When you sit down to »
The Only Treasure You Can Take With You
By Stephen Leonard “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 No one yet has had a H-Haul attached to their hearse or a backpack strapped to their body while they wing their way »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, November 2021
Reflections By Jeff Padgett, Ph.D. “You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). Living knowing that your life is a vapor is different from just living. You’ve got »
A Good Soldier
By Stephen Leonard “Share in suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Every servant of Jesus Christ is truly a veteran, according to this text. »
