Read Out Loud
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “Blessed is the one who READS ALOUD the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” Revelation 1:3 The only book in the Bible »
The Role of Extracurricular Activities in Preventing Juvenile Delinquency
Do you ever worry about your teenager? It’s natural to feel concerned about the challenges they face. With peer pressure, social media, and the demands of school, it can be tough for them to navigate these turbulent years. These challenges can also push troubled teens to take part in delinquent »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, January 2025
What is there about New Years that tends to set it apart from other holidays? Is it the season of the year, the festivities, or the long-awaited time for a vacation?
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 »
The Bread of Life Born in the House of Bread
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be Ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.” »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, December 2024
No one in this day and age likes waiting! It is, after all, why we have “Fast” Food. It is why we can sometimes pay more money to speed up a few things. Waiting is a real drag for most of us.
The Big Difference in All of Life
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. "6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." »
How to Encourage Responsibility and Independence in Your Teenager
Independence for teenagers is about new experiences, taking on more responsibilities, and making their own decisions. It’s when they begin to figure out who they are and what they want to become. During these years, they also start honing their talents and gaining the confidence to step into the adult »
Expecting Death
By Chaplain (Col) Stephen W. Leonard, USA, Ret. “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save »
This Month at PAYH: Monthly Newsletter, November 2024
What does it mean to give thanks in everything? As we pause at this time of year to celebrate and give thanks for God's gracious bounty and blessings, we should be reminded to give thanks for all things.
