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A STORY OF A ONE LEGGED MOUNTAIN CLIMBER & A ONE HANDED BALLPLAYER AT BWAP CXV

10/31/2017

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          Basketball is a sport most folks would think you need two hands to play with any skill. Mountain climbing is a sport most folks would think you need two legs.
​        When the young men were told the story about a one legged mountain climber, there just happened to be a one handed basketball player sitting among them.
​        After Todd Huston lost his leg due to a boating accident early in life, he accomplished a greater feats with the use of only one foot and a prosthetic foot.
​        Painful experiences can be turned into unparalleled opportunities. Tragedy to triumph. The young men at BWAP are growing week by week because God has put together a program that mirrors the death and resurrection of Christ. Only God could put together a basketball program with a one handed man and a story about a one legged mountain climber. Thanks God, good job!​
For more information about how you can become a YWAP supporter and volunteer, please leave a message or call us at 716-830-8240. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we. #ywapbuffalo #bwap716 #ywap716 #JLYASDW
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A YOUNG MAN ASKS, "BUDDAH, ALLAH, JESUS - WHAT IS THE MESSAGE?" BWAP CXIV

10/20/2017

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          Beautiful and fruitful discussions happen when an open and honest atmosphere is created.
​          World Karate Champion Marty Cacavas shared his heart and the guys at BWAP shared theirs back.
​          A lot of messages about which way is the right way are bombarding young people today.
​        Plenty of messages have some good in them, "Buddah, Allah, Jesus, I see people on the internet all talking about the message, but "what is the Jesus message?" That's what a young man asked after Marty's Nine Minute Life Direction. Marty shared part of his life journey and how he found Christ. He spoke about being honest whether we disagree or not.
​          The first answer of what the Jesus message is can be found in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." 
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The second answer can be found in Romans 3:23 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," We asked the young man how many people actually drive 30 miles per hour in a 30 MPH Speed Limit? He laughed and said "Probably nobody!" That's true and it reflects man's inability to live within rules. God knew that we needed some grace because we are unable to follow rules when left to our own abilities. That's why Jesus died on the cross, to pay the penalty for our inability to play by the rules. By believing in the Jesus message and accepting his message into your heart as a way of life, that gives us a forever relationship with God the Father. That's a life in heaven where there is no need for speed limits because heaven has no limits on everlasting love.
          Just in case you haven't heard about the YWAP Banquet of Testimony happening on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017 at 6 pm, you can read about it here,
​Please Have Dinner With Us at The YWAP Banquet of Testimony.
For more information about how you can become a YWAP supporter and volunteer, please leave a message or call us at 716-830-8240. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we. #ywapbuffalo #bwap716 #ywap716 #JLYASDW
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THE YOUNG MAN SAID "I CAN LIVE ANYWAY I WANT & GET FORGIVEN LATER!" BWAP CXIII

10/14/2017

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          Battlefields in life can happen on land or in your mind. Young minds tend to think that avoiding discipline will make life easier. Conflict brings about the greatest growth in people.
​          When young people think they can live anyway they want and get forgiveness later, this can be an eternally dangerous belief. The Bible is pretty clear on that subject. Hebrews 10:26 International Children’s Bible "If we decide to go on sinning after we have learned the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for sins." 
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         Anytime you give young people a comfortable place to ask questions and share there hearts, the fertile ground will reveal Truth. We encourage all questions and beliefs to be shared and examined under the Light of the Bible.
​          Plenty of folks think they can live anyway they want and start being good later in life. That's dangerous. Here's another heart nugget from the Bible in The Message.
Ecclesiastes 11:9
You who are young, make the most of your youth.
Relish your youthful vigor.
Follow the impulses of your heart.
If something looks good to you, pursue it.
But know also that not just anything goes;
You have to answer to God for every last bit of it.
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                             We Would Like To Invite You To The YWAP Banquet
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We would be honored if you would consider coming to the YWAP Banquet on Friday, October 20, 2017. The dinner is free. You will be encouraged by the testimonies of four young men. They will speak of how God has changed their lives. They will also share an opportunity for you to help them share God's love by washing feet, giving away shoes and sharing the hope of Christ in schools.
You can learn more about this opportunity here:
WILL YOU HAVE DINNER WITH US? 
For more information about how you can become a YWAP supporter and volunteer, please leave a message or call us at 716-830-8240. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we. #ywapbuffalo #bwap716 #ywap716 #JLYASDW
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"God got me out of the hole!" THEARTHUR DUNCAN at BWAP CXII

10/6/2017

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     Being written off as worthless is a feeling that most convicted felons identify with. Last night at BWAP, one man’s story of redemption gave hope to many young people who ate up his words like a Thanksgiving dinner!.
     When Thearthur Duncan the Felon/Attorney spoke, the young men soaked up hope and encouragement through his story. Young people can easily identify with the temptation to make easy money on the streets. As he spoke, the guys entered into a new thought process, confidence in doing the right thing began to percolate behind their eyes.
     As he told his story of overcoming, he gave credit to God for getting him out of the hole of his life. Through dreams, visions and circumstances, God spoke to Thearthur about heaven, hell and following a new plan for his life.
     Plenty of questions from the crowd are always a good indicators of well the speaker reached the audience. These guys never stopped talking, even on the ride home in the YWAP Van!
What did people say?
“He was the best speaker we’ve ever had!” (Please note we’ve had over 100 speakers and guys say this about a large majority of them!)
“I would come here just for the speakers and not even play basketball!”
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Thank you Thearthur Duncan fro allowing God to use your life story to give hope to folks who need to learn resiliency. We appreciate you. Thank you Judge Hannah, your daughter Taylor and Shawn Fagan for your generosity and compassion. Jesus loves you and so do we.
     If you would like to learn more about Thearthur Duncan The Felon/Attorney, please follow this link:
​http://www.felon-attorney.com/
You can also buy his book on Amazon by following this link:
​FELON ATTORNEY By THEARTHUR DUNCAN 

For more information about how you can become a YWAP supporter and volunteer, please leave a message or call us at 716-830-8240. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we. #ywapbuffalo #bwap716 #ywap716 #JLYASDW
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FELON ATTORNEY HOLDING COURT AT BWAP TONIGHT

10/5/2017

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     Boys aren't born bad, but a hard life can make bad boys.
​     When a guy sells drugs and becomes a prisoner/felon, he usually doesn't become a lawyer.
​     Accountability is a personal decision. Mr. Thearthur Duncan made a deeply personal decision with God's help. 
​     Prisoners can leave jail and become the greatest overcomers!

​     Tonight at BWAP, you are invited to hear about the journey of a man who persevered through hard times and now helps others doing hard times. 
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​     BWAP would like to give a special thank you to Judge Craig Hannah for providing the food for tonight's dinner and Shawn Fagan who coordinated all of the details and logistics.
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The BWAP Program is designed to help young people become Christ-centered role models who mentor the next generation. For more information about how you can become a YWAP supporter and volunteer, please leave a message or call us at 716-830-8240. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we. #riseup&ballwithapurpose #ywapbuffalo #bwap716 #ywap716 #JLYASDW
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BWAP 111 - MENTORING WITH A PURPOSE

10/2/2017

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     Basketball is relationship building tool that creates a natural mentoring atmosphere.
​     When young people become teammates, trust becomes part of a valuable learning experience.
​     All people will eventually need to overcome adversity. At Halftime we teach them how to be overcomers.
​     Planning life according to God's playbook - the Bible will help anybody learn how to embrace the struggles of life.  
For more information about how you can become a YWAP supporter and volunteer, please leave a message or call us at 716-830-8240. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we. #riseup&ballwithapurpose #ywapbuffalo #bwap716 #ywap716 #JLYASDW
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    Bob Kuebler

    Bob is a BWAP Director and an old school ball player. His dream was to play in the NBA, but somebody told him that NBA really meant 
    "No Bob's Allowed."
     Now he plays in a BWAP League teaching character on the basketball courts of life. JLYASDW

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