Young people and the old folks all raised their hands and admitted their bads in an act of transparency.
     When the YWAP Director asked the young audience to be honest and raise their hands if anyone had ever been a thief, a liar or a cheat - the audience participation was 100%. We all were honest and admitted our bads.
     After folks realize their guilt, that's not the end of the story. Jesus went to the cross because God knows we make a lot of mistakes. He paid the penalty for our guilt.
     People who do their best to follow Jesus have a better chance to minimize their mistakes. We're all teachable, accountable and responsible for what we know. James 4:17 "If we know the right thing to do and we don't do it, we are sinning." Now we know that stealing, lying and cheating is wrong.
You can see the video of the Leadership Lesson on Cheating by clicking on either of these links: Facebook or YouTube.

Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
​Jesus loves you and so do we.
#teenaction #ywap4God #JLYASDW
Bread of Life Church Bread of Life Youth YWAP Teen Action Night at The Bread

.     You not likely to know a someone's life story until they share it. He's an Army Veteran who served his country in a foreign war He's also  an author, a coach, a mentor, a husband and a father.
     Wearing many hats, he inspires other folks to go beyond being followers and become strong leaders. Brohdny Ricketts brought respect and instilled fresh confidence in the minds of young people.
     As usual our Thursday nights begin with a Biblical Leadership Lesson. This week we spoke about a military leader named Joshua who exhibited a soldiers character traits of being strong and courageous.
     Personal courage is one of the hallmarks of Brohdny's character and he teaches it by the way he walks.  Brohdny came to YWAP's Teen Action Night to teach the young people as this week's Nine Minute Life Speaker.
​     His talk only lasted nine minutes, but he spent two hours encouraging them and forming relationships. That's what a great mentor and coach does, he puts other people ahead of themselves in selfless service. He gave away wristbands and copies of his book. "The Walk." His message is about leadership and he uses the acronym "LDRSHIP" for the words; Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. Please visit his website at www.thewalk615.org to learn more about this powerful ministry.
     The videos from this week's Teen Action Night at The Bread of Life can be found on: Facebook and YouTube. Pictures of Teen Action are posted below.
Thank you Brohdny for a great time of inspirational motivation that we believe will influence the young people for life. Jesus loves you and so do we.
#ywap4God #JLYASDW

​     Young people seem to listen more deeply to a speaker closer to their own age.
     Wonderfully transparent, vulnerable and honest, Angela quickly endeared herself to the young audience.
     As a teen, she learned some valuable life lessons in some hard times.
     Part of Angela's message was about the verbal abuse, mockery and bullying that happens to many young people. She talked about self-image and how each one of us is unique and beautiful in the eyes of God.
Thank you Angela for sharing your heart with an extremely timely message. Jesus loves you and so do we.
     As so often happens at Teen Action Night, the speaker what was right in tune with the Bible Leadership Lesson for the evening. Watch your words. Your tongue can start a forest fire with just a spark. Your tongue is like the small rudder that steers a huge ship. It doesn't take much to ruin somebody's reputation or hurt them emotionally. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
You can watch Angela's inspirational speech and the Bible Leadership Lesson that precedes it by clicking on the following links:
Facebook
YouTube.
#ywap4God #JLYASDW

     Young and old gathered at Lafayette High School in Buffalo for a ton of family oriented fatherhood activities.
     When Reggie Cox delivered a passionate and powerful message urging the men to Rise Up into Fatherhood.
     After attending a 13 week Nurturing Fathers Program, the graduates smile as their families cheered them on.
   Plenty of work still needs to be done in the neighborhood of fatherhood, but the Rise Up and Be counted Fatherhood Summit is proof that good things are happening for families in Buffalo! Reggie Cox spoke deeply from personal experience and wisdom. He told the men that Fatherhood is a calling on their lives. Never give up - Rise up!
​You can watch Reggie on YouTube at this link: Reggie Cox Urges Men To Rise Up In Fatherhood!
     Youth With A Purpose was on the scene as a fatherhood education partner. Our new Strong Men Great Dads program will launch in September in Buffalo, NY, Charlotte, NC and Flagstaff, AZ with a pre-launch scheduled in July in Ecuador. The program has been translated in to Spanish. YWAP is partnering with AnchorPoint Ministries in what looks like the beginning of a global fatherhood initiative.
#strongmengreatdads #ywapbuffalo #nurturingfathers #ywap4God #JLYASDW

     Young people listened intently to her life story and appeared to grasp the wisdom she was trying to give them.
     When someone talks about being abused, it touches the heart; you feel their pain.
     After watching Dominique smile as she spoke of her pain, it was clear that she had given her wounds to Christ.
     People often hide from the truth of being abused. They often feel helpless and fearful of what may happen if they try and leave their abuser. It takes an average of seven attempts to finally leave an abusive relationship. 
IF YOU ARE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP AND NEED HELP, CALL Crisis Services – Buffalo, NY and Erie County
crisisservices.org/ 24 Hour Erie County Domestic Violence Hotline 716-862-HELP For Shelter: 716-884-6000. 24 Hour NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline 1-800-942-6906. Or contact THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER of ERIE COUNTY, NY. 716-558-7233 safe@fjcsafe.org
     Dominique's smile is almost constant as a joyful exuberance overflows from her heart. Hearing her story about surviving domestic abuse, you might wonder about her ability to smile so much. She gives credit to God for helping her walk through the storms of adversity.
     Domestic abuse comes in many forms: emotional, verbal, sexual and physical. The abuser uses fear to control their victim to the point of fearing for her life. Fortunately, Dominique survived and has followed God's plan for her life. She's currently a missionary to Asia and spreading God's Love everywhere she goes.
     As a missionary, she does need to raise money. If you would like to donate to her missionary needs, you can do so by using our YWAP PayPal button below. Leave a note that says your generosity is for Dominque.
     The video begins with the YWAP Director Bob Kuebler teaching about truth and lies from Ephesians 4:25. each week at Teen Action Night we feature a Nine Minute Life Speaker and a Leadership teaching from the Bible.
     Watch the video of YWAP's Leadership Lesson and Dominque's testimony on FACEBOOK  or YOUTUBE.
For more information please call 7168308240. 
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
Jesus loves you and so do we.

     Young ladies and young guys reach maturity at different ages, girls earlier than guys.
     When Space-Thursday rolls around once a month, the young folks are given space to discuss deeper life topics.
     A lot of them see messages about sex plastered all over social media, so we address that topic.
    Plenty of young people embrace abstinence from sex until marriage. It's the safest way to avoid pregnancy, disease and a broken heart. Condoms don't protect the heart.
     A fireplace with hot coals and a warm glow can do wonders to keep a home comfortable. Take the fire out of the fireplace and dump it in the middle of the living room floor and your house could burn down. Sex is like that, it can bring pleasure within the confines of a trusting and intimate relationship between two married people. Sex outside of the safe boundaries of marriage can cause people to get burned emotionally. God has a plan for a more excellent way of love.
​     We need to speak the truth and explain God's plan for sex and marriage. Too many young people grow up fatherless because guys use the ladies for sex and take off. The ladies and the kids get burned by the fire of fatherlessness.

     Young Mothers, old Mothers and all Women came from all over Buffalo to be treated special for Mother's Day.
     Women have to be strong and some of these ladies were winning battles against addiction. We're proud of them.
     A lot of the ladies stepped forward and gave their personal stories of overcoming hard times.
     Perseverance and resilience marked the inspirational words from these women. They came to be treated special, but they made everyone feel special with stories about their courage in the face of adversity. 
     Once again hats off to Mrs. Elizabeth Triggs for planning the event and gathering collaborators from far and wide. The leftover food was delivered in the YWAP Van from Towne Ford to Unity House - a residential program for men in recovery from addiction. Several ladies from area shelters were among the honorees at Mother's Day celebration held at the Dnipro Center on Sycamore St in Buffalo, NY.
     The Brunch began with prayer and God was given credit for the stories of life redemption. ​Thank you to all who volunteered their time and those who attended.

     Years go by quickly and life can get away from us in a hurry.
     When YWAP's Guest Speaker spoke at Teen Action Night, he gave young folks a lifetime's worth of wisdom.
     An inmate as a young man, Dana Misenheimer traveled many hard roads, but he's leaned on God in the journey.
    Please watch the videos accessible through the links below. The first is a teaching video on "Leadership & The Ten Commandments."  The second is a great life story about redemption, hope and courage from Dana Misenheimer.
The Ten Commandments on YouTube.
"Redemption, Hope & Courage With Dana Misenheimer" on YouTube.

     In honor of Mother's Day, Linda is offering her book for free. From May 11, 2019 @ 12 AM PDT to May 12, 2019 @ 12 AM PDT, the eBook version will be free. Buy one for Mom. Buy one for a friend. Buy one for yourself! Tell a friend. The reviews on the book are wonderful. "Heavenly Happenings - How The God of Heaven Revealed Himself to Me."
    Here are some reviews from folks who've read the book.

“Heavenly Happenings takes you on a journey with Linda as she discovers how much God loves her and wants to have a relationship.  She shares openly and honestly about her experiences as she chooses to grow in her relationship with the Lord.  She shares practical examples that will encourage you in your walk with the Lord, which will make you want to pray and trust God for all things in your life.  It was a privilege to get to listen in on her journey.”
Patty Berens
Chaplain
Inspirational Speaker
 
     “If you’ve ever wondered what an intimate, personal relationship with God looks like, Heavenly Happenings gives an inside look behind the scenes of life with Him. The author gives a candid narration of instances we would take for granted and shows us how she brought Jesus into those places. Her stories will spark a desire to grow closer to God whether you have known Him for years or are just now stepping into a relationship with Him. I have known the author personally for a long time and have had the privilege of watching her live out her faith with both boldness and intimacy. It is with great pleasure that I recommend you read Heavenly Happenings by Linda Kuebler.”
 Sally Smale,
Establishing Word Ministries
 
     “What a delightful book to read. I loved the cover with Linda’s picture and the bright colors. The title was perfect. I used the book like you would a devotional and read the stories one at a time, which took discipline. Each story had a moral and then verses at the end to uplift the reader. Of course, the best part of the book is how each story was a real experience in Linda’s life. God seems to speak in a way that shows He is always present and interested in the details of each person’s life.”
Donna May
Author
 
     “Through guidance from the Holy Spirit, Linda Kuebler explains the tangible presence of God in her life. Heavenly Happenings is an exceptional learning experience in trusting the Lord and being surrendered to Him for a life plan. 
        'Heavenly Happenings' includes frequent accounts of unexplainable miracles during Linda's daily walk with the Lord.  Miracles that are not coincidental but orchestrated by Jesus to bless and teach her as she draws closer to Him through a growing faith and greater joy.
        Linda describes hearing the Lord's voice in various ways from prayer to reading His Word while learning to obey God's leading and direction. She discerns the difference between being an individual who embraces Jesus in all her life choices from a church-going religious person who follows a set of rules.”
Pamela Williams
Buffalo, New York

     “Heavenly Happenings” draws readers into sensational accounts on a supernatural journey where Linda Kuebler has experienced a lifestyle of an intimate awareness of God. She shares how the abiding presence of the Lord Jesus is much more than living content with a blessed assurance that Heaven is an eternal abode; but, also how she came to anticipate and experience His Holy Spirit in heavenly places while on earth.”
Dr. Pamala Denise Smith
GateView Ministries
Arizona
 
     When I met this author many years ago, I had been a Christian several years…long years. I had read in Isaiah 9:6 that Jesus was born to us to be a “Wonderful Counselor,” an “Everlasting Father,” a “Prince of Peace”; but I certainly did not know Him as any of those things in my life. I was like the Ethiopian eunuch to whom Philip was sent in Acts 8:30. When Linda Kuebler befriended me, she began to invite me into stories and examples of how the Lord is speaking all the time, if we can only take that step of faith WITH Him to learn to hear, see, AND read in His Word with new eyes. Much the same way she does in this book!
     Little by little, the reality she spoke of, became mine as well –the reality of God’s profound unchanging love and the INTIMACY with Jesus, available to every one of us.
     This is such a BEAUTIFUL BOOK. It is written in such a warm and personal way, the way a good friend shares stories of their life. As you read, you are not even aware that you are being immersed into a “mini instruction manual.” You are enveloped into a series of stories about the way our loving Savior wants to walk with us, so that we, too, can “live, move and have our very being in Him” (Acts 17:28). Read on. Let the eyes of your heart be opened, and be Very Blessed!
Maria Caballero
Arizona
      Happy Mother's Day from Linda and Youth With A Purpose!
​Jesus loves you and so do we.

     Young people and older folks are hungry for an education at ECC City Campus.
     Wandering around the Health Fair, it was easy to soak up an education in many ways.
     Access to health information comes in a multitude of forms from Homicide Education to healthy food.
     Plenty of young people were interested in learning more about YWAP's new Strong Men Great Dads program. We signed up a few folks as Nine Minute Life speakers for our youth program as well. 
          The young people at the fair benefitted several times from the Rev. Dr. Gelsey as he gave a great presentation on Homicide Prevention. It was a great event for the college and the community.