I wonder what a girl in the womb would say about reproductive rights?
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That's what many climbers had to say about some courageous young people who hiked up a mountain on Saturday. There were 8 of us on our Wilderness Adventure Trek in the Adirondack Mountains. We teach leadership skills by putting them into practice while climbing mountains over 4,000'. Part of our crew had already made it to the top of Giant Mt. There were 3 of us
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"Their tears of trial
were turned into
tales of triumph."
THEY ARE NOT GOING TO MAKE IT!were turned into
tales of triumph."
That's what many climbers had to say about some courageous young people who hiked up a mountain on Saturday. There were 8 of us on our Wilderness Adventure Trek in the Adirondack Mountains. We teach leadership skills by putting them into practice while climbing mountains over 4,000'. Part of our crew had already made it to the top of Giant Mt. There were 3 of us
struggling to
follow them. We arrived at the top almost 3 hours later. These young
people accomplished a goal that many said couldn't be done. After we
descended the mountain, both young people excitedly called home with
news of their accomplishment.
Their tears of trial were turned into tales of triumph.
What motivated them to finish? We use words of inspiration from the Bible. The Truth always provides a path of perseverance.
Their tears of trial were turned into tales of triumph.
What motivated them to finish? We use words of inspiration from the Bible. The Truth always provides a path of perseverance.
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There is a danger that seeps into a ministry after many years.
The foundation of a ministry is built on God.
The growth of a ministry depends on God.
The fruit of a ministry is sustained by God.
The tendency of man is to rely on man for provision and direction.
God, I am asking You now to unionize ministries in collaboration and community. Cause us to become united in You as we become a body of o
The foundation of a ministry is built on God.
The growth of a ministry depends on God.
The fruit of a ministry is sustained by God.
The tendency of man is to rely on man for provision and direction.
God, I am asking You now to unionize ministries in collaboration and community. Cause us to become united in You as we become a body of o
neness in purpose.
We exist to live the Good News as You make us contagious through Your Holy Spirit. May our actions of compassion be examples of the way of Jesus. Amen.
{Revelation 22:20-21
"He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen."}
We exist to live the Good News as You make us contagious through Your Holy Spirit. May our actions of compassion be examples of the way of Jesus. Amen.
{Revelation 22:20-21
"He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen."}
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MONEY
I was thinking about money this morning.
If we had more, we could help more people.
Then I read the money:
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
I was thinking about money this morning.
If we had more, we could help more people.
Then I read the money:
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
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MOSQUITO SCHOOL
Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho!
It's off to Cub Scout Camp we go!
I wonder.....
Could we teach mosquitoes to eat poison ivy
instead of biting people?
It's off to Cub Scout Camp we go!
I wonder.....
Could we teach mosquitoes to eat poison ivy
instead of biting people?
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Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:9
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God can do anything, you know—
far more than you could ever imagine
or guess or request in your wildest dreams!
He does it not by pushing us around
but by working within us,
his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
Ephesians 3:20-21
The Message
far more than you could ever imagine
or guess or request in your wildest dreams!
He does it not by pushing us around
but by working within us,
his Spirit deeply and gently within us.
Ephesians 3:20-21
The Message
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The Dream Church went to Cub Scout Camp.
Under a dining canopy in the woods next to a lake,
a group of Scouts who were complaining about each other
heard the story of the Cross.
Jesus was tortured and mocked and His response was:
"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."
Did the Scouts immediately grasp the message
Under a dining canopy in the woods next to a lake,
a group of Scouts who were complaining about each other
heard the story of the Cross.
Jesus was tortured and mocked and His response was:
"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."
Did the Scouts immediately grasp the message
and humble begin serving each other?
Hardly,
change in a child's life requires a long term commitment.
Youth With A Purpose Inc. is dedicated to perseverance
in teaching children the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Hardly,
change in a child's life requires a long term commitment.
Youth With A Purpose Inc. is dedicated to perseverance
in teaching children the Way, the Truth and the Life.
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FINANCIAL STALACTITES
Early this morning about 2am,
I asked God about financial matters.
Youth With A Purpose Inc. is like any other ministry with financial concerns. It always seems like the needs are growing as the money keeps shrinking. Last week, I believe that God clearly revealed to me that He wants me to only go to Him with our financial needs. That does not mean that I will go sit in t
Early this morning about 2am,
I asked God about financial matters.
Youth With A Purpose Inc. is like any other ministry with financial concerns. It always seems like the needs are growing as the money keeps shrinking. Last week, I believe that God clearly revealed to me that He wants me to only go to Him with our financial needs. That does not mean that I will go sit in t
he
woods and not come out until a sack of money falls out of a tree! Yes,
we could start a business or run a fund raiser but that is not my
primary responsibility. My job as the Spiritual Director is to focus on a
prayerful relationship with God, and duplicate that relationship within
His ministry. YWAP is an organization that teaches how to build
relationships and I have to model that belief by my actions.
THE VISION
At 2am, when I asked about finances, God showed me a vision. I saw a cave with stalactites on the walls. They were dripping on a continuous basis but there was one in the middle that was flowing. It was different in the sense that the wall looked like a ceiling would look like as the stalactites would hang from the ceiling. (Maybe I was just laying on my side.) It was dark like a normal cave and the colors were green, orange and clayish looking.
I am seeking God's revelation of the meaning of that vision.
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do I.
THE VISION
At 2am, when I asked about finances, God showed me a vision. I saw a cave with stalactites on the walls. They were dripping on a continuous basis but there was one in the middle that was flowing. It was different in the sense that the wall looked like a ceiling would look like as the stalactites would hang from the ceiling. (Maybe I was just laying on my side.) It was dark like a normal cave and the colors were green, orange and clayish looking.
I am seeking God's revelation of the meaning of that vision.
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do I.
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Meanwhile,
the moment we get tired in the waiting,
God's Spirit is right alongside helping us along.
If we don't know how
or what to pray,
it doesn't matter.
He does our praying in and for us,
and all through the house,
the YWAP Director was packing
faster than a cat chasing a mouse.
All the sleeping bags were rolled and
the first aid kit was assembled with care.
In hopes that nobody would need
the moment we get tired in the waiting,
God's Spirit is right alongside helping us along.
If we don't know how
or what to pray,
it doesn't matter.
He does our praying in and for us,
making prayer out of
our wordless sighs,
our aching groans.
He knows us far better
than we know ourselves,
knows our pregnant condition,
and keeps us present before God.
That's why we can be so sure
that every detail in our lives of love for God
is worked into something good.
Romans 8:28
The Message
Don't give up, the Son is about to come up!
our wordless sighs,
our aching groans.
He knows us far better
than we know ourselves,
knows our pregnant condition,
and keeps us present before God.
That's why we can be so sure
that every detail in our lives of love for God
is worked into something good.
Romans 8:28
The Message
Don't give up, the Son is about to come up!
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What does a 10 yr. old say after a few days at Cub Scout Camp?
"I wish I had another camp to go to!"
The YWAP Director prays for more people who love to share compassion with young people and keep them away from the dangers of idleness in a violent city.
"I wish I had another camp to go to!"
The YWAP Director prays for more people who love to share compassion with young people and keep them away from the dangers of idleness in a violent city.
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Jesus was not in a "Feel Good Ministry."
Some folks think that, "to be used by God"
means they will feel peaceful and happy dappy.
Nope, some days you will feel downright crappy.
Jesus got chased out of town for healing and teaching about love.
If you are not being chased,
maybe you're sitting in a pile of "feel good."
Maybe it's time to struggle out of your cocoon,
embrace the pressure that makes diamonds or
invite some pearl making irritants into your life.
Some folks think that, "to be used by God"
means they will feel peaceful and happy dappy.
Nope, some days you will feel downright crappy.
Jesus got chased out of town for healing and teaching about love.
If you are not being chased,
maybe you're sitting in a pile of "feel good."
Maybe it's time to struggle out of your cocoon,
embrace the pressure that makes diamonds or
invite some pearl making irritants into your life.
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I was thinking,
maybe we could get one of the gang leaders
from Buffalo to run for President.
People would donate millions to his campaign
and we could use it to create jobs for young people.
Would that be against any election laws?
maybe we could get one of the gang leaders
from Buffalo to run for President.
People would donate millions to his campaign
and we could use it to create jobs for young people.
Would that be against any election laws?
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Youth With A Purpose Inc. exists so that we may
give comfort to the widows and the fatherless.
We are provisional vessels of God's grace.
give comfort to the widows and the fatherless.
We are provisional vessels of God's grace.
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START OVER
"It is finished," is a new beginning.
"It is finished," is a new beginning.
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I gave a widow a hug yesterday. It was a long
hug. Im not sure who needed the hug. Maybe it was both of us. She knew I
shared her pain. God has a plan and a purpose for every hug under
heaven.
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The message at half time was about Gideon
and how God cut down the size of his army.
Everybody is special and loved equally in God's eyes.
and how God cut down the size of his army.
Everybody is special and loved equally in God's eyes.
YWAP
continued the defense of their Block Club Basketball Championship with a
hard fought, close victory at home last night. The coaches did a pretty
good job at substituting their players. Urban Christian Ministries
is making Buffalo a safer city because of their programs. The half time
message was about God having a plan and a purpose for your life.
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Compassion is an endangered species.
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Sometimes people will give you free stuff.
Sometimes people help you get free of stuff.
Sometimes people help you get freedom.
If you want it, today is a day of freedom.
If you want it, today you can shout: "I AM FREE!"
Sometimes people help you get free of stuff.
Sometimes people help you get freedom.
If you want it, today is a day of freedom.
If you want it, today you can shout: "I AM FREE!"
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What would happen if a city
focused on compassion?
Do we need more Police or more Teachers?
focused on compassion?
Do we need more Police or more Teachers?
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The Way, the Truth and the Life - a camp discussion.
Great closing ceremony at Camp. Our young people received Leadership Awards as part of the Kodiak Program.
We are back in Buffalo for one day to wash sleeping bags and pack our mountain gear for a trip to the Adirondacks tomorrow.
Sometimes we just want to take a breather,
but we might swallow a mosquito!
One thing for sure, WE NEVER GET BORED!
Teaching leadership and relationship building skills to young people is a history shaping endeavor.
We are back in Buffalo for one day to wash sleeping bags and pack our mountain gear for a trip to the Adirondacks tomorrow.
Sometimes we just want to take a breather,
but we might swallow a mosquito!
One thing for sure, WE NEVER GET BORED!
Teaching leadership and relationship building skills to young people is a history shaping endeavor.
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God uses the character defects of others
to reveal our own character defects.
to reveal our own character defects.
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ADIRONDACK HO!!!
Twas the night before a mountain trek,and all through the house,
the YWAP Director was packing
faster than a cat chasing a mouse.
All the sleeping bags were rolled and
the first aid kit was assembled with care.
In hopes that nobody would need
any emergency care.
It's going to be a beautiful day
in the Mountain Hood,
Because we know that God
works all things together for good!
It's going to be a beautiful day
in the Mountain Hood,
Because we know that God
works all things together for good!
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One of the greatest blessings
of having a relationship with God
is the ability to recognize your mistakes.
I used to think that the closer to God I get,
the fewer mistakes I would make.
I'm finding that to be mistaken thinking.
The closer I get to God,
I realize how many mistakes I actually make.
A good Teacher
gives you something to chew on
and formulate your own opinion.
The mental chewing
allows your spirit
to disseminate what is
spiritually digestible.
of having a relationship with God
is the ability to recognize your mistakes.
I used to think that the closer to God I get,
the fewer mistakes I would make.
I'm finding that to be mistaken thinking.
The closer I get to God,
I realize how many mistakes I actually make.
The blessing of my relationship with God is:
"The closer I get to God, the quicker I realize
when I have offended someone.
My reaction time is quickened
which accelerates my apology
to someone I have hurt."
The following is from Isaiah 38:5
[‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father:
“I have heard your prayer,
I have seen your tears;]
Ask God to make you hungrier for more of Him and He will.
"The closer I get to God, the quicker I realize
when I have offended someone.
My reaction time is quickened
which accelerates my apology
to someone I have hurt."
The following is from Isaiah 38:5
[‘Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father:
“I have heard your prayer,
I have seen your tears;]
Ask God to make you hungrier for more of Him and He will.
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"I have heard your prayer,
I have seen your tears;"
Isaiah 38:5
I have seen your tears;"
Isaiah 38:5
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DDD - Devil's Deficit Disorder
A condition characterized
by multiple earthly foci
that causes loss of
focus on God.
A condition characterized
by multiple earthly foci
that causes loss of
focus on God.
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We are safely down off the mountains. We
prayed the storm away. You can do all things through Christ who
strengthens you. Jesus loves you and so do we.
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Just a thank you dot calm.
Thank
you to the gentleman and his wife who gave us a $50 McDonald's Gift
Card for our Adirondack Trip. We would also like to thank the husband
and wife who sent us $60 this week. We will use this money to stay in
touch with a young man who is in prison and needs our support. Each 30
minutes of talk time costs $25 to talk to a prisoner.
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Physical poverty is the classroom that teaches spiritual poverty.
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Thank you God for the
joy of a new morning.
Grant that I may share
in the suffering of another.
joy of a new morning.
Grant that I may share
in the suffering of another.
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A good Teacher
gives you something to chew on
and formulate your own opinion.
The mental chewing
allows your spirit
to disseminate what is
spiritually digestible.
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Millions and millions of dollars are spent going after kids in gangs.
If the federal government spent as much money
on creating youth programs
we would not have a need to lock kids up.
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
If the federal government spent as much money
on creating youth programs
we would not have a need to lock kids up.
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
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You visit the earth and water it; You greatly enrich it; The river of God is full of water. Psalm 65:9
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Complacency
is like a stagnant pond
that breeds mosquitoes.
Inactivity will bite you
and suck the hope
right out of your soul.
Go do something nice for somebody.
is like a stagnant pond
that breeds mosquitoes.
Inactivity will bite you
and suck the hope
right out of your soul.
Go do something nice for somebody.
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GO DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEBODY.
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I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the hug of a widow whose husband was murdered
while fixing their granddaughter's pink bike.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the face of a 17 yr. old girl wearing an
orange jumpsuit sitting in jail.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the final heartbeat of a 14 yr. old boy
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In the hug of a widow whose husband was murdered
while fixing their granddaughter's pink bike.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the face of a 17 yr. old girl wearing an
orange jumpsuit sitting in jail.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the final heartbeat of a 14 yr. old boy
murdered while riding a bicycle.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the foggy look of an alcoholic wondering
where his next drink will come from.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the reach of a man searching
the dumpster for food.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the eyes of a heroin addict at 3am
asking for milk to calm her stomach.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the ground of a freshly dug grave
as we stood on a freshly covered grave.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the voice of a 10 yr. old girl asking:
"Why is my Daddy's arm cold?"
as she touches her father's arm in the casket.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the eye of a homeless man
(he had one glass eye)
filled with emotion because
we remembered his birthday.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the broken hearts
of fractured families.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the desperation of homeless teenagers
searching for a safe place to lay their heads.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the joy that comes from
sharing burdens and struggles.
Jesus loves you and so do I.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the foggy look of an alcoholic wondering
where his next drink will come from.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the reach of a man searching
the dumpster for food.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the eyes of a heroin addict at 3am
asking for milk to calm her stomach.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the ground of a freshly dug grave
as we stood on a freshly covered grave.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the voice of a 10 yr. old girl asking:
"Why is my Daddy's arm cold?"
as she touches her father's arm in the casket.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the eye of a homeless man
(he had one glass eye)
filled with emotion because
we remembered his birthday.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the broken hearts
of fractured families.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the desperation of homeless teenagers
searching for a safe place to lay their heads.
I'VE SEEN GOD:
In the joy that comes from
sharing burdens and struggles.
Jesus loves you and so do I.
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Hell
Last week at halftime of a Block Club Basketball Game, the young people assembled at half court heard about hell. We spoke about the "Wayward Harlot" in Prov 7.
There are people teaching that God forgives so it doesn't matter what you do. Yes, God does forgive those who seek repentance. I don't think you can stay out of hell if you die after purposely sinning.
Here's the last verse from Proverbs 7 in the Message:
"She runs a halfway house to hell,
fits you out with a shroud and a coffin."
Last week at halftime of a Block Club Basketball Game, the young people assembled at half court heard about hell. We spoke about the "Wayward Harlot" in Prov 7.
There are people teaching that God forgives so it doesn't matter what you do. Yes, God does forgive those who seek repentance. I don't think you can stay out of hell if you die after purposely sinning.
Here's the last verse from Proverbs 7 in the Message:
"She runs a halfway house to hell,
fits you out with a shroud and a coffin."
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A reward the size of a mustard seed is a moved mountain.
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"POSITIVE words only,
are spoken,
negative words make people
feel broken."
P. Bahp Dizzle
"10 That’s why I’m writing this letter while I’m not with you. When I am with you I don’t want to be harsh by using the authority that the Lord gave me. The Lord gave us this authority to help you, not to hurt you."
2 Corinthians 13:10
GOD’S WORD
are spoken,
negative words make people
feel broken."
P. Bahp Dizzle
"10 That’s why I’m writing this letter while I’m not with you. When I am with you I don’t want to be harsh by using the authority that the Lord gave me. The Lord gave us this authority to help you, not to hurt you."
2 Corinthians 13:10
GOD’S WORD
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It's time for "Prayer Drive-by's."
If you are driving, biking or running around Buffalo, say a prayer. Pray that Buffalo begins to act with one accord and embraces peace and unity.
You might think I'm a fruitcake but that's okay. I've been doing Prayer Drive-by's on the Lower West Side and they work. Our Youth Center is located on 7th Street. The Buffalo News once referred to 7th St as "World War III" because of all the shootings in our area. We are no longer referred to as WWIII. Lot's of people prayed. Praying changes things.
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
If you are driving, biking or running around Buffalo, say a prayer. Pray that Buffalo begins to act with one accord and embraces peace and unity.
You might think I'm a fruitcake but that's okay. I've been doing Prayer Drive-by's on the Lower West Side and they work. Our Youth Center is located on 7th Street. The Buffalo News once referred to 7th St as "World War III" because of all the shootings in our area. We are no longer referred to as WWIII. Lot's of people prayed. Praying changes things.
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
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Something does not feel right about the city tonight, please pray. Jesus loves you and so do I.
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