Big things, little things, and a community that LOVES.

I met with a future leader today, Nicole (Nsh), and we talked about her availability this next year for being involved in Capernaum. She seemed to have been concerned about being able to do "enough" as a leader. While I think that we all should strive for excellence in everything that we do, especially when working for the Lord, I think that sometimes we can stress out about not being able to do "enough". I told Nsh that whatever she can do to help is more than enough, and more than most people.

My girlfriend Kristen's sister, Katy, also randomly sent me an e-mail yesterday that had new and creative takes on the logo I created for San Diego Capernaum. I didn't even ask for it, but she found a way to help that was unique and meaningful. Along with these small acts of kindness and faith, a countless number of people have said "As soon as I get my next paycheck I am going to make a donation. It wont be much but I want to give." This amazes me.

While I have been fund raising I have gotten scared and worried when I get a small commitment or one time gift as opposed to a larger one. I selfishly wanted to just get it all done so that I could get to doing "real" work. I thought originally that if I could just get a couple big donors I could be set and have less worries. But...I am slowly realizing how much more I should appreciate the little things.

It would be very convenient and less stressful to have a few people support the ministry but I am realizing how much more beautiful it is to have SO many people do little things to support. While I don't think that having big donors is a bad thing, and I still wouldn't mind having a few, I would rather have 500 people doing little things than 15 people doing big things (if I had to choose between the two). It is an amazing thing to have a person give so much and be so faithful with their finances, but for those who can only do so much, the fact that so many people would stand behind a movement makes it strong.

We can never do enough. We have all missed the mark and can't earn anything in the eyes of the Lord. But we can accept and receive his grace. I am so thankful for all the people helping me financially launch the ministry, and I am also so thankful for all the people who are doing whatever they possibly can to help. Thank you all so much for everything you do for me, for San Diego Capernaum, and for the kingdom. Thank you for the big things and for the little things. Praise God that He forgives us and invites us into community with each other to do his work.

The body of Christ is at work for families and kids with special needs. Praise God.