Simple, not easy

S i m p l e , n o t E a s y

"And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:1

We exist to follow the biblical model of Jesusto meet spiritual and physical needs.

We partner with and plant local churches to meet these needs through providing access to education, Aquaponic food gardens, clean water, and maternal healthcare.

In just the last 3 years we have seen over 600 people give their heart to the lord through our evangelism and discipleship initiatives.

We have completed dozens of Aquaponic food gardens for food insecure communities along with dozens of water wells and clean water systems for those with the most need.

Through our Maternity Home we have served 1800 postpartum mothers and their newborns as part of a strategic design to help moms who are fighting for the life of their children in the NICU.

We have seen 84 percent of these most vulnerable moms see their child recover, and they go home with their baby in their arms and Jesus in their heart which is a significant increase since before the opening of this home but not where we want to be.

Following Jesus in these ways is not easy but it is simple. Someone needs water, give them water. Someone needs a health screen, get them the test. Someone needs an education to stay off the streets, pay for their school. Someone is hungry, don't just feed them but also teach them a way to produce food.

For over 18 years Danielle and I have been doing just that. Along with dozens of our best friends, partners, pastors, and family we have imitated Jesus in order to provide for those in need. Sometimes its a concrete floor for a family living on dirt, other times its a clean water project to provide clean and sanitary areas for school kids to wash up after using the restroom.

A lot of times the solution to life's most pressing issues is relatively simple but going about bringing that solution to the problem is not often easy. It usually involves lots of time listening and learning about the problem, it takes lots of money or other resources like work hours and or volunteer initiatives, and what we have found is that it also takes a lot of faith.

We have relied on our faith in God that He is ultimately in charge and we are merely stewarding his resources for a short time. We have had to have faith in others that they will do and or give what they have committed to. We have also had to have faith in ourselves that we will actually be able to accomplish what we set out to do and that we will stay the course even when it gets really tough.

As God provides we pass along His provision to those who need it most we are constantly reminded of His goodness and His desire to care for His creation and we take solace in that fact. We are His creation and He provides for us all the time. Big and small His blessings come. Big and Small our efforts are made complete and provide the perfect solution for those who are in need. So while this journey we are on may not always be easy, at least we can rely on the simplicity of the commission: "Go, and do likewise."