It All Adds Up

I am thoroughly convinced that life comes down to little things. Over time, good or bad, the little things will always end up coming together to act as a catalyst for the bigger and more important. If you have been around KWest very much, you no doubt have heard Luke 16:10 quoted often, "He who is faithful in a little thing, is faithful also in much..."

This weekend, I was once again reminded that the "little" does add up over time. Long time Kanakuk kamper Austin Jarrett made enough of his shots this past week to secure his 1,000 point (check the picture above). As you look at his form, you can see muscle memory has taken over and shooting form looks text book perfect. He put in hours of practice and court time doing the little things correctly to achieve that goal. It was no doubt a sweet moment for him, his family, and his team.

With Christmas just around the corner, we will all get into the mode of checking off our holiday traditions. This past year, we have all invested in little things along the way and they have turned into habits or have been woven into the fabric of our character. One thing I pray that all of us have as a part of our lives on a daily basis is a grateful heart. Whether you're a parent, camper, or staff, I hope this year has been filled with daily "thanks" focused on the Lord, and with others.

As the Christmas rush picks up and things get crazy, remember that the small things, like taking time to tell people at the over crowded checkout line "thank you and Merry Christmas" helps both your heart and theirs.

I am grateful for the "little baby" who God gifted to us for salvation. Over time, that tiny baby has acted as a catalyst for a world changing love. It is what we celebrate every day of our lives with thankfulness and purpose.

So remember this holiday season, be faithful and grateful for the little baby boy who was given with a much bigger and more important reason that we could ever imagine.