Adoption Fundraising Update and . . . A Lenten Devotion

We are so very thankful to all of our family and friends! So far we have sold 545 pieces for our adoption puzzle fundraiser. WOW, over half way there! Kevin and I are humbled and grateful for all of the support! Thank you all!

With that many pieces sold it means that we have 455 pieces left to sell! Here's how our adoption puzzle fundraiser works. 

• There is an awesome 1000 piece puzzle.
• We are asking our friends and family to pray about sponsoring 1 piece for $10.  
• The puzzle is slowly coming together as we have donations. 
• You can donate through our website . . . http://www.gofundme.com/5mkubw
• -or- you can donate through the mail . . . email amburke2002@gmail for more information
• -or- in person!
• All of the donations go to funding the adoption expenses for "M^"!

Again thank you to all those folks who are helping make this happen!  We can't say thank you enough!

and now . . . A Lenten Devotion . . .

"What is that to you?" (John 21:22)

In a conversation with Jesus and the disciples the topic of John was brought up.  After comments back and forth Jesus finally says, "What is that to you?  You must follow me."  That was Jesus' polite way of saying, "It's none of your business."  So many times we get caught up with stuff like that.

How many times do we get caught up messing in the business of others, where we really don't belong.  We end up comparing our houses and families to others.  We hold up our relationships in light of those of others.  Our needs and wants are driven by this unspoken, imaginary draw to "keep up with the Joneses.  Jesus answers us today as well . . . "What is that to you?  You must follow me!"

I pray that we can follow Christ and keep our eye on love and service to him!