Karis Hope Racca (God's Grace in the Racca Home)

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Justin, Lindsay, and Karis Racca: Justin and Lindsay - married March 10, 2007. Karis - born January 26, 2009. Justin and Lindsay are both followers of Jesus Christ. Karis is their daughter. Justin works at the College of Biblical Studies, and attends Dallas Theological Seminary. Lindsay is a skilled, wise, beautiful, and productive wife, mother, and friend. Because of God’s provision she is able to stay home with Karis! “Mother” is her 2nd full-time job (“Wife” is her first). Karis is from the Greek word χάρις, meaning "grace, kindness, favor." For pronunciation’s sake, we say it (Kehr-is) - rhymes with Paris. We named her Karis because of the impact God's grace has had in our lives. Her middle name is Hope. Karis Hope is essentially "Grace Hope." Her name tells the gospel of God's grace. Because of God's grace through Jesus, we who trust in Jesus' death and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins have hope. Because of God's grace, we have hope - Karis Hope! While it may appear that Karis is the star, DO NOT BE FOOLED. The central person is God. In His grace and wisdom He has entrusted Karis to us to raise her to His glory! We are excited about this ministry of parenthood that He has entrusted to us.