Southside Church of Christ

Right now my home is filled with sounds we haven’t heard in a few years: the cries of a new born baby. What a beautiful thing. A new life created uniquely by The Almighty.  So many choices are ahead. So many opportunities and dreams. A little girl custom crafted for God’s own service.

I think that’s something we all long for: to have our own hopes renewed. To know we bring a smile to His face.  To have a lifetime of dreams to live out.

The psalmist wrote:
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and make me willing to obey You. Psalm 51

Starting over. Renewed innocence, health and purpose.

I love that the psalmist’s prayer was answered. Not only for him, but for each of us who find our identity in Him.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says:
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

When we belong to Him.

This year I pray that you know to whom you belong. The One who formed you as an infant. The One who gave you breath and never abandoned you. The One who gifted you with ability and personality. The One who continues to see great worth and purpose in you.

Find your fresh start in Him. Feasting on His Word. Immersed in His service. Living with renewed purpose for the One who really matters. The One who believes that your days really matter as well.

Aaron and Krista are the proud parents of Cora Brielle Wolgamott, born December 17 at 12:17 am via C-Section. She was 6 lbs 5 oz and 20 inches long with a full head of dark wavy hair.  Abigail is excited about her new baby sister!

Aaron and Krista would like to thank everyone for their prayers throughout the pregnancy and delivery process.

Congratulations Wolgamott Family!

This is the time of year where we are often reminded to be grateful.  In the craziness of a hectic season we are encouraged to slow down and remember the Lord.  That seems like a perfect theme to suggest specific notes of praise for what He has been doing, what He is doing and what He will continue to do.

What are you grateful for?  Have you made a list?  Have you shared it with the Lord?

Here are some of the things on my list:

I’m grateful for how He has blessed my family.  How my wife and daughter continue to grow in their love for Him and how He is blessing us with a new little girl who should be born sometime this month.

I’m grateful for how He has blessed our church.  Twenty six baptisms this year.  Nearly four hundred people worshiping with us on an average Sunday.  Hundreds taking seriously what it means to be disciples of the King.

I am grateful.  And humbled.  That He would work among us and love us.  What an honor it is to be alive.

I pray that you will chose to take time to make a list as well.  Share it with your friends and family.  Most importantly, share it with Him.  Because He certainly deserves our gratitude.