The Lives of Reilly by Grace

Let's answer that question from the Biblical text. That Baby is… the Heir of all things. the Creator of the Universe. the Radiance of God's Glory. the Exact Representation of God's Nature. the Sustainer of all things. our Savior. That is Jesus . That is the One whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. This is the true identity of the baby Mary gave birth to that night in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. Jesus was born and died to save us. That is why the angel declared in Luke 2:11:

Warning Against Worldliness! James chapter 4 reflects an honest representation of life in this fallen world. We will experience conflict and disappointment in our relationships (v.1) We will experience sinful, selfish desires, as we try to proceed with a righteous life (v.1) We will experience outside assault and temptation from the enemy (v. 7) We will experience sadness, suffering, and loss (v. 9) We will experience uncertainty and surprises (v. 14) This is the harsh genuin

We have enjoyed this time of year when many sing “Joy To The World.”  It is a time for joy for some, but not for everyone; in fact, Christmas can be a difficult time for some people. I am one of those people; I was the youngest in an Immigrant household of 10. While the holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, some people may experience heartache, broken relationships, or loss, making it a difficult time. Paul David Tripp says, “So much of our fear, discouragement, anxiet