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

July 2025 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.  James 1:2-4 In this passage, James doesn’t   mean rejoicing in trials and pain itself, but rather recognizing the potential, growth and good that can come from facing trials. The testing of faith leads to steadfastness, which i