Posts About faith | A Life in Exile

An Upright Versus A Wicked Population

July 17, 2026

Does the faith or unbelief of a person affect others? Absolutely. Proverbs 11 is clear on the impact of righteousness versus wickedness. … More An Upright Versus A Wicked Population

Flabby Faith

July 8, 2026

What is it with Christians needing to be joyful in trials? James tells us. It’s all about growing our spiritual muscle strength. … More Flabby Faith

What Stops You from Seeking Jesus?

April 15, 2026

If Zacchaeus could overcome all that hindered him from seeking Jesus, then you can too. In the end it’s just a willingness of heart. … More What Stops You from Seeking Jesus?

When Faith Is Crushed

March 4, 2026

What do you do when political differences harden your stance against fellow believers and make you question your faith? God can restore a crushed faith. … More When Faith Is Crushed

What Keeps You from Resting?

February 18, 2026

A recent winter storm made me reflect on whether we prepare out of wisdom or fear. Where do we focus when storms come, on the storm or on the Lord? … More What Keeps You from Resting?

Respectable Sins

February 4, 2026

I’ve let confession and repentance slide over the years, as I’ve lived as a “good” Christian woman. God has reminded me that there are no “respectable” sins. … More Respectable Sins

Desire of nations

December 12, 2025

The words of familiar Christmas hymns, like O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, can become a prayer when we take them to heart. … More Desire of nations

A Christmas Poem

December 1, 2025

I pray that this poem I wrote in 1999 will inspire you to pray for the nations to know the Savior this Christmas Season. … More A Christmas Poem

O Death, Where is Your Victory?

November 21, 2025

Carol reflects on how death has been swallowed up in victory through Christ as she reflects a decade later on the loss of her husband. … More O Death, Where is Your Victory?