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Lion of the Tribe of Judah: Why Christ Is Both Lion and Lamb
Why does the Bible call Jesus the Lion of the Tribe of Judah—and also a Lamb? Trace the lion imagery through Scripture, from ancient Israel’s real predators to Jacob’s blessing over Judah, and shows how God uses this powerful symbol to reveal both His justice and mercy. From Genesis to Revelation, the Lion who rules is also the Lamb who saves, laying down His life to redeem His people.
Carol Plafcan
Apr 285 min read


Courage to Admit Mistakes: Lessons from King Darius, Daniel 6
We often praise Daniel’s courage in the lion's den, but what about the king’s failure? In Daniel 6, King Darius knew he was wrong yet lacked the courage to correct it. His pride cost others dearly. How often do we do the same, choosing to protect ourselves instead of doing what is right? True courage is not just standing firm in faith, but admitting when we have failed and making it right.
Carol Plafcan
Apr 216 min read


Resurrection of the Body: What Will We Be Like?
What will we look like when we rise from the dead? Scripture reveals that believers will receive transformed, imperishable bodies. Paul’s teaching on the resurrection of the body shows that hope in Christ goes beyond this life and touches eternity.
Carol Plafcan
Apr 107 min read


Why Biblical Genealogies Matter More Than We Realize
From Noah’s name, meaning rest, to Nimrod’s name, meaning rebellion, Scripture shows how lives and nations take shape through generations. Biblical genealogies matter because they reveal God’s purposes, not only in judgment and redemption, but even in worship, where singers were appointed to lead praise. What looks like a list of names is actually the story of how God shaped history, faith, and worship itself.
Carol Plafcan
Jan 277 min read


Joseph and Judah in Genesis: Foreshadowing Jesus as Savior and King
Genesis reveals more than history. In Joseph and Judah, we see dual fulfillment, events that mattered then and pointed forward to Christ. Joseph’s suffering and rise to power foreshadow Jesus the Savior, while Judah’s blessing points to Jesus the coming King. Together, their stories show how God faithfully prepares the way for redemption and reign through Scripture.
Carol Plafcan
Jan 206 min read


Trust the Whole Bible: Every Word Matters
God’s Word is for the whole life — not just the parts we like. Learn to trust the whole Bible: pray, study, and let even the hard passages shape your faith. Will you be among the faithful few who live it out?
Carol Plafcan
Aug 21, 20257 min read


Sharpening Your Spiritual Sword: Trusting Scripture
The Bible is always true and reliable, yet even believers at times may doubt its trustworthiness. When Roman soldiers went into battle...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 8, 20257 min read


Jesus Revealed: From the Road to the Table
Have you ever heard exciting news and discussed it with a good friend? Growing up my cousins and I would enjoy long walks on dusty...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 24, 20257 min read


Put On The New Man: From Futility to a Renewed Mind
A mind without God lives in futility. It is always seeking meaning, joy, and hope but never finding what lasts. Scripture calls us to put off the old self and be renewed in the spirit of our minds. Through God’s Word and the work of the Holy Spirit, we are transformed, clothed with the new man, and shaped into the mind of Christ.
Carol Plafcan
May 17, 20244 min read


Run with Endurance
Paul talks of our Christian life and compares it to a race. A race that must be run with endurance. What does that actually mean? ...
Carol Plafcan
Nov 4, 20234 min read


A Great Revival in Nehemiah 8 Through God's Word
What causes true spiritual revival? In Nehemiah chapter 8, the people of Israel gathered to hear the Word of God read and explained after years of captivity. As they understood the Scriptures, they were convicted of sin, moved to repentance, and filled with joy in the Lord. Real revival does not begin with emotion alone. It begins when God’s Word is understood, believed, and obeyed.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 6, 20234 min read


The Wood Made All the Difference: An Old Testament Picture of the Cross
One of the most unusual stories in the Old Testament—Elisha making an ax head float in 2 Kings 6—points to something far greater. The wood thrown into the Jordan is more than a miracle; it foreshadows the cross of Christ, where what was lost is restored and what seemed impossible is redeemed.
Carol Plafcan
May 14, 20234 min read


Work Diligently To Be Approved and Unashamed
Many Christians want to serve God faithfully, but are we truly studying His Word with diligence and humility? Scripture was given to equip, correct, and train us for every good work. God does not call us to shape Him into our own image, but to rightly divide His truth and live by it. The Bible is one of the greatest treasures we possess. Do we treat it that way?
Carol Plafcan
Sep 28, 20225 min read
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