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Journey with Hope
Online Bible Study - Bible Teaching to Help Believers Grow in Faith and Obedience
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"Poor and Needy" Psalm 86: We Need More of God
Are you feeling poor and needy today? In Psalm 86, King David pours out his heart and shows us the beautiful truth: our greatest need is always more of God. From humble prayer and bold praise to asking for strength and a sign of God’s favor, this psalm invites us to bring our weakness to the One who is rich in mercy. We are all poor and needy — but our Shepherd watches over us with tender care. Let God speak to your heart today.
Carol Plafcan
Apr 35 min read


Living as a Slave of Christ Today
What does it really mean to be a “Slave of Christ”? Scripture uses this strong word on purpose. Explore the depth of biblical servanthood, Christ’s example of humility, and the call to live ready, faithful, and fully surrendered to Him.
Carol Plafcan
Nov 21, 20258 min read


Delight in the Lord Devotional: Finding Joy in God Alone
Learn what it truly means to delight in the Lord. Are your desires shaped by the world—or by God? In this devotional discover how delighting in the Lord transforms your heart, your choices, and your daily walk with Him.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 31, 20257 min read


How to Love Life in Christ and See Good Days
Discover how to love life in Christ. 1 Peter 3 shows the path to joy: choose righteousness, pursue peace, endure trials, & defend faith with grace. Live for Him and find true blessings.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 26, 20256 min read


Rooted in Christ: Cultivating True, Living Fruit
Are we truly bearing fruit or just putting on a show? When we are rooted in Christ then we are cultivating true, living fruit for the glory of God.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 18, 20255 min read


Blessed Are You If You Do These Things - John 13:17
When we know we have been betrayed, what is the first thing we want to do? You probably didn't say, "serve others", but that is what our...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 14, 20256 min read


Jehoshaphat’s Prayer: Trusting God in Hard Times
Imagine a battle you might be facing: a sick child, a job lost, a family member who is not a Christian, loneliness, illness, loss of...
Carol Plafcan
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Finding Hope and Peace in God Amidst Suffering and Loss
Suffering, grief, and loss are part of living in a fallen world, but God has not abandoned us in our pain. Scripture reminds us that He is near to the brokenhearted, hears our cries, and gives peace that surpasses understanding. Even in sorrow, we can praise Him because our hope is not in ourselves, but in His faithfulness, love, and eternal promises through Jesus Christ.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 8, 20247 min read


Jesus as the Source of Living Water
In the Bible, rivers play an important symbolic role. The Jordan River, mentioned many times in Scripture, flows south to the Sea of...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 20, 20244 min read


"How Much More: God's Abundant Blessings-Matthew 7:11"
We do not serve a stingy God. Our Father wants to bless us. So many times in Scripture we read the expression, ' how much more' , in...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 10, 20245 min read


Bless the Lord - Psalm 103
We live busy lives. So busy that many times we forget what is truly important. We forget the ways that God has benefited us. We see...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 20, 20245 min read


Rivers of Living Water: Make Us a Channel of Blessing
As a child I sang the old hymn “Make Me a Channel of Blessing.” Instead of always asking God to bless us, what if we prayed, “Make me a channel of blessing to others”?
The living water Jesus promised in John 7:38 is the Holy Spirit — not given so we can keep Him to ourselves, but so we can bless others. God blesses us so we can be a blessing (Genesis 12:2). The Holy Spirit empowers us to serve, show His love, and draw people to Christ.
Let the rivers flow through you today.
Carol Plafcan
Jul 19, 20245 min read


Blessed With All Spiritual Blessings
As Christians what does it mean that we are blessed with " all spiritual blessings " in Christ, as Paul tells us in Ephesians 1:3? In...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 8, 20243 min read


Do All Things Without Complaining
Complaining feels justified, but Scripture shows it’s costly and unproductive. From Israel in the wilderness to Paul in prison, the Bible contrasts complaint with contentment and trust. God calls us to do all things without complaining, to rest in His sovereignty, and to shift our focus from frustration to gratitude—so we may shine as lights in a dark world.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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