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Journey with Hope
Online Bible Study
Christ our hope in life and death!
A good Bible study resource is Bible Gateway



Eden’s Tree of Life to New Jerusalem’s Hope
The Fall and the Lost Garden In the cool of the day, God walked through the garden. God's visits with Adam and Eve must have been a...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 16 min read


Following Jesus: Trusting His Plan for Our Lives
When Jesus calls, do we answer? What blessings await us when we do answer? Following Jesus: trusting His plan for our lives begins with a willingness to hear His call and respond with faith. Can you hear Him even now calling you to more—more life, more love, more sacrifice, more of Him and less of you? In Luke chapter 5, Jesus is by the Sea of Galilee. Jesus sees a boat and steps into it to preach to the crowd from the water. The owner was no less than Simon Peter. Simon
Carol Plafcan
Dec 20, 20246 min read


Finding Hope and Peace in God Amidst Suffering and Loss
When terrible things happen, when we lose everything we have, when our loved ones are gone—God is still with us. Because of the sin and...
Carol Plafcan
Oct 8, 20247 min read


Be Ready to Give a Defense
Faith and Hope Faith and hope surrounded by love are the great foundations of Christianity. We have faith; therefore we hope. But what...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 13, 20244 min read


Be Strong in the Lord
How many times have we told a suffering friend, "You're so strong. You'll be fine." We are very wrong. The Bible tells us that none of...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 25, 20234 min read


Abound in Hope
"Hope, in the world's phrase, refers only to an uncertain good, for all worldly hopes are tottering, built upon sand..." Matthew Henry...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Rejoice in Hope
In a world filled with despair, gone crazy as many people say today, our hope is in Christ. Paul tells us to be filled with joy and...
Carol Plafcan
May 17, 20233 min read


For the Glory of God: Lazarus and You - John 11:4
Have you ever been at a place in your life where you were ready to give up? Have you ever prayed for something for so long and so hard...
Carol Plafcan
Oct 30, 20224 min read


The Hope That Is In You
What is the hope that "is in you" ? The Bible tells us in Hebrews 11:1, that faith is the evidence for things we hope for. Our hope is...
Carol Plafcan
Oct 8, 20224 min read


Trust and Obey
Touching Others I heard an anonymous quote recently that really touched me, "Someone is standing on the other side of obedience" I don't...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 14, 20224 min read


Crossing Your Jordan: Faith, Trust, and God’s Amazing Works
What desert are you and I wandering in? Perhaps we have heard our parents talk about wondrous things the Lord has done for them, but we...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 11, 20223 min read


The Heart of Worship
Does a typical Sunday morning church service run through your mind like this? "I like that Bible verse. I need to remember that. When...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 8, 20223 min read


Counting the Cost
Counting the Cost Before You Begin My other job is remodeling homes. I often find a home for sale that has been gutted, and some...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 6, 20223 min read


Holding Every Thought Captive
Our worldview shapes how we see everything—truth, purpose, and even God. As Christians, we’re called to take every thought captive to Christ and see the world through His eyes. In a culture of shifting truths, His truth stands firm and transforms how we live, think, and hope.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 28, 20224 min read


God's Plans are Greater!
I am constantly amazed at the way God works in my life. The Lord definitely sees the bigger picture. When I was 17 I felt like God was...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 24, 20223 min read


He Shall Sustain Thee
The Lord requires things of us. His blessings are promised many times but often we must do something first. Do you want your joy to be...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 21, 20223 min read


Only Three Stood
Many of us have grown up hearing about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace. This story is a favorite of Vacation...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 17, 20223 min read


Feed Me!
-- Our guest post today comes from a friend and former student, Brooke Brazzell. She is married and mother of a son, Josiah. She has...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Lord, Thank You...even when I don't feel like it!
One hundred and fifty-one times the Bible talks about giving thanks. We give thanks for good times but we are also to give thanks in bad....
Carol Plafcan
Aug 10, 20223 min read


Humility and Meekness on our Journey with Hope
The Lord has a lot to say about humility and meekness. In the Bible we are given role models for humility and meekness. In Numbers 12:3...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 7, 20222 min read
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