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Journey with Hope
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Waiting on God: Lessons in Patience and Trust
Waiting is one of God’s recurring lessons in Scripture. From Joseph and Moses to Israel, Paul, and even Jesus, God often works through long seasons of waiting to grow patience, faith, and trust in His promises. Though waiting can lead to despair, God sees the bigger picture. He uses waiting to teach us reliance on Him, reveal His faithfulness, and shape our hearts—reminding us that His timing is never wasted.
Carol Plafcan
Apr 12, 20244 min read


What Brings Happiness?
As Christians we are told in the Bible that we will be a happy people, a joyful people. The Bible really makes no distinction between...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Our Journey to Holiness
Our Holiness Journey We serve a God who tells us to " Be holy, as I am holy ." (I Peter 1:16) Many people have lived lives of even...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Salt of the Earth: Matthew 5:13
Still Salty? Are you still salty? I don't mean this in the common slang way that "salty" can mean today but I mean it in the way that...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 29, 20243 min read


What Does God Expect?
What Does God Expect? What is God's expectation for us as Christians? What is it we should be doing? According to our Lord we should be...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 22, 20244 min read


Family of God
Can Christians really “go it alone”? Scripture says no. From Deuteronomy to Acts, the Bible shows that faith is lived together—not in isolation. We grow by learning, worshiping, encouraging, and serving side by side as the family of God. Fellowship isn’t optional; it’s how believers are strengthened, comforted, and equipped to endure the Christian life.
Carol Plafcan
Mar 15, 20243 min read


We All Fail Sometimes
Even Bible heroes failed—Noah got drunk, Abraham lied, Moses struck the rock, David took Bathsheba. We ALL stumble. But God uses repentant hearts. Stay humble, stay dependent on Jesus. Your failure isn’t final.
Carol Plafcan
Mar 9, 20245 min read


Loyal to God: 2 Chronicles 14-16
To whom are we loyal? We look for happiness and joy in personal relationships, in our jobs, in money, in what we do in our free time and...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 5, 20244 min read


Trust God
In times of uncertainty, where do we place our trust? The book of Psalms teaches us to trust God and find refuge in His unfailing love.
Carol Plafcan
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Fairness v Grace
Parable of the Vineyard Workers The parable of the workers in the vineyard in Matthew 20: 1-16 has many lessons to teach us. One thing we...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 27, 20243 min read


What God Do You Worship?
God is holy. God saves us. God cares for us. God judges us. What God do you worship? Do we worship the God of the Bible or the God we...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 23, 20245 min read


Elijah's Prayer
"We must not forget that though God be our Father He is also our Sovereign, and that while we be His children, we are likewise His...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 20, 20244 min read


God is our Dwelling Place
Do you remember when you were young how safe you felt at home? Maybe not everyone had that feeling. Maybe your safe place, your refuge,...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Be Ready to Give a Defense
In a world driven by fear, believers are called to live with calm assurance. When others notice our peace, we must be ready to give a defense—showing that our hope rests not in this world, but in Christ who never fails.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 13, 20244 min read


A Stranger in the Earth
Have you ever had the experience of being somewhere very different, very strange. Someplace where you just simply didn't fit in? Maybe...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 9, 20244 min read


Why Do We Sing Praises?
Do you ever wonder, Why do we sing praises? Scripture gives many answers. From Psalms to Revelation, singing is woven into worship, remembrance, gratitude, and hope—even in suffering. Singing teaches truth, stirs the heart, and joins us with God’s people across time. Whether joyful or weary, God calls His people to lift their voices and praise Him.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Wrestling Against Evil
In Ephesians 6: 10-13 Paul tells us several times to stand against the devil. However in Ephesians 6:12 Paul says, "For we do not...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 2, 20245 min read


Stand in the Gap
In Ezekiel chapter 22 the prophet explains that the punishment of God must fall on the Israelites because of their sin. He tells them...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Become Like Christ: Romans 13:14
We were created to become like Christ, not by effort alone, but because Christ lives in us. Through the Holy Spirit, we are transformed, putting off the old self and putting on Christ. As we love, forgive, serve, and suffer as He did, the world sees Jesus through us. This is true life, real victory, and the calling of every believer.
Carol Plafcan
Jan 26, 20244 min read


God's Purpose: Jeremiah 32:19
Are we the followers of Christ? The living God? Yes, indeed we are! Should we be timid and afraid? Should we look to the things of the...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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