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Journey with Hope
Online Bible Study
Christ our hope in life and death!



Pulling Down Strongholds
The Nature of Spiritual Warfare We find ourselves in this world in our bodies of flesh, but we know that the war we wage is not a flesh...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Judge Those Who Are Inside
Should We Judge? One of the most difficult passages of scripture in the New Testament is found in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 16, 20234 min read


Do Not Deceive Yourself
Don't be deceived. Oh how easy it is to lie to yourself. James knows this. What a blessing to go to church and hear the Word. What a...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 1, 20234 min read


Set Apart for God
The dictionary definition of holy is dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred. The word translated holy in the...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Our Faith Still Speaks
I heard a story today I would like to share about faith that still speaks across generations. A Christian college professor shared with...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 8, 20234 min read


Our Gracious God
Successful surgery, a healthy baby, a safe trip abroad, a salvaged marriage, and safety from a storm, what do all of these things have...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 5, 20234 min read


Encourage Each Other: Building One Another Up in Faith and Love
It is so uplifting to be around someone who encourages us. And the reverse is also true. How depressing it can be to be around someone...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 2, 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


His Name Was Paul
This man was: Flogged with 39 lashes - not once, not twice, not three times, not four but five times. Flogging was a Jewish punishment...
Carol Plafcan
May 30, 20233 min read


Making the Most of the Time
Life often brings regret when time is wasted pursuing our own desires instead of God’s will. Scripture calls believers to live wisely, make the most of every moment, and walk in obedience. While the past cannot be undone, a life surrendered to Christ replaces regret with purpose, wisdom, and gratitude, leading to lasting fulfillment through repentance, prayer, and faithful service.
Carol Plafcan
May 28, 20233 min read


We Serve Because He Served
Jesus speaks often of serving others but never talks about helping them. Have you ever wondered why he chose to use the word "serve"...
Carol Plafcan
May 22, 20234 min read


Why Christians Should Not Fit In: Standing Apart from the World
When we are young and growing up, it seems so important to "fit in" . According to the dictionary to fit in means to "be socially...
Carol Plafcan
May 11, 20234 min read


The Truth About Lying
The Lord tells us very plainly what He thinks about lying. "Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are...
Carol Plafcan
May 6, 20234 min read


Finding God at Rock Bottom
When people don't believe in God, trying to explain the love and forgiveness of Jesus isn't usually well received. Many people come to...
Carol Plafcan
May 2, 20233 min read


God is in Control
The prophet Habakkuk in the Old Testament questioned God about something that I hear many people say, "Why do so many bad things happen?"....
Carol Plafcan
Apr 30, 20233 min read


Abide in Christ
Jesus uses the example of a vine and its branches to teach his disciples about the importance of abiding in Him in John chapter 15. He...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 28, 20234 min read


The Dangers of Idle Words
"But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment." Matthew 12:36 What is an...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 22, 20234 min read


A Transformed Life
Watching YouTube this week I saw an interesting interview with Ben Shapiro. Shapiro is the host of The Ben Shapiro Show , a daily...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 18, 20234 min read


Love in Action
Understanding Biblical Love As Christians we talk about love a lot. Sadly, for many, that is all we do, talk. The Bible tells us to...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 15, 20234 min read


Costly Grace
Cheap grace was a term used by the Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer to describe the state of modern Christianity. In his book,...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 29, 20234 min read
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