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As He Thinks in His Heart: What It Reveals About You
What if people could see our hearts? Proverbs 23:7 warns that our inner thoughts reveal who we really are. Jesus called out the Pharisees’ empty worship, showing that God cares about the heart, not just appearances. Are your thoughts and actions aligned with Him, or just what looks good to others?
Carol Plafcan
Mar 315 min read


False Teachings in the Church: A Necessary Warning for Believers
False teaching in the church rarely announces itself. It sounds spiritual, compassionate, and even biblical—until core truths begin to erode. Peter warned that false teachers would arise quietly, distort doctrine, and lead many astray. When foundational beliefs about Christ, sin, and salvation are compromised, the damage reaches far beyond individuals and affects the witness of the entire church.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 37 min read


Spiritual Deception in the Church: Staying True to God’s Word
Spiritual deception doesn’t always come from outside the church. It often begins within—when believers start believing lies about God or themselves. From false teachers to worldly wisdom, we must stay alert, grounded in Scripture, and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Carol Plafcan
Nov 4, 20256 min read


Scoffers in the Bible and the Teachable Spirit
Scoffers mock truth—then and now—but God blesses the teachable. From online “trolls” to biblical scoffers, pride closes hearts while humility opens them to God’s wisdom. Are you teachable or a scoffer? Discover what Scripture says about both.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 21, 20256 min read


Testing the Spirits: Identifying True Teachers
YouTube is filled with every imaginable person preaching and/or teaching about the Bible. We can find highly educated and qualified...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 28, 20256 min read


I Placed Before You An Open Door
Life is a series of life altering and difficult decisions. What career should I pursue? Who should I marry? Where should I live? ...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 9, 20244 min read


Answer A Fool
In a society filled with online arguments, should Christians engage with those who oppose their faith? Discover when and how to 'Answer a fool'.
Carol Plafcan
May 21, 20244 min read


Sacrificial Love: Loving Others Without Compromising Truth
Can Christians love people without becoming friends with the world? Scripture says yes. Biblical love is sacrificial truth, not approval of sin or compromise with darkness. Jesus loved deeply while always speaking truth. God calls us to discernment, repentance, and holy separation. We are to love others as He loved us, offering grace without surrendering truth for worldly acceptance.
Carol Plafcan
Nov 24, 20233 min read


Gideon - A Mighty Man of Valor
Gideon was a judge of Israel from the tribe of Manasseh, the youngest of his father's children from the weakest tribe, but called by God...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 3, 20235 min read


Discerning Teachers
Spiritual discernment is not instinct—it is cultivated through prayer, Scripture, and wisdom. The Bible warns that false teaching often sounds convincing and appeals to emotion rather than truth. Mature believers learn to test all teaching against God’s Word, discern motives, and pursue wisdom that is pure, peaceable, and grounded in sound doctrine.
Carol Plafcan
Dec 8, 20223 min read


What's Your Motivation? Discerning Spiritual Fruit
Is being “nice” the same as bearing spiritual fruit? Not necessarily. The fruit of the Spirit is not about appearances, personality, or self-control for show—it reveals the work of Christ within us. True Christian fruit grows from humility, discernment, and a heart shaped by the Holy Spirit, not from image management or hidden motives.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 5, 20224 min read
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