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Journey with Hope
Online Bible Study - Bible Teaching to Help Believers Grow in Faith and Obedience
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Finding Hope in a World of Evil: A Christian View
Even when evil feels everywhere, hope isn’t lost. Scripture shows us God’s justice, warns of hearts growing cold, and calls Christians to act with faith, love, and courage. Shine His light, persevere, and trust that God is working—even when the world seems darkest.
Carol Plafcan
Mar 106 min read


God’s Plan in Suffering: Lessons from Joseph’s Life
When life goes wrong, we wonder if God still has a plan. Joseph’s life gives a clear biblical answer. Betrayed, imprisoned, and forgotten, Joseph never lost sight of God’s sovereignty. What others meant for evil, God used for good, not just to save Joseph, but to preserve an entire people. His story reminds us that suffering is not always punishment and that faithfulness matters most when obedience feels unseen.
Carol Plafcan
Jan 27 min read


Psalm 118 and Hope for the Depressed: Finding God’s Mercy
Feeling like life is overwhelming? Psalm 118 reminds us that God hears our cries, lifts us out of despair, and sets us in a place where hope can breathe. Even in our darkest moments, His mercy endures forever. David’s song of hope points us to Jesus, our ultimate cornerstone and strength, offering encouragement to keep going.
Carol Plafcan
Dec 5, 20256 min read


God’s Ongoing Creative Work in Believers
We know that God creates. This is the first thing we learn about Him in the Bible, that He has created all that is and that we are the...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 22, 20257 min read


How to Understand Being an Image Bearer of God
We are created in the image of God, imago Dei in Latin. (Genesis 1:27). Such a beautiful and profound statement. Yet it is a hard to understand concept. No other of God's creations are said to have been made in this way. We are image bearers of God whether we are a Christian or not. All of us have been created by Him to reflect Him. Trinity and Our Threefold Being God is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. While there is only one God, He exists as three c
Carol Plafcan
May 20, 20256 min read


What Is the Meaning of Life? What Ecclesiastes Tells Us
Why does life feel meaningless without God? Ecclesiastes wrestles honestly with life’s emptiness, fleeting pleasures, injustice, and the search for purpose. Solomon shows that work, wealth, pleasure, and wisdom fail to satisfy when lived “under the sun.” True meaning, contentment, and hope are found only in fearing God and trusting Him, ultimately fulfilled in Christ, our eternal hope.
Carol Plafcan
Jan 7, 20256 min read


Following Jesus: Trusting His Plan for Our Lives
When Jesus calls, will we trust Him enough to follow? Peter went from empty nets to a life forever changed simply by obeying Christ. His journey shows that faith is not about perfection, but surrender. Jesus calls us to leave our plans, trust His, and step into the unknown. Will we answer, or hold on to what feels safe?
Carol Plafcan
Dec 20, 20246 min read


Psalm 29: The Beauty of Holiness
One of the most beautiful songs of praise to God is in Psalm 29 . David tells us in this Psalm to " Worship the Lord in the beauty of...
Carol Plafcan
Nov 8, 20244 min read


The Preciousness of God's People: Judgment to Redemption in Isaiah 42-43
Sometimes we wonder where God is in times of trial or hardship. God's faithfulness endures even in the face of our disobedience. In...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 3, 20245 min read


What Does God Expect?: A Biblical Call to Obedience and Love
What does God expect from His people? Scripture gives a clear answer: act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him. Through Haggai’s warning and Christ’s teaching, we see that delayed obedience brings loss, but faithful obedience brings blessing. Are we putting God first or building our own lives ahead of His will?
Carol Plafcan
Mar 22, 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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