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Born Again by the Holy Spirit: New Life in Christ
Discover what it means to be born again by the Holy Spirit. Learn how God transforms believers through new life in Christ and the Spirit’s power.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 17, 20255 min read


The First Temple Foreshadows Believers as God’s Temple
What does the First Temple foreshadowing mean for believers today? Explore how God’s dwelling then points to His Spirit living in us now.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 12, 20257 min read


The Oil of the Spirit: Ready for the Bridegroom
In the parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, one thing we understand immediately is the importance of oil. Of...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 4, 20256 min read


Biblical Self‑Examination: A Path to Transformation
Why Spiritual Self‑Examination Matters We live in a world where it’s easy to coast through life without asking hard questions. But...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 22, 20257 min read


Finding Peace through the Holy Spirit's Presence
The God who created the universe dwells in the hearts of those who believe, transforming them into living temples of His presence. The...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 17, 20255 min read


Small Beginnings, Big Impact – Luke 13:18-21
Small beginnings don't mean small endings. A favorite story of mine is the feeding of the 5,000 miracle (John 6:8-11). This miracle is...
Carol Plafcan
Nov 29, 20246 min read


The Heritage of the Servants of the Lord: Isaiah 54
In Isaiah 54, the great prophet promised the exiles in Babylon a time when they will have great peace instead of trials—a time of comfort...
Carol Plafcan
Nov 12, 20247 min read


Fan Into Flame the Gift of God
As Christians, we are called to be living sacrifices, consumed and empowered by the fire of the Holy Spirit. This fire purifies, sanctifies, and equips us to live boldly, serve others, and fan into flame the gifts God has given us. When we cooperate with the Spirit, our lives become a powerful witness, reflecting Christ’s love and strength to the world.
Carol Plafcan
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Rivers of Living Water
When I was a child we sang an old hymn called, "Make Me a Channel of Blessing". Part of the song goes like this, Is your life a channel...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 19, 20244 min read


He Finds It Empty
Are self-help books enough to truly change us? Jesus’ parable of the unclean spirit (Matthew 12:43-45) shows that cleaning up our lives or following rules isn’t enough—without the Holy Spirit, our “house” remains empty. True transformation starts in the heart, guided by God’s Spirit, not by self-effort or appearances. Walk in the Spirit, bear fruit, and let God fill what self-help can’t.
Carol Plafcan
Jun 7, 20245 min read


God Dwells In Us
The Feast of Tabernacles (also called the Feast of Booths), today known as Sukkot, is a Jewish feast that God commanded to be celebrated...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 5, 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


The Hope of Glory
God's Glory Manifested God's glory was seen in the Old Testament in several ways. As a fire and a burning bush (Zechariah 2:5 and Exodus...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 8, 20243 min read


The Same Power
“The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” —Mother Teresa The Holy Spirit is God's answer to loneliness...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 2, 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


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
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