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Journey with Hope
Online Bible Study - Bible Teaching to Help Believers Grow in Faith and Obedience
Carol Plafcan -author and writer
Christ our hope in life and death!



Our Bond of Perfection: Love That Transforms the Christian Life
What actually transforms the Christian life from the inside out? Colossians 3 describes believers putting to death the old life of sin and putting on the new life in Christ. Yet the key that holds every virtue together is love—our bond of perfection. This love is not abstract or optional; it shapes thought, speech, and action. It is the power that moves believers from self-centered living to a life that reflects Christ in daily obedience and compassion.
Carol Plafcan
May 57 min read


Softening of a Hardened Heart: God’s Promise of Hope
The Bible warns about the danger of a hardened heart, but it also offers hope. Through the Spirit, God works the softening of a hardened heart, transforming us from stone to flesh. Have you seen God renew your heart with love and obedience?
Carol Plafcan
Sep 5, 20257 min read


When Christians Disagree: Unity Without Compromise
The Basis for Unity Christians obviously don't always agree on every issue. So how do we respond when we disagree with others in the...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 17, 20258 min read


Known by Jesus: Trusting the One Who Knows Your Heart
One of people's greatest desires is that someone truly knows them and then still love them. Of course this also brings with it fear. ...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 3, 20255 min read


Faith as a Trumpet Call: Lessons from Thessalonica
Does your faith ring forth in the community where you live? Does it resound? Is it a trumpet call for God? When Paul writes to the...
Carol Plafcan
Nov 22, 20244 min read


The Churches at Ephesus and Pergamon: Revelation 2
Rules, rules and more rules. Christianity is often seen as just a series of boxes to check. Things to do and things not to do. In response to this, many churches have emerged that condemn rules. These churches preach only about love, forgiveness, not judging others and all the benefits that being a Christian can bring. They promote a 'Santa Claus' view of God, where He's only there to provide the things we want. Legalism or compromise - both views miss the mark. The Hard
Carol Plafcan
Sep 24, 20246 min read


Love is Greater than Faith and Hope
1 Corinthians 13, often read at weddings, is not just a beautiful description of love. Paul wrote this passage to admonish the...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 30, 20245 min read


Who Do We Love?
As if the Sermon on the Mount was not difficult enough for many of us to fully grasp, our Lord gave concrete examples of what a life...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 16, 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


Biblical Love in Action: Loving Others When It's Hard
iblical love is more than words—it’s action. It forgives, serves, and puts others first, even when it’s hard. Jesus showed us what true love looks like, and the Good Samaritan proved that love crosses every boundary. The question is simple: are we just talking about love, or actually living it?
Carol Plafcan
Apr 15, 20234 min read


What is Our Purpose?: Ephesians 5
What is God's purpose for my life? I hear this question many times. I even ask this question myself sometimes. We have a purpose on...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 5, 20234 min read
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