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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!



God Never Forgets Us: Remembering His Blessings with Thanks
We often think distance from God means we’ve been forgotten. Scripture says otherwise. From manna in the wilderness to Christ the Bread of Life, God keeps providing even when we don’t recognize Him. The real question isn’t whether God remembers us, but whether we will remember Him. When we do, gratitude follows.
Carol Plafcan
5 days ago5 min read


Biblical Gentleness: Strength Under God’s Control
Discover why gentleness is not weakness but real Christlike strength. From the Good Shepherd who leads with kindness to the wisdom that calms conflict, Scripture shows that gentleness transforms relationships, heals wounds, and brings rest to our souls. Learn how biblical gentleness can shape your daily life and reflect the heart of Jesus.
Carol Plafcan
Nov 25, 20256 min read


Abraham’s Faith: God’s Covenant Revealed
What does it mean to “cut a deal”? The phrase traces back to God’s covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15—sealed by His promise alone. This covenant pointed to Christ, who brings us into the New Covenant of grace through faith, not works.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 29, 20257 min read


Remnant People: God’s Faithful Few in Every Age
God's promise of a remnant endures through time. Like scraps in my grandmother’s quilt, transformed into beauty, God’s faithful few carry His work forward. Today, we’re called to be His remnant. Let’s pray to walk the narrow path, trusting the Holy Spirit to guide us.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 19, 20257 min read


Eden’s Tree of Life to New Jerusalem’s Hope
The Fall and the Lost Garden In the cool of the day, God walked through the garden. God's visits with Adam and Eve must have been a...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 1, 20256 min read


When God Meets Us in the Struggle of Faith
Lessons from Jacob’s Night of Prayer When we wrestle with God, we are changed. Genesis 32:24-29 relates one of the strangest stories in...
Carol Plafcan
May 30, 20256 min read


God’s Gentleness Has Made Me Great: Psalm 18
A Psalm of Mighty Praise Psalm 18 is one of the longest Psalms in the Bible. In it, David expresses gratitude to God for saving him from...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 29, 20257 min read


A Book of Remembrance: When God Rewards the Faithful
Do you ever feel like serving God isn’t worth it when others seem to prosper? Malachi’s audience felt the same way. But God sees, remembers, and records every act of faithfulness. While this world may not reward obedience, heaven will. Your name is not forgotten—it is written before Him. Stay faithful. Your reward is coming.
Carol Plafcan
Apr 19, 20243 min read


God Will Provide: How God Meets Our Needs and Beyond
From Abraham on Mount Moriah to the teachings of Jesus and Paul, Scripture reminds us that God will provide. His provision includes more than money or material needs—He gives peace, rest, protection, strength, and even a way of escape in temptation. When we trust Him, we learn generosity, contentment, and faith beyond fear. God’s provision often reaches far beyond what we ask or imagine, proving His love and faithfulness again and again.
Carol Plafcan
Mar 12, 20244 min read


God Shows Himself Strong
God sees and knows our needs. God knows more than anything that in our weakness we need Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 (a) says, "For the eyes...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 4, 20234 min read


A Letter to Smyrna
~God rewards the faithful~ The beautiful coastal city of Izmir, Turkey is at least 3,000 years old. The ruins of the ancient city it...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 20, 20234 min read


Standing on the Promises
Many of us have heard the story of the Israelite spies who went in to the Promised Land to scout it out. The Israelites had been...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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