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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!



How to Know God's Will: Christ Has Already Called You
Many Christians spend years waiting for a special sign, a unique calling, or an audible voice from God. But what if God's will is not nearly as mysterious as we think? Christ has already called us to love, obey, serve, forgive, and share the gospel. The question is not whether God is calling us. The question is whether we are willing to obey the call we have already received.
Carol Plafcan
Jul 75 min read


Seeking God's Will: Don't Run Ahead of God
When life falls apart, our first instinct is often to do something, anything. But what if the greatest mistake isn't waiting too long, but running ahead of God? Isaiah 30 reveals why Israel looked everywhere for help except God and what it teaches us about finding peace, making wise decisions, and seeking His will today.
Carol Plafcan
Jun 306 min read


Lessons from Israel's Defeat: Superstition vs. Seeking God
When bad things happen, do we seek God—or try to use Him? In 1 Samuel 4, Israel turns the Ark into a good-luck charm, confusing religious symbols with real obedience. The result is defeat, loss, and hard lessons about repentance, humility, and trusting God instead of empty religious performance. True faith is more than noise. It’s obedience.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 66 min read


Avoiding the Danger of Spiritual Drift
How many times, when people describe a failed marriage, have you heard them say, "We just drifted apart"? When a person drifts away...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 24, 20256 min read


The Most Important 'One Thing' : What the Bible Says
The Bible teaches us to find our "one thing"—what matters most in life. Like David, Mary, and Paul, our greatest pursuit should be God Himself. Everything else—wealth, status, or busyness—fades in comparison. Seek Him, listen to Him, press toward His call, and let Christ be the center of your life.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 18, 20244 min read


Come And Dine: Jesus' Table Transforms Us
Jesus was often criticized for eating with sinners—but His table was never about approval of sin, it was about transformation. Discover how Christ calls the broken, the self-righteous, and the overlooked to repentance, healing, and new life. At His table, no one stays the same. All are invited, but none are left unchanged. Come and see what it means to truly “come and dine” with Jesus.
Carol Plafcan
May 28, 20244 min read


Who Are The Chosen? God's Invitation to Everyone
Who are God’s chosen? Jesus died as a ransom for all, freeing us from sin and offering grace to everyone. He seeks the lost, draws all to Himself, and calls us to share His message of salvation. Belief is a gift, and God rewards those who seek Him with their whole heart. Are you responding to His call today?
Carol Plafcan
Apr 26, 20244 min read
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