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Journey with Hope
Online Bible Study
Christ our hope in life and death!



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


Peter’s Failure and Restoration: From Self-Reliance to Humility
Peter’s Failure and Restoration shows how betrayal became forgiveness, fear became courage, and a weak disciple became a mighty witness for Christ. What can you learn from Peter today?
Carol Plafcan
Nov 28, 20258 min read


How Paul Uses Sarcasm to Shepherd the Corinthian Church
There was a church once that was in a large city of importance, both commercially and militarily. This church was in the middle of a...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 29, 20256 min read


Job and Jesus: Finding Hope Through Suffering and Faith
When the Righteous Suffer Without Cause You may have heard the story of Job, and come away somewhat depressed. Poor Job, robbed of...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 20, 20256 min read


Glorifying God: From Enemies to Beloved Children
Glorifying God in Our Faith and Tribulations What things do you glory in? That's not a widely used expression today. To glory in...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 28, 20255 min read


Finding Hope and Peace in God Amidst Suffering and Loss
When terrible things happen, when we lose everything we have, when our loved ones are gone—God is still with us. Because of the sin and...
Carol Plafcan
Oct 8, 20247 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


His Name Was Paul
This man was: Flogged with 39 lashes - not once, not twice, not three times, not four but five times. Flogging was a Jewish punishment...
Carol Plafcan
May 30, 20233 min read


Bearing Your Cross
What does the cross mean to you? Is it a fashion statement that you wear? Does it remind you of your faith? When Jesus preached and...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 8, 20234 min read


Great is Thy Faithfulness: Genesis 39
In Genesis chapter 39 we read the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. Joseph was a slave in Potiphar's house who was sexually pursued...
Carol Plafcan
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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