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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!



Common Criticisms of Christianity: How Do We Respond?
Criticisms of Christianity are everywhere today, but how should Christians respond? We are not called to argue, but to give a calm and truthful defense of our faith. Many objections about hell, judgment, love, politics, purity, and obedience come from misunderstandings of sin, grace, and the true character of Christ. We answer not with fear or pride, but with humility, truth, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Carol Plafcan
May 17 min read


Sharpening Your Spiritual Sword: Trusting Scripture
The Bible is always true and reliable, yet even believers at times may doubt its trustworthiness. When Roman soldiers went into battle...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 8, 20257 min read


Jesus Revealed: From the Road to the Table
Have you ever heard exciting news and discussed it with a good friend? Growing up my cousins and I would enjoy long walks on dusty...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 24, 20257 min read


Living Truth in a World of Deceit: Jeremiah 9
The Prophetic Cry Over a Nation of Lies What brings you to tears? For the prophet Jeremiah, it was the fact that he lived within a...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 8, 20256 min read


No Truth, Mercy, or Knowledge of God
In Hosea 4:1-3, the Lord brings a charge against the nation of Israel. He tells them that, " there is no truth, or mercy or knowledge of...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 9, 20245 min read


Convicted by the Holy Spirit: When Truth Confronts the Soul
Many people know right from wrong, but that is not the same as being convicted. The Holy Spirit does more than inform us, He confronts us with truth. Real conviction exposes our sin, removes our excuses, and leads us to Christ. This is not about feeling bad, but about being changed. Have you truly been convicted, or do you just know better?
Carol Plafcan
Jun 25, 20244 min read


Obedience and the Way of Truth
Legalism. This word is defined by dictionary.com as dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith. When you stress...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 19, 20243 min read


The Truth About Lying
The Lord tells us very plainly what He thinks about lying. "Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are...
Carol Plafcan
May 6, 20234 min read
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