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Journey with Hope
Online Bible Study
Christ our hope in life and death!
A good Bible study resource is Bible Gateway



Spiritual Deception in the Church: Staying True to God’s Word
Spiritual deception doesn’t always come from outside the church. It often begins within—when believers start believing lies about God or themselves. From false teachers to worldly wisdom, we must stay alert, grounded in Scripture, and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Carol Plafcan
Nov 46 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 296 min read


Thus Says the Lord: Huldah’s Role in Scripture’s Canon
What Does “Thus Says the Lord” Mean in the Bible? " Thus says the Lord. " Four hundred and thirteen times we see this expression used in...
Carol Plafcan
May 97 min read


Parables and Dark Sayings: Unveiling Biblical Wisdom
Unraveling "Dark Sayings" When you hear the expression " dark sayings ", what is the first thing that comes to mind? It might make you...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 257 min read


Leaning on Our Own Understanding: A Costly Mistake
When you and I use the word 'understanding,' we almost always use it in a way that refers to knowledge of something. We have an...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 45 min read


What Is the Meaning of Life? What Ecclesiastes Tells Us
There is one book in the Bible I almost avoided reading, Ecclesiastes. It seemed so dark and so full of hopelessness. But isn’t that the...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 75 min read


Understanding Jesus as the Word: Creator and Savior
In John 1:1, the disciple tells us, " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God ." and in John 1:14,...
Carol Plafcan
Dec 31, 20246 min read


Wisdom's Call: Choosing Christ as the Foundation of Life
What is the foundation of your life? The Bible tells us that a wise man builds his house on solid rock while a foolish man builds his...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Unless the Lord Builds the House
Have you ever worked so hard to achieve a goal only to have it blow up in your face? You got that promotion only to realize that now you...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 21, 20245 min read


Answer A Fool
In a society filled with online arguments, should Christians engage with those who oppose their faith? Discover when and how to 'Answer a fool'.
Carol Plafcan
May 21, 20244 min read


With The Aged Is Wisdom
Living in a youth centered culture today it is interesting to look at the Bible and what it has to say about being old. Old people today...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 29, 20244 min read


Wisdom and Understanding: Blessings of Obedience in Proverbs 3
Blessings for the Obedient A handbook for young people is found in Proverbs chapter 3. Blessings come to those who follow it. In this...
Carol Plafcan
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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