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



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


The Patience of God
A story about patience: A friend explained his sad situation to me. His name is Nabal. Nabal had gotten a wonderful job working with a...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 2, 20234 min read


An Anchor for the Soul
We live in disturbing, turbulent times. It is good to be reminded that we have the love of God promised to us and that this love will...
Carol Plafcan
May 31, 20234 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


Making the Most of the Time
Life often brings regret when time is wasted pursuing our own desires instead of God’s will. Scripture calls believers to live wisely, make the most of every moment, and walk in obedience. While the past cannot be undone, a life surrendered to Christ replaces regret with purpose, wisdom, and gratitude, leading to lasting fulfillment through repentance, prayer, and faithful service.
Carol Plafcan
May 28, 20233 min read


The Sound of Abundance of Rain
In the world we live in today we seem to have forgotten the sovereignty of God. God is not just the God of the unseen world but also the...
Carol Plafcan
May 26, 20234 min read


If God is For Us
Paul reminds us that God is with us and if we have God no one can stand against us. "What then shall we say to these things? If God is...
Carol Plafcan
May 24, 20234 min read


We Serve Because He Served
Jesus speaks often of serving others but never talks about helping them. Have you ever wondered why he chose to use the word "serve"...
Carol Plafcan
May 22, 20234 min read


Rejoice in Hope
In a world filled with despair, gone crazy as many people say today, our hope is in Christ. Paul tells us to be filled with joy and...
Carol Plafcan
May 17, 20233 min read


The Wood Made All the Difference: An Old Testament Picture of the Cross
One of the most unusual stories in the Old Testament—Elisha making an ax head float in 2 Kings 6—points to something far greater. The wood thrown into the Jordan is more than a miracle; it foreshadows the cross of Christ, where what was lost is restored and what seemed impossible is redeemed.
Carol Plafcan
May 14, 20234 min read


Why Christians Should Not Fit In: Standing Apart from the World
When we are young and growing up, it seems so important to "fit in" . According to the dictionary to fit in means to "be socially...
Carol Plafcan
May 11, 20234 min read


Fear the Lord
Trust and acknowledge God so He will guide your paths. But don't think yourself wise! Fear the Lord. Flee evil.
Carol Plafcan
May 9, 20234 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


The Narrow Way
~There are two paths - the broad one to destruction and Hell. And the narrow way to God and to Heaven.~ "Enter by the narrow gate; for...
Carol Plafcan
May 4, 20234 min read


Finding God at Rock Bottom
When people don't believe in God, trying to explain the love and forgiveness of Jesus isn't usually well received. Many people come to...
Carol Plafcan
May 2, 20233 min read


God is in Control
The prophet Habakkuk in the Old Testament questioned God about something that I hear many people say, "Why do so many bad things happen?"....
Carol Plafcan
Apr 30, 20233 min read


Abide in Christ
Jesus uses the example of a vine and its branches to teach his disciples about the importance of abiding in Him in John chapter 15. He...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 28, 20234 min read


God is Our Glory: the One Who Lifts up My Head
God is our glory because it means that our worth and value are not dependent on anything we do or achieve. We are valuable because God loves us, and He loves us unconditionally.
Carol Plafcan
Apr 26, 20234 min read


The Dangers of Idle Words
"But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment." Matthew 12:36 What is an...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 22, 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
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