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Journey with Hope
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Christ our hope in life and death!



A Transformed Life
Watching YouTube this week I saw an interesting interview with Ben Shapiro. Shapiro is the host of The Ben Shapiro Show , a daily...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 18, 20234 min read


Love in Action
Understanding Biblical Love As Christians we talk about love a lot. Sadly, for many, that is all we do, talk. The Bible tells us to...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 15, 20234 min read


Abba, Father
You and I have a loving Father. One that we should tell the world about. The world doesn't know that Jesus came to adopt them into His...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 12, 20233 min read


I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
This Easter reflection centers on the hymn “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story” and the greater story behind it—the Christ who left glory, sought the lost, bore the cross, and rose again. The resurrection is not only what we believe; it is something we sing about and testify to. Each believer carries a story of rescue, healing, and faithful guidance. Scripture reminds us that one day the redeemed will sing of the Lamb’s glory forever, but until then, our song continue,
Carol Plafcan
Apr 8, 20233 min read


The Torn Veil
Jesus tore the veil, opening direct access to God. Through His sacrifice, we can approach the Father boldly, not through ritual, but through His perfect blood and righteousness.
Carol Plafcan
Apr 5, 20233 min read


That Just Man
~Like Pilate we are without excuse~ In Matthew 27 we are told that Pontius Pilate stood before Jesus to pass judgement. He had been...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 3, 20233 min read


Costly Grace
Cheap grace was a term used by the Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer to describe the state of modern Christianity. In his book,...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 29, 20234 min read


Praying the Will of God
"Sometimes we want things we don't need. Sometimes we need things we don't want. Sometimes we want things we already have." --Adrian...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 26, 20234 min read


A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine
If I told you that there was a way to live longer, be less stressed, have fewer sicknesses, less major depression, and less cancer ...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 22, 20233 min read


Certain Men Have Crept in Unnoticed
The book of Jude may be short, but its warning is urgent: false teachers can destroy faith from within. Like Cain, Balaam, and Korah, they follow envy, greed, and rebellion instead of God. Stay alert, use discernment, and trust the Lord who keeps His people from stumbling.
Carol Plafcan
Mar 19, 20235 min read


Where is our Nineveh?
Jonah ran from God. Jonah's journey to Nineveh taught him many things about God's mercy. His journey taught others much as well. These...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 15, 20233 min read


Doing What You Think is Right
Could there be anything wrong with doing what you think is right? The book of Judges ends with an interesting statement: "…every man did...
Jeff Reiman
Mar 11, 20232 min read


Be Like Children
In many places in the New Testament we are told to be like a child in order to believe in Jesus. If you are a parent this might seem a...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 8, 20234 min read


What is Our Purpose?: Ephesians 5
What is God's purpose for my life? I hear this question many times. I even ask this question myself sometimes. We have a purpose on...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 5, 20234 min read


Standing on the Promises
Many of us have heard the story of the Israelite spies who went in to the Promised Land to scout it out. The Israelites had been...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 1, 20233 min read


Goals
She arrived at church with one thought. She would love those she saw. It was difficult because she knew what many had said or done...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 26, 20233 min read


God is our Refuge in Sorrow
God is our refuge and strength in times of sorrow if we trust in Him. We all face sorrow, but we never face it alone. In life’s hardest moments, God invites us to trust His presence and promises. Even when grief feels heavy, His comfort is real and His hope endures.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 23, 20234 min read


Go Boldly!
Recently, my Bible study group has talked quite a bit about boldness. We are to be humble when we approach people, no doubt, but that...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 19, 20234 min read


He Leads Me
I remember leaving college with little sense of direction. What path would I take? What job would I have? It was an exciting time and...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 16, 20233 min read


He Removed Our Transgressions
God’s forgiveness is complete and total—He never brings up our past once it’s been forgiven. Like a loving Father, He draws us close with mercy, not condemnation. If you’ve ever doubted that God could forgive you, this story will remind you just how far the east is from the west.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 13, 20234 min read
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