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



Work Diligently To Be Approved
Have you ever been ashamed at work for doing a bad job? I know I have. Maybe I wasn't as prepared as I should have been. Maybe I didn't try hard enough. Maybe I just didn't care like I should. As a Christian I certainly don't want to be a worker who is ashamed. Do you? The Bible teaches that we should ' rightly divide the word of truth' (2 Timothy 2:15), ensuring that our faith is built on sound doctrine. How can we study Scripture in a way that strengthens our understa
Carol Plafcan
Sep 28, 20224 min read


Warriors for God
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 25, 20223 min read


Who's Really Your Friend?
Not every friend is truly a friend. This devotional explores the tragic story of Amnon and Jonadab to show how destructive friendships lead us into sin—while godly friends protect, strengthen, and point us back to Christ. Choose the voices that lead you toward righteousness, not ruin.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 21, 20224 min read


Prince of Peace
A lot of us are having trouble sleeping these days. We are struggling and see a future that perhaps will be full of many more struggles,...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 18, 20223 min read


Trust and Obey
Touching Others I heard an anonymous quote recently that really touched me, "Someone is standing on the other side of obedience" I don't...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 14, 20224 min read


Crossing Your Jordan: Faith, Trust, and God’s Amazing Works
What desert are you and I wandering in? Perhaps we have heard our parents talk about wondrous things the Lord has done for them, but we...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 11, 20223 min read


The Heart of Worship
Does a typical Sunday morning church service run through your mind like this? "I like that Bible verse. I need to remember that. When...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 8, 20223 min read


Counting the Cost
Counting the Cost Before You Begin My other job is remodeling homes. I often find a home for sale that has been gutted, and some...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 6, 20223 min read


A Friend Loves At All Times
True friendship is one of God’s greatest blessings. This devotional reflects on the meaning of “A friend loves at all times” and celebrates those rare friends who stay, support, and love us through joy, sorrow, and every season in between.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 31, 20223 min read


Holding Every Thought Captive
Our worldview shapes how we see everything—truth, purpose, and even God. As Christians, we’re called to take every thought captive to Christ and see the world through His eyes. In a culture of shifting truths, His truth stands firm and transforms how we live, think, and hope.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 28, 20224 min read


God's Plans are Greater!
I am constantly amazed at the way God works in my life. The Lord definitely sees the bigger picture. When I was 17 I felt like God was...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 24, 20223 min read


He Shall Sustain Thee
He shall sustain thee the Bible promises. First we must ask Him and draw close, delight in Him and acknowledge Him. His promises are true!
Carol Plafcan
Aug 21, 20223 min read


Only Three Stood
Many of us have grown up hearing about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace. This story is a favorite of Vacation...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 17, 20223 min read


Feed Me!
-- Our guest post today comes from a friend and former student, Brooke Brazzell. She is married and mother of a son, Josiah. She has...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Lord, Thank You...even when I don't feel like it!
One hundred and fifty-one times the Bible talks about giving thanks. We give thanks for good times but we are also to give thanks in bad....
Carol Plafcan
Aug 10, 20223 min read


Humility and Meekness on our Journey with Hope
The Lord has a lot to say about humility and meekness. In the Bible we are given role models for humility and meekness. In Numbers 12:3...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 7, 20222 min read


No News is Good News
In a world flooded with fear and negativity, believers are called to stand apart with courage and unshakable hope. When headlines change by the hour, we anchor ourselves in the One who never changes. Discover why, for God’s people, no new is good news, and how His promises help us shine even in the darkest days.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 4, 20224 min read


Do I Have To Be Obedient?
Any Mom has heard those words from her children countless times. The answer, "Yes, you have to." The response, "But why?" The answer,...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Listen to the Small Voice
After Elijah's great victory over the prophets of Baal, Queen Jezebel sought to kill him. Elijah ran from Queen Jezebel. Elijah, in a...
Carol Plafcan
Jul 23, 20222 min read


If you Went to the Doctor
The necessity of witnessing to the lost.
Carol Plafcan
Jul 21, 20222 min read
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