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Journey with Hope
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God’s Power Over the Unseen World
We don’t just live in a physical world—there’s an unseen one influencing life every day. Yet even amid spiritual battles, God’s power over the unseen world stands unchallenged. Christ’s victory on the cross reminds us that no force of darkness can separate us from His love or purpose.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 28, 20257 min read


Have We Forgotten Reverence for God?
Have we forgotten what it means to revere a holy God? In a world where worship often feels casual, we’re called to return to hearts of awe, humility, and respect before our Creator. Discover how reverence restores our focus and deepens our worship.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 24, 20256 min read


Scoffers in the Bible and the Teachable Spirit
Scoffers mock truth—then and now—but God blesses the teachable. From online “trolls” to biblical scoffers, pride closes hearts while humility opens them to God’s wisdom. Are you teachable or a scoffer? Discover what Scripture says about both.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 21, 20256 min read


Born Again by the Holy Spirit: New Life in Christ
Discover what it means to be born again by the Holy Spirit. Learn how God transforms believers through new life in Christ and the Spirit’s power.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 17, 20255 min read


Master Christian Self-Control: Biblical Advice for Growth
Struggling with self-control? Discover how God's grace trains us to live disciplined Christian lives (Titus 2:11-14). From overcoming temptation to growing spiritually, learn practical tips to cultivate self-discipline as a fruit of the Spirit.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 6, 20257 min read


Sharing Your Testimony: Spread Jesus’ Love Naturally
Have you been changed by Jesus? Share your testimony to inspire others! Even small stories reveal God’s love.
Carol Plafcan
Oct 3, 20256 min read


Testing God: Remembering His Faithfulness at Massah
When the Israelites tested God at Massah, they doubted His faithfulness despite witnessing His miracles. Today, we face similar struggles—forgetting God’s provision and complaining instead of trusting. Reflect, remember, and respond with faith.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 30, 20256 min read


The Antichrist and God's Promise of Hope for Believers
Explore biblical insights on the Antichrist and God's Promise of Hope for Believers, uncovering how Scripture guides, protects, and encourages Christians amid deception, persecution, and end-time events.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 26, 20257 min read


Unity in the Body of Christ: the Call to Oneness in Love
Discover how every member matters in the Body of Christ. Explore how God-given gifts, love, and true fellowship unite the church to fulfill His purpose.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 23, 20257 min read


False Teachers, Scoffers, and Christ’s Return: 2 Peter 3
Peter warns that though scoffers doubt Christ’s return, God’s timing is perfect. He delays in patience, giving space for repentance, but judgment will surely come. It will be sudden, certain, and final, as the present world is destroyed by fire and the ungodly perish.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 18, 20257 min read


When God’s Patience Meets Our Greatest Failures
Even the “worst of sinners” can experience God’s mercy. Paul’s story reminds us that God’s patience never runs out—He transforms our failures, calls us to humility, and shows us the power of His perfect timing. Will you trust His patience today?
Carol Plafcan
Sep 16, 20257 min read


The First Temple Foreshadows Believers as God’s Temple
What does the First Temple foreshadowing mean for believers today? Explore how God’s dwelling then points to His Spirit living in us now.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 12, 20257 min read


Steadfast Faith: Enduring Trials with Hope
Discover what it means to have steadfast faith in trials. Learn from Scripture, endurance, and God’s steadfast love how to remain faithful through every storm.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 9, 20257 min read


Softening of a Hardened Heart: God’s Promise of Hope
The Bible warns about the danger of a hardened heart, but it also offers hope. Through the Spirit, God works the softening of a hardened heart, transforming us from stone to flesh. Have you seen God renew your heart with love and obedience?
Carol Plafcan
Sep 5, 20257 min read


Guarding Your Heart: What the Bible Teaches
The Bible calls us to guard our hearts, for life flows from within (Proverbs 4:23). Yet even when our hearts condemn us, we can rest in the promise that God is greater than our heart (1 John 3:20).
Carol Plafcan
Sep 2, 20256 min read


Abraham’s Faith: God’s Covenant Revealed
What does it mean to “cut a deal”? The phrase traces back to God’s covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15—sealed by His promise alone. This covenant pointed to Christ, who brings us into the New Covenant of grace through faith, not works.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 29, 20257 min read


How to Love Life in Christ and See Good Days
Discover how to love life in Christ. 1 Peter 3 shows the path to joy: choose righteousness, pursue peace, endure trials, & defend faith with grace. Live for Him and find true blessings.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 26, 20256 min read


Trust the Whole Bible: Every Word Matters
God’s Word is for the whole life — not just the parts we like. Learn to trust the whole Bible: pray, study, and let even the hard passages shape your faith. Will you be among the faithful few who live it out?
Carol Plafcan
Aug 21, 20257 min read


Remnant People: God’s Faithful Few in Every Age
God's promise of a remnant endures through time. Like scraps in my grandmother’s quilt, transformed into beauty, God’s faithful few carry His work forward. Today, we’re called to be His remnant. Let’s pray to walk the narrow path, trusting the Holy Spirit to guide us.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 19, 20257 min read


From Sin’s Slave to Christ’s Servant
We have been freed from the slavery of sin as believers to become Christ’s servants, living in obedience and reflecting His transforming power.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 15, 20257 min read
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