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When to Flee Temptation and When to Stand Strong
The Big Wave: A Lesson on Fleeing Sin As a child, I remember reading a small book by Pearl S. Buck called The Big Wave . In this tragic...
Carol Plafcan
Apr 1, 20256 min read


True Worship: Honoring God in Spirit and Truth
Most Important Questions True worship is more than singing or praying—it’s a way of life. In this post, we’ll explore what it means to...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 28, 20256 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 25, 20257 min read


Longing for a Heavenly Country: A Divine Promise
The Longing for a Heavenly Homeland Can you feel it? I hear many people talk about feeling like they don't belong in this world. They...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 21, 20255 min read


Facing the Day of the Lord: Judgment and Hope
The Day of the Lord will bring fear to some and joy to others. For those in Christ, it’s not a day to dread but a day to rejoice—when peace, justice, and glory are finally revealed.
Carol Plafcan
Mar 18, 20255 min read


Can God Provide? Trusting Him in Every Season - Psalm 78
Doubt in the Wilderness: Can God Provide? " Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? " (Psalm 78:19). This question was asked by the...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 14, 20256 min read


The Fragrance of Christ: A Pleasing Aroma to God
Scripture often uses the sense of smell to reveal spiritual truth. From Old Testament sacrifices to Paul’s teaching on the “fragrance of Christ,” the Bible shows how obedience, worship, and daily faith create a pleasing aroma to God. Our lives either reflect Christ’s victory—or reveal what we truly serve.
Carol Plafcan
Mar 11, 20256 min read


Cheerful Giving: Lessons from Macedonia’s Faith
The grace of God gives us many good gifts. One of these is the gift of generosity. In 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Paul gives us an example of...
Carol Plafcan
Mar 7, 20255 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 4, 20255 min read


Glorifying God: From Enemies to Beloved Children
Glorifying God in Our Faith and Tribulations What things do you glory in? That's not a widely used expression today. To glory in...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 28, 20255 min read


Psalm 139: Experiencing God's All-Knowing Love
Just as a child finds peace knowing their parent is close, we find true rest in knowing God is always near. Psalm 139 reminds us that He knows us completely, sees us always, and lovingly guides our lives. Nothing is hidden from Him—and in that truth, we find both conviction and comfort.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 25, 20256 min read


Breaking Free from Spiritual Darkness
Have you ever met anyone who wanted to be blind? Have you ever known anyone who liked stumbling down a dark alley at night alone? How...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 21, 20256 min read


Rooted in Christ: Cultivating True, Living Fruit
Are we truly bearing fruit or just putting on a show? When we are rooted in Christ then we are cultivating true, living fruit for the glory of God.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 18, 20255 min read


Breaking Free from Shame Through God’s Grace
What’s Shame All About? When I was young people would often say to someone who was guilty of misbehaving, "Do you have no shame?" Shame...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 14, 20255 min read


The Christian Life Is a Battle: Are You Ready?
The Christian life is a battle—are you ready? Following Jesus means facing trials, temptations, and spiritual opposition. But God hasn’t left us unarmed. Through His Word and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can stand firm, fight the good fight of faith, and live in victory every day.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 11, 20256 min read


Every Christian’s Call to Serve in Ministry
A minister has so many jobs. He teaches, he corrects, he encourages, he visits the sick, and he is constantly thinking of new ways to...
Carol Plafcan
Feb 7, 20255 min read


The Bible’s Warning Against Gossip and Busybodies
Being a busybody can harm others and push them away. Peter warns against meddling, gossip, and judgment (1 Peter 4:12-19). True Christian influence comes through love, humility, and letting the Holy Spirit work. Speak wisely, act with grace, and trust God to change hearts.
Carol Plafcan
Feb 4, 20256 min read


Rahab’s Redemption: From Harlot to Heroine
Are you ashamed of your past? Do you feel like God can never use you for His Kingdom because of the things you have done? Of the four...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 31, 20255 min read


Testing the Spirits: Identifying True Teachers
YouTube is filled with every imaginable person preaching and/or teaching about the Bible. We can find highly educated and qualified...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 28, 20256 min read


Avoiding the Danger of Spiritual Drift
How many times, when people describe a failed marriage, have you heard them say, "We just drifted apart"? When a person drifts away...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 24, 20256 min read
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