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Journey with Hope
Free Online Bible Study - Bible Teaching to Help Believers Grow in Faith and Obedience
Carol Plafcan -author and writer
Christ our hope in life and death!



Bless the Lord - Psalm 103
We live busy lives. So busy that many times we forget what is truly important. We forget the ways that God has benefited us. We see...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 20, 20245 min read


I Placed Before You An Open Door
Life is a series of life altering and difficult decisions. What career should I pursue? Who should I marry? Where should I live? ...
Carol Plafcan
Aug 9, 20244 min read


Take Up Your Cross: Dying to Self, Living for Christ
Following Jesus is not self-improvement; it is surrender. When He says “take up your cross,” He calls us to daily die to self so we can truly live in Him. Freed from sin’s slavery and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we no longer live for ourselves but for God and others. Are we dying daily so Christ may live through us? “To live is Christ, to die is gain.”
Carol Plafcan
Aug 7, 20245 min read


Rely On God, Not Yourself: Why Self-Reliance Fails
Our culture celebrates self-reliance, but Scripture calls us to something greater—dependence on God. True peace and strength come when we stop trusting our own wisdom and start trusting His. When we rely on God through prayer, His Word, and His Spirit, we find rest for our souls and purpose for our lives.
Carol Plafcan
Aug 2, 20246 min read


Unless the Lord Builds the House
Have you ever worked so hard to achieve a goal only to have it blow up in your face? You got that promotion only to realize that now you...
Carol Plafcan
Jun 21, 20245 min read


Engraved On His Palms
It is easy to give in to the feeling that we have been abandoned by God. Our circumstances may be bleak, our health gone, our loved ones...
Carol Plafcan
May 7, 20243 min read


Dangerous Paths: When We Wander Away from God
We can wander far from God without realizing how far we have gone. Like a child distracted on a dangerous path, we may continue in sin while wondering why God seems silent. But God has not abandoned us. He calls us to repentance, welcomes us when we return, and wants us to surrender our will to His. The safest path is the one walked closely with Him.
Carol Plafcan
Sep 30, 20233 min read


Treasures in Jars of Clay
~"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." 2 Corinthians 4: 7...
Carol Plafcan
Sep 15, 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


He Whispers Sweet Peace to Me
"I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 How often do we lie down and toss...
Carol Plafcan
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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