What comes to mind when you hear the word “discipline?” Punishment, maybe? An angry teacher holding a detention slip? Boot camp? Yeah, me too. What you probably don’t think of (but should) is the word “disciple.” Spiritual disciple-ins are, simply put, practices that help us follow Jesus faithfully. They’re “habits of grace,” in the words of David Mathis: things we do on a regular basis because we want to know God better and enjoy his grace more deeply…

I was born to loving parents who really wanted a child. They tried to have kids for 10 years with multiple miscarriages and so they were overjoyed to have a miracle baby. I grew up in church and with a Bible teacher dad so I knew all the answers. Many of the students at Impact are like me in this way. Growing up in a church with Christian parents who care about your faith is an amazing blessing…

He came into the world He created, born in a manger on a night in Bethlehem. He came quietly, but his coming was the moment the tide began to turn. The world had long ago rejected its maker, it would soon reject Him too, as it was written.

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces. He was despised, and we esteemed him not.”

“So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day, it is said, ‘On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided” Genesis 22:14

When I was expecting my third child, I read a book called Radical by David Platt. He tells of how he challenged his church to do radical things as God called them—some sold houses and gave the money to missions, some left high-paying jobs to join the mission field, etc…

This week, guest writer Nate Corley answers a student submitted question about the nature of Satan and how our understanding of who he is informs our view of God. Keep reading to learn more.

History nerds, rise up! This is your time to shine. Pop quiz - do you know what a doxology is and why they have been important to the church throughout time? If you said that a doxology is a short song or prayer that ascribes praise and glory to the Lord, then you would be correct! They have been used in church tradition as a response by the people of God to His character and actions…

Ah, winter in the Northwest! What’s not to like? Well, maybe the gray skies hanging low over the leafless trees still dripping from a recent downpour, the mushy mossy grass that sprays mud on your shoes, and the dark nights that arrive early and stay too long. Maybe that? Yes, definitely that. Deep down we know spring is coming, but for now it seems like things will never change…

Many of us are familiar with the Christian calendar’s season of Advent, the weeks leading up to Christmas spent reflecting and worshipping God for the miracle that He sent His Son to save us. We even just had an Advent blog series in December here at Impact. But many young Christians aren’t aware that Advent is only one of many seasons of the traditional Christian liturgical calendar. While the liturgical church calendar is often associated with the Catholic church and other orthodox denominations, there are principles and practices to these various seasons that are helpful for all of us as we pursue Christ and seek to become more like Him

Valentine’s Day — You either love it or you hate it. You either have somebody, or you don’t. It’s the one holiday that’s all about love. Looking forward to celebrating with that special someone makes for a day filled with excitement. But for those without a significant other, Valentine’s Day can feel like another holiday you just have to get through…