“What do I do if I get a suicidal text from one of my friends, telling me that they’re about to end their life. Who do I go to/what do I do to help them? Is praying a good thing to do at this time?”

First off, if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call or text 988 to speak with someone 24/7. You also have people here at Impact who want to walk alongside you if you’d like to speak to someone face to face. There is so much hope for you. You are loved beyond words.

Philippians 1:21 says “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” This is a verse that is on my mind all the time. When I was in Ranger School, we would walk for hours, and we would not talk at all. I repeated this verse in my mind over and over just thinking of the implications of it. I wrote it on the inside of my hat so whenever I took it off, I would read it. I would daydream of ways this should look in my own life…

Why do we confess if our sins have been forgiven and there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ? (Romans 8:1-2) This is a worthwhile question, especially if we strive to honor God with our thoughts and actions. In order to truly understand the purpose of confession we must start in the Old Testament…

Have you ever felt disappointed in God? Have you ever felt let down by Him in regards to the hopes and expectations you had for your life? Maybe you dreamed of getting into a certain college that rejected your application. Maybe you are watching all of your friends receive attention from significant others while you feel invisible and so, so single. Maybe you were overlooked for an opportunity at your job or at school that was instead given to someone you believe is less deserving. It is easy to thank the Lord when things seem to be going well, but how can we be grateful and praise Him even when we feel overwhelmed by disappointment?

If you’ve ever been at Impact on a Tuesday night and your prayer request has been, “I just need prayer to improve my prayer life” or “spend more time praying” or some other version of that same sentiment — homie, trust me, you’re not alone. It's tough! Between assignments piling up, drama with friends, and all the ups and downs of family life, it's no wonder we sometimes feel like taking care of our Spiritual walk gets shoved to the back burner…

We all want something. At any given point in time, we are pursuing a goal or setting our lives on a certain trajectory. Right now you might be getting ready for college, or to get your driver’s license, or to get a job. If you’re like me, you like to have a plan. I don’t plan out my every move, but I tend to have a few steps I know I need to take to get where I want to go. It’s comfortable having a plan. It makes me feel like I’m in control…

I grew up an Air Force brat, which means my childhood was spent moving and starting over every 2-3 years. I spent my high school years in Hawaii and Germany. While that gave me a chance to experience amazing things, I was often filled with insecurity. As soon as I felt settled somewhere, we’d be packing up for another move. At one point, we lived in 5 houses and 3 hotels in just over a year…

Chances are that you have been told many times to read your Bible on a regular basis and you would love to build on that habit, but you don’t really know where to start. Reading the Bible is a wonderful practice, but you want to dig deeper. What does it mean to really study the Bible?

Have you ever experienced shame so deep that you truly believed you were better off alone? That is one of the most common human experiences – to be face to face with a shame that tells you that you are worthless. How do we overcome this emotion and stop it from overwhelming our lives?