There's something special about returning to the same place year after year. You don't just get to see what God is doing today. You get to hear about what He's continued doing since you were there last! This year marked our fifth annual tent revival in Jacksonville, North Carolina, with Crossroads Christian Fellowship and Pastors Luke and Heather Varvell! We saw people respond for salvation and rededication, heard testimonies of pain leaving bodies, and were encouraged by stories of people who had experienced freedom from alcohol and demonic oppression. We also heard an encouraging medical report concerning a man blind since birth, whose family continues believing for his sight to be restored. But one of our greatest joys was seeing people receive God's Word with a determination to put it into practice! Revival isn't just about what happens during a week of meetings. It's about the lives that continue changing afterward! We're so thankful for five wonderful years in Jacksonville! ❤️

Today, we want to take a moment to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To every veteran in our Impact family, thank you for your service! We are grateful for the sacrifices you and your families have made, the time you’ve given, and the commitment you’ve shown in serving our country. We know that military service often comes with sacrifices that many people never see or fully understand. Today, we want you to know that your service is appreciated and that we are thankful for you. Galatians 6:2 reminds us to “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” As we recognize Veterans Day, we’d like to encourage our Impact family to do something intentional. If you know a veteran, take a few minutes to reach out, thank them personally, and let them know you’re praying for them. Sometimes a simple expression of gratitude can mean more than we realize. We’re also praying today for our veterans and their families, asking the Lord to strengthen them, fill their homes with His peace, and bless them in every area of their lives. To all who have served, we honor you and thank God for you! ❤️ Aaron & Julie

Have you ever thought about the fact that the same Holy Spirit who filled the disciples on the day of Pentecost is available to us today? The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead, who empowered the early church, and who moved so powerfully throughout Scripture! In THIS VIDEO, Esther takes us through the Bible to show how God’s presence moved from the mountain, to the tabernacle, and ultimately to His people. What once rested upon a physical place now dwells within believers through the Holy Spirit. And the power the disciples received on the day of Pentecost was never intended to be limited to their generation. Acts 2:39 says, “For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to Himself.” We want to encourage you to take some time to watch Esther’s teaching in the classroom. It’s a wonderful reminder of what Jesus has made available to us and why we should never settle for a Christian life that lacks the power of the Holy Spirit. Here’s something to do after watching: Spend some time reading Acts 1 and 2, paying attention to what Jesus promised and how the disciples responded. Then take time in prayer to surrender yourself afresh to the Lord. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you, lead you, and work through your life in greater ways. God isn’t looking for impressive buildings or religious performances. He’s looking for people who will make room for His presence. The Holy Spirit is God’s gift to you. Don’t neglect what Jesus has made available! ❤️

You can have the nicest lamp in the world, but if it isn’t plugged into a power source, it isn’t going to produce any light! Our relationship with God works a little differently, but there’s an important truth here. Faith is how we receive what God has already made available to us through Jesus. In THIS VIDEO from our Are You A Christian? classroom, we’re talking about why faith is so essential to our relationship with God and how His Word produces the faith we need to walk in His promises. Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that without faith, it is impossible to please God. Here’s something to consider today: Are you approaching God’s promises as things you hope might happen someday, or are you learning to trust what He has already said? Faith connects us to the One who is always faithful! ❤️

We love those moments when the presence of God is so powerful that you can actually feel Him moving. But we’ve learned something over the years: you don’t have to feel God’s presence to experience what His presence produces in your life. In this week’s devotional, we’re talking about three things that should become increasingly evident as we spend time with the Lord: righteousness, peace, and joy. Romans 14:17 tells us that these are characteristics of life in the Holy Spirit. And they aren’t just for Sunday mornings! God’s peace should influence how we respond to difficult situations, His joy should strengthen us when life gets hard, and His righteousness should be reflected in how we live and treat others. We’re also sharing some personal experiences and testimonies of what happens when people begin making worship and fellowship with God a priority. THIS WEEK’S DEVOTIONAL and Esther’s accompanying video are both waiting for you in the classroom! Here’s something we’d encourage you to do this week. Read Romans 14:17 each morning, and ask the Lord to help you recognize where His peace, joy, and righteousness need to become more evident in your life. Then choose one of those areas and intentionally put the Word into practice throughout your day. We don’t want to simply have wonderful experiences in God’s presence. We want our everyday lives to reflect the time we’ve spent with Him! ❤️