
So, you want to discover your spiritual gifts? Awesome! But before we jump in, let’s be clear – this isn’t some kind of personality test where you find out if you’re a “Leader” or a “Helper” and then just go about your life unchanged. This is about figuring out how God has uniquely wired you so you can step into the purpose He has for you.
This free seven-day guide will help you not only identify your gifts, but understand how to use them to live out your purpose.
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No-Pressure Daily Habits to Deepen Your Faith
Well, we might as well just own it right up front—we’re busy. Most of us are too busy. Honestly, just the idea adding one more thing to your plate is overwhelming. So when someone tells you, “You should be more intentional about growing in your faith,” it’s easy to feel defeated.
But there’s good news. Deepening your faith is not about adding more to your already full life; it’s about inviting God into the life you’re already living and learning to live it in His way, at His pace. He’s patient, understanding, and ready to meet you where you are.
Defeating Your Giants
Anxiety. Comparison. Financial regret. Strained friendships. A marriage on the ropes. Work overload. Failing grades. Eventually every one of us finds ourselves staring down a giant in our lives, and we're faced with this reality: I don't know how to defeat this thing....
“How Do I Discover God’s Will and Purpose For My Life?” (Three Minute Theology)
We tend to treat God’s will like it’s a cosmic scavenger hunt, where if we miss one clue, we’re doomed to a life of mediocrity. But that’s not how this works.
Standing Firm in Faith in a Challenging Culture
In a world that constantly challenges our beliefs and pushes against the values we hold dear, it can feel difficult to stand firm in our faith. As followers of Jesus, we are called to hold onto the truth of His Word, even when the pressures of culture, society, and...
Four Reasons God Will Ignore Your Prayers (Three Minute Theology)
Have you ever felt like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling? Like God’s ignoring you? It’s a tough question, but Scripture actually tells us there are times when God doesn’t listen to certain prayers.
Why Does God Heal Some People and Not Others?
There's a beautiful little girl in our community who has a rare form of brain cancer. Along with countless others, our family has been praying every single day for the past six months for her to be healed. My five-year-old daughter prays that God will "make a miracle...
ABOUT JIMMY
Jimmy McLoud is the Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio. His passion – and the vision of First Christian – is to share the good news that Jesus is for all people by helping them find hope, purpose, and a place to belong. He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Solomon Foundation and on the Advisory Team for The Unstuck Group. Jimmy and his wife, Ashley, live in North Canton with their four kids: Braylon, Carter, Ellie, and Grace. To connect with Jimmy, find him on social media (@jimmymcloud).