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There is Always Hope

In his book, Hope for the Troubled Heart, Billy Graham tells the story of a man who was the only survivor of a shipwreck. He washed up on the shore of a remote island, completely alone. He managed to build a hut on the island for shelter, and he put everything he had...

Jesus’ Platform for the 2024 Election

DISCLAIMER: If you're a Christian who is easily offended or triggered, I love you but please stop reading here and go watch this video of baby bunnies. For everyone else, here is a quick summary of where Jesus stands going into this election cycle: Jesus loves people...

The Parable of Jack & Jill

Most of us know the story of Jack and Jill really well. Maybe it's a stretch to call it a parable - it’s a kid’s poem that dates back to the 18th century - but hear me out. Many of us learned it as a nursery rhyme when we were little kids. You know how it goes......

Six Principles to Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever

Here we are, closing out another year and just like the past few, this one has been a crazy ride. It's safe to say that almost all of us have experienced some highs and lows this year. But for some of us, "high" and "low" just don't do justice to what we've been...

I’m Probably Not Supposed to Say This…

You ever have something you want to say, but you know you probably shouldn't? I know the feeling. Truth be told, I've written this blog post a dozen times, and never hit "Publish." Why? Well, it's pretty simple. See, right or wrong, when you spend enough time around...

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, experience community, and live with purpose. 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).