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...
“Can God Read My Mind?” (Three Minute Theology)
Ever had one of those moments where you think something and immediately wonder, Did God just hear that? Maybe it was a prayer you were too afraid to say out loud. Or maybe—let’s be real—it was something you hope He didn’t hear.
So, can God read your mind?
Navigating Political Differences: How to Protect Relationships and Keep the Peace
We live in a time when – more than ever before – political differences are creating deep divisions even among close family and friends. Conversations quickly turn heated, relationships feel strained, and it can be tempting to cut people off altogether to avoid the tension. But followers of Jesus are called to something higher. How do you protect a relationship – or repair one that has been damaged by a disagreement related to opposing political views or convictions?
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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 serves on the Board of Directors for The Solomon Foundation and as a Ministry Consultant for The Unstuck Group. Jimmy and his wife, Ashley, live in North Canton with their four kids: Braylon, Carter, Ellie, and Grace.