Change
Few things in life are certain, but one thing we can count on is change. It comes and goes in our lives, sometimes faster than we'd like. But sometimes change happens at just the right time, for just the right purpose. One of the most poetic Scripture passages, and...
Worth
When I was about 8 or 9 years old, my cousin came to stay with my grandparents for a few weeks one summer. My grandparents live next door to my parents, so we hung out every day. At some point during those few weeks, he got me hooked on baseball cards, and I've been...
Out On a Limb
When is the last time you took a risk? Some people love the adrenaline that comes from taking a risk, but many prefer to live in safety all the time. Some people have no problem doing things others would consider to be "crazy" while most would rather stick to the...
Lord of the Fleas
If your house was infested with fleas and you had to live with that every day and there was nothing you could do about it, how would you react? I read a story a while back that changed my entire outlook on life. It's from the book The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom....
“The Story” Giveaway
One of the challenges most people face when starting out reading the Bible is getting through some of the "extra stuff" like long family histories, etc. Reading the Bible can be confusing and intimidating. That's why I LOVE The Story by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. In...
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 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.