
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?

“Why Is God Violent in the Old Testament?” (Three Minute Theology)
If you’ve ever read through the Old Testament, you’ve likely wrestled with the stories of war, judgment, and divine wrath. How do we reconcile the God of love revealed in Jesus with the God who commanded the destruction of entire nations? Is He a different God? Did He change?

Trusting Jesus After Church Hurt
Church hurt is one of the deepest wounds a person can experience. When the place that was supposed to be a refuge becomes a source of pain, it can shake your faith to its core. You might find yourself questioning everything - God, the church, even yourself. But if...
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.