Lord of the Fleas: Trusting God Through Pain
What are you resentful of or trying to control that God wants you to surrender to Him? What are you convinced is a bad thing that God might be using for good? Sometimes it will take years for you to figure it out. You may never know. But we should do our best to be thankful, even for the things we don’t understand, because we never know what God is using for good. Even in our pain, our agony, our misunderstanding, and our hurt, God is at work.
The Commonly-Overlooked Opportunity That Will Totally Transform Your Church
If your church is pursuing a vision to truly and accurately reflect the Kingdom of God by being a place where all people can come to Jesus, belong, and grow, then let me urge you to understand this: Disability ministry isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Do Christians Still Need to Obey the 10 Commandments? (Three Minute Theology)
This question comes up a lot, especially when people start reading through the Old Testament and feel like they're suddenly supposed to grow a beard, stop eating bacon, and avoid polyester blends. Do Christians still need to obey the 10 Commandments? The answer is no…...
Five Must-Read Books for Personal Growth
Each year I challenge myself to read more than the year before. My goal for this year is to read 60 books. So far this year, I’ve come across five that rise to the top.
Do People Become Angels When They Die? (Three Minute Theology)
This is a question that comes up more often than you might think, especially at funerals or in moments of grief. Someone passes away, and well-meaning people say things like, “Heaven gained another angel,” or “God needed another...
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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.