While Duke might be heading home without a trophy, there’s still something to be gained—life lessons. Because if we can’t learn from sports, then we’re just yelling at college kids on TV while slumped on the couch eating nachos and wings, and that seems unkind.
So, let’s redeem the pain and look at three lessons for life and faith that we can take from Duke’s loss to Houston.
The Seven Deadly Sins quietly work against our spiritual growth, wreck our relationships, and leave us wondering why life feels off and why God feels distant. But here’s the good news: we don’t have to be stuck in these patterns forever. Jesus came to set us free. So let’s dive into what these sins are and, more importantly, how we can kick them to the curb.
There are few things as painful as betrayal. When someone you trusted deeply turns against you, the weight is crushing and the pain can feel paralyzing. It’s a wound that cuts deeper than most, leaving you questioning everything from the relationship itself to your...
If you’re like most of us, at some point you’ve wondered, “Can I really trust the Bible?” Maybe you’ve heard someone say, “It’s just an old book full of contradictions.” Maybe you read something weird or confusing in Leviticus and thought, What in the world is happening here? (You’re not alone.)
So how do we know the Bible is legit?
Well, we might as well just own it right up front—we’re busy. Most of us are too busy. Honestly, just the idea adding one more thing to your plate is overwhelming. So when someone tells you, “You should be more intentional about growing in your faith,” it’s easy to feel defeated.
But there’s good news. Deepening your faith is not about adding more to your already full life; it’s about inviting God into the life you’re already living and learning to live it in His way, at His pace. He’s patient, understanding, and ready to meet you where you are.
We tend to treat God’s will like it’s a cosmic scavenger hunt, where if we miss one clue, we’re doomed to a life of mediocrity. But that’s not how this works.
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.