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...
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.
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?
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...
Here we are, closing out another year and just like the past few, this one has been a crazy ride. It's safe to say that almost all of us have experienced some highs and lows this year. But for some of us, "high" and "low" just don't do justice to what we've been...
What do you do when it starts raining and then it never stops? Somebody asked me that question yesterday. I was sitting across the table as this friend poured out the details of some really difficult things that are going on in his family right now. Really difficult...
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.