Daily Scripture to Prepare Our Hearts for Christmas

Whether it's politics, Christmas shopping ads, sports and entertainment news, or the latest corporate or Hollywood scandal...there is more than enough news to read on social media.

You may even feel distracted, overwhelmed, or heartbroken by the stories you see. CHRI wants to offer you a different message this year. A message of Hope.

As you prepare your heart for Christmas, follow CHRI on Instagram and Facebook for daily Bible verses posted to our Story, and tune in to CHRI Radio for uplifting, hope-filled music and messages.

Enjoy the Advent season with the peace of having a heart and mind focused on what matters most.

Christmas Board Game Recommendations

It's almost Christmas time (plus Black Friday is tomorrow!), and board games might be that perfect gift you're looking for. CHRI's Producer and Graphic Designer, Will Stevens, is a board game connoisseur and has a YouTube channel called Cardboard Minute, where he plays, reviews and discusses board games. Check out his list of modern designer board games he recommends for Christmas this year, including children's, family, couples, party, solo and advanced games.

Send Us A Christmas Card...And We'll Send You One Back!

Our station card wall needs some TLC! Send us a Christmas card this year, and we'll send you one back (and give you an on-air shoutout!)! 💌

FULL ADDRESS:
3-1010 Thomas Spratt Place, Ottawa Ontario K1G 5L5 Canada

Thank you for spreading LOVE and JOY this year! We can't wait to hear from you! 

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The only thing harder than waiting on God, is wishing you had.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she shares a quote from bestselling Pastor Kimberly Jones (aka Real Talk Kim).

"The only thing harder than waiting on God, is wishing you had."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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First Aid Training with Life Beats

We now have trained first aiders at CHRI!

This past Saturday saw the completion of our First Aid and CPR training here at the CHRI office. The two-day course had a lot of content to cover, but David McEvoy from Life Beats Training for Life kept it engaging, and made sure that each aspect of the skill has been practiced until it was second-nature.

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God never sends you where He hasn't already been.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she shares a quote from bestselling author and Pastor Max Lucado.

"God never sends you where he hasn't already been."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week she shares a quote on the idea of Authenticity, from The Fixer-Upper co-host Joanna Gaines.

"THe world needs who you were made to be."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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Combat SAD and Experience JOY this Winter

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, about 2 to 3% of Canadians will experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, in their lifetime, and another 15% will experience a milder form of the winter blues. Feeling low can have a profound impact on our daily functioning, and as Christians, it is ours' and God's desire and that we share His light, joy, and love everywhere we go! It can be a challenge, though, when external factors are influencing our mood and feelings. How can we counteract symptoms of SAD and experience JOY this winter? 

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Let's Remember To Remember

This Friday from 10am - noon, Care Baldwin will host a special Remembrance Day radio program to honour those who lay down their lives for our freedom. Tune in for “Songs & Stories of Sacrifice: A Remembrance Day Special”.

Read more for the story of the Remembrance Poppy and 15 Poppy Crafts you can do with the kids this week.

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Saying "YES" to God

Artist Jason Gray says all the best adventures in his life started with him saying ‘yes’ to God. I'm sure you have good adventures that started the same way. His new song “When I Say Yes” is a song of surrender to Jesus, which ought to be the hallmark of what living the Christian life is all about. He said “maybe that's what salvation is: a simple matter of having a "yes" in your heart toward God. “

So... maybe God is prompting you now to take some leap of faith, big or small? YES is a good place to start!

Hear the song on CHRI Radio or now on YouTube!