CHRI's Hope Springs Fundraiser Wraps Up

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Thanking our Local Heroes

Right now, so many are putting their lives on the line so that we can be healthy and home with our families. Whether it’s the essential workers that keep our grocery store shelves stocked, or the healthcare workers caring for the ones we love, the heroes are among us. Join us in saying thank you, by telling us about a hero you know! Add a comment

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Newsboys Family Dance Party

Newsboys United member Jeff Frankenstein held Dr. Frankenstein's Family Dance Party Vol. 1 late last week. Jeff described it as a dance party for the entire family featuring Newsboys remixes and rarities. Check out the 30-minute video on YouTube and dance along!

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Spiritual Practices Common to Kids Who Flourish As Adults

Parents, don’t take the biblical proverb “train up a child” and treat it like a promise, assuming that if you do everything right in your parenting, your children will turn out right. Proverbs are general truths, not specific promises. Besides, when we consider the overall context of the Bible, we see how counterproductive it is to try to train our kids to trust in God if what we model for them is that we trust in our training. Add a comment

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In Times of Need, Come Close to Him

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” ~ James 4:8 (NKJV)

We live in unprecedented days. Our world as we know it has changed drastically. Life as we have known it has changed significantly, and one wonders what the new ‘normal’ will look like. Add a comment

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Supporting Front-Line Workers

During this time of international crisis while many of us are able to stay home, there are still many workers whose services are essential that continue to go to work each day. Whether these are frontline fighters against the virus like doctors, nurses, other healthcare researchers and professionals, essential service workers such as grocery store employees, postal workers, police officers, firefighters, and others, they are working to serve the rest of us. So, how can we support them?

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7 Days of Prayer for Trusting in God

During a season of uncertainty, we require a lot of trust in God and faith in His plan. Take 7 days to pray and help grow your trust in God during this time of unknown.

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Positive Encouragement, Wherever You Are

Here’s the bad news: Everything and everyone is being impacted by what’s going on. Families, seniors, individuals, schools, businesses, churches... Everything. But there’s some good news! CHRI is still there for you, 24/7, 365 days a year, bringing you positive encouragement, and reminding you that God has always been and will continue to be there for you, no matter what we go through. Add a comment

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Responding to COVID-19

It’s no secret that the last several weeks (particularly this past week) has felt a bit chaotic. COVID-19 has made its way to our city, making the virus so much more than something we see on the news. There has been a strong sense of panic, fear, and anxiety in the air. Store shelves are empty, establishments are closed, and people are out of work.

So, how do we respond in these times of crisis with peace, love, and understanding? There are a few things we can do.

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Valentines From God

This Valentine’s Day, you might express your love through chocolates, red roses, or a fancy dinner. You might feel the pressure of getting the restaurant reservation you want. Or maybe you’ll give out pink candies to coworkers. You can give something to God this Valentine’s Day, too. God doesn’t ask for expensive gifts or an overpriced Hallmark card. He wants one thing: for you to continually accept and know his love.

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