Conversation Starters with God

Talking to God doesn’t always feel easy. We can get caught up in the busyness and challenges of everyday life and then we spend the little spare time we do have on social media or watching TV.
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)
Spending time with God will truly make a difference in your life, so how do you start the conversation? Here are some tips from YouVersion...

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Did William Shatner Have A Spiritual Experience in Space?

Minutes after returning to earth from his spaceflight, Canadian actor William Shatner shared how the experience impacted him. Did God reveal Himself to Shatner in those 10 minutes? Care discusses what she has come to believe about Shatner's words and experience on the Home Stretch.

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Four Ways to Make the Most of Your Season

God designed life to run in beautiful seasons and cycles. If you're feeling like your harvest hasn't come, read Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV) and take a deep, releasing breath because it will happen, in the RIGHT season. Here are Four Ways To Make The Most of Your Season, by author/blogger Sarah Markley.

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5 Ways to Celebrate and Appreciate your Pastor

Pastor Appreciation Month (originally called Clergy Appreciation Month) was established in 1992 by a group of pastors and church leaders to honor those who serve in ministry. They grounded the celebration in Paul’s words to Timothy: “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work at preaching and teaching” (1 Tim. 5:17)

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No Health Without Mental Health

The Canadian Mental Health Association says that by the age of forty, 50% of Canadians will have, or have had, a mental illness. What can you do?

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Federal Election 2021

I [Care Baldwin] am not the type of person to be consumed by political news or engage in political debates but I do believe that as a follower of Jesus, I should speak up on moral issues. However, it is so easy to get caught up in the disunity and division (especially on social media) and the fear that surrounds election time.

Canada is approaching a day at the polls on September 20th, 2021 and the pandemic year we've all had (already full of fear and incertainty), makes this Federal Election may even more challenging and confusing. Here are a few ways I have learned to respond during an election as I try and be educated as excercise my democratic right to vote...

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Before They Go to School... Have This Conversation

As kids are headed back to school, my hearts go out to them. Life for them is full of possibilities, dreams and a bright future, yet they are young. In the midst of wanting to experience school to the fullest and make the most of every opportunity to grow, try, succeed, fail, and live, it's easy to be pulled in one direction and another. As a new Christian in early high school, I had to decide whether or not I would go to a party or hang out with a certain crowd. It was easy to get caught up in friend "drama" and difficult to speak out my faith. [...]

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The Latest Music Added on CHRI

Discover the next big hit, your new favourite jam, or another song of encouragement amidst your circumstance on CHRI Radio! With new songs added weekly, here is a list of new songs that have recently bee added to CHRI for airplay.

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New Saturday Morning Music Show

Tune in Saturday mornings at 9:00am ET for "Behind The Tunes", the latest music show on CHRI's lineup! 
Hosted by Austin Black, “Behind the Tunes” celebrates and highlights the gifts and creativity of today's Christian Music Artists and brings to life the stories that have shaped each one into the artist and person they are today.
Tune in here.

Local Ministries Supported by 2021 Book Sale

Care, Lydia, & Rachel loved being at this year's Booklover's Fundraiser to help kick off the first day of the sale. The 2021 used Christian book sale, hosted by Love Ottawa, saw more book donations from the community than past years. Proceeds from the 3-day sale in June 2021 supported The Code - a mentorship program for young men. Over $2,650 was raised!! All unsold books and Bibles now fill the shelves at the new Ottawa Christian bookstore The Upper Room at Calvary (816 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V8). Thank you to everyone who contributed or purchased books for these great causes!