Daily Devotional - Friday December 13

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''The Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing." Jn 5:19 NIV

INTIMACY, DEPENDENCY, OBEDIENCE (2)

The second thing that defines Jesus' relationship with His Father is this: dependency. Corrie ten Boom used to say, "I am just the glove, Jesus is the hand that fills it and works through it." That's a picture of Christ's relationship with His heavetilly Father, and it's a blueprint for the kind of relationship you can have with God. In the Bible you will notice two all-importarit things about Jesus: (1) He never seemed to suffer from the fear of failing, like we so often do. Why? Because He prayed regularly and got direction from His Father. Knowing He was acting on the Father's Word and operating in the Father's will, He never doubted. Until you have heard from God, you are a question mark. But once you have heard from God, you are an exclamation mark. (2) Jesus knew He couldn't accomplish anything of significance without His Father's direction and power, so He never attempted to. We, on the other hand, say we trust God but act like everything depends on us. And the result? We fall flat on our faces and keep wondering why. Every action of God in your life is intended to increase, not decrease, yout dependence on Him. Someone wisely said, "You'll never know that Christ is all you need until Christ is all you've got." To bring you to the place of total dependence on Himself, God will allow your ego to be crushed and your self-sufficiency to be stripped away. At that point you make a life-changing discovery: When you have nothing left but God -God is enough!

Daily Devotional - Thursday December 12

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"For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does." Jn 5:20 NIV

INTIMACY, DEPENDENCY, OBEDIENCE (1)

These three things define the relationship Jesus had with His Father, and they are a blueprint for the kind of relationship you need to build with God: intirnacy, dependency, obedience. First: Let's Iook at intimacy. Jesus said, 'For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does." You only reveal yourself, including your innermost thoughts and secrets; to someone with whom you are intimate. And when you become intimate with God, He wilLshare with you things that others are not privy to. David's greatest passion was to know God intimately. In Psalm 25:4 he writes: "Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths" (NIV). Then he follows up by saying, "The Lord confides in those who fear [honor] him" (v. 14. NIV). Having an intimate relationship with God involves three things: (a) Desire. The truth is that you are as close to God right now as you desire to be; otherwise, you would rearrange your priorities to make it happen. (b) Discipline. This calls for spending time alone with God in prayer and Bible reading eath day. When you pray, you're talking to God. When you read the Bible, God is talking to you. (c) Delight. "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart" (Ps 37:4 NKJV). Something wonderful happens when you "delight yourself in the Lord." His desires become "the desires of your heart," so He can trust you with them. Do you want a more intimate relationship with the Lord? If you are willing to pursue it, you can have it.

In Case Christmas Cards Won’t Make It in Time: 5 Heartfelt Digital Alternatives

With the current postal strike, you may be feeling as though your plans to send Christmas cards are dashed. But you don’t have to miss out on sharing your warm wishes, family photos, and Christ’s love! We’ve compiled a list of five digital platforms you can use to easily send a beautiful e-card (with lots of easy templates to use, and many free options!), and share the light of Christmas with your loved ones.

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Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. This week, she invites us to think of the hope, joy, peace, and generosity of Christmas as a way of life.

"Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind."

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Our Christmas Appeal Needs Help

Dear CHRI Listener,

When we were kids, my dad would leave the porch light on until we found our way home and only turned it off when we were safe in our beds.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5

But, what do you do when you find yourself in total darkness? When there’s no light?! For two millennia, Jesus has continued to be the light, and every Christmas it shines brightly. We’re blessed to see it reflected in the faces of children, and it continues to glow in our hearts throughout the year. CHRI, your radio station, has kept that light burning in your community for 27 years, yet sadly there are still many people living in darkness. This Christmas, please support CHRI with your prayers and if you’re already a donor, thank you, but if not, please consider donating your best gift to CHRI and help keep this light of Christ shining brightly over the vast areas where CHRI can be seen and heard. Your gift will ensure that someone will see the light this Christmas.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven”. Matthew 5:16

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Thank you for standing in the light for CHRI!

Merry Christmas,
Bill Stevens GM and your CHRI Team

Let a display of Christmas lights highlight hope.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. This week, she looks at the history of the lighted Christmas tree.

"Let a display of Christmas lights highlight hope."

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Give the Gift of CHRI This Christmas

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Be a thermostat not a thermometer

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. This week is a reminder that you have the power to change the atmosphere when you walk in to a room.

"be a thermostat not a thermometer"

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Journey with us this Advent Season

Join as we prepare with great expectation the celebration of the birth of our Saviour: Jesus Christ. Text the word ‘Advent’ to the CHRI Text line: 613-247-1886, and we’ll send you a Bible verse and reflection each day from December 1st until Christmas. Let's journey through this season together, finding joy and meaning each day.

God uses pain and brokenness and can turn it in to beauty.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. This week, we look at the irony of the Remembrance Day poppy and how it symbolizes life after the trenches.

"GOD USES PAIN AND BROKENNESS AND CAN TURN IT IN TO BEAUTY"

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