Being willing to be a beginner is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. What is stopping you from trying that "new thing" in 2026? 

"being willing to be a beginner is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself."

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Play for the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. This week, Care asks you to consider who and what you are representing.

"Play for the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back."

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Joy is a choice we practice, not a feeling we wait for.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. This week, she passes on wisdom from the most joy-filled centenarian in Show Biz.

"Joy is a choice we practice, not a feeling we wait for."

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We're Hiring!

Are you great at business to business sales but feel called to work in ministry? You can have both!

CHRI is looking to add a full-time Account Executive to our dedicated ministry team that is impacting people for Christ.

Requirements:
- Hard-working, self-starter, and a team player
- Must have a car
- Familiar with Excel and Microsoft

Compensation: Base salary plus un-capped commission and benefits

Send a brief resume and highlight your faith journey and why you think joining this team is a great opportunity for you. Send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with subject line “Team Player”.

Make today a day worth reliving

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. This week, she shares a recipe for a day worth reliving.

"Make today a day worth reliving"

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2026 Update: The Persecuted Church

Every year, the Open Doors World Watch List ranks the top 50 countries where Christians experience the most persecution for their faith. It is the product of extensive desk and field research, independently audited by the International Institute of Religious Freedom, and is the most trusted source of information concerning persecuted Christians. 

Tune in to the national online event Sunday, January 18th at 7 p.m. ET for prayer, analysis, and the reveal of the top 50 countries on the 2026 World Watch List. 

For the list, key findings, and a downloadable Prayer Guide, visit opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist.

Be a Quitter!

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. Care suggests three things you should "quit" this year. 

"Be a quitter!"

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Rather than setting goals of what you want to DO this year, decide who you want to BE this year.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. Care shares an exercise to help you start the new year with reflection and goal-setting.

"Rather than setting goals of what you want to DO this year, decide who you want to BE this year."

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O Come, All Ye Faithful

It has been an honour to bring songs & stories of hope in to your home this year. Merry Christmas and a blessed 2026, from your CHRI Family.

'Massive' Rise in Ottawa Church Attendance

The resurgence of church-goers, especially among young people, isn’t just an American trend, it’s happening in Ottawa too.

This is something we have already been noticing, but a local journalist is affirming that Ottawa churches are experiencing it too! “Seniors, including baby boomers and Generation X, have largely maintained their strong participation, church leaders are saying, but the latest increase in church attendance is in the generation between the ages of 18 and 35.”

An article (written by Sarah MacFarlane-Youngdale of The Ottawa Lookout) cites research from Barna Group and quotes leaders of a number of local congregations like Vineyard Church, The Met, Knox Presbyterian Church, Trinity Anglican Parish and others, to bring encouragement to the faith community. Read it here.