Strawberry Picking and Jam-Making with Dianne!

Strawberry's are at peak ripeness right now, and Dianne Van Der Putten managed to pick 4 heaping baskets this weekend at Miller's Bay Farm! She went bright and early at 7:30 A.M. (the way to do it in extreme heat...), and went home to make 21 jars of jam (and counting). Read more to make your own homemade jam!

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Katy Nichole Shares Her Journey With Scoliosis

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and Katy Nichole (In Jesus Name singer, CHRI's current No. 1 song) opened up about her experience being born with congenital scoliosis. While God has given her physical healing, the greatest miracle in her story was finding Jesus in her darkest moment. Her story reminds us that Jesus finds us in our pain, and gives us a reason to keep fighting. Read more for her story and photos.

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We Have FOUR New Ottawa Artists On CHRI!

Ottawa artists are making a splash in the industry right now! This summer is going to be bumping with local music because we have just added songs from FOUR local artists on CHRI! Read more to learn about these artists and hear their latest singles.

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Ontario Votes!

If you are a resident of Ontario, you have the opportunity to make your voice heard in the upcoming election. For information on eligibility, how, when, and where to vote, head over to elections.on.ca.

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How Can We Be Showing Love to People in Need?

I was driving with my son during the storm in Ottawa on Saturday, and as I was driving down Merivale Road I saw a woman and her four children getting out of their car, which had just been forced off the road by falling electric wires. They were visibly shaken up and the storm was still in full effect, so I quickly pulled over, jumped out and asked them to hop in my car.

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5 Ways to Make Your Little One’s Birthday Special

Every parent wants their child to feel special and loved on their birthday. During this ongoing pandemic, there are many ways you can still celebrate your child in safe and memorable ways! Here are five tips you can try to make proverbial lemonade out of your little one’s birthday celebration!

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Your Worship Playlist for Easter 2022

God loves you SO much. At Easter, we remember the greatest display of His love, which was sending His Son into this world to live the life we couldn't live, and then defeating death when He rose from the grave. Prepare your heart with some encouraging Easter worship.

CHRI Ministry Partners Are on the Ground in Ukraine

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Brock Tozer—Ahead of the Curve with Christian Artists

We don't take lightly the influence CHRI has in the Christian community, and Brock Tozer continues to be ahead of the curve when it comes to seeking out Christian artists and songs he knows you will love. After it went No. 1 on CHRI and seeing the positive response it garnered, Elias Dummer has just released "The Gospel Is Rest" as a single on Canadian radio!

Read more for Elias' statement on how CHRI influenced the growth of "The Gospel Is Rest."

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4 Ways to Grow Closer to God During Lent

The Lenten season is a special time of prayer and fasting, as we look upon the coming of Christ's death and resurrection at Easter. Christians across the world take the 40 days prior to Easter (representing the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, fasting, and being tempted while preparing for His ministry) strengthening their relationship with God. It is a time to reflect on the incredible mysteries of God unveiled when Jesus was sent into this world, died, and then rose again three days later. 

What can we do to grow closer to God during this time?

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