One of the Thai Boys is a Compassion Child

The world is rejoicing as all 12 boys and their soccer coach have been rescued from the Luang Nang Non cave in the Chiang Rai, Thailand!

The unfolding drama was followed closely by Compassion International since one of the boys was sponsored by the organization. Click here to read the regular updates by Compassion, with photos and a video from the boy's parents giving thanks to all those who prayed.

Little Boy from Nicaragua Needs a Heart Transplant

Juan Diego was diagnosed at birth with a life-threatening cyanotic congenital heart defect known as Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries.
Just 6 hours after his birth, he underwent heart surgery to keep him alive and, at just 10 days old, he went to see a heart specialist in Columbia where they found several other heart defects. These doctors were not equipped to perform the necessary, high-risk operation so this past Fall, Juan went to the Boston Children’s Hospital in the USA who confirmed the Colombian Doctor’s diagnosis...

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Ontario Elections June 7th

I [Care Baldwin] am not the type of person to be consumed by political news or engage in political debates. I just try and be as educated as I can be and make my voice heard by exercising my democratic right to vote.
But I know it’s easy to get caught up in the fear and division that surrounds election time.

Here are a few ways I have learned to respond:

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Ottawa Family Honours Humboldt

Our country has been shaken more than once this month and as we pray for and mourn the loss of many Canadians, one local couple is sharing the joy of new life.

(Photo:) Matthew Collens and his wife pose with their daughter and newborn son, Jackson Joseph Nickerson Collens, named after Humboldt Broncos crash victim Jaxon Joseph.

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Photos from Worship Nights

Click here to check out photos from the sold out Worship Night in Ottawa on April 23rd, featuring Paul Baloche and Brian Doerksen. (photos taken by Doug Spry)

The two influential worship leaders and songwriters with a combined 55 years of experience traded off stage-time and backed each other. Paul sang some of his classics in french and Brian introduced some new songs from his 'Grateful' as the crowd at Lifecentre Church sang loud.

Finding Easter in Bunnies and Baskets

How are you creatively helping your children understand the Easter Story?

Visit focusonthefamily.com/easter for some great ideas, like using bunny rabbit to teach some of the characteristics of Jesus that we should all try to have. For example, Bunnies...
are white as snow because Jesus takes all sin away (Isaiah 1:18b);
are gentle, kind-hearted and forgiving (Ephesians 4:32);
have big ears that are quick to listen (James 1:19)...

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Songs of Easter

We've created an Easter Playlist on Spotify full of worship songs to help focus on the true message of Easter and the hope it brings.

Stream it here: spotify.com/user/chriradio

10 Sharable Images this Spring

Spring is a great reminder that the old has passed away and the new has come! We've created these 10 sharable spring images focused on renewal to uplift you and your community!

Share them on your social platforms, or print and post around your home to uplift your family and friends.

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A Mother's Plea

A mother and her 3 year old son were driving home late when flooding took place at the Grand River.
With the fog, she could not see the barrier and the flood swept their vehicle off the road and into the lake. Michelle (mother and driver of the vehicle) managed to get her and her son free – however the current swept her son Kaden and he has been missing ever since – now 3 weeks.... This is every mother's worst nightmare.
There have been search parties happening ever since with people near and far contributing their time in the search for Kaden.

Please pray that that Kaden is brought home to his family.
Pray for daily strength, guidance, love and healing.

#BringKadenHome
Facebook page regarding the search: http://ow.ly/d2xF30iWms7
For more information please contact Amy – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rev. Billy Graham: Just As I Am

"My one purpose in life," he said, "is to help people find a personal relationship with God, which, I believe, comes through knowing Christ."

It is with sadness that we learned about the passing of The Rev. Billy Graham this morning, at the age of 99 in his North Carolina home.

Thank you, Rev. Graham, for your life-long dedication to sharing the Gospel.

(Click here to watch the memorial service at the U.S Capitol, featuring Michael W. Smith singing "Just As I Am", on February 28, 2018)

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