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12 Mar

Posted at 14:01h in Investing by
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John Moore Associates Certified Financial Planner Brian Cochran reviews the benefits of the new stimulus package approved by Congress this week. Washington has also increased the child tax credit for families with children in the household. “This credit is 100% refundable. You can reduce your overall tax liability and get a check back from the government if your tax credit exceeds your tax liability,” Brian said. For more information about these topics and the investment markets, go to https://www.johnmoore.com/.

11 Mar

Posted at 14:13h in Health, Nutrition by
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Nourished Nutrition Counselor Jennifer Bryant, RDN, CDE, has a unique client-based practice. Clients determine their level of commitment, success, and reward with her guidance (RDN). The Nourished Nutrition program focuses on nutrition and considers activity, life balance, mindfulness, spiritual life, and goals with rewards. Clients will gain a sense of empowerment and success in their health goals, with improved nutrition being the foundation of their success. Jennifer also provides FREE access to her weekly FOOD AND FAITH TO FUEL YOUR HEALTH newsletter through her website https://nourishednutritioncounseling.com/. You may also download delicious healthy recipes to assist you in planning family meals. Jennifer says, “Food should be fun!” 

10 Mar

Posted at 19:20h in Giving, Health, Ministry by
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Joni and Friends‘ vision is to see a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Sandi is the New Mexico Area Director. She is joined on this episode by Debbie Faculjak (Fa-su-liac), serving as an International Board Member. Her husband Paul is a former Area Director and is now a volunteer with the ministry.

March is Wheels for the World and Wheelchair Collection Month for Joni and Friends. The ministry collects wheelchairs, refurbishes the equipment, and then distributes these life-changing “wheels” to people in need around the world. To support Joni and Friends, call 505-835-5263 or reach them on the web at https://www.joniandfriends.org/new-mexico.

“Go out quickly…and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame…so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23

09 Mar

Posted at 14:02h in Children, Ministry, Nutrition by
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Holly Slade is the Founder of Feed New Mexico Kids (FNMK). Each week snack packs are put together by volunteers containing specific food items for children suffering from hunger. The Snack packs are then delivered to APS schools and distributed by teachers, principals, nurses, and counselors each Friday for children to take home and eat over the weekend. If you would like to support Feed New Mexico Kids, please contact Holly through their website at https://feednmkids.com/. Holly said, “With help, we can ensure each child has food to eat on the weekends.”

08 Mar

Posted at 14:17h in Business, Community by
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The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is a nonpartisan voice for business owners, employees, and individuals in New Mexico. Created and staffed by native New Mexicans. Founder and President Carla Sonntag said, “We have lost over 2000 businesses and 60,000 jobs. I believe our state can do much better than current national ratings reflect.” Take a look at the “Calls to Action” tab at https://nmbizcoalition.org/calls-to-action/.

05 Mar

Posted at 12:45h in Mental Health by
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Cornerstone Lifeworks‘ mission is to help guide individuals, couples, and families into cultivating the quality of life and relationships that they were first intended to have by God. Director, Sam Newmon said, “When someone enters our doors, I hope they feel the presence because He lives. First and foremost, we want to make sure people are seen. We want them to feel valued.” Call 505.345.2778 or go to https://www.cornerstonelifeworks.com/ for more information about Cornerstone Lifeworks.

03 Mar

Posted at 14:07h in Children, Family, Life by
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March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. John and Susie Sandager and their son Smith will celebrate the things that people with Down Syndrome can do and how their lives uniquely contribute to our families and community. Susie said, “Smith is the kindest person I know.” John said of his son, “He is not disabled. He is Differently Abled!”

For you formed my inward parts;  you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works;  my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13–14

02 Mar

Posted at 14:04h in Art, Beauty by
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Theopoetics is “the poetry of God,” Brian Nixon said. He is working on a new book set to be released in the summer of 2021 called “Beauty and the Banana: A Theopoetic Aesthetic.” Brian oversees Education and Publishing, serving as an Assistant Pastor with Calvary Church. He is also an accomplished author, artist, and musician. Brian teaches us to appreciate beauty because “it is an attribute of God related to His majesty!”  Connect with Brian at https://www.facebook.com/BrianCharlesNixon.

01 Mar

Posted at 14:01h in Business, Community by
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Buck Buckner is the owner of Rain Tunnel Car Spas in Albuquerque. In this episode, Buck encourages New Mexicans to “buy local.” He reviews how the “externals” are affecting local businesses. The externals of COVID-19, the ART Project (Albuquerque Rapid Transit), politics, and the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Rain Tunnel Car Spas in Albuquerque are open for business. For more information, go to https://www.raintunnelcarspa.com/.