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08 Jul

Posted at 14:05h in Community, Politics by
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Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing brings us up to date on New Mexico’s public policy and politics affecting education and the economy.  Follow the links below for more background information on each topic:

1. Kids Count 2021: the data are sound, but the spin is not: https://errorsofenchantment.com/kids-count-is-fairly-non-partisan-voices-spin-is-not/.

2. Also, when’s the last time someone discussed NM’s high rate of single parenthood (a variable in the report). https://errorsofenchantment.com/kids-count-report-little-to-celebrate-especially-w-covid-impact-unaccounted-for/.

3. And, where are the media and other advocacy groups talking about the amount of classroom time lost by New Mexico kids or the fact that, as of right now, our children will be among the few states that have to wear masks in classrooms as school begins this fall: https://errorsofenchantment.com/kids-count-report-little-to-celebrate-especially-w-covid-impact-unaccounted-for/.

4. NM experienced among the highest rates of the shift to homeschooling during the pandemic: https://errorsofenchantment.com/nm-among-states-w-largest-outflow-of-students-from-govt-schools-during-pandemic/.

5. Other states have been moving swiftly ahead with school choice. Here are a few examples: https://errorsofenchantment.com/other-states-race-ahead-on-school-reform/.

6. Sen. Heinrich is coming after your gas appliances: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/08/opinion/climate-change-electricity-fossil-fuels.html.

7. New Mexico is now funding both sides of the employment situation (we have the 2nd-highest rate in the nation): https://errorsofenchantment.com/nm-now-funding-both-sides-of-unemployment-equation-with-federal-stimulus-money/.

07 Jul

Posted at 14:07h in Bible, Ministry by
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Richard is the Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church, located at 4770 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Weekend Services are Sunday at 9 am, and 11 am. The Midweek service is Wednesday at 7 pm. He is also the Co-Chairman of New Mexico Prays. Pastor Richard said, “We have over 147 churches in our state that are praying for New Mexico twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.”

Pastor Richard is very candid about his own life and the trials God has taken him through. He said, “I am a very transparent Pastor. I share the good, the bad, and the ugly. “Some people leave (our services) saying our Pastor is pretty awesome, but if he is that messed up, there is hope for me!”

Click on the links for more information.

06 Jul

Posted at 14:01h in Uncategorized by
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Joy Junction is a 501(c)(3) faith-based church ministry that offers emergency and short-term essentials such as food, clothing, counseling, transportation, shelter to homeless men, women, children, and families throughout Albuquerque. Elma Reynalds is the CEO of the ministry. She said, “Guests also receive an array of other services for their spiritual and emotional needs.” Joy Junction believes in giving the homeless a Hand Up, not a handout! More information is available online at https://www.joyjunction.org/.

02 Jul

Posted at 14:35h in Community, Ministry by
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Steve Reimann is the Engineer for ABQ Connect.  He and Jim review the details of the “Freedom Celebration,” which starts tonight, July 2, 2021, on the Osuna campus of Calvary Church Albuquerque. The gates open at 4:00 pm. The show starts at 6:00 pm. Christian artists Phil Wickham, Passion, Andrew Ripp, and Tedashii will be on stage, followed by a gospel message from Pastor Skip Heitzig. The finale on the evening will be a fireworks show lighting up the darkness, celebrating the freedom we enjoy as Americans.

Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair.  Albuquerque’s best food trucks Parker’s Pizza, Black Iron Catering Co., Nomads BBQ, Wow-Wow Lemonade, and Sugar ‘N Glitz Desserts will be onsite.  Fun for the kids in the “Kidz Zone” will be provided. Activities for children include face painting and inflatables. THE EVENT IS FREE!

01 Jul

Posted at 14:03h in Community, Ministry by
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The Promise Keepers Men’s Conference is coming up July 16-17, 2021, at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Register to attend the event in person or online at https://promisekeepers.org/. The mission of Promise Keepers is “to build Godly men.” Chad Hennings serves as a Board Member with Promise Keepers. Steve Stucker and Dennis Poper serve as Co-Chairs of New Mexico Men of Honor. The two ministries focus on helping men live with integrity and honor. Find out more about the ministry of New Mexico Men of Honor here: https://www.nmmenofhonor.com/.

30 Jun

Posted at 14:02h in Health by
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Mercy Multiplied Freedom Advocates Jodie Hix, Leila Armstrong, and Jocelyn Medina review “The Seven Keys to Freedom” in this episode. Jocelyn said, “Sometimes we start believing lies, and we get caught up in sin. Once we open that door, it can spiral out of control so easily. Before you know it, you think, “how did I end up here?” Go to https://mercymultiplied.com/keys-to-freedom-study/ to learn more about The Seven Keys to Freedom Bible Study.

29 Jun

Posted at 14:01h in Missions Ministry by
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Bible Missions Global (BMG) equips churches in the former Soviet Union with the resources for outreach in their local communities. John Sandager is an Estate Planning Attorney in Albuquerque, and he serves in Ministry with Bible Missions Global as the Executive Director BMG/USA. Find out how you can support the mission work of BMG at https://biblemissionglobal.org/.

28 Jun

Posted at 14:01h in Media, Politics by
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Steve Mckee is a branding expert. He is the Co-Founder of McKee Wallwork & Company and the author of two books: “When Growth Stalls: How It Happens, Why You’re Stuck, and What to Do About It,” and  “Power Branding: Leveraging the Success of the World’s Best Brands.” In this episode, Steve educates us on the use of branding in politics and optics created. Steve said, “We have been dumbed down so much as a culture. We tend to go based on what we see, maybe what we hear, not what we learn. We don’t learn. People don’t pay enough attention.”  Get more information about Steve McKee at https://www.mckeewallwork.com/.