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01 Jul

Posted at 13:03h in Community, Homelessness, Ministry 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 Joy Junction. Dr. Brian Nixon serves on the Board of Directors for the Ministry. For information about how you can support the ministry financially or with food or clothing donations, please visit https://www.joyjunction.org/, If you are in need of shelter and other assistance call 505.877.6967.

 

28 Jun

Posted at 09:47h in Faith, Family, Finances by
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Do you know your spouse financially? Have you taken the time to get to know the financial goals of your spouse? These are just two of the questions Brian Cochran talks about on this episode of ABQ Connect, as he reviews the intention of the concept of couples scheduling a frequent “Money Date.”  Brian Cochran is a Certified Financial Planner, Kingdom Advisor, and the President of John Moore Associates. He and his team manage millions of dollars in investments for people using Biblical principles. For more information go to  https://www.johnmoore.com/.

27 Jun

Posted at 16:47h in Abortion, Children, Community, Ministry, Women by
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Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque provide FREE pregnancy services, including testing and ultra-sounds. STI testing and post-abortive care are also available for the asking. Paula Gonzales is the Executive Director of Care Net Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque, and Jennifer Ward is the Community Outreach Director.

Finding out you are pregnant can feel scary if the pregnancy was unplanned. Feelings of anger, anxiety, denial and depression are all normal reactions. Carrying a pregnancy to term and raising a baby is no easy task, so it is understandable if you and your partner are unsure what to do.

Paula said, “Care Net Pregnancy Centers help people navigate these uncertain times. We explore your pregnancy options with you and make sure you have access to the most accurate and medically-sound information.” All services are FREE. More information is available at https://carenetabq.com/.

27 Jun

Posted at 15:34h in Faith, Ministry, Youth by
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Lisa Anderson is director of young adults for Focus on the Family, the world’s leading Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive. She manages Boundless, Focus’ ministry for young adults, with the goal of helping 20- and 30-somethings grow up, own their faith, date with purpose and prepare for marriage and family.

She is the author of “The Dating Manifesto: A Drama-Free Plan for Pursuing Marriage with Purpose” and hosts “The Boundless Show,” a national radio program and weekly podcast.

 

Boundless.org | A Website for Christian Singles and Young Adults

26 Jun

Posted at 16:39h in Community, Family, Politics, Public Policy by
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The New Mexico Family Action Movement aims to transform the culture of New Mexico to one that honors God.

As a state that sadly fails to protect life, struggles in education, continues to rise in crime, and seems to be foolish in its attempts at being wise, most believers can agree that something is wrong in New Mexico.

New Mexico Family Action Movement is actively working to honor God as the people of God by “standing firm and taking action” (Daniel 11:32); to engage our culture and government; and to stand up for Biblical values.

Executive Director Jodi Hendricks joins us in studio.

Protecting Families, Preserving Freedom – NM FAM

25 Jun

Posted at 18:37h in Community, Giving, Local Issues by
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Samaritan’s Purse mobilizes staff and equipment and enlists thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters in the United States.

Disaster Relief teams are now in Central New Mexico where multiple wildfires have consumed over 25,000 acres and, sadly, left two people dead. We are focusing our efforts on the town of Ruidoso, located between the Salt and South Fork fires. The latter alone has devastated 17,000 acres and 1,400 structures, over half of which are homes.

Rick and Kater Zemke join us to share updates about these relief efforts.

 

Responding to New Mexico Wildfires (samaritanspurse.org)

25 Jun

Posted at 18:26h in Community, Events, Faith by
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Freedom Celebration is a free festival-style Fourth of July celebration at Isleta Amphitheater featuring live high-energy music from a lineup of Christian music hitmakers and fresh up-and-comers, one of the city’s best fireworks displays, and a message about true freedom from Pastor Skip Heitzig.

Janae Heitzig joins us to talk about this year’s Freedom Celebration.

Faith • Fireworks • Family Fun – Freedom Celebration (freedomabq.com)

25 Jun

Posted at 16:13h in Children, Community, Discipleship by
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The Ranches has helped thousands of kids and teens develop essential skills, make lasting connections and giving them a second chance toward a better future.

  • A safe place to learn, grow and develop
  • Supportive relationships with caring mentors
  • Enriching programs, experiences and activities

Travis Yoakum, director of the ranches, joins us today.

 

The Ranches Home – The Ranches

24 Jun

Posted at 10:36h in Children, Community, Human Trafficking, Safety by
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Shelley Repp is the Executive Director of the NM Dream Center (NMDC), a non-profit organization fighting to eliminate human trafficking in New Mexico.  According to the NMDC, there are over 40 million people who are living in some form of modern-day slavery around the world. Women and young girls account for 71% of all modern-day slavery victims. Children make up 25% and account for 10 million of all victims of slavery worldwide. In this episode Shelley opens our eyes to minor domestic sex trafficking in New Mexico. The New Mexico Dream Center provides prevention activities, outreach to victims, services for survivors, and a support system for clients. To support NMDC go to https://www.nmdreamcenter.org/.

 

21 Jun

Posted at 16:30h in Family, Finances, Investing by
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John Moore Associates helps clients plan their finances according to biblical principles. They bring a servant’s heart to all they do, with caring, attentive, proactive, and responsive service to their clients and colleagues. They consistently find real solutions to clients’ challenges to optimize stewardship.

Cole Leonida of John Moore Associates joins us as a guest on this week’s financial update.

 

Managing wealth using Biblical Principles – John Moore Associates