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“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who …

Catches of the week Rio Chama: Val Armijo of Albuquerque caught a 20-inch brown trout using a Panther Martin spinner below Abiquiu Lake on March 23. Cochiti Lake: Ensley Aguilar of Kewa Pueblo caught a 31-inch pike using an 8-inch swimbait March 21. Nathaniel Sierra of Albuquerque caught and released eight …

By Arnie Leshin  Could it be nervous times for the likes of Louisiana State, Virginia Tech and Iowa as women’s hoops prepares for Friday night‘s NCAA basketball tournament.    For the No.1 Hokies, it’s a first appearance at this level, for the Bayou Tigers, it’s the first time since 2011, …

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. “ Romans 15:13 If you’re overwhelmed by thoughts of the future today, let’s take some time to anchor ourselves …

By Arnie Leshin  March Madness came around Sunday to bring Iowa and Louisiana State long-awaited berths in the NCAA Basketball Tournament’s Final Four.   From a long-time success as head coach of the Baylor women’s basketball program, Kim Mulkey in her second year at the helm of 3rd-seeded Louisiana State, …

By Arnie Leshin  Weather permitting, St. Michael’s baseball and softball teams hope to play their first district games when they hit the road Tuesday for West Las Vegas to play at the Dons brand-new facility.    Together, the two teams will ride the new sparkling white enlarged bus labeled the …

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear, worry and anxiety are all weapons of Satan to keep us from experiencing the full life that God has for us. These emotions can overwhelm us and keep …

By Arnie Leshin  It’s record streak of 14 Final Fours wiped out in Saturday’s stunning Elight Eight setback to Ohio State, the Connecticut women left the NCAA March Madness in the hands of its men’s team. And what Danny Hurley’s 4th-seeded Huskies did was turn a close game into a …

“Be still and know that I am God!” psalm 46:10 When we allow ourselves to get too busy, we don’t take the time to slow down and remember the relationship we have with God. God wants us to spend time each day to renew our relationship with Him.  He wants …

By Arnie Leshin Leave it to San Diego State, the long-time frontrunner in the men’s Mountain West Conference.   While its fellow conference members have lost 14 straight postseason tournament games, it was the Aztecs who ended the long 11-game draught with the lone NCAA tournament victory.   From there, …

By Arnie Leshin  Don’t get too overwhelmed over this, it doesn’t happy very often, but in the 2023 men’s basketball March Madness it dropped into our laps as the top eight ranked teams fell out of the hunt.    It’s not exactly new, but you can guess it occurs when …

“Then He placed His right hand on me and said: Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.” Revelations 1:17 Jesus said first, “Do not be afraid” This is what we need to hear in these days when many of us are so anxious. Remember, fear doesn’t …

By Arnie Leshin  The young St. Michael’s softball team turned Thursday afternoon‘s Moriarty Invitational against Socorro into no contest in three-inning mercy-rule time via a 20-5 rout in the opening round.   Freshman Arianna Rivera took care of the pitching, although she did walk a dozen batters but backed it …

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” Mark 12:30 God wants to be the Lord of your life—not just with your words, but also with your actions. He wants you to carve out …

By Arnie Leshin  It’s Sweet 16 time in the March Madness NCAA men’s basketball tournament.   Four games are on the Thursday schedule, with No. 4 Tennessee facing No. 9 FAU, and No. 3 Kansas State taking on No. 7 Michigan State in the East, and in the West it’s …