Note: Sometimes we forget the incredible “gifting” of people within ABCRM. For years we have provided written devotionals. This week, we want to provide a video devotional by Rev. Kimberly Salico-Diehl who is the pastor at American Baptist Church of Fort Collins. For those who know her, she is a gifted pianist, song writer, and pastor. She also has a generous heart that seeks to live out the command to “Love God and love others.” An internal and personal meditation on the hym

“News about Jesus spread even more. Many people came to hear him and to be healed … but Jesus often slipped away to be alone so he could pray” (Lk. 5:15-16, NCV). It is officially summer this week and that means we are ready to SEND campers to Grand Mesa Baptist Camp (and other camps around the area). In the church, ministry leaders seem to move into “overdrive” during the summer months. There are camps, Bible schools, retreats, and special events galore on the calendar. Yet,

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Rom. 5:8, NIV). Early in my ministry here, I used a small Asus Netbook for my travels. The size of it was quite handy, but its memory was relatively small by today’s standards, yet it served me well for several years. As I traveled, I was able to stay connected via hotel Wi-Fi, public hotspots and the occasional visits to McDonalds, Starbucks and Village Inns. The more that I tr