Bishop’s Blog

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Bishop Birt

Learn to Discern

This is an article I received, from James Emiry White, and wanted to share with you this week. Learn to Discern The word “disciple” is an interesting one. It is used in four primary ways: First, it is a generic … Continue reading →

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Bishop Birt

The Mystery Of Good Friday

I am at home contemplating Good Friday after returning from a spinal injection in my lower back. As I was laying on the couch going over the details of the procedures I just endured, I was reminded of the cruel … Continue reading →

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Gustavo Torres

Weathering the Storms

“The wind was contrary” or “against it”. This is how the storm was described that buffeted the boat on the Sea of Galilee (Mt 14:24). The effect of the wind was that the boat was “tossed” by the waves or … Continue reading →

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Bishop Birt

What You See Is What You Get

What You See Is What You Get “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” (Proverbs 11:3, NIV). The word “duplicity” in this verse means “tricky, deceitfulness.” Other translations use “deviousness,” “crookedness,” “willful … Continue reading →

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Gustavo Torres

Live Every Day Like It’s Your Last

Someone once said, “Few of us are called to do great things, but many of us can do small things in a great way.” David wrote in Psalm 116:12, “How can I repay the Lord for all his goodness to … Continue reading →

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Bishop Birt

Wise Men Still Seek Him

“WISE MEN still seek Him,” reads the bumper sticker. When I see this, I am reminded that fools think they are wise, so they do not search. But, wise men go on a pilgrimage, on a search, because they are … Continue reading →

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Bishop Birt

Deliberate Simplicity

Jesus practiced deliberate simplicity with disciplines such as solitude, prayer, Sabbath rest, etc. Because he sought the things above rather than the unfocused distractions of the world he came to save. Continue reading →

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Bishop Birt

Christmas Greetings 2009

Christmas Greetings ! For almost 500 years, the prophecies of God had said that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. The problem was Joseph and Mary were living 90 miles away in Nazareth! There is no way you could … Continue reading →

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Bishop Birt

New Years Resolutions

Dear friends, Another New Year is here! For some it will be an awakening that last year’s resolutions were forgotten and for others it will be an opportunity to celebrate goals that have been accomplished. But for everyone it is … Continue reading →

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Bishop Birt

The Next Thing

Greetings! I was encouraged today with a very simple word from the Lord: “Just do the next thing!” Sometimes the “next thing” is to write a letter, make a phone call, or visit a shut-in. Sometimes, the “next thing” is to … Continue reading →