Manny Rivera

Culture of Honor Misunderstanding

As we learn about the culture of honor in our church, I know there are many misconceptions about this subject floating around.  It’s very easy to be critical of the things we don’t fully understand.   Misconceptions always appear to be delusional; we’re always...

The Economy of Honor

Honor creates an atmosphere of exchange.  The concept of economy doesn’t just apply only to the natural world but the supernatural world as well.  As a matter of fact, I believe that the natural economy is affected by the spiritual economy, not just in the world...

Southern Saying… Spiritual Truth

We’ve just finished our second week of our Honorology message series.  I must say, it’s been a powerful time thus far!  I know I’ve mentioned it many times already, but more than likely, I’ll continue to declare it over and over again; honor has been the missing key...

Happy Birthday Zayne!

Today is my first-born son’s birthday, Manuel Zayne Rivera.   If there’s anything I’m learning this year is to live my life in moments and not in minutes.  Before I’m a leader to pastors, a church planter and pastor to multitudes, I’m a father to my children and a...

Honoring Dishonor and Dishonoring Honor

This Sunday will bring us to a powerful time in the presence of the Lord.   I know this because we’ve been in intense spiritual warfare for some time now.   As the pastor of Impact Church, my prayer is that our church receives the Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Eph...