by Manny Rivera | Sep 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’ve come to a sobering conclusion that the ONLY church growth strategy in Miami is signs, wonders and miracles. We’ve tried it all here! Unfortunately, Miami still sits as the most unchurched and unreached city in our country. Prayer, fasting and preaching with...
by Manny Rivera | Jul 30, 2014 | Church, Motivation
Godly intimacy has enemies. Its greatest enemy is found in life itself. Life has needs and wants and they continually and incessantly cry out for our attention and affection. Ironically, life wants to create intimacy with whatever satiates its needs and wants. I call...
by Manny Rivera | Jul 24, 2014 | Leadership, Motivation
Pain. “Pain is your friend,” I say this often to my leadership team when I teach on the processes of life and spiritual growth. Pain seems to be associated with the positive as well as the negative things of life. We experience the pain of loss and the pain of gain....
by Manny Rivera | Jul 16, 2014 | Motivation, Personal
On a Saturday night on January 18th, 1986, I had a life-changing encounter with God that changed the trajectory of my life. He revealed Himself to me in a marvelous and powerful manner. He didn’t just touch me; He reached in me and pulled out my hatred by...
by Manny Rivera | Jul 8, 2014 | Doctrine, Leadership, Motivation
How is Christian maturity defined? In conversations with people throughout the years, I’ve come to realize that people have a tendency to equate knowledge with maturity and age with maturity. It’s a common mistake. We’re encouraged and driven to study and learn about...