Manny Rivera

It’s Time to Engage!

It’s difficult to explain what is happening at Discover Life Church. In the last four weeks we have seen an increase of hunger for God’s tangible presence as well as a holy curiosity for His Word. We have increased in every area of the ministry. And I’m being told...

Thrive! Don’t just Survive

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...

The Fight for the Inner Room

I’m in a season where I’m being challenged in creating a greater environment of intimacy with God. More than ever, I hear a call for me to separate myself to the inner room – some call it the secret place. I pray. I pray throughout the day…I pray continually…....

Why We Lose Focus and Momentum

As a Pastor of a growing congregation, I spend a lot of time contemplating why people lose spiritual focus and momentum. One of my greatest frustrations is seeing people receive a breakthrough one week and lose it the following week! I’ve come to one conclusion and...

Purpose Finding Factory

I have one goal this year.  I’m praying through it.  I’m meditating on it.  I’m planning for it.  I’m acting on it. Here is it:  To connect people to their purpose through inspiration, motivation, education and activation. In two weeks, we’ll...

Trouble, Temptation and Trespasses

Jesus prepared himself for 30 years for 3.5 years of world-changing activity. What does that say about us? As God’s children, one of our foundational purposes is the process of constantly become like Christ.  We’re supposed be on a continual journey to maturity.  Our...