Manny Rivera

Progression vs Digression

As a believer, to progress in Christ means to grow in Him.  In God’s kingdom, progression is first internal before it manifests in the external.  As His children, God wants us to live our lives from the inside out.  All throughout scripture, God works “in...

Hey! Focus!

We’re just about finished with 1/3 of our 21 days of fasting.  Victoria and I are believing that our time of prayer and fasting will bring us into a greater FOCUS in order to pursue the ONE who holds our destiny.  Fasting is simply a simplification of life and a...

A Word to Bulldog Fans

Now that I pastor in the great state of Georgia, my heart goes out to the faithful Georgia Bulldogs fans.  They’ve been waiting for a championship for 38 years and last night they had the trophy in their hands until their opponent, the Crimson Tide of Alabama,...

The Power of Expectation

We were all created with the ability to expect. There is power in expectation.  Expectation is the catalyst to desired outcomes. The foundation of our expectation is faith and hope. And from that foundation, expectation becomes the channel God uses to establish his...

My Master Key for 2018

In my research and studies last year, I accumulated excatly 40 different topics to write, teach and preach about in 2018.  They range in categories such as, intentionality, wisdom, vision, success, timing, leadership, etc. This year the Lord has challenged me to...

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...