by Manny Rivera | May 2, 2012 | Doctrine, Leadership, Motivation
The message of the Kingdom of God has always been and will forever be difficult to swallow. The ways of God’s kingdom are contrary and opposing to our nature. That’s why Jesus had to be the greatest “shock jock” of all time. A shock jock is generally a speaker whose...
by Manny Rivera | May 1, 2012 | Motivation, Personal
For me, the most difficult thing to do in ministry is managing the paradoxes of the kingdom. A paradox is an illogical contradiction. It’s a statement, proposition, or situation that seems to be absurd or incongruous. The Bible is full of them. The reason being...
by Manny Rivera | Apr 30, 2012 | Doctrine, Motivation
There are many requisites in life that require prerequisites. A requisite is a necessary and appropriate component for a specific purpose. For example, walking is a requisite for living. Although many people have lived successful lives without walking, their...
by Manny Rivera | Apr 29, 2012 | Church, Motivation
I sense an excitement in the air over Impact Church. People are awakening and God’s frequency is being detected, as an old radio catches a clear and loud frequency. I’ve realized that as long as we stay hungry and thirsty for Him, we’ll always...
by Manny Rivera | Apr 27, 2012 | Church, Motivation, Personal
I know God is constantly working in us and all of us are a work in progress. Knowing that and remembering it, becomes our encouragement when we face tough situations. But I believe that seeing God work in others is equally or greater in encouragement. In us, the...
by Manny Rivera | Apr 26, 2012 | Church, Motivation
It appears that this Sunday I’m calling an audible. And for those that don’t understand what that means, allow me to explain. “Calling an audible” is a sport term that means changing the play on the spot. Our plan or “play” was to begin an in-depth...