by Manny Rivera | Nov 1, 2011 | Leadership, Motivation
Ever had a “Red Sea” moment? A “Red Sea” moment is when you have your back against a seeming devastation, all the while facing an aggressive force that desires to bring much damage to you. After reading the story of the Israelites and Moses during their exodus from...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 31, 2011 | Church, Motivation
Last night was a pivotal time for our daughter church, Iglesia Visa Nueva. It was such an honor for my wife and I, along with a very large crowd from Impact church being there to honor what God has been doing in the life of Iglesia Vida Nueva. Pastors Landy and...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 28, 2011 | Church, Motivation
I believe our nation is coming to a boiling point. I sense we are entering days of anarchy, rebellion and chaos. Our nation is at war with itself, and the war is over ideology. The division of philosophy in this nation is so wide that implosion is imminent. But I...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 25, 2011 | Leadership, Motivation
It’s painful. It’s painful suffer defeat. It’s painful to suffer setbacks. It’s painful to experience tragedy. It’s painful to suffer persecution. It’s painful to suffer hunger and thirst. It’s painful to suffer lack. It’s painful to suffer hardship. But it’s...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 20, 2011 | Leadership, Motivation
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Matt. 13:44 I’ve been giving much thought to “value” here lately. I’ve learned that the...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 19, 2011 | Leadership, Motivation
As a pastor, I’m a student of human behavior. The mind of man is very fickle and unpredictable. We are definitely very unique. We are the most intelligent species on earth, but our mental aptitude and intelligence is so extreme that it breeds unintelligence. ...