by Manny Rivera | Oct 24, 2013 | Church, Motivation
Two Sundays ago, we implemented a new facet to our congregational culture. From now on, after every sermon and teaching time, we will assign to our listeners what we call an IMPACT CHALLENGE. An Impact Challenge is a charge for spiritual responsibility to what was...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 22, 2013 | Motivation
What kind of sound comes from your life? What sound are you currently making? What punctuation best describes you – a period, comma, question mark or an EXCLAMATION MARK!! As Christians, our lives should be making a distinct sound. And that sound needs to be...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 30, 2012 | Church, Doctrine, Motivation
We completed our message series, ALTARS. Much was taught and much was learned. And if there’s one thing I captured for myself, is that I will forever be an ALTAR for God’s presence and God’s activity. In the next few days I will post some short highlights of my...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 22, 2012 | Church, Doctrine, Motivation
My wife Victoria sent me this short story the other day. When I read it, it gripped my heart. I’m concerned… why are there so many “Bible believing Christians” desensitized with ABORTION. As a nation, we are killing our babies out of...
by Manny Rivera | Oct 16, 2012 | Motivation
I read this blog during my morning reads today. It gripped my heart! I had to share it with all of you. Please allow it to do the same to you. Please! Let’s pray for our city! BROADWAY DURING RUSH HOUR by David Wilkerson [May 19, 1931 – April 27, 2011] As I...
by Manny Rivera | Sep 28, 2012 | Motivation
It looks like we finally finished with the move of our offices and my home. Wow, this one was a tough one, but a good one as well! I feel like I have a new take on the term “transition.” Here’s my take on transition… It’s not just a “Christianeese” term; it’s an...