Manny Rivera

What I Learned in 2017

It’s hard to believe that 2017 is just a few hours away from ending. Out of 27 years of ministry, this year has been the most challenging as well as the most rewarding years in our ministry lives.  2017 contained the greatest transitions in our lives to date....

Understanding Constant Change

Life, in order to be considered life, demands movement. Whether we like it or not, our lives are a journey. The simple mechanics of this journey is a continual forward progression. And within this forward progression of life is the constant process of change. Our...

Driving with Hazards On!

I love Miami. I love the people in it. I love the diversity, the languages, the cuisine, and the music but I hate the driving! Miami hosts a robust representation of all the Latin American and Caribbean cultures. They make up its majority. And its very agreed upon...

My 28 Years of Pursuit

On a Saturday night on January 18th, 1986, I had a life-changing encounter with God that changed the trajectory of my life. He revealed Himself to me in a marvelous and powerful manner. He didn’t just touch me; He reached in me and pulled out my hatred by...

Life is a Theme Park

In a couple of days, I think Victoria and I are going to experience the early signs of “Empty Nest Syndrome.” Currently all my children are home but at the end of the week, Calysta goes back to Los Angeles to finish her senior year at college, Zion goes to Boston for...

Pardon Our Dust

Our lives should always be a “work in progress.” I love what the apostle Paul said in Philippians 1:6, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.  It’s a good work...