Manny Rivera

I’M HONORED

I’m thankful.  I’m grateful.  I’m humbled. I’m blessed.  I’m loved. And lastly I’m HONORED. It was my birthday this past Sunday.  What a day it was!  It was a great day of ministry, friends and family.  I was BLOWN AWAY from the love I experienced from everyone.  A...

The Blueprint of Man

Last weekend I had the honor and privilege to speak at Momentum 2012 Warrior’s Way conference for men.   Save The Nations Church in Ft. Lauderdale sponsored it under the leadership of Pastor Ken Albin.  I will continue to believe, until my dying day, that we DON’T...

The BIG APPLE Again

I’m in the BIG APPLE again this week watching my Calysta dance.  I’m a very proud daddy.  I’ve seen my daughter’s talent blossom into a refined professional.  And even better than that, I’ve seen her faith in Christ grow like a strong oak...

My Three Mothers

I’m a very blessed man!  I have three moms in my life!  And these three moms all play a vital part.  I honor all three of them today! Victoria Rivera, my beautiful wife and the mother of my children.  I honor you today for all your hard work and effort.  Our children...

Managing Paradoxes

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...

Seeing the Difference

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...