by Manny Rivera | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
This seems to be a very unpopular topic in this current post-modern era of the church. It’s very obvious that the message of “hyper grace” or “sloppy agape” has become prevalent in many American churches. Pastors don’t touch it “with a 10 foot pole,” for fear that...
by Manny Rivera | Apr 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ll admit, one of my fears in life is missing out on what God has already given me. I know we shouldn’t be driven or led by our “fears,” it’s not a healthy way to live. Nevertheless, it brings about a certain focus that allows me to do and connect with “all...
by Manny Rivera | Apr 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Understanding the difference between TRUST and love is critical. If you’re constantly affected by offenses and unforgiveness, you don’t have a love problem you have a trust problem. The love of God that dwells in us is for everyone. And within it, there’s grace,...
by Manny Rivera | Sep 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s been around twenty years ago… I was a young and dumb father. My oldest, Calysta, was about two years old. As a young family and with a limited budget, I decided that summer to travel, with my in-laws, to Birmingham, Alabama to visit Victoria’s side of the family....
by Manny Rivera | Jan 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
It appears that anything and everything that is of any value in the Kingdom of God has to be sought after. God has a method of NOT easily placing anything on our laps. There must to be a pursuit. That is why He told us to ask, seek and knock after the keys of the...
by Manny Rivera | Jan 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the...