Devos
Where We Place Our Trust is Everything
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,...
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...
Naked. Yes, Naked.
Naked. We enter this world naked and we’ll leave it naked. Well, that’s how King Solomon put it in Ecclesiastes 5:15, “Everyone comes naked from their mother's womb, and as everyone comes, so they depart…” Although this truth is obvious in physical terms, it doesn’t...
When Granny Danced
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....
Your January Assignment
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...
Are You Guilty of This?
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...
January – Month of Focus
I usually take the whole month of January to take an audit of my life and my role in the Kingdom of God. This year I’m engaged in a 21 day fast (pray for me!). My emphasis is to build a greater focus so I won’t miss anything God has for me this year. I'm really...
The Power of Fasting
In the last few days, I’ve come to experience a different facet on fasting. Now, I’ve never been one to fast on a continuous basis. For me, fasting must be led by the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, I have too big of a love affair with food! But when the Lord has led...
The Importance of Beginnings
Beginnings are crucial. How we begin anything will determine the ride along the way. Whether it’s a journey, race, game, hike, project, etc., beginnings are essential. How we begin determines how we spend resources along the way. By beginning well, it’s always easier...
Manny Rivera
At the age of 18, he answered the call of God on his life and has given his life to the cause ever since.