Devos
TOO MUCH TIME AND ENERGY PICKING UP THE PIECES…
Our life in Christ is a journey. And that journey is more like an excursion through life; it has victories and setbacks along with many wild and crazy turns. The value we place in the product of our journey will always determine our perspective within it. For it is...
THE BIBLE IS RATED “R”
I was told as a young man training in ministry to “be myself…don’t copy other preachers and don’t wear a façade… be yourself.” Well, I took that advice in verbatim - probably too literal :-). Well, I’ve been occasionally accused of being a bit controversial and too...
THE NOTEBOOK
I have a black leather notebook (folder) that houses legal pads. It’s a notebook that I always carry in my bag. I call it my “Idea Note book.” I do all my brainstorming in it. It carries my thoughts, concepts, lists, hypothesizes, goals and plans. Anything of any...
ROOT LEVEL
My blogging has been a bit sporadic lately. It appears that the process of order in my life has had its taxing moments. This process has a way about it that causes us to have to rethink and restructure practices, schedules and routines. I’m learning that the process...
THE KING IS COMING
Last night, I waited with anticipation to see if "the king" Lebron James, was was signing with our Miami Heat. The moment of anticipation was orchestrated very well by the NBA and ESPN. It will forever be one of those moments in which you would remember where you were...
ORDER vs. DISORDER
Order and structure seems to be the word for MHC this summer. This began the first week of June and continues to challenge us every week. I’ve been personally challenged to increase the level of Godly order, not just in myself, but also in my family and church. ...
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DAUGHTER…
My daughter Calysta has been training very hard for the IDC National Competition. She's been training about 10 hours a day, not including her personal training of weight lifting and aerobics. She has a very good chance of winning Miss IDC, which is the all around...
BE THERE!
Last week's message one for my personal record books. I preached a message titled "BE THERE". It's a passion of mine for people to see the value of "being the church" by "being at church." Yes, there is a demonic paradigm that deceives people in believing that...
THE EPITOME OF RESPONSIBILITY
We all have the potential to lead and influence. And that influence has been given various arenas in life for its application. I believe in the phrase “every believer is a leader.” It doesn’t imply that there be “all chiefs and no indians,” rather, that everyone has...
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.