Posts by Manny Rivera

Have you ever thought about putting your “Christianity” to work as in the days of the early New Testament church? I’ve seen documentaries and have read the stories of men and women having incredible God experiences when attempting to do something that ONLY God can do through them. I’m convinced that most American Christians suffer…

I wouldn’t consider myself an expert in demonology, but I can tell you that I’ve put in enough study hours and hands–on working hours on the subject. I really don’t like talking much about an adversary that’s already been defeated, but I do feel that I need to expose one of its many lies that…

Impact Church is in the middle of a God Moment. I’m certain every congregation that operates under a Holy Spirit led vision will have God Moments. In order for the Kingdom of God to have healthy forward progression, God will always challenge His people as individuals and congregations as a whole, to engage in a…

Our relationship with God is Biblically described in many metaphors and similes. These metaphors are used to clearly paint a mental picture of the significance and complexity of our salvation and process of fulfilling our divine purpose. These metaphors and similes are used to help translate God’s eternal will, divine intentions and celestial objectives, written…

As I continue to study the scriptures, I’ve come to the conclusion that the closer I get to God and the more I’m able to comprehend His word, the more I realize the amount of untapped potential I contain, as a person who is possessed by God Himself! There is SO MUCH MORE! It’s almost…

We really do become the very thing we consume. In the same manner that “we are what we eat,” we become the very thing that we watch, read, hear and do. We’ll always take on the characteristics of all things we expend.   The fuel of your life determines the placement, condition and performance of your…

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 it’ll drive away congregants, and if their congregants…

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 things” God has…

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, mercy, forgiveness compassion, etc. But God’s love can only flow from our…