Posts by Manny Rivera
An Opportunity!
I believe being found faithful in opportunities develops prosperity. It may appear that other people have more opportunities than us, but that’s not true at all. As a matter of fact, we all have the same amount of opportunities. An opportunity is simply a chance to be faithful in execution. This Sunday provides an opportunity. …
Read MoreI Love Teaching the Bible!
I’m really enjoying teaching at Citi Bible College. There are not many things in life I enjoy as much as teaching the Bible. It gives me a rush every time I do it! We only have five weeks left in this semester, the new one begins soon. If you truly desire to take the initiative…
Read MoreThe Truth About New Levels
I’ve heard it said for several years, “new levels bring new devils” and honestly, I’ve never understood it. Besides it’s catchy rhyming tone, I’m not sure it carries much weight. Now, I do understand that new levels bring new challenges and require a greater focus of responsibility but I just don’t see the demonology within…
Read MoreTODAY…
I’m thankful today. Today I celebrate one more year of loving life with my wife and children. Today I celebrate one more year of pursuing God’s completed purpose in my life. Today I celebrate one more year of doing what I love to do. Today, I’m thankful for the opportunity God has given to…
Read MoreDefining Decisions
We all desire defining moments. A defining moment is a necessary glimpse of your destiny conveyed through an inspiration and illumination. Psychologists tell us that 1% of 1% of experiences ever make it into our memories. There are about 12-15 experiences (positive or negative) in our lives, which cause us to become what we are.…
Read MoreProphetic Words
Our continued prayers and hunger for God’s presence is resulting in breathtaking results occurring in our church! I keep hearing great news and testimonies of God’s continual provision in our lives and more importantly, how people’s eyes and hearts are opening to God’s love! We had a tremendous time, two weeks ago, when Pastor Tony Foster spoke prophetic words from Godconcerning our church and to…
Read MoreGOD CLUES
We all have a tendency to limit God. And the stronghold of these limits is located in the personal arena of our faith. It’s easier to believe God for miracles when “who” or “what” we believe God for is dislocated from our personal environment. When there’s no personal attachment and no emotional loss at stake,…
Read MoreLesson From My Daughter…
I’m convinced. God has a sense of humor and absolutely loves to watch the surprising look on our faces when His promises come to pass in our lives in ways that we had no point of reference. And I guess that is what our “faith walk” is supposed to be like. We have a tendency…
Read MoreJust How Willing Are You?
1 When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed…
Read MoreOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE
We started a new message series yesterday, “HE LOVES ME – HE LOVES ME NOT.“ The reason why I named it that way is because of our understanding of God’s love for us. Unfortunately, our understanding of it is as bad as a coin toss. Churches are filled with people who still think God is mad at…
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