Posts by Manny Rivera
Resolutions…
I’m aware that this is the season of resolutions. Resolutions are not resolutions without resolve. To resolve is to come to come an earnest and definite decision – to determine. Resolutions are the decisions that are made with a determination. Without determination there are only empty resolutions. I love the word “desire.” Its etymology is…
Read MoreTHE TIME IS APPROACHING
We are elbow deep in preparations for our IMPACT INITIATIVE SERVICE this Sunday @10:00am! Our office is working feverishly with much joy and anticipation! Pictured below is the first of hundreds of IMPACT INITIATIVE KITS that will be given to the people who respond to the challenge given. The KIT is given not just as a gift but as a tool-set for…
Read MoreFOCUS in 2011
I usually take the whole month of January to take an audit of my life and my role in the Kingdom of God. As I said yesterday, I love the month of January! It’s a time of changes and new beginnings. Try to find some quality time to brainstorm some thoughts about last year and…
Read MoreWhere is Jesus Supposed to be?
I read a blog by Pastor Steven Furtick that inspired me to post this blog. I love the month of January. I’m an extremely goal-oriented individual and I’ve discovered that reprioritizing and recalibrating your life is an essential action if you really want to actualize your potential. The month of January is the month for this…
Read MoreSight & Clarity – A Must!
By nature I’m a risk-taker. I’m not one to sit and let the “grass grow under my feet.” Although this attitude has its benefits, it also has its downfalls. Too many times I’ve taken shots in the dark. I’ve wasted resources because of risks taken without proper clarity. I’m asking the Lord for a greater…
Read MoreOpportunity or Obligation
We had an incredible meeting with my leaders last night. I’m so encouraged over what the Lord is doing through them. I believe this year will be one for the record books – that is, in a positive way. 🙂 Although last night I covered four different topics, allow me to expound on the last…
Read More2010 in review – Top 5 Blogs
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads WOW!!! Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 10,000 times in 2010. That’s about 24 full 747s.…
Read MoreIt Begins Today…
I’ll have to admit, 2010 was a year of much stress and disappointment in many ways. But now that it’s gone and I reverse-engineer it, I’ m realizing it was a great opportunity for me to me processed by the Lord. Apart from 25-year-old relationships morphing right before our eyes, our church went through the…
Read MoreIMPACT INITIATIVE – A “MUST BE THERE” EVENT!
The time is approaching… 2011 has within it many opportunities! It’s time that we, as a church, take the INITIATIVE! Join us for our IMPACT INITIATIVE SERVICE – January 09, 2011 at Lake Stevens Middle School @ 10:00 am [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSf6VHR_Jy4&fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0] This will be a “MUST BE THERE” in the physical body service. Everyone will leave…
Read MoreIMPACT INITIATIVE SERVICE
On JANUARY 9th, 2011 @ 10:00am we will have our IMPACT INITIATIVE SERVICE! This service will be a dedicated power-pact event for vision casting, direction and empowerment. We have so many things planned and prepared and cannot wait until we are able to share them with you! As we begin our new year, we desire…
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