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What I Learned in 2017
It’s hard to believe that 2017 is just a few hours away from ending. Out of 27 years of ministry, this year has been the most challenging as well as the most rewarding years in our ministry lives. 2017 contained the greatest transitions in our lives to date. Although we’ve never felt more in the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Constant Change
Life, in order to be considered life, demands movement. Whether we like it or not, our lives are a journey. The simple mechanics of this journey is a continual forward progression. And within this forward progression of life is the constant process of change. Our journey on this planet has a beginning and an end.…
Read MoreDriving 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 that the driving habits of these cultures…
Read MoreMy 28 Years of Pursuit
On a Saturday night on January 18th, 1986, I had a life-changing encounter with God that changed the trajectory of my life. He revealed Himself to me in a marvelous and powerful manner. He didn’t just touch me; He reached in me and pulled out my hatred by demonstrating His love for me. I saw…
Read MoreLife is a Theme Park
In a couple of days, I think Victoria and I are going to experience the early signs of “Empty Nest Syndrome.” Currently all my children are home but at the end of the week, Calysta goes back to Los Angeles to finish her senior year at college, Zion goes to Boston for a five-week summer intensive and…
Read MorePardon Our Dust
Our lives should always be a “work in progress.” I love what the apostle Paul said in Philippians 1:6, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. It’s a good work because when He is finished, He’ll look at us…
Read MoreI’M HONORED
I’m thankful. I’m grateful. I’m humbled. I’m blessed. I’m loved. And lastly I’m HONORED. It was my birthday this past Sunday. What a day it was! It was a great day of ministry, friends and family. I was BLOWN AWAY from the love I experienced from everyone. A great day for me indeed! I was…
Read MoreThe Blueprint of Man
Last weekend I had the honor and privilege to speak at Momentum 2012 Warrior’s Way conference for men. Save The Nations Church in Ft. Lauderdale sponsored it under the leadership of Pastor Ken Albin. I will continue to believe, until my dying day, that we DON’T have a crime, drug, violence, economic, perversion, teen pregnancy,…
Read MoreThe BIG APPLE Again
I’m in the BIG APPLE again this week watching my Calysta dance. I’m a very proud daddy. I’ve seen my daughter’s talent blossom into a refined professional. And even better than that, I’ve seen her faith in Christ grow like a strong oak tree. Calysta is another example of God’s keeping power. His Word is…
Read MoreMy Three Mothers
I’m a very blessed man! I have three moms in my life! And these three moms all play a vital part. I honor all three of them today! Victoria Rivera, my beautiful wife and the mother of my children. I honor you today for all your hard work and effort. Our children are blessed of…
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