Episodes
July 22, 2022
Decide to Rejoice
It is going to be a blessed day! Did you know the moment you declare God’s goodness over your life, your words ring out into the corridors of eternity? Not only does your environment change, but your mind, and attitude chan…
July 15, 2022
Thanksgiving in July
Words are poison or power; they are toxic or a healing tonic and faith-speaking. Are you destructive in complaining or creative through gratitude? Be around people who speak life, and detach your attitude from disbelief. Be …
July 8, 2022
Learn to Wait
Pain is discomfort created by disorder; Sometimes, God gets our undivided attention when we go through a painful circumstance or a time of delay. There are two types of pain — agony that hurts you and anguish that changes yo…
July 1, 2022
Endure
C.S. Lewis said, “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” To secure your future, you must endure the present. Do not give up; endure to the end and be saved (Matthew 10:22).
June 24, 2022
Know Why You Are Fighting
Today, envision a future that is so big that the past disappears. What God has in front of you is greater than any obstacle you will overcome.
June 17, 2022
Take Time to Laugh
In this episode of “Walking in the Spirit,” Carlos Rivera reminds us that often “what seems like rejection is really God’s redirection.” Keep looking forward, and don’t forget to laugh.
June 10, 2022
Wisdom Creates Abundance
Do you desire to serve the church? God is looking for those who will seek wisdom and knowledge for the purpose of caring for others. If you have the heart to live and lead in wisdom and integrity as Solomon did, do not be su…
June 3, 2022
God Is Greater
God is greater than anything we may go through. When we are in the presence of the Lord, we realize that the suffering we go through is nothing compared to His comfort and His glory. This world throws up many obstacles, but …
May 27, 2022
Appreciate What You Have
When we are sincerely and honestly thankful for what God has done in our lives, we will see an even greater blessing. “It is not happiness that makes us grateful, it’s gratefulness that makes us happy.” Dalai Lama
May 20, 2022
Choose Joy
The apostle Paul rejoiced when he was imprisoned. He knew a little something about choosing gratitude over griping and, as a result, the bars of his prison swung open wide. No matter your circumstances, choose today to be jo…
May 13, 2022
Keep Taking Steps
If your path is hard, it is because your calling is great. God is chipping away the unhealthy, unnecessary parts, and sanding down the rough edges. Surrender to the process and keep taking steps. You have the victory!
May 6, 2022
Watch Your Words
When you sow God's Word spoken by God into your own mind, you are sowing all you need to strengthen and sustain your mind, body, and soul. Sow life! Sow light! Sow hope!
April 29, 2022
Honor Lavishly
Today, we are looking at honor. One definition of honor is “to show respect.” Another use of the word means “to fulfill an obligation or keep an agreement.” In this episode, Carlos Rivera will examine how honoring the Lord t…
April 22, 2022
Find Rest
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden…
April 15, 2022
Honor Relationships
The relationship that we have with one another impacts our relationship with God. And then The Scripture in Matthew 5 is very clear to say if you're not right with the people around you, don’t bother bringing your offering t…
April 8, 2022
Make Room to Grow
Our nation — our world — has experienced unprecedented changes over the past several years. As we adapt to the changes around us — embrace the changes, we will prosper and grow. Carlos Rivera has encouraging news: “God's bet…
April 1, 2022
Choose Joy
Joy is a choice. Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” No matter what’s going on around us, we can decide to be joyful based on the gratitude and faith we hold inside. Hos…
March 25, 2022
Recognize Your Source
Host Carlos Rivera speaks a word of blessing over you today as you acknowledge and give thanks to the Lord, the Source of every good thing in your life. As the church hungers for the things of God, the Spirit is moving. “Thi…
March 18, 2022
Avoid Anger
The Bible instructs us to be “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger” (James 1:19-20). Carlos Rivera advises us to screen our thoughts before they become words — “if you speak when you're angry, you'll make the be…
March 11, 2022
Honor the Lord
Everything God promises He fulfills. When you see a promise of God in His Word, do not be surprised if there is a condition attached – a requirement that proves your faith and discipline to hold the blessing He puts in your …
March 4, 2022
Less of Me
No matter the circumstances that surround you today, God is pulling you within your purpose. Choose less of you and more of Christ and watch the Lord move mightily in and through your life.
Feb. 25, 2022
Engage Your Enemy
“Before God shifts you to a higher level, a higher dimension in Him, there will likely be a battle. The battle causes something on the inside to get tougher, your faith to become more prominent. When you fight and win, not o…
Feb. 18, 2022
Know Your Why
Jesus understood exactly why He was here. Everything He said, and everything He did pointed to His Heavenly Father. He came “to seek and save that which was lost” – that was His WHY. Knowing your WHY will propel you to the …
Feb. 11, 2022
Remember Why You Are Here
The ultimate purpose for every single one of us is to bless others through our lives, lead people to Christ and disciple them. Carlos Rivera brings us to an awareness of our words and actions and how each decision fits into …