Are You Single Again?

Pastor Riva Tims say's she is Stronger, Wiser and Better

 

AZ: After being a prominent figure in the Christian community and seeing how your marriage unfolded in the public arena, how were you able to cope with this experience and perhaps people making assumptions and speculations?

RT: Well, I must say that was a difficult process. I had to repent for how I used to make assumptions about others. I was so amazed that people just wanted to have a quick fix with no deliverance. It should usually take at least a year for healing to be manifested. Often times I would hear people say they did not need to know what happened and then try to give advice or encouragement. How can you do that? Or, I would get long emails of advice and they had never once talked to me. The best thing for people to do in situations like that is to never take sides. But rather love both parties equally. I was able to cope through real friends who saw my frailties as well. They were willing to pray and stand with me and cover me.

AZ: What advice do you give the wives of young Pastors?

RT: I would advise them to keep their identity. Often times as young wives we tend to throw ourselves into the lives of our husbands, children and the church. Yes, we should do those things but in doing them we must not lose ourselves. They must continue to reinvent themselves and become a life time learner, get another degree or start a business. Be willing to take me time for a regiment of exercise and beauty treatments.

AZ: How do you embrace being single? Will you marry again?

RT: All the single ladies, all the single ladies….well I am making the best of it. It has been quite the learning experience for me. I have learned so much about myself. There has been quite a few things I did not know I was capable of doing. However, I had no other options but to do it by myself. I started a successful health and wellness business; I am a radio talk show host, co-host of a television broadcast, and Senior Pastor and founder of a wonderful church. WHAT!!!! A man did not do that for me, it has been the Lord on my side. Yes, Lawd! I will marry again. I love marriage and I still believe that it is God’s ultimate plan for reconciliation even in the most horrid situations.

AZ: How are your children doing?

RT: They are doing well. It has been an adjustment for all of us. I certainly Praise the Lord for keeping them. They are doing very well in school, sports and they are active in extracurricular activities.

AZ: How is Riva different today from five years ago?

RT: Like the song says, “I’m stronger, I’m wiser, I’m better, much better.” I think that says it all.

AZ: What is your passion? Where do you see God leading you to? 

RT: My passion is outreach. I love helping others to tap into their God given potential. I sincerely and actively believe in equipping the Saints to do the work. My ministry is extremely interactive and members are encouraged to utilize their God given gifts. I believe my destiny took a detour but God is leading me straight forward into the destiny and purpose He ordained for me before I was even in my mother’s womb.

Read the complete interview here: http://inspiredwomenmagazine.com/iwmonline/?p=1405

"In 2009, Tims and his wife Riva divorced after he admitted to a year-long affair with a stripper. The couple had been married for 15 years. After the divorce, Riva Tims founded Majestic Life Ministries in Orlando; they shared custody of their four children, including a son with Cerebral Palsy, according to the Majestic Life Ministries website." http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2011/08/15/no-answers-in-death-of-florida-pastor-in-times-square-hotel/

On August 15, 2011 - Pastor Riva Tims ex-husband Pastor Zachery Tims was found dead on the floor of a room at the W Hotel in Times Square late Friday afternoon. He was 42 years old.

For more on Pastor Riva and her ministry go to www.majesticlifechurch.com