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"I Wish God Would Just Speak to Me!"
"A survey from 2021 found that 11 percent of Americans read the Bible daily. Trends in reading habits over four years showed that the...
Mario Bolivar
Mar 21, 20234 min read


This much I know...
"Training Children in the way they should go..." someone very close to me used to say. In fact, every time I think/read Proverbs 22:6, I...
Mario Bolivar
Mar 14, 20232 min read


Stayed Around After Worship
Church revivals, or revival meetings, are Christian faith events coordinated within the organized Christian church to enliven or...
Mario Bolivar
Feb 21, 20233 min read


My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
"My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" is a favorite and well-known hymn found not only in the Presbyterian Hymnal, but also the hymnals of...
Cindy Curtis
Feb 15, 20232 min read


Speak Life
Jennifer Warren, Shannon Walter, and I had the privilege of chaperoning 15 youth to see the concert of TobyMac at the Amway Center in...
Mel Bolivar
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Going Deeper Into Prayer
There is immense power in prayer. Prayer draws us into a deep relationship with God and He satisfies our deepest longings. When we are...
Joy Holifield
Jan 31, 20231 min read


Thinking About Lent
What spurs people to action? Whether making a purchasing decision or motivating a team of people on a project. Some call it a switch,...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 30, 20232 min read


MMO Thoughts
Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to...
Cheryl Matthews
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Unending Hope
By Melissa Bolivar, January 2023. Two weeks ago, Shannon and I had the privilege to attend a Children’s Pastor Conference hosted by INCM...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 24, 20234 min read


Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin.
I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this from a good-minded Christian with the best intentions. You wouldn't believe how often...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 24, 20233 min read


Presbytery Moderator '23
News from Our Central Florida Presbytery Dear Friends, I was honored to be elected your moderator for this year. We are all part of a...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Now Preaching!
New Sermon Series (4 Weeks) Begins January 22nd "Our Firm Foundation" -- The Constant Epiphany By Rev. Mario Bolivar Generally speaking,...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 17, 20232 min read


Co-Active Coaching
You probably heard that I am (Pastor Mario) away from the Church this week. I am taking a week for continuing education and I am part of...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 11, 20232 min read


Mario Bolivar
Jan 10, 20230 min read


Are You Letting The Holidays Follow You Home?
Did over-use of your credit card on Christmas extend your Holidays into this new year? Did your trip to visit friends and relatives come...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 4, 20231 min read


Not What I Read In The Bible!
Hello Chruch, recently, I made some remarks that caused some questions regarding the plurality of attendance during Jesus' Ascension, and...
Mario Bolivar
Jan 3, 20233 min read


New Year Resolutions "NYR"
I had originally planned to make a post with a ton of various New Year's resolutions and advice on how to keep them to bring about...
Mario Bolivar
Dec 27, 20222 min read


Financial Peace University
By: Dalton Yancey, Elder and FPU Graduate First Presbyterian Church, Eustis will soon host Financial Peace University - a solution to...
Mario Bolivar
Dec 23, 20221 min read


New Bible Study
Come and join our Women’s Bible study on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 PM in the Gathering Place beginning on January 17, 2023. We will be...
Mario Bolivar
Dec 22, 20221 min read


A Thrill of Hope
A Thrill of Hope Joy Holifield My friend Elise smith, who plays and sings on the praise team, introduced me to a song I’d never heard...
family761
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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