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Olive Tree Blog
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"But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; my trust is in the tender mercy of God forever and ever." - Psalm 52:9
Lisa Livezey
18 hours ago1 min read
Under Construction
The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. – Psalm...
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Lisa Livezey
Mar 132 min read
Song Carrier
Speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord . – ...
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Lisa Livezey
Mar 61 min read
Never Fails?
For no word from God will ever fail. – Luke 1:37 (NIV) When King Herod ordered for John the Baptist's head to be cut off did Heaven...
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Lisa Livezey
Feb 272 min read
A "Behold, Lord" Moment
But Zacheus standing, said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wronged any man of any...
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Lisa Livezey
Feb 201 min read
Sand, Snow, Stars
Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name . –Isaiah 40:26...
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Lisa Livezey
Feb 131 min read
Two Lefts Can Grow Right
That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour. — I Thessalonians 4:5 (DRB) Sanctification....
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Lisa Livezey
Feb 61 min read
Eye Spy
The eyes of the LORD roam over the whole earth, to encourage those who are devoted to him wholeheartedly. – 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NAB) I...
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Lisa Livezey
Jan 302 min read
Ancient Messages
The records are ancient. – I Chronicles 4:22 (RSV) They are estimated to be 800 years old, these historic messages found upon a cliff...
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Lisa Livezey
Jan 231 min read
Double Duty
Friendship makes our lives more beautiful in every type of circumstance.
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Lisa Livezey
Jan 162 min read
Rockin' It
God nourishes His children, even when they are trying to grow out of bare rock.
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Lisa Livezey
Jan 91 min read
Sure-Footed
Now to him who is able to keep you from falling. – Jude 1:24 (RSV) Sometimes it feels like we are heading off a cliff, either from our...
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Lisa Livezey
Jan 21 min read
The Way
I will make a way . – Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV) Not sure of the next step? A door seems visible, but how to reach it? Ask God for clarity. If a...
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Lisa Livezey
Dec 26, 20241 min read
Looking Ahead, Looking Back
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine. – Ephesians 3:20...
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Lisa Livezey
Dec 25, 20241 min read
Yea, Lord, We Greet Thee
My husband, David, and I wish you a very Merry Christmas.
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Lisa Livezey
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Behold!
Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet him. – Matthew 25:6 (DRB) It was bitterly cold as we stood together in the darkness....
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Lisa Livezey
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Canyon Creator
Make a way for him who ascendeth upon the west: the Lord is his name. – Psalm 68:4 (DRB) Whether this astounding natural wonder known as...
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Lisa Livezey
Dec 5, 20241 min read
Path Ponderings
Thou dost show me the path of life. – Psalm 16:11 (RSV) Convoluted, mysterious, sometimes dark and dangerous, sometimes light, steep,...
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Lisa Livezey
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Meaningful Messages
My friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely,...
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Lisa Livezey
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Few Feet
But the laborers are few; pray therefore. — Luke 10:2 (RSV) We are told that the feet of those who bring the Gospel's good news are...
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Lisa Livezey
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Fool or Cool?
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16...
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