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Olive Tree Blog
Welcome to the home of the 1-minute devotion featuring an original photo (taken by yours truly or a friend) plus a scripture, prayer, quote, and thought. Average reading time - 45 seconds! Be blessed.
"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
4 days ago1 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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Lisa Livezey
Nov 7, 20241 min read
Flickering Wick
A dimly burning wick he will not quench. – Isaiah 42:3 NAB Perhaps it looks insignificant standing on the edge in the fog with an...
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Lisa Livezey
Oct 31, 20241 min read
Churchyard Contemplation
See that you fulfill the ministry that you received in the Lord. – Colossians 4:17 (NAB) Death's door remains open for each of us at our...
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Lisa Livezey
Oct 24, 20241 min read
Not Impossible
In old age they still produce fruit. – Psalm 92:14 (NRSV) At the end of the season, a beautiful fruit might burst forth. It's possible...
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Lisa Livezey
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Electric Atmosphere
Praise him, ye heavens of heavens. – Psalm 148:4 (DRB) I didn't feel like staying up late. And while I slept, brilliance burst forth -...
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Lisa Livezey
Oct 10, 20241 min read
Clean-up Act
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. – Psalm 51:10 (RSV) Got dirt in your life? We all do. Let...
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Lisa Livezey
Oct 3, 20241 min read
A Time to Grieve
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4 (RSV) Are you grieving a significant loss? Feel like you're in a...
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Lisa Livezey
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Withering Wonderment
The grass withers, the flower wilts, but the word of our God stands forever. – Isaiah 40:8 (NAB) How beautiful the flower is in season,...
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Lisa Livezey
Sep 12, 20241 min read
Elevator Elocution
Lift up thy eyes round about, and see: all these are gathered together. - Isaiah 60:4 (DRB) We stand quietly in the elevator, eyes down,...
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Lisa Livezey
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Sphere of Influence
And having different gifts, according to the grace that is given us. .. to be used according to the rule of faith. – Romans 12:6 (DRB)...
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