Lisa Livezey

They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God. — Psalm 92:13 NRSV The alcove between our church and parish hall was once unappealing. Scraggly weeds existed amidst gravel and dirt. Pipes stretched up the wall of a building that had seen better days. Yet the gardener saw an opportunity and used her knowledge to arrange decorative plantings — things that would grow happily in what seemed a desolate spot. The ugly corner became attractive

Follow Christ through the narrow gate.

So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone. —Ephesians 2:19-20 NAB Do foundational areas of your life seem lacking? Some of us may feel weak, or even void in certain areas - perhaps we missed having a loving family, a solid education, stable finances, good health, deep spiritual upbringin

What we see now is like a dim image in a mirror; then we shall see face-to-face. — I Corinthians 13:12 (GNT) This month marks the three-year anniversary of "Olive Tree Blog” on lisalivezey.com . The photo devotions you view are often drafted weeks, sometimes months, prior to the date posted. While the content of each devotion is created and assembled by 'yours truly,' the timing of release often surprises me by speaking to something relevant in my own life at time of posti

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samar′ia and to the end of the earth. — Acts 1:8 RSV Jesus' words "To the end of the earth" are also interpreted as "to the uttermost part." We are to be witnesses in every corner of the world. Historically, world missions involved people who braved things like oceans, foreign lands and jungles to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. These peo

Praised the LORD every day with resounding instruments dedicated to the LORD. — 2 Chronicles 30:21 NIV At EWTN studios, the chapel windows are graced with shadows of angels — their instruments outlined clearly. The emphasis is not on each individual angel but on the instruments being played. The part we play is one element of a bigger picture which is much greater than ourselves. Prayer Great God, conductor of the whole world, help us to use our skills to glorify You and not

And the Lord opened her heart to be receptive. — Acts 16:14 CPDV A satellite dish is shaped to capture and receive signals from high...

It was for this reason that I appointed you, so that I may reveal my strength by you, and so that my name may be described throughout all...

Look up to the skies and see. (Job 35:5 NAB) Copper steeple. Rusted steeple. Classic steeple. Clock steeple. Short steeple. Stone steeple. Clay steeple. Scottish steeple. Patina steeple. Modern steeple. Golden steeple. Skinny steeple. Country steeple. City steeple. All the steeples, all pointing to God. Prayer Lord, we are each unique. Let every one of us point towards You. Quote "Merely to love things above is already to mount on high." // St. Gregory