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Olive Tree Blog
Welcome to the home of the 1-minute Photo Devotion featuring an original picture (taken by yours truly or a friend) plus a scripture, prayer, quote, and thought. Olive trees symbolize peace, wisdom, and endurance.
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
Aspects II: Noteworthy Olive Tree
Nicodemus was different from his colleagues.
Lisa Livezey
2 days ago2 min read
A Lofty View
Whether we observe Lent or not, it's important to abstain from taking a lofty view
Lisa Livezey
Feb 192 min read
A Brave Heart
Do we pull over and refuse to go on?
Lisa Livezey
Jan 292 min read
Cristo: hand in HAND
Yet I am always with you; you take hold of my right hand. With your counsel you guide me. —Psalm 73:23, 24 NAB In this New Year, I reach for His HAND. (photo: Trevor Livezey)
Lisa Livezey
Jan 11 min read
Cristo 4: The Highest for the Humble
Hearken, my dearest brethren: hath not God chosen the poor in this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him? — James 2:5 DRB (photo: Lisa Livezey) He was born in a humble place to a poor family. Now, He reigns high in the heavens in His rightful place. Can you see Him up there on the highest mountain? We are told that the poor in
Lisa Livezey
Dec 25, 20252 min read
Cristo 3: Outstretched Arms
When will we turn and notice Christ — our Redeemer who is waiting for us?
Lisa Livezey
Dec 18, 20252 min read
Cristo 2: Radical Radiance
Author Lisa Livezey reflects on the radiance of Christ
Lisa Livezey
Dec 11, 20251 min read
Cristo 1: Cristo de Redentor
Yet as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, And at the last, He will take His stand on the earth. — Job 19:25 NASB (photo: Trevor Livezey) In 1859, French priest Pierre Marie Bos arrived on the coast of Brazil. While ministering in Rio de Janeiro, he dreamed of building an image of Jesus on one of the tall hills overlooking the city. His idea materiali
Lisa Livezey
Dec 4, 20252 min read
Narrow Blinded?
Follow Christ through the narrow gate.
Lisa Livezey
Nov 13, 20251 min read
Steeple Case
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
Lisa Livezey
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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