Lisa Livezey

Kindle a flame of sacred love On the mean altar of my heart. — Charles Wesley, 1762

I choose to be content where He has placed me

Sometimes God provides a simple, effective solution to the stubborn stains in our lives.

[Elijah] said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” He went up and looked, and said, “There is nothing.” Then he said, “Go again seven times.” And the seventh time the youth reported, “There is a cloud as small as a man’s hand rising from the sea.” — I Kings 18:43-44 NAB The younger brother was sure that something good lay on the horizon. He spoke about it from the heart, wanting his loved ones to share in God's beauty. His sister caught a glimpse and then pointe

God's glory is there — steady and beautiful to see — once I lift up my eyes.

When we focus on the small gifts from the Lord, we forget our selfish demands.

Heatlhy companionship is medicinal.

He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. —John 12:6 RSV This olive tree looks very convincing — the leaves are green and shaped appropriately and fruit is visible. But an attempt to crush the leaves, cut the wood, or press the olives would yield only man-made plastic. Jesus spoke about those who honored Him with their lips but their hearts were far from Hi

Whether we observe Lent or not, it's important to abstain from taking a lofty view

the water rising within me is the living water

Do we pull over and refuse to go on?

The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. —Isaiah 35:1 KJV We are told to build our life upon the Rock of Christ. But what if we find ourselves atop shifting sands? These could be the sands of time which run nonstop through our fingers, the sands of good health for we know not what tomorrow brings, the sands of finances which can change at the sound of a bell, or the sands of relationships that someti

The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me; thy steadfast love, O Lord endures for ever. Do not forsake the work of thy hands. — Psalm 138:8 RSV This piano was cumbersome and weathered, headed for the dumpster. But the part that makes music refused to come apart. There was still life left in this instrument. The Master Craftsman knows His instrument. We might feel weathered and ready for the dumpster, but what He placed inside us still has value and the potential to bless other

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)

When will we turn and notice Christ — our Redeemer who is waiting for us?

Author Lisa Livezey reflects on the radiance of Christ

Follow Christ through the narrow gate.

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