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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. 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
Power Struck
Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him...
Lisa Livezey
Aug 14, 20252 min read
Praying Thrice
Blessed are those who dwell in thy house, ever singing thy praise! —Psalm 84:4 RSV It is said that to sing to the Lord is to pray...
Lisa Livezey
Aug 7, 20251 min read
Got Dirt?
The LORD, who makes a way. — Isaiah 43:16 NRSV At times we might feel like we’re slugging through mud while those beside us have the...
Lisa Livezey
Jul 31, 20251 min read
Riveted
And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain...
Lisa Livezey
Jul 24, 20252 min read
Morning Light
By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us. — Luke 1:78 (RSV) It is early morning and the entire day lies...
Lisa Livezey
Jul 17, 20251 min read
God and Garbage
For he was mindful of us in our affliction: for his mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 136:23 (DRB) Behind the building's impressive front,...
Lisa Livezey
Jul 10, 20252 min read
Awesome God!
I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have...
Lisa Livezey
Jul 3, 20251 min read
Being Held Back
They traveled through the Phrygian and Galatian territory because they had been prevented by the holy Spirit from preaching the message...
Lisa Livezey
Jun 26, 20251 min read
Spinnaker Spirit
The wind blows wherever it pleases. – John 3:8 (RSV) The wind was light on the bay – about five knots. Gaining momentum proved a...
Lisa Livezey
Jun 19, 20252 min read
Windblown
And they stood her in front of them. — John 8:3 (CPDV) Ever feel like you've been hung out to dry? Jesus cares and shines His warmth...
Lisa Livezey
Jun 12, 20251 min read
Ready and Waiting
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” — Isaiah 6:8...
Lisa Livezey
Jun 5, 20251 min read
Smartest Artist
Look at the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds, which are higher than you. - Job 35:5 (RSV) We earthly creatures do our smart...
Lisa Livezey
May 29, 20251 min read
Sweet Surroundings
With all watchfulness keep thy heart, because life issueth out from it. – Proverbs 4:23 DRB Every morning, I lift my head from the bed....
Lisa Livezey
May 22, 20251 min read
Suddenly
And the vessel was broken which he was making with clay with his hands: and turning he made another vessel, as it seemed good in his eyes...
Lisa Livezey
May 15, 20252 min read
Hope on the Horizon
And hope confoundeth not: because the charity of God is poured forth in our hearts. – Romans 5:5 DRB The road can feel long and...
Lisa Livezey
May 8, 20253 min read
Not Perfect
Who can understand sins? From my secret ones cleanse me, O Lord. – Psalm 19:12 DRB Look closely and you'll see that the beautiful...
Lisa Livezey
May 1, 20251 min read
A Christ Reveal
And their eyes were opened and they recognized Him. – Luke 24:31 (RSV) "The Road to Emmaus" by Swiss landscape painter Robert Zünd...
Lisa Livezey
Apr 24, 20251 min read
Fashioned Statement
And he said to all: If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. - Luke 9:23 (DRB)...
Lisa Livezey
Apr 17, 20251 min read
Wall of Beauty
From the entrance to the fish gate, circling around. – 2 Chronicles 33:14 CPDV An outer wall of innocent flowers encircles the ships,...
Lisa Livezey
Apr 10, 20251 min read
Different Viewpoints
They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. – Acts 15:39 RSV They are in the same pasture, on the same side of the...
Lisa Livezey
Apr 3, 20251 min read
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