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

Eye Spy

The eyes of the LORD roam over the whole earth, to encourage those who are devoted to him wholeheartedly. – 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NAB) I...

Lisa Livezey

Feb 61 min read

Ancient Messages

The records are ancient. – I Chronicles 4:22 (RSV) They are estimated to be 800 years old, these historic messages found upon a cliff...

Lisa Livezey

Jan 302 min read

Double Duty

Friendship makes our lives more beautiful in every type of circumstance.

Lisa Livezey

Jan 231 min read

Rockin' It

God nourishes His children, even when they are trying to grow out of bare rock.

Lisa Livezey

Jan 162 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...

Lisa Livezey

Jan 91 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...

Lisa Livezey

Jan 21 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...

Lisa Livezey

Dec 26, 20241 min read

Yea, Lord, We Greet Thee

My husband, David, and I wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Lisa Livezey

Dec 25, 20241 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....

Lisa Livezey

Dec 19, 20242 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...

Lisa Livezey

Dec 12, 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,...

Lisa Livezey

Dec 5, 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,...

Lisa Livezey

Nov 28, 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...

Lisa Livezey

Nov 21, 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...

Lisa Livezey

Nov 14, 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...

Lisa Livezey

Nov 7, 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...

Lisa Livezey

Oct 31, 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...

Lisa Livezey

Oct 24, 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 -...

Lisa Livezey

Oct 17, 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...

Lisa Livezey

Oct 10, 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...

Lisa Livezey

Oct 3, 20241 min read

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