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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
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
Practicing Non-Random Acts of Kindness
One who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in...
Lisa Livezey
Mar 27, 20252 min read
Under Construction
The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. – Psalm...
Lisa Livezey
Mar 20, 20251 min read
Song Carrier
Speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual canticles, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord . – ...
Lisa Livezey
Mar 13, 20252 min read
Never Fails?
For no word from God will ever fail. – Luke 1:37 (NIV) When King Herod ordered for John the Baptist's head to be cut off did Heaven...
Lisa Livezey
Mar 6, 20251 min read
A "Behold, Lord" Moment
But Zacheus standing, said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have wronged any man of any...
Lisa Livezey
Feb 27, 20252 min read
Sand, Snow, Stars
Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name . –Isaiah 40:26...
Lisa Livezey
Feb 20, 20251 min read
Two Lefts Can Grow Right
That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour. — I Thessalonians 4:5 (DRB) Sanctification....
Lisa Livezey
Feb 13, 20251 min read
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 6, 20251 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 30, 20252 min read
Double Duty
Friendship makes our lives more beautiful in every type of circumstance.
Lisa Livezey
Jan 23, 20251 min read
Rockin' It
God nourishes His children, even when they are trying to grow out of bare rock.
Lisa Livezey
Jan 16, 20252 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 9, 20251 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 2, 20251 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
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