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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
Making Do
Tired from his journey, sat down there. - John 4:6 (NAB) Ever feel like the intended goal remains afar off and you're weary with the...
Lisa Livezey
May 9, 20241 min read
Solar Stare, Part III: "Solar Care"
Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but...
Lisa Livezey
May 2, 20241 min read
Solar Stare, Part II: "Solar Share"
Mankind wants to see God. But His brilliance surpasses our human capacity to behold. But - oh the amazing thought -
Lisa Livezey
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Solar Stare - Part I
But my face may not be seen. – Exodus 33:23 (GNT) Moses wanted to see God's face, but the Divine glory was beyond human capacity, so God...
Lisa Livezey
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Mirror, Mirror
And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same...
Lisa Livezey
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Past the Prime?
I have been young, and now am old. – Psalm 37:25 (RSV) Feeling old, dried out, past your prime? Not so fast, friend. Perhaps God wants...
Lisa Livezey
Apr 4, 20241 min read
"Ah, Holy Jesus," 2024
And he was crucified. - Luke 24:20 GNT The lyrics to "Ah, Holy Jesus" were first penned in 1630. These 394 years later, the words give...
Lisa Livezey
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Feeling Cut Off
Behold I do new things, and now they shall spring forth. - Isaiah 43:19 (DRB) "It's out of the wound that growth comes." I heard that...
Lisa Livezey
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Weeping Beauty
You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. - Psalm 56:8...
Lisa Livezey
Mar 14, 20241 min read
It is Well
Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are thy ways. Who going through the vale of misery use it for a well; and...
Lisa Livezey
Mar 7, 20241 min read
My Castle
Be thou my stronghold, whereunto I may alway resort: thou hast promised to help me, for thou art my house of defence, and my castle. -...
Lisa Livezey
Feb 29, 20241 min read
Rough Ride
The Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters. - Isaiah 43:16 (NRSV) Not sure what your next stopping place should...
Lisa Livezey
Feb 22, 20241 min read
Children of the Fall
If they fall, they will not stay down, because the LORD will help them up. - Psalm 37:24 (GNT) Sometimes a child trips and falls down...
Lisa Livezey
Feb 15, 20241 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...
Lisa Livezey
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Pipe Up!
Thy pipes were prepared in the day that thou wast created. – Ezekiel 28:13 (DRB) View here one section of a huge pipe organ's inner...
Lisa Livezey
Feb 1, 20241 min read
Extra Celestial
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. - Colossians 3:2 (RSV) When contemplating the heavens, we...
Lisa Livezey
Jan 25, 20241 min read
A Small Thought
He was small of stature. - Luke 19:3 RSV We need not be big, nor mighty, nor perfect to make a unique difference in this world. We need...
Lisa Livezey
Jan 18, 20241 min read
Morning Reflection
Cause me to hear thy mercy in the morning; for in thee have I hoped. Make the way known to me, wherein I should walk: for I have lifted...
Lisa Livezey
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Vital Signs
Show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. - Judges 6:17 (NRSV) Lord, help me to hear and apply the messages you have for me. "Now...
Lisa Livezey
Jan 4, 20241 min read
Be Penny Wise
Then a poor widow came along and dropped in two little copper coins, worth about a penny. He called his disciples together and said to...
Lisa Livezey
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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