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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
Boot Champ
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit. – John 15:16 (RSV) Change marks each of our...
Lisa Livezey
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Rock Stare
There is none holy like the Lord, there is none besides thee; there is no rock like our God. – I Samuel 2:2 (RSV) As we journey through...
Lisa Livezey
Jun 27, 20241 min read
Thirsty?
They waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouths as for the spring rain. - Job 29:23 (RSV) Do you have a system for...
Lisa Livezey
Jun 20, 20241 min read
Deer One
My frame was not hidden from thee. - Psalm 139:15 (RSV) It startled me, this fawn sitting alone, nestled among the extended patch of...
Lisa Livezey
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Thy God, My God
Pass not beyond the ancient bounds which thy fathers have set. — Proverbs 22: 28 (DRB) Faith-filled men of stalwart missionary spirit...
Lisa Livezey
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Trained or Untrained?
After three years’ training they were to enter the king’s service. - Daniel 1:5 (NAB) Untrained. Wild, weepy, blows with the wind....
Lisa Livezey
May 30, 20241 min read
Awaiting His Arrival
We await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of the great God and of our savior Jesus Christ. – Titus 2:13 (NAB) Is He here...
Lisa Livezey
May 23, 20241 min read
Fish Faces
Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and in all deep places. – Psalm 135:6 (KJV) Freckled,...
Lisa Livezey
May 16, 20241 min read
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
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