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

The Final Straw

A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. - Ecclesiastes 3:2 (DRB) Hay there!...

Lisa Livezey

Sep 28, 20231 min read

Slow and Steady

Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion over me. (Psalm 119:133 NRSV) Does the way seem too...

Lisa Livezey

Sep 21, 20231 min read

O Ancient of Gates

I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. - John 10:9 (NRSV) The gate may appear...

Lisa Livezey

Sep 14, 20231 min read

Feeling Rotten?

So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. (2 Corinthians 4:16...

Lisa Livezey

Sep 7, 20231 min read

Resting on Him

My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope. (Psalm 62:5 NAB) Have you been sitting in the same place for a while? Does it...

Lisa Livezey

Aug 31, 20231 min read

Appraising an Acquaintance

Do not be fooled. "Bad companions ruin good character." - I Corinthians 15:33 (GNT) So many varied neighbors and all may seem harmless....

Lisa Livezey

Aug 24, 20231 min read

The Greatest Power

But his answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” –2 Corinthians 12:9 (GNT) MY grace is all you...

Lisa Livezey

Aug 17, 20231 min read

Growing Together

The righteous will flourish like palm trees. - Psalm 92:2 (GNT) There is a wedding -- all is fancy and fine. Then the days turn into...

Lisa Livezey

Aug 10, 20231 min read

Prism Perspective

I have lifted up my eyes to the mountains, from whence help shall come to me. - Psalm 121:1 (DRB) Does everything feel unfinished both...

Lisa Livezey

Aug 3, 20231 min read

Contentment, not Resentment

Be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” - Hebrews 13:5 (RSV) A Cadillac, yes, but the...

Lisa Livezey

Jul 27, 20231 min read

Grounded

Trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. - Psalm 1:3 (NRSV) Standing...

Lisa Livezey

Jul 20, 20231 min read

Shining Light

So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 (DRB) Her...

Lisa Livezey

Jul 13, 20231 min read

Shoe-be-who?

Jesus said, "Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 19:14...

Lisa Livezey

Jul 6, 20231 min read

A Momentous Perspective

See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth. - Isaiah 43:19 NAB We are wowed by the spectacular shower of color that bursts forth...

Lisa Livezey

Jun 29, 20231 min read

Heaven Scent

Christ always leads us in triumph, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. - 2 Corinthians 2:14 (RSV) We...

Lisa Livezey

Jun 22, 20231 min read

Attitude of Gratitude

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, always give thanks for everything to God the Father. - Ephesians 5:20 GNT Practicing gratitude in...

Lisa Livezey

Jun 15, 20231 min read

Googol of a Gaggle

Behold the inheritance of the Lord are children: the reward, the fruit of the womb. – Psalm 127:3 DRB Large families experience a...

Lisa Livezey

Jun 8, 20231 min read

Life's a Journey

Now it is transplanted in the wilderness, in a dry and thirsty land. -Ezekiel 19:13 RSV Perhaps we thought we'd be riding the waves by...

Lisa Livezey

Jun 1, 20231 min read

Son Dial

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

May 25, 20231 min read

Feeling Wooden

Struck down, but not destroyed. - 2 Corinthians 4:9 (NAB) Feeling cut down, like your best days are over? Afraid you're being put out to...

Lisa Livezey

May 18, 20231 min read

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