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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. Average reading time - 45 seconds! 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
Lisa Livezey
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Small Things
The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones. – Luke 16:10 (GNT) Do you sometimes feel small –...
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Lisa Livezey
Aug 22, 20241 min read
Hart Speaks to Heart
As the hart panteth after the fountains of water; so my soul panteth after thee, O God. – Psalm 42:1 (DRB) The hart (adult male deer)...
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Lisa Livezey
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Mourning, One Morning
And he will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. – Revelation 7:17 (RSV) There were...
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Lisa Livezey
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Everyday Embellishments
They are able to do all kinds of work and are skillful designers. – Exodus 35:35 (GNT) A plain item is used for a necessary task. Add to...
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Lisa Livezey
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Threadbare Riches
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night. – Joshua 1:8 (RSV) One belonged to...
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Lisa Livezey
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Deep and Wide
His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and...
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Lisa Livezey
Jul 18, 20241 min read
No Use Cryin'
But Lot’s wife behind him looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. – Genesis 19:26 (RSV) Woulda, shoulda, coulda. If only I had......
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Lisa Livezey
Jul 11, 20241 min read
Telltale Signs
Watch carefully then how you live, not as foolish persons but as wise. – Ephesians 5:15 (NAB) Three small ribbons on the upper part of...
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Lisa Livezey
Jul 4, 20241 min read
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...
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Lisa Livezey
Jun 27, 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...
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Lisa Livezey
Jun 20, 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...
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Lisa Livezey
Jun 13, 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...
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Lisa Livezey
Jun 6, 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...
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Lisa Livezey
May 30, 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....
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Lisa Livezey
May 23, 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...
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Lisa Livezey
May 16, 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,...
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Lisa Livezey
May 9, 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...
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Lisa Livezey
May 2, 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...
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Lisa Livezey
Apr 25, 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 -
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Lisa Livezey
Apr 18, 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...
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