Olive in the Hollow
Faith & FlourishingRooted · Growing · Held

Trusting God in ordinary life.

A soft place for Scripture, honest devotionals, prayer, and the quiet ways faith shapes motherhood, marriage, home, health, and hope.

Clear water and smooth stones beneath green trees at Metcalf Bottoms in East Tennessee
“But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever.”Psalm 52:8 · NIV
The verse behind the name

Flourishing starts with where we’re rooted.

Olive in the Hollow is built around the picture in Psalm 52:8: a life planted close to God, nourished by His unfailing love, and able to grow through every season.

Books I’m Loving Lately

A little corner for the books I’m reading, rereading, and passing along to friends — everything from faith and motherhood to friendship, home, and the beauty of everyday life.

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New faith notes.

Devotionals and encouragement published for this part of East TN Views.

Come as you are

The Prayer Tree.

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A note from the hollow

Faith for the week ahead.

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