Another Olive Crest Success Story

When Amber came to Olive Crest a year ago, she was failing all her classes with less than a 1.0 GPA. She was getting into fights with teachers and peers, running away, and was eventually kicked off the basketball team-the one activity she enjoyed and looked forward to...

His Protective Power and Care

“The Lord, my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place. No evil will befall you, nor will any plague come near your tent. For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways.”  (NASB) Psalm 91:9-11 When my children were small they...

Watch and Pray

“Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation;  the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”  (NASB) Matthew 26:41 There are any number of distractions in business that will compete for your time and try to get you off track and keep...

Joy Comes In the Morning

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you.   Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” (NASB) John 14:27 The definition of “troubled” is “showing distress or anxiety.”  If you are experiencing...

Where Is Your Focus?

“They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces will never be ashamed.”  (NASB) Psalm 34:5 Fix your thoughts, your entire gaze, upon the Father, the one who loves you more than you could ever imagine.  Stop using your energy to change yourself.  Instead...