Treasures of the Wise by Tracy Smoak Book Review

About the Book:

Stories have been written throughout the centuries about the search for gold. But the true treasure we all need is easier to find than we think. For the wise person, treasure that will not be wasted, tarnished, or stolen can only be found in God's Word.

Join author and former educator Tracy L. Smoak on a thirty-day journey around the world as she showcases coins to highlight the beauty of the eternal treasure given to us from God. Each devotional is short but filled with riches beyond what the world can offer, as well as photographs of unique international coins and snippets of information about them.

My Review:

This is another wonderful book of photos and devotions from Smoak. The thirty devotions center on her collection of coins. She starts with a photo of the coin and some interesting information about what appears on it, whether it is a symbol or a profile of a person. Next is a wise and practical devotion. An example is one on creating a healthy atmosphere in communication, saying kind words and refraining from complaints and criticism. She completes the entry with an appropriate Scripture verse and a short prayer.

I appreciate the beautiful photos Smoak includes on the pages facing the devotional. Her love of photography is evident as she illustrates the truth of the devotion with an appropriate scene. This is a good inspirational book, both in the written content and the accompanying photos.

My rating: 5/5 stars.

 

About the Author:

A native Floridian, Tracy L. Smoak grew up in Clermont riding horses and climbing citrus trees. Her passion is to encourage others in their faith journey. Smoak contributes to Guidposts. Her debut novel is Who Brought the Dog to Church? She has written a Bible study about encouragement, Refuge of Grace: Finding Your Safe Place. She loves photography and authored two other devotionals with her original photos, Living Water to Refresh Your Soul and Arranged With Love.

Smoak holds a master's in education and a bachelor's in communication. She leads small group Bible studies in her home church. She is an active member of Word Weavers International. You can find out more about her at www.tracysmoak.com. 

Ambassador International, 80 pages.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the author. My comments are an independent and honest review.

(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)