In THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO a man falsely accused escapes prison and finds a buried treasure. The pile of gold and jewels changes his life and captivates readers. We are fascinated by treasure. But you possess a greater treasure: one that too often collects dust. Even the OLD TESTAMENT is an infinite treasure. SomeContinue reading “Buried Treasure.”
Author Archives: Steven Wales
Scripture Memory and the Beauty of the Law.
My friend James went to seminary and loves people with a pastor’s heart. His passion for the homeless is amazing and merits discussion. But he has one idea with which I cannot agree. He does not believe in the practice of memorizing scripture. His senior thesis in seminary was “Jesus Never Asked Anyone to MemorizeContinue reading “Scripture Memory and the Beauty of the Law.”
Don’t Write This Down: a Story From the Jury Room.
Recently I found myself a juror in a murder trial. My fellow jurors realized I was a lawyer and eventually voted me jury foreman–which was a rare and extraordinary opportunity for a lawyer. But things got off to a rocky start on day one. The bailiff–who admitted she had never met the judge–loudly ordered meContinue reading “Don’t Write This Down: a Story From the Jury Room.”
Treasure Chest.
How would you feel if you discovered buried treasure? At the end of NATIONAL TREASURE, after all the adventure, the good guys stumble into a room filled with priceless treasures. Their jaws drop and they walk around in awe. Riley sees a jade statue and says, “It’s a big, blueish-green man,” and he hugs theContinue reading “Treasure Chest.”
Don’t Give the Devil a Foothold.
Have you heard the old calypso-style chorus that goes, “Shut the Door, Keep Out the Devil, Shut the Door, Keep the Devil in the Night”? If only it were that easy—just lock up before you go to bed and all will be well. But there is some truth to it. If we walk by theContinue reading “Don’t Give the Devil a Foothold.”
The Word is Sweeter Than Honey.
Which do you love more? A vast treasure or a promise from God—the God who made the treasure? I love your commands more than gold, even the purest gold… I rejoice over your promise like one who finds a vast treasure. Psalm 119:127,162. Join me in praying that all four of us would love God’sContinue reading “The Word is Sweeter Than Honey.”
What Do People Want?
People want to be happy. We want to feel hopeful about the future, to feel some joy, to do fun things and have a few laughs. People want to be happy. How do you become happy? To children, happiness looks like thrills—a trip to the circus, a ride on a roller coaster, a day toContinue reading “What Do People Want?”
God is Watching.
Do you ever forget? Some do. You will do better and make better decisions when you remember that God has His eyes on you. Think about recent decisions. Have you made bad choices when you forgot that He was watching, that He was there with you? “Can the One who shaped the ear not hear?Continue reading “God is Watching.”
Delight.
New parents stare at baby and smile, anticipating—and then it happens: He laughs for the first time. She holds her head up for the first time. Sits up. Crawls. And baby’s first steps—what a moment! Parents call their friends and say things like, “He finally ate a vegetable!” or “She finally remembered to flush.” Continue reading “Delight.”
Your Dreams Can Come True.
How? Consider Psalm 37:4-5: “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will make it happen. Don’t be anxious or upset when someone else’s dreams come true. Instead, be silent before the Lord; wait expectantly for Him.”Continue reading “Your Dreams Can Come True.”
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