Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions for Storing Up Heavenly Riches

by Tracy L. Smoak

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About the author

A native Floridian, Tracy L. Smoak grew up riding horses and climbing citrus trees. Her passion is to encourage others in their faith journey. She is an author who loves photography.
"Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions for Storing Up Heavenly Riches" features pictures of international coins paired with Bible passages about money management.
Nature art with floral landscapes is featured in "Arranged with Love." Tranquil water scenes are showcased in the 30-day devotional, "Living Water to Refresh Your Soul."
Her goal is to address deep issues and bring comfort with the good news of Christ. Smoak writes for Guideposts. Ambassador International released her debut novel, "Who Brought the Dog to Church?, which addresses the power of friendship to change lives and heal hearts.
Bold Vision published her Bible study about encouragement titled "Refuge of Grace: Finding Your Safe Place."
Smoak holds a master’s in Education and a bachelor’s in Communication. At her church home she leads small-group Bible studies. Her website is www.tracysmoak.com.
Devotions with her photography set to music are available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tracysmoak/p....

Reviews

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love devotionals and when I heard about Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches by Tracy L. Smoak, I jumped at the chance to read it! In Treasures of the Wise, Ms. Smoak, an avid coin collector and Jesus Follower, combines two of her favorite things into 30 uplifting devotion entries. Each concise devotion entry has a picture that goes along with that day’s devotion, a quote, thoughts that expound on that day’s devotion entry, a closing Bible Verse, and a prayer.

I loved Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches by Tracy L. Smoak! What drew me to Treasures of the Wise is that it was a devotional that looked at coins from a Biblical perspective and I was intrigued. I also thought that writing a devotional centered around coins from around the world was very creative because I don’t usually see a devotional like this. I loved using Treasures of the Wise as part of my Personal Devotional Time and it Ministered to me. I loved the Wisdom that Ms. Smoak gleaned from the coins and the Godly Wisdom God gave her through them. I enjoyed learning about the different coins. I love the life experiences and memories from the coins that Ms. Smoak shared in the devotional. I also like the variety of pictures and coins that Ms. Smoak uses for her devotion entries. I thought each devotion entry flowed well and that the photos complimented the coins and writings well too. If you are looking for a unique and encouraging devotional to use as part of your devotional time, I highly recommend Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches by Tracy L. Smoak!

Have you read Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches? What did you think of the book?

I would like to thank the Publisher and Celebrate Lit Blogging Tours for giving me a copy of Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches to review, for letting me be a part of Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches Celebration Tour, and for providing the information needed for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Patti Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches by Tracy L. Smoak is a Pictorial Devotional. It contains beautiful images and 30 devotionals to help you store heavenly riches. Each short devotional contains commentary, a Bible passage, a prayer, and some interesting information at the end.

This devotional is easy and enjoyable to read and provides the perfect springboard for starting your devotional time each day. You could also use this devotional as a springboard to do a more in-depth study. Covering topics such as “The Bible Reveals God’s Mysteries”. “God Favors a Willing Heart”, “Kind Words That Taste Rich”, “God Bridges Gaps”, and ending with “God Is the Treasure We Seek”, this devotional will provide guidance on how to keep God inside of you.

So, if you want a new devotional, check out Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches by Tracy L. Smoak. This beautiful pictorial devotional will provide a lovely book to study and to leave sitting on a table.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.

[Deana Dick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book of devotions that will encourage you on your walk with God. The pictures are breathtaking as we explore different scriptures and treasures that God has for us. I loved exploring the different coins the author has that she collected on her journey. The devotions are short and easy to read.

As I turned each page, I was welcomed by beauty through pictures that show God’s creation. One chapter talked about trying to please others. We all want to be liked by others. Sometimes we do things that we think will get people to like us. I liked how the devotion reminds us to follow through on any commitments we make. It is easy to say yes to things but we need to be careful that we don’t over commit.

This book is a great gift to give to others as well as getting a copy for yourself. We can only find true treasure in God’s Word. Keep this devotion close and use it everyday to find your treasure from God.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

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

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Tracy L Smoak's Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches to be a daily dose of encouragement. Each day is only about two pages long and include: Vivid photographs of different types of treasures, Biblical text, Prayer, and Commentary. The days may be short and easy to read in just a few minutes, but they are full of faith and inspiration. I loved it.

Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches definitely deserves five stars. Fellow readers who are searching for an inspiring devotional will not want to pass this one up. I would love to pick up more devotionals like this from Tracy L Smoak in the future.


I received a hard cover copy of Tracy L Smoak's Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions For Storing Up Heavenly Riches from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

[Patti Whitson Stephenson She Lives to Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is classified as a “pictorial devotional” and I would agree with that description. I enjoyed the photography in the book, as well as reading the descriptions of the coins the author has collected from around the world. Visually, I thought this book was beautifully put together.

There are thirty devotions in this book. Included with each day’s section is a brief challenge, a scripture verse, and a short prayer. These mini-devotions would be a good way to take the first five minutes in the morning for reflection before you begin your day. The devotions are inspirational and practical. While the devotions are thoughtful, this would not be a devotional book that could be considered a Bible study. It would, however, be a thoughtful gift for almost any occasion. I enjoyed looking through this book and the encouragement I received from each day’s thought.

I voluntarily received this book from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.

[Mary Hake · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely book to look at with its color photographs that accompany the devotional material. Each of the thirty chapters features a coin from the author’s collection of money from various countries and times. The true treasure is found in the words that describe eternal truths and wisdom for life. The daily entries are brief—in fact, I read the whole book in an afternoon. The text is uplifting and inspiring, enriching the life of the reader and pointing them to God and His Word. It’s a book a person can read over and over again, each time finding new treasure to enrich their daily life. It would a be nice resource in a church library and on a home’s coffee table. I think it could even be used in a group, guiding discussion and prayer on the topics covered. Whether a seeker or a new or mature Christian, this book has something to bless you. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.

[Cover Lover Book Review · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞 is an 80-page devotional book offering thirty days of reflections designed to help readers focus on spiritual treasures rather than earthly ones.

The hardcover book includes artistic, Instagram-worthy photographs, scripture verses, prayers, and daily readings to provide spiritual nourishment.

Each reading is easy to read and reflect on throughout my day. One of the things I especially appreciate about the simplicity of this book is its ability to create a meaningful impact in a short amount of time.

First Line: The phrase, “A penny for your thoughts,” is believed to have become popular in the 1500s.
Genre: Devotional
Author: Tracy L. Smoak
Page Count: 80

#CoverLoverBookReview received an advanced reader copy of this book. Opinions are 100% my own.

[Kendra Neal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Devotionals are a part of my everyday life. I LOVE to start my day with a Devotional books. I really enjoy Devotionals that have a theme. Treasures of the Wise: 30 Devotions for Storing Up Heavenly Riches by Tracy L. Smoak is the latest Devotional that I have read.

I was very encouraged and blessed by this Devotional. The book is short and an easy to read format. Each day has a wonderful and beautiful photo of different "treasures", a Scriputure to ponder, a story for the day and a Prayer. The day is spread out over 2 pages and takes about 5 or 10 minutes each day to read. I really enjoyed the personal stories that Tracy shared with us. The book would make a GREAT Gift for those who enjoy Collecting Coins or other treasure or for someone needing a simple devotional. GREAT INSPIRATION and BOOK!

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Treasures of the Wise" by Tracy L. Smoak is 30 devotions starting with history on foreign coins. It has photos and Bible verses and prayers to help us keep centered on what matters most in life. The pictures are beautiful and have a life lesson such as the one on page 20, how a dog waits patiently for instructions from his owner. I read each devotion in one set. it took about 30 minutes, but this is a book that I think Over and over daily are when you just needed a reminder of how to live your life when you are worried about your finances or some other area in your life, such as fear.
I received a complementary copy from the author and Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My sister and I really enjoyed sharing this devotional together over FaceTime for thirty days. A beautiful photo each day with words of wisdom and also a coin that corresponds with each day and where it is from. A beautiful devotion with scripture reading and a prayer to conclude each day. This makes a lovely coffee table book and is one I will enjoy rereading. It also has a ribbon bookmark that adds to its beauty. We both enjoyed it and recommend reading it as you learn how to store up treasures of wisdom.
I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/author. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

[Emma Filbrun · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed adding this book to my morning quiet time. There is not a lot of depth to it, but I found the devotions in this book inspiring. Because they are so short, it doesn’t take a lot of time to read the few paragraphs on each page and soak in the beauty of the photographs with each entry. This book is great for adding a bit of inspiration to each day.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts about it.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Treasures Of The Wise by Tracy L Smoak is a powerful book of thirty devotionals which will aid our walk with God.
Each devotional has an accompanying coin which is from the author’s collection and means something to her. The coin reminds us that we are God’s treasure, far more important than wealth. We are God’s riches.
There is a beautiful half page photo opposite the main devotional. It is something that means something to the author who adds her thoughts. My favourites were: the teacups belonging to the author’s great grandmother (chapter 8); letters and a Bible (chapter 29); and a gorgeous puppy (chapter 4 and the end of the book).
As Tracy L Smoak introduces each devotional, she gives her personal thoughts, a relevant scripture and a prayer.
As the book progresses, hopefully you will draw closer to the heart of God and discover His will for your life.
Did I have a personal devotional? Yes. As I am English, I loved chapter 8 about our late, great Queen Elisabeth II.
I loved the words that Dwight Eisenhower wanted printed on coins and notes in 1955 saying “In God we trust.” (page 25)
The whole book is beautifully set out. The photos are stunning. This is the perfect book to buy for a friend as well as yourself.
I received a free copy from the author. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.