The Treasure Box Quotes

“This is your treasure box, Danny. Every human has one. Whatever is most important to us is what we put into our treasure box.” “What is in your treasure box, Dad?” Mouton smiled. “You are in my treasure box, and so is your mom. My parents and my grandparents, my siblings, my aunts and uncles and cousins are in there as well. I’ve also put friends from work and church into my treasure box. God treasures people more than anything He’s created. So we should do the same. And sometimes we need to put strangers into our treasure box. Not all strangers are bad, Danny. But above all else you should save room for Jesus in your treasure box. Jesus is the greatest treasure.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“Gold is a unique precious metal. You can pound it, twist it, roll it and melt it, but it can’t be destroyed. It’s almost like gold is eternal, like it’s a piece of heaven. Mortal people have a hard time understanding eternal things.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“Like I said a moment ago, every Christ follower is protected by their own guardian angel. God is always looking out for his children. He never rests. He is always vigilant.” “And God is always good.” “Yes, Josiah. God is always good. All the time, God is good.” “Speaking of God, I would like to see Jesus again. How often can I see him?” “As often as you wish. Jesus is always available to his brothers and sisters. And what’s really amazing is that Jesus is omnipresent. He can be everywhere at once. I don’t know how many millions of saints there are in heaven, but the Lord can be with us all at the same time and on an individual basis. You don’t have to wait your turn,” Susan Barrett said. Josiah felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned and saw Jesus smiling playfully at him.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“Mama, did you see the angel place his wing in front of Jon Rafter right before Arcadias shot his gun? The angel’s wing slowed the bullets’ velocity.” “I did, son. The angel also used his wing to deflect the bullets into the Bible in Jon’s shirt pocket. We just watched a miracle take place.” Josiah stood up and clapped his hands. “Now I can rest easy knowing the Rafters are okay.” “Seeing a miracle like that makes you wonder how often miracles occur on Earth without people even realizing they’re taking place.” “I’m sure they happen all the time, Mama. Although they might not always be as dramatic a miracle as mine was, and the one we just witnessed.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“You may love Arcadias. But he doesn’t love you. If Arcadias truly loved you he would not lead you into harm’s way, he would lead you away from harm. An honorable man should defend and protect his woman at all times, even to the point of laying down his life for her. Arcadias isn’t doing that for you,” Annie said. “I’m sorry to have to say that, Iris, but everyone in this room can see Arcadias is thinking only of himself.” Iris wiped at her eyes as she digested Annie’s statement. “Okay, but I can’t do anything about your hands and the plastic cuffs. I can only untie your feet.” Iris moved toward Rafter and squatted down near his feet. “No, Iris, untie Mr. Jepson first, and then Annie. Save me for last,”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“Jesus left the white throne and knelt down by Josiah, taking him in his arms. Barrett leaned into the embrace, reveling in the tenderness that somehow existed alongside infinite power. “Thank you for allowing me to see the angel. I wouldn’t have believed in you and your kingdom had you not,” Barrett said. “And I would be lost now.” “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” Jesus helped him stand up. “There is someone who longs to see you. Enjoy your reunion, Josiah.” Barrett followed Jesus’s gaze. He saw his mother, holding out her arms to him. Her mahogany skin glowed. Barrett rushed over to her. “You look amazing, Mama. You’re young again!” Susan Barrett laughed. “I’m not young, I’m ageless. And you don’t look so bad yourself, Josiah. You look even better than you did in your early twenties.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“I was so blind to you and your love. I could only think of money and how to acquire more and more of it.” “I once preached a sermon on this very subject when I lived on earth. One day the crowds were large and pressed in on me. I retreated to a mountainside to be with my Father. On the mountainside I spoke to my disciples. I told them, ‘Do not store up treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’” “I didn’t store up much treasure here. I was so foolish…and selfish.” “But your last act on earth was a noble one. You finally learned how to serve others. Well done, Josiah, my good and faithful servant.” “I will serve you forever, Lord.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“Sometimes the most intelligent people can be the dumbest. Their great learning has pushed aside their childlike faith and replaced it with skepticism. I think this is what happened to your father. He doesn’t know how to believe anymore. His heart has hardened into a stone—a pitch-black stone.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“It’s hard to hear God’s voice when you’re running. You have to be still and listen.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“Dear God, you know our circumstances and you know how this will all turn out. We place our lives into your hands. I ask you to give us strength and courage. Please help us to think clearly. Foil the plans of Arcadias and his brother. You gave us this house, and you know every board in it. If it’s your will, help us to escape this house. Show us how to get out undetected. Please make something beautiful come out of this ugly situation. In Christ’s name I pray, amen.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“Matthew 6: 14-15 says, ‘For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“Jesus doesn’t approve of my hedonistic lifestyle. We’re incompatible. You may look at me and see a well-dressed nerd. But behind the tweed jacket and bowtie and Harry Potter glasses is a man full of ugly vices,” Ross confessed. “That makes you a perfect candidate to be friends with Jesus. When he walked on earth he often hung out with rich men and prostitutes, as well as misfits, outcasts, lepers and the destitute. And he tended to shy away from people who thought they were faultless.” “You make Jesus sound like a party animal,” Ross said. Rafter grinned. “He sort of was. He caused a stir wherever he went. Jesus performed his first miracle at a wedding feast when he turned water into wine. And then he really shook things up when he caused the sun to stop shining and the earth to quake on the first Good Friday.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box

“There are two main components to a happy and lasting marriage: a mutual and vibrant faith in God and an active love life. And you must keep the components in that order. There are other things that will help too, like a positive and forgiving attitude, but those are the two biggies.”
― Mark Romang, The Treasure Box