Acres of Diamonds

“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:20-21 Russell Herman Conwell was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, author, lawyer, and writer. He is best known for his inspirational lecture, Acres of Diamonds: There was a man who owned a large farm near the River Indus. For years, he had been discontented with tilling the soil of his orchards, grain fields, and gardens while trying to pursue his dreams. One day, a wise man from the east—stopped by and stayed with him. During his visit, he spoke about diamonds, explaining that if the man possessed just one diamond, he could purchase the entire county, or by owning a diamond mine, his children could become influential due to their wealth. One