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Pilgrimage: Walking with God through Life, Loss, and Sacred Places by Geoffrey Schmitt This book invites readers on a journey—not only across ancient trails and holy destinations, but into the deeper spiritual landscape of the soul. Blending biblical reflection, historical insight, personal storytelling, poetry, and guided questions, Pilgrimage explores both the metaphor and the practice of sacred journeying. Part One traces the inner path we walk as believers: from the initial call to follow, through wilderness and weeping, up mountaintops, and into a clearer sense of purpose. Part Two ...

Step back into the earliest centuries of Christianity and sit at the feet of those who first carried the gospel into a world hungry for truth. The Fathers Speak: Understanding Scripture with the Early Church Fathers invites readers to explore the Bible alongside the voices of the men and women who helped shape the faith in its formative years. Drawing on the wisdom of Athanasius, Augustine, Basil, Chrysostom, and many others, this study presents thirty rich, thematic chapters — each blending Scripture, a quote from the Fathers, clear teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, ...

Bible is filled with powerful truths — but it’s also full of puzzling, strange, and even troubling moments. Why was Cain’s sacrifice rejected? Who were the “sons of God” in Genesis 6? Why did God almost kill Moses right after calling him? And what is the “unforgivable sin” Jesus spoke about? In Bible’s Most Puzzling Moments: Strange and Troublesome Stories in Scripture, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt takes readers on a guided tour through 21 of the Bible’s most curious events. Each chapter offers: The biblical passage in focus. A plain-language retelling of the story. ...

Deep roots. Lasting joy. In two letters written from prison, the Apostle Paul paints a vivid picture of the Christian life—rooted firmly in Christ and rejoicing always in the Lord. In Rooted and Rejoicing: Studies in Colossians and Philippians, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through these powerful epistles, showing how to stand strong in faith and live with unshakable joy, whatever the circumstances. From Colossians, discover how to: Stay grounded in the truth of the gospel Grow deep spiritual roots that resist false teaching Put on the new self in Christ and bear lasting fruit ...

Sacred Geography: Encountering God Through the Land of the Bible By Geoffrey Schmitt What if the places of the Bible weren’t just backdrops—but invitations? From Eden to the wilderness, from Mount Sinai to Jerusalem, from exile to the quiet terrain of your own heart, this book explores how God reveals Himself in places—and how those places become holy when He is present. Blending rich biblical insight, personal stories, meditations, poetry, and questions for reflection, Sacred Geography invites readers to: Discover the spiritual meaning of key biblical landscapes Reflect on how ...

He was there all along. From the first breath of creation to the final cries of the prophets, the Old Testament whispers the name of Jesus. In its promises, symbols, sacrifices, and shadows, the Messiah’s story unfolds—waiting for eyes to see and hearts to understand. In Jesus in the Old Testament: Foreshadowings of the Messiah, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt guides you on a prayerful and illuminating journey through ten powerful images of Christ hidden in plain sight: The Seed in the Garden The Lamb at Passover The Rock in the Wilderness The Suffering Servant The Son of Man The Bridegroom ...

Faith is not just something we believe—it is something we live. In Faith in Action: Living What We Believe, Geoffrey Schmitt weaves together Scripture, personal stories, and years of pastoral and prison ministry to show how faith takes root in real life. From the call of God that led him into ministry, to decades of service in parishes and prisons, Geoffrey shares how the Gospel becomes flesh and blood in everyday experiences of love, endurance, service, and hope. Each chapter begins with a verse of Scripture and a timeless quote, grounding the reflections in both the Bible and the wisdom...

Taming the Tongue, Speaking the Truth is a powerful and practical guide to using your words for good. Drawing from Scripture, real-life stories, and years of pastoral experience, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers into a thoughtful exploration of how we speak—and how the Holy Spirit can transform our speech. This 19-chapter study covers everything from gossip and gratitude to confession, confrontation, and legacy. Each chapter includes biblical teaching, a short meditation, personal reflection, a poem, discussion questions, and a closing prayer—making it ideal for personal ...

Death and Dying Meets the Bucket List: In this tribute to his late wife Lily, the author combines the heroic and inspiring stories of her life and with chronic illness while encouraging all of us to live life to the fullest. There are stories that will make you cry and stories that will make you laugh. There are songs and poems, pictures, sermons and more. There are questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. The book is helpful for individuals and useful as a Sunday School or Small group text.

Ecclesiastes: Meaning in a Meaningless World is a journey through one of the Bible’s most enigmatic and powerful books. With poetic reflections, personal stories, and pastoral insight, Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt helps readers wrestle with life’s hardest questions: Is there purpose in my pain? Why does injustice persist? What’s the point of wisdom or work? How do we live in a world that often feels upside down? Drawing from decades of ministry and personal grief, the author guides readers toward a faith that isn’t afraid of doubt—but finds God in the middle of it. Whether you’re new to...

The Church in the Making: From Pentecost’s Fire to Nicaea’s Creed traces the remarkable story of the early church’s transformation from a Spirit-empowered community in Jerusalem to a global faith with creeds, canon, and structure. Along the way, readers encounter courageous apostles, devoted martyrs, brilliant apologists, careful theologians, and passionate believers — all striving to define and defend the truth of the Gospel. Each chapter blends history, theology, personal reflection, meditation, a poem, questions for discussion, and prayer, making this study both informative and ...

Meeting God in the Margins: Encounters with the Unexpected invites readers on a journey through some of the most surprising and grace-filled stories in Scripture—Hagar in the wilderness, Rahab the outsider, Ruth the foreigner, Bartimaeus the beggar, Zacchaeus the tax collector, and more. Each chapter explores how God shows up not only in the sacred center but at the edges of society—among the overlooked, excluded, and unexpected. Blending biblical teaching, personal reflection from the author’s ministry in prisons and nursing homes, meditations, poems, and prayer, this book challenges...

The Healer’s Journey: A Pilgrim’s Path Through Suffering and Faith By Geoffrey Schmitt In the shadowed world of medieval England, Brother Alaric—a humble monk with a miraculous gift of healing—embarks on a journey that will test the very depths of his faith. From exorcisms that leave lasting scars to mystical encounters during quiet retreats, Alaric must confront the dark forces that haunt both body and soul. When a devastating plague strikes, Alaric’s ministry reaches a breaking point, as he risks everything to bring hope to the hopeless. Along the way, he learns that healing is ...

Wisdom’s Journey: Exploring the Heart of Biblical Wisdom Literature by Geoffrey Schmitt What is wisdom — and why does it matter today? In Wisdom’s Journey, Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a walk through the Bible’s profound and beautiful wisdom books: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, the Song of Songs, and the Wisdom of Solomon. Blending thoughtful teaching, personal reflections, and guiding questions, this book explores timeless truths about living wisely, trusting God, loving well, and persevering through life’s mysteries. Written with warmth, clarity, and a pastoral heart, ...

Biblical Leadership Lessons: Success, Failure, and Faith In this practical and devotional study, Geoffrey Schmitt explores the lives of some of the Bible’s greatest leaders — Moses, Deborah, Nehemiah, David, Esther, Peter, and Paul — drawing out lessons about leadership that apply to pastors, lay leaders, and anyone called to lead in church, community, or home. Through reflections on their successes, failures, and enduring faith, readers will discover the timeless qualities that define godly leadership: humility, courage, integrity, compassion, and trust in God’s providence. With ...

Anointed: Exploring the Meaning and Power of Anointing is a deeply personal and practical exploration of one of Scripture’s most sacred and misunderstood themes. From Old Testament rituals to the ministry of Jesus and the power of Pentecost, anointing reveals God’s desire to heal, set apart, and empower His people. Drawing on decades of ministry experience, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt walks readers through the biblical foundations, spiritual dimensions, and real-life applications of anointing. Each chapter includes reflection, poetry, and prayer—making this book both a teaching tool and...

What does it mean to be a man of God in a world full of confusion? Forged is a call to strength—not the loud, aggressive kind the world celebrates, but the steady, faithful strength shaped in the fire of Scripture and grace. Through the lives of ten biblical men—Adam, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Job, Jesus, and others—pastor and prison chaplain Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers into a journey of transformation. Each chapter explores a different facet of biblical manhood: responsibility, faith, integrity, courage, vulnerability, endurance, sacrificial love, fatherhood, and spiritual ...

First Words, Lasting Truths: How the Bible’s Opening Lines Reveal Its Deepest Messages invites readers to pause at the threshold of twelve key biblical books and reflect on what their “first words” reveal about God, humanity, and the journey of faith. From Genesis to Revelation, these opening lines introduce powerful themes of creation, blessing, purpose, struggle, vision, gospel, and hope. Each chapter includes teaching, meditation, a personal reflection, an original poem, questions for further reflection, and a prayer. Whether for individual study or small group discussion, this ...

Job: The Righteous Sufferer invites readers into one of the Bible’s most profound and unsettling books. From the strange scene in the heavenly courtroom, through Job’s bitter laments, the friends’ flawed theology, and God’s awe-inspiring speech from the whirlwind, this study walks chapter by chapter, exploring the questions and mystery of undeserved suffering. Along the way, this book includes reflections from church history, psychology (including Carl Jung), and contemporary voices like Jordan Peterson. The author weaves in deeply personal stories of accompanying his late wife ...

The Psalms speak to every human experience — joy and sorrow, gratitude and grief, doubt and faith. In Praying the Psalms: A Guide for Every Season of Life, Geoffrey Schmitt gently guides readers through a spiritual journey with these ancient prayers, showing how they remain vital and relevant today. Each chapter explores a theme — thanksgiving, lament, trust, hope, worship, and more — offering scriptural teaching, meditation prompts, personal reflections, poems, questions for deeper reflection, and closing prayers. Whether you are in a season of celebration or struggle, these ...