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Three in One: Exploring the Mystery and Meaning of the Trinity By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt The Trinity can be one of the most mysterious—and meaningful—doctrines of the Christian faith. In Three in One, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers a warm, thoughtful, and accessible guide to understanding the Trinity not as an abstract concept, but as a living reality that shapes every part of the Christian life. With clear teaching, deep personal reflections, and a practical study guide, this book explores the nature of God the Father, the mission of Jesus the Son, and the indwelling power of the ...

Songs of the Soul: Encountering God in the Psalms is a devotional journey through Scripture’s most beloved prayerbook. In these pages, author and pastor Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to rediscover the Psalms not just as ancient poetry, but as living prayers for every season of life. Whether you are praising, grieving, questioning, or rejoicing, the Psalms give you language for the soul. This book explores different types of Psalms — praise, lament, thanksgiving, wisdom, trust, penitence, and more — through thoughtful teaching, meditations, personal stories, and practical tools for ...

Lift Him High: 11 Ways to Worship with Your Words By The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt Words matter—especially when they are offered to God. In Lift Him High, The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you on a heartfelt journey into 11 rich and biblical ways to express worship through your words. Whether you’re singing in church, praying alone, or encouraging a friend, your voice can become an instrument of praise. Each chapter explores one powerful worship word—like exalt, magnify, glorify, adore, and celebrate—with insightful teaching, personal reflections, poems, and prayers. Rooted in ...

The Power of the Tongue: Speaking Life and Truth By The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt Words matter. More than we realize. The Bible teaches that the tongue—though small—has power to build or destroy, bless or curse, heal or harm. In this deeply reflective and practical study, The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers through the wisdom of Proverbs, James, and the teachings of Jesus, exploring how our words reveal the state of our hearts. From gossip and slander to silence and encouragement, from speaking truth in love to advocating for justice, this ten-chapter guide invites readers to ...

Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt opens the door to the world behind the words of Scripture—bringing fresh understanding to familiar passages by exploring the cultural details that made Jesus’ teachings so vivid to His first listeners. Each chapter focuses on a single phrase, image, or action rooted in the daily life of the ancient world and draws out the spiritual depth we sometimes miss in modern readings. With warmth, clarity, and pastoral insight, Dr. Schmitt weaves together biblical teaching, personal reflection, poetry, and questions for study or discussion. Whether you’re reading alone...

Does God still speak—and can we really hear Him? In Prayer and Discernment: Listening for God, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a practical and personal journey into recognizing the voice of God in everyday life. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience, rich biblical insight, and stories from his own life and ministry, Schmitt explores how God communicates through Scripture, silence, dreams, other people, and even surprising coincidences. Whether you’re facing a big decision, longing for spiritual direction, or simply wanting to grow closer to God, this book offers ...

Living Waters: Discovering God Through Water in the Bible Water flows through every page of Scripture—rushing, resting, refreshing—and it speaks to our deepest thirst. From the chaos of creation to the healing river of Revelation, water is one of the Bible’s most powerful symbols of God’s presence, provision, and promise. In this thoughtful and inspiring study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey through the many ways water appears in the biblical story—both as a real force and a spiritual metaphor. Whether it’s a well in the wilderness, a stormy sea, or a ...

From Genesis to Revelation, the image of the shepherd stands as one of the most enduring and beloved symbols in all of Scripture. Shepherds in the Bible: The Shepherd’s Way takes you on a thoughtful journey through the lives of biblical shepherds—from Abel and Abraham to David, the prophets, and the Good Shepherd Himself, Jesus Christ. Through engaging teaching, rich meditations, personal reflections, poetry, and practical questions for study or discussion, Geoffrey Schmitt brings the shepherd theme to life in ways that are deeply meaningful and spiritually enriching. Whether you’re a...

What does true leadership look like? The Bible is full of leaders — some reluctant, some bold, some deeply flawed — yet all used by God. From Moses before the burning bush to Esther before the king, from Joseph in prison to Paul in chains, their stories remind us that leadership is not about power, prestige, or position, but about faith, courage, and service. In Leaders of Faith: Timeless Lessons from the Bible, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (known as God’s Peaceful Smithy) guides us through ten powerful portraits of leadership: Moses — Reluctance turned to obedience Joshua — Courage ...

Minor Prophets: Voices of Fire and Hope takes readers on a journey through the twelve prophetic books of the Old Testament, often overlooked yet rich with God’s call to justice, mercy, and faith. From Hosea’s relentless love to Malachi’s plea to return, these voices confront complacency and kindle hope. Each chapter combines Scripture, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer in a devotional style that speaks to both heart and mind. Drawing on decades of ministry, prison outreach, and community service, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt weaves biblical truth with lived ...

One Root, Many Branches: God’s People in Paul’s Teaching explores Paul’s vision of Israel, the Church, and the mystery of God’s enduring promises. From Abraham’s call to be a blessing, through Israel’s vocation as light to the nations, to Paul’s powerful image of the olive tree in Romans 11, this study traces how God’s covenant with His people is irrevocable. It addresses directly the dangers of arrogance and antisemitism, showing how pride distorts the gospel, while humility, gratitude, and solidarity reflect God’s heart. Blending Scripture, historical insight, poetry, ...

When It Hurts the Most: Learning to Forgive is a journey through Scripture, story, and reflection on one of life’s hardest callings. From David’s lament to Jesus’ prayer on the cross, it explores how forgiveness begins in honesty and grows into healing, renewal, and courage. Biblical examples such as Joseph, Stephen, Peter, and the early church show that forgiveness is never weakness but strength. Personal reflections and Kairos prison ministry stories make these truths practical and real. This book invites readers to discover that even in the darkest wounds, God can bring freedom, ...

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals a God who speaks — and a people called to listen, respond, and proclaim. Proclaim the Word: Biblical Foundations for Speaking with Boldness is a devotional journey into the gift and responsibility of speech in the Christian life. Each chapter explores a biblical theme: the God who speaks creation into being, the prophets who confronted kings, Jesus before Pilate, the apostles before authorities, and the call to speak truth in love. Alongside Scripture teaching, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt shares reflections from decades of ministry and prison ...

Forging the Word: Methods for Bible Study is a practical and devotional guide to engaging Scripture in ways that shape both heart and mind. From ancient practices like Lectio Divina to modern tools like the Thompson Chain Reference, Geoffrey Schmitt introduces readers to a variety of methods for hearing God’s Word afresh. Each chapter blends teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer, making the Bible come alive in everyday life. Readers will learn the difference between study and meditation, exegesis and eisegesis, while discovering how each method serves a season of ...

John the Baptist is one of Scripture’s most striking figures — a prophet filled with the Spirit from the womb, a voice crying in the wilderness, the baptizer at the Jordan, and the humble witness who declared, “He must increase, I must decrease.” This book follows his journey from miraculous birth to martyr’s death, showing how his life prepares the way for Christ and still points us to Him today. With Scripture, teaching, personal reflections, poetry, and questions for study, this devotional guide brings John’s story alive for modern disciples.

From Eden’s garden to the New Jerusalem, the Bible tells a story of settlement. God’s people are not only called to go and to follow, but also to dwell, to root, to plant, and to rest. Settling: From Wandering to Dwelling traces this theme across Scripture, history, and personal experience. We begin with Adam and Eve in Eden, Abraham’s tents, Joshua’s rest, and Israel’s exile. We move into the New Testament, where Christ dwells among us and Paul prays for believers to be rooted in love. Alongside biblical study, we look at history: monks who vowed stability, Pilgrims and pioneers ...

The Struggle Between Good and Evil: From Eden to Eternity traces the timeless conflict that runs through Scripture, history, and the human heart. From the Garden of Eden and the murder of Abel, through Babel, Israel’s kings, Christ’s victory in the wilderness, and the cross itself, this book follows the battle of light and darkness into the modern age of ideologies, wars, and culture clashes. Each chapter blends biblical teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer, offering readers both clarity and encouragement. Rather than despair at the darkness, this study reminds ...

Inspired Living: Practical Lessons of Inspiration from Scripture explores how God breathes creativity, wisdom, and courage into the lives of His people. From Jacob’s ingenuity with the flocks to David’s inspired music, from Nehemiah’s vision to Paul’s balance as a tentmaker, each chapter uncovers a biblical story paired with a historical example and personal reflection. The book reminds us that inspiration is not only for prophets and kings—it is for ordinary believers in daily life. Whether through planning, discernment, friendship, or worship, God still inspires His people today...

Unchanging God, Changing World: The Christian Witness Across Centuries traces the remarkable journey of the Church from the apostles to the digital age. Through times of persecution, revival, reform, and cultural upheaval, Christians have had to adapt — yet God’s faithfulness has never changed. This study weaves together Scripture, history, reflection, and personal stories to show how believers have lived out their faith across centuries. With teaching, meditations, poems, prayers, questions, and sidebars, it invites readers to reflect on their own witness in today’s rapidly changing ...

What does it mean to live as a marked follower of Jesus in today’s world? In 12 More Marks of a Christian, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt explores twelve essential qualities of Christian life — not as rules to keep, but as signs of grace shaping us into Christ’s likeness. Each chapter begins with a paradoxical phrase in the spirit of Jordan Peterson’s style, leading into Scripture, teaching, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer. From Faith that Endures to Hope that Anchors, from Forgiveness that Frees to Perseverance that Finishes, these marks are both deeply biblical and profoundly ...