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The Peace God Gives — Book Five of the Living by Faith Series — traces the unfolding story of divine peace from Genesis to Revelation and from the author’s own life of ministry and love. Each chapter explores a different dimension of peace: Peace in the Garden — God’s original design for harmony. Peace through Promise and Covenant. Peace in the Prophets and Psalms. Peace in Christ’s Birth, Ministry, and Gift to His Disciples. Peace through Forgiveness and Purpose. Peace Beyond Understanding and Peace Everlasting. Woven throughout are deeply personal reflections — from the ...

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Living the Gift invites readers to slow down and rediscover the sacred rhythm that begins on Christmas Day and leads to Epiphany. In twelve beautifully crafted devotional chapters, Geoffrey “Willingheart” Schmitt explores the lasting gifts Christ brings — Light, Peace, Joy, Love, Hope, Faith, Family, Worship, Service, Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Eternal Life. Blending Scripture, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer, this book helps believers carry the meaning of Christmas into the new year. Each chapter ends with questions for reflection and a “...

Living by Faith, Book Four: The Battle God Wins In this fourth volume of the Living by Faith series, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt — known to many as Willingheart — explores the great battles of Scripture and the victories of God that continue to shape every believer’s life. From Eden’s fall to the final triumph of the Lamb, each chapter reveals how faith, obedience, and surrender overcome fear, failure, and pride. The reader will walk with Moses at the Red Sea, march around Jericho with Joshua, face Goliath with David, call down fire with Elijah, and stand firm in the armor of God. ...

Epiphany: Revealing the Light of Christ continues the journey of faith that began in Advent: Waiting for the Light and The Twelve Days of Christmas: Living the Gift. Each chapter traces a moment in Scripture when the hidden glory of Jesus was revealed — from the star that led the Magi to the mountaintop light of the Transfiguration. Through stories, reflection, and prayer, readers are invited to “come and see” the One who still shines through ordinary life. Real-life experiences from ministry and pilgrimage weave the ancient text into present faith. Epiphany is not only about ...

Peace doesn’t have to wait for perfect circumstances. It begins where you are—right now. In a world saturated with bad news, rising tensions, and soul-deep exhaustion, Pathway to Peace in a World of Anxiety offers a gentle, scripture-rooted guide to rediscovering the kind of peace Jesus promised—a peace not as the world gives, but as only He can give. With honesty, warmth, and pastoral wisdom, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers on a journey through the Bible’s richest teachings on peace. Each chapter includes: A teaching grounded in Scripture A meditation to draw you into ...

Created to Create: Discovering the Divine Spark of Creativity in the Bible By Geoffrey Schmitt You were created in the image of a creative God. This inspiring and down-to-earth book explores how creativity is not just a talent for the chosen few—it is a divine spark planted in all of us. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, poetry, and years of ministry experience, Created to Create invites readers to rediscover creativity as a sacred calling. Whether you’re an artist, a musician, a gardener, a preacher, or someone who simply finds beauty in daily life, this book will encourage you...

Let Justice Roll: A Biblical Exploration of God’s Heart for Justice is a timely and timeless call to rediscover the biblical meaning of justice—not as a political buzzword, but as a central theme of God’s story. From the prophetic cries of Amos and Isaiah to the radical compassion of Jesus, this study traces the sweeping arc of justice in Scripture. It explores how justice and righteousness walk hand in hand, how the early church embodied economic and social fairness, and how hope in the new creation inspires our actions today. With personal stories from prison ministry, parish life, ...

Failure is universal, but it is not final. In Overcoming Failure: Beyond Forgiveness into New Life, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers through some of Scripture’s most powerful stories of brokenness and restoration: Adam and Eve, David, Peter, the prodigal son, the woman caught in adultery, Paul the apostle, and more. Each chapter weaves together Scripture, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, questions, prayer, and the “Smithy’s Forge” — where God’s refining fire reshapes failure into fruitfulness. With honesty drawn from his own journey and compassion forged...

The devil is a deceiver, and his schemes are many — distraction, deception, division, doubt, delay, discouragement, demoralization, despair, defilement, domination, and destruction. Yet God equips His people with disciplines to counter every device: focus, discernment, unity, steadfastness, trust, readiness, perseverance, encouragement, hope, purity, humility, and restoration. In this twelve-chapter Bible study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt draws on Scripture, church history, personal stories, and Kairos Prison Ministry experiences to reveal how believers can recognize the enemy’s tactics ...

Small Business in the Bible: Lessons for Today explores the sacred connection between faith and work — from ancient potters and farmers to modern entrepreneurs, caregivers, and craftsmen. Through eight rich chapters, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) shows how the Bible honors honest labor, just trade, and creative enterprise as reflections of God’s image in us. From the shepherd’s field to the carpenter’s shop, from the vineyard to the marketplace, the study reveals how daily work — done with love and integrity — becomes a form of worship. Blending Scripture, teaching, ...

Faith Like a Champion: The Spiritual Athlete invites readers to see the Christian life as a race of endurance, a contest of courage, and a training ground for godliness. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s athletic metaphors and from the author’s own stories of childhood sports, ministry challenges, chess tournaments, and aging faith, this study blends Scripture, reflection, poetry, and prayer into a vivid portrait of discipleship in motion. Each chapter explores a facet of the athlete’s journey — running the race, fighting the good fight, training for godliness, wrestling with truth, ...

Counting the True Riches: Lessons from the Bible on Money and Meaning by Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) What does Scripture really say about wealth, generosity, and the meaning of true treasure? From the shekel of Abraham to the widow’s mite in Jerusalem, Counting the True Riches explores the spiritual story behind money in the Bible — its history, purpose, temptations, and redemptive potential. Through vivid teaching, personal reflection, poetry, and real-life ministry experiences, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt reveals that God’s economy operates on abundance, not scarcity. ...

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 ...

When Fear Meets Faith: Courage for the Narrow Way Fear is part of every life — but the Bible shows us a greater way. From Joshua at the Jordan to Esther before the king, from Daniel in the lions’ den to the apostles on trial, God’s people have always faced moments where fear and faith collide. This study explores how true courage is not the absence of fear but the presence of God. You will discover: The biblical foundation of courage in Joshua 1:9 and beyond. How men and women of Scripture found strength in God’s promises. Practical steps to grow courage in your own walk of faith. ...

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 ...

This book is the story of a personal and spiritual journey through the three great streams of the Church — sacramental, evangelical, and charismatic. Beginning as a cradle Episcopalian, I trace my path into the priesthood of the Episcopal Church and then onward to finding my true home in the Charismatic Episcopal Church (CEC). Along the way, I invite you to walk beside me — through traditions, worship, struggles, and renewal — to see how each stream carries unique gifts that together form the fullness of faith. What I discovered is what the early Christians simply called “normal ...

Discover the transforming power of God’s agape love in It’s All About Love by Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt. Through Scripture, reflections, poetry, and personal stories, this study guides readers into a deeper experience of forgiveness, fellowship, and enduring faith. Perfect for personal devotion or small group study, it proclaims one truth: nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Positive Character Traits: A Guide to Christlike Living explores twelve biblical virtues — from love and joy to humility, courage, and hope. Each chapter blends Scripture, practical teaching, personal stories from ministry, and reflections that invite readers to grow in Christlike habits. This book is: A practical discipleship guide, with weekly practices to put each trait into action. A hopeful vision for Christian living, emphasizing what we can become rather than only what to avoid. A resource for small groups or personal study, with discussion questions, prayers, and poems at the ...