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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 ...

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. ...

I Am: Finding Life in Jesus is a devotional study of the seven “I Am” sayings of Christ in the Gospel of John. From the Bread of Life to the True Vine, each chapter reveals another facet of who Jesus is and what He offers to His people. Blending Scripture, historical insight, personal reflections from ministry and family life, poems, prayers, and practical questions, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) invites readers to encounter Jesus in His own words. Along the way, we discover that He is not only a teacher of truth but the very Truth Himself, not only a giver of life but Life ...

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 ...

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 ...

From Seed to Glory: The Mustard Seed Story of the Bible traces one of Scripture’s most powerful images from Genesis to Revelation. Beginning with God’s creation of seed-bearing plants and ending with the tree of life in eternity, this study follows the mustard seed through Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, the prophets, the parables of Jesus, the cross, Pentecost, and the hope of the new creation. Through twelve chapters of Scripture, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, questions, prayer, and “Smithy’s Forge” insights, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt shows how God delights ...

Reason to Believe: Conversations in a Skeptical World explores how Christian faith speaks not only through argument but through authenticity — through the living voice of love, truth, and grace. From public debates to quiet listening, from cross-cultural understanding to the silent witness of presence, this book reveals that apologetics is less about winning discussions and more about winning hearts. Following Faith and Reason for a Skeptical Age and The Logic of Love: Speaking Truth with Grace, this third volume completes the trilogy’s arc — uniting the intellect, the heart, and the ...

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 ...

Living by Faith: The Glory God Reveals traces God’s radiance from Genesis to Revelation — through creation’s light, covenant promise, temple worship, prophetic fire, the incarnation of Christ, the mystery of the Cross, the triumph of resurrection, the indwelling Spirit, the beauty of the Church, and the promise of eternal life. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of pastoral ministry, Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt explores how glory is not just something to behold but something to live. Each chapter invites readers to move from observation to transformation — to see ...

In an age of constant noise, glowing screens, and fleeting attention, The Word in Your Hands invites readers to rediscover the sacred quiet of opening a real Bible. Inspired by a conference presentation from Charlie Kirk and expanded through Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt’s decades of pastoral experience, this study explores why a physical Bible still matters — not out of nostalgia, but because the printed Word engages the whole person: mind, heart, and even touch. Across ten reflective chapters, Geoffrey (writing as Willingheart) shows how the Bible becomes a lifelong friend, a growing ...

Seven Snares of the Soul: Finding Freedom in the Virtues of Christ By The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt Pride. Greed. Wrath. Envy. Lust. Gluttony. Sloth. For centuries, Christians have recognized these as the seven deadly sins—the snares of the soul that entangle us, weaken us, and lead us away from the life God intends. But for every snare, Christ provides a way of freedom. In this book, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers on a journey through the seven deadly sins and their corresponding virtues: humility, generosity, patience, charity, purity, temperance, and zeal. Drawing from ...

From the first breath of creation to the Spirit’s whisper in the human heart, Inspiration: God-Breathed and Spirit-Led traces the living current of divine inspiration through all of Scripture — and into our daily lives. This study explores how God’s breath moves from Genesis to Revelation: creating, calling, speaking, indwelling, and sending. Through eight richly crafted chapters, readers discover the same Holy Spirit who inspired prophets and apostles still inspires ordinary believers today. Each chapter includes Scripture anchors, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poem, ...

Eastertide: He Lives! continues the Following the Church Year series with seven radiant chapters tracing the fifty days from Resurrection morning to Pentecost. From the empty tomb to the rushing wind of the Spirit, Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to walk with the risen Christ through Scripture, meditation, and reflection. Each chapter includes Scripture Anchor, Teaching, Meditation, Reflection, Poem, Prayer, and Smithy’s Forge — a practice for living resurrection life every day. More than a retelling of familiar stories, this book becomes a journey into joy: discovering that the risen ...

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 ...

In The Beatitudes: Jesus’s Step Program for Following The Way to the Kingdom of God, The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers a fresh and deeply personal exploration of Jesus’s most famous sermon—not as a collection of isolated blessings, but as a spiritual journey of transformation. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience, involvement in recovery ministry, and a lifetime of walking The Way, Schmitt reveals how each Beatitude builds upon the last, offering a clear path of growth from spiritual poverty to purity of heart and courageous peacemaking. Along the way, he weaves in moving ...

The Upside-Down Kingdom: Power Through Humility opens the Kingdom on Earth series — a journey through Jesus’ vision of life under God’s reign. In a world that prizes self-promotion, Jesus invites us to a different way — one where the meek inherit, the merciful lead, and the humble find joy beyond all understanding. Through Scripture, story, poetry, and prayer, Geoffrey Schmitt explores how the King’s example turns worldly power on its head and reveals a deeper strength born of surrender. Drawing from his years of ministry, personal loss, and spiritual discovery, the author shows ...

Marriage in the Bible takes readers on a journey from Genesis to Revelation, exploring the beauty and brokenness of marriage through Scripture, history, and contemporary challenges. Part One looks at Old Testament foundations, where covenant love is revealed amid polygamy and human failure. Part Two highlights Jesus’ teaching, lifting marriage to its God-given dignity while pointing to the eternal banquet to come. Part Three explores Paul’s balance between marriage and singleness, his profound vision of marriage as a mystery, and his insistence that leaders model covenant fidelity. Part...

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, ...

“You are the light of the world.” — Jesus (Matthew 5:14) Light is one of Scripture’s most powerful images. It pierces the darkness, warms the heart, and guides the lost. But what does it mean for us, as ordinary believers, to live as “lights in the world”? In Shining Lights: Living for Christ in a Dark World, the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt explores this calling with clarity, warmth, and depth. Drawing on seven key themes from Scripture, he shows how Christians are not only called to reflect the light of Christ but to let that light shine in everyday life — at home, at work, in ...

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. ...