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Lives That Teach Character Lessons from the Bible is a reflective Bible study exploring how God forms character through real lives—faithful, flawed, and redeemed. Rather than presenting idealized heroes or simple moral lessons, this study invites readers into the honest, often complicated stories of people whose lives continue to teach because they mirror our own struggles with trust, fear, pride, mercy, repentance, and hope. Drawing from both Scripture and decades of pastoral, hospice, and prison ministry experience, Geoffrey Schmitt walks alongside biblical figures such as Abraham, ...

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 ...

The Mystic Way explores the ancient yet accessible path of living every moment in God’s presence. Through Scripture, reflection, story, meditation, and real-life encounters, Geoffrey “Willingheart” Schmitt guides readers into a deeper awareness of the God who is always near. This book reveals that mystics are not unusual heroes but ordinary believers who see with love and live with attentiveness. Both timeless and deeply personal, The Mystic Way is an invitation to discover the holy hidden in everyday life.

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 the stoning of Stephen to the struggles of believers in our own day, Martyrs traces the unbroken witness of those who chose faith over fear. Each chapter explores a defining moment in the long story of Christian courage — the first disciples, the persecuted Church of Rome, the confessors and reformers, missionaries to distant lands, and those who still bear the Cross in silence or in chains. Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, readers are invited not only to remember the heroes of faith, but to discover their own place in that living story. The “Smithy’s Forge” sections ...

Fruit of the Spirit: A Journey into Spiritual Growth In a world often marked by turmoil and self-interest, Fruit of the Spirit: A Journey into Spiritual Growth offers a refreshing exploration of the nine attributes outlined in Galatians 5:22–23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This concise yet profound guide delves into each virtue, providing scriptural insights and practical applications to help readers cultivate these qualities in their daily lives. Through reflective questions, personal anecdotes, and actionable exercises, ...

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 ...

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, ...

The Nicene Creed has united Christians for over sixteen centuries, yet divisions still remain. In this devotional study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt explores each section of the Creed with Scripture, reflection, poetry, and prayer. Along the way, he highlights both the differences that have divided denominations and the essentials that unite us all: Christ as Lord, the Trinity, salvation by grace, resurrection hope, and the life to come. Drawing on personal stories from parish ministry, prison worship, and Kairos weekends, he shows how the Creed speaks powerfully into our lives today. The ...

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 parents in Eden to the wedding feast of the Lamb, the Bible is a story of families — broken, blessed, wandering, redeemed. In Heritage of Hope: Families in God’s Redemptive Plan, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt traces the family thread that runs through Scripture and into our lives today. Through Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, David, Mary and Joseph, and finally the church itself, we discover that God works not through perfect households, but through ordinary people who trust Him in the midst of struggle. Along the way, Dr. Schmitt shares his own family journey — stories...

Rapture, Return, and the Restoration of All Things: A Bible Study on the End Times The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt Are we living in the last days? What is the rapture really about? And how should we live in a world filled with uncertainty? In this thoughtful and often personal study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt explores what the Bible really says—and doesn’t say—about the end times. Rather than diving into fear-driven speculation or detailed timelines, this book invites readers into something deeper: a living hope, rooted in Jesus’s promise to return and restore all things. With ...

Friendship with God: How to Walk Daily with the One Who Calls You Friend explores one of the most profound truths of Scripture — that the Creator of the universe desires to be your Friend. From Abraham to Moses, from David and Jonathan to Ruth and Naomi, from Paul and Timothy to the early church, the Bible overflows with stories of friendship shaped by loyalty, faithfulness, and love. At the heart of it all is Jesus, who calls us not servants but friends, and who offers His abiding presence to walk with us through every season of life. Blending biblical teaching, personal reflections from...

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 ...

Why Do We Suffer? Trusting God in a Broken World In a world marked by heartbreak and loss, one question resounds through countless lives: Why, Lord? In this hopeful and deeply pastoral book, Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through the holy tension between tragedy and trust. From the brokenness of Creation to the cries of the psalmist, the trials of Job, the wounds embraced by Jesus, and the promise of New Creation, this book offers a roadmap for wrestling honestly with pain while finding a deeper trust in a loving and faithful God. Through biblical teaching, personal reflections, poetry, ...

The Mystery of Christ: Logos, Lord, and Lamb explores the many ways Jesus is revealed in Scripture and Christian faith. From his role as the Word made flesh to his cosmic lordship over creation, from healer and teacher to judge and coming King, this book invites readers into deeper wonder, worship, and love for Christ. Each chapter includes teaching, meditation, personal reflection, questions for reflection, and a prayer — making it ideal for personal study, small groups, or as a devotional resource. Written with warmth, clarity, and insight, this book helps readers discover not only who ...

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 ...

When Tears Speak: A Pilgrimage Through Lament and Hope is a deeply personal and pastoral exploration of grief, healing, and the sacred practice of lament. Through a tapestry of personal narratives, theological reflections, and scriptural insights, the author invites readers into a space where sorrow is acknowledged, and hope is rediscovered. The journey begins with the raw pain of loss, delving into the complexities of mourning a beloved spouse. It traverses through the challenges of caregiving, the silence of unanswered questions, and the solace found in music and shared memories. Each ...

From Doubt to Deeper Faith is a compassionate and honest Bible study for anyone who has wrestled with uncertainty, spiritual fatigue, or unanswered questions. With wisdom forged through decades of ministry—and deeply personal stories of grief, healing, and perseverance—Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey where doubt isn’t denied, but explored in the light of God’s love. Each chapter walks alongside biblical figures who doubted: Peter, Thomas, Elijah, John the Baptist, the disciples, and more. Through Scripture, poetry, sidebars, personal reflections, and heartfelt...

This study book walks chapter by chapter through the Gospel of Luke, offering fresh insights, personal reflections, sidebars, meditations, poems, and prayers. Written in an accessible and pastoral style, this book is designed for individual devotion or small group use. Luke presents Jesus as the Savior for all people—especially the poor, the broken, and the outsiders. With deep compassion and careful detail, Luke shows us the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus as part of God’s sweeping plan of salvation. Whether you’re reading Luke for the first time or rediscovering it...