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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 ...

Walking with God is one of the most familiar images of faith — and one of the most misunderstood. In Walking with the Lord: Learning to Share the Road — One Step at a Time, priest, chaplain, and writer Willingheart, Geoffrey Schmitt, invites readers into a deeply personal, pastorally grounded exploration of what it truly means to walk with God across a lifetime. Drawing from decades of ministry in congregations, prisons, hospice care, and ordinary daily life, this book traces the spiritual road through beginnings and callings, companionship and solitude, detours and valleys, stumbles ...

God Behind Locked Doors: Freedom of the Spirit Under Constraint explores how authentic faith takes root where freedom is limited and hope is tested. Drawing on years of prison ministry, pastoral reflection, and Scripture read slowly, Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) invites readers inside places designed for isolation—and discovers a God who is already there. Through reflections on prayer learned without escape, Scripture encountered at a human pace, community formed under constraint, and responsibility reclaimed one choice at a time, the book challenges the assumption that freedom of the ...

Prayers of the Faithful: Great Prayers in the Bible invites readers into the prayer lives of Scripture’s most faithful voices. From David’s cries of repentance to Mary’s song of praise, from Jesus’ night in Gethsemane to Paul’s bold intercession, each chapter explores a prayer that still resonates today. Combining Scripture, teaching, poetry, and personal reflection, this book is a guide to deeper intimacy with God—through the prayers of those who have gone before us.

Unlock the power of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. In a world hungry for truth, guidance, and healing, The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: The Power to Say, Know, and Do offers a clear, pastoral, and Spirit-filled guide to understanding and embracing the gifts God has given His people. Drawing from Scripture, Church history, personal experience, and the global renewal movements of the past century, The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you to discover how the Spirit still speaks, still acts, and still empowers believers today. Organized around three categories of spiritual gifts—The ...

Heaven and Earth Embraced invites you into the heart of the Christian story—not just as something to believe, but as a reality to live. Through clear teaching, rich reflection, poetry, and prayer, this book explores three central mysteries of the faith: The Incarnation – God becoming human in Jesus The Resurrection – Christ’s triumph over death The Dual Nature of Jesus – Fully God and fully human, united forever But more than a theology textbook, this book is a companion for the soul. It will help you not only understand who Jesus is, but encounter him as a living presence. ...

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 ...

In The Seven Churches of Revelation: Lessons for Today, Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through the timeless messages Jesus spoke to the early Church — words that still echo with urgency and grace. Through an in‑depth exploration of the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, this book reveals how obedience, intimacy, and faithful witness matter just as much now as they did then. Each chapter unfolds a church’s unique strengths, struggles, and promises, weaving together biblical teaching, personal reflection, and questions for deeper ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

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.

Are pets mentioned in the Bible? At first glance, Scripture seems silent about the dogs, cats, birds, and other creatures that share our homes. Yet look closer, and you will find a surprising richness: Nathan’s parable of the poor man’s lamb, the Syrophoenician woman’s little dog, Jesus’ teaching on sparrows, and Isaiah’s vision of the peaceable kingdom.b In Pets in the Bible: God’s Care for All Creatures, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt weaves together biblical teaching, pastoral insight, and personal stories of beloved pets — from a one-eyed beagle named George to Jasper the ...

Seven Shadows by Geoffrey Schmitt Sin is more than wrongdoing—it’s a distortion of the soul’s deepest longings. In this honest and grace-filled guide, pastor and spiritual teacher Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers on a journey through the seven deadly sins—not to condemn, but to heal. Each chapter explores a different shadow: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. Drawing on Scripture, personal reflection, church tradition, and decades of pastoral experience, Schmitt invites readers to confront these ancient struggles with courage and compassion. Alongside every shadow, ...

God’s World, Our Care: Stewardship of Earth and Life explores the biblical call to stewardship as a way of life. Beginning in Genesis, this study traces God’s covenant with creation, Jesus’ lordship over nature, and the parables that teach us to tend faithfully what we’ve been given. It emphasizes stewardship of body and soul, stewardship in our churches, and stewardship in the public sphere—from neighborhood gardens to national life. Through Scripture, reflection, poetry, and prayer, the book reminds us that stewardship is both personal and communal, practical and spiritual. ...

Discover the strength, courage, and grace of the women who shaped salvation history—and the women who continue to shape our lives today. In Women of Faith, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you on a heartfelt journey through thirteen biblical stories—from Eve to Mary, Ruth to Mary Magdalene, and others whose faith, perseverance, and love changed the world. Each chapter weaves together scriptural teaching, meditative poetry, personal reflection, thoughtful questions, and a prayer to draw you deeper into the heart of God. You’ll meet:h The woman who sat at Jesus’ feet and the one who ...

The Joy Set Before Us is a devotional Bible study exploring how joy — not stoicism or sheer willpower — is the true engine of Christian endurance. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–2, this book traces the many ways joy sustains the believer through suffering, fellowship, peace, hope, and the finish line of faith. Through Scripture, Teaching, Meditation, Reflection, Poetry, Questions, Prayer, and the Smithy’s Forge exercises, Geoffrey Schmitt (“Willingheart”) weaves together stories from pastoral ministry, Kairos prison weekends, family life, grief, healing, and unexpected moments of ...

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 ...

When the Trumpet Sounds: Anticipating Jesus’ Return invites readers on a journey through Scripture’s most powerful promises about the Second Coming of Christ. From Jesus’ words in the Upper Room to Paul’s vision of the trumpet call, from the prophets’ warnings to John’s vision of the New Jerusalem, this study explores what it means to live in hope, not fear. Rev. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt — God’s Peaceful Smithy — weaves together Scripture, teaching, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer. Along the way he shares glimpses of his own journey: a high school audition singing ...