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Great Songs of the Bible takes you on a journey through Scripture’s most powerful songs — from Miriam’s tambourine at the Red Sea to the new song of the Lamb in Revelation. Along the way, you’ll hear the voices of Hannah, David, Mary, Simeon, and others, discovering how each song rises out of trial, joy, and God’s faithfulness. Woven through the study are original songs from Geoffrey Schmitt’s Beacon of Love Songbook and Under Your Rainbow album, bringing a modern echo to ancient praise. Each chapter offers teaching, meditation, reflection, poems, and questions for thought — ...

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 ...

What if the most life-changing answers come from the questions God asks? In Questions God Asks: Listening for His Voice in Scripture and Life, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you into a sacred conversation—not just with Scripture, but with the living God who still speaks today. From the Garden of Eden to the shores of Galilee, God asks questions that reveal, challenge, and heal: “Where are you?” “Who told you that?” “Can these bones live?” “Do you love Me?” “Who do you say I am?” Each chapter explores one of these powerful questions, combining biblical insight, ...

Deep roots. Lasting joy. In two letters written from prison, the Apostle Paul paints a vivid picture of the Christian life—rooted firmly in Christ and rejoicing always in the Lord. In Rooted and Rejoicing: Studies in Colossians and Philippians, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through these powerful epistles, showing how to stand strong in faith and live with unshakable joy, whatever the circumstances. From Colossians, discover how to: Stay grounded in the truth of the gospel Grow deep spiritual roots that resist false teaching Put on the new self in Christ and bear lasting fruit ...

From the golden throne of Solomon to the smoldering ruins of Jerusalem, the books of 1 and 2 Kings tell the sweeping story of Israel’s rise, fracture, decline, and exile. From Solomon to Exile: The Long Decline walks readers through this history with clarity, depth, and a pastor’s heart—drawing lessons for the Church and the believer today. This twelve-chapter study examines moments of great faith and tragic failure, courageous leadership and devastating compromise. You will meet kings, prophets, and ordinary people whose choices shaped the destiny of a nation, and you will see how ...

The Four Pursuits: Wealth, Power, Pleasure, and Honor in Light of the Gospel The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt Why do we chase things that don’t last? In this honest and hope-filled study, pastor and author Geoffrey Schmitt explores four powerful forces that shape human life—Wealth, Power, Pleasure, and Honor—and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ exposes their illusions and offers something far better. Drawing on Scripture, personal stories, poetry, and pastoral experience (including nearly 25 years in prison ministry), Schmitt invites readers to reflect on their own motivations, resist ...

Living Stones: A Study of 1 & 2 Peter is an eight-chapter exploration of Peter’s rich and timeless letters. Drawing on Peter’s profound insights into hope, holiness, suffering, humility, discernment, and the promise of Christ’s return, this study invites readers to see themselves as “living stones” — chosen by God, built together into a spiritual house, and shaped by grace. Each chapter features clear teaching, a thoughtful meditation, personal reflection, a closing poem, questions for deeper engagement, and a prayer — making it ideal for individuals or small groups seeking to...

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 ...

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 ...

Faithful Parenting: Raising Children in God’s Love and Wisdom is a Scripture-rich, hope-filled guide for those seeking to raise children in the light of Christ. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, stepparent, godparent, or spiritual mentor, this book offers encouragement and insight for nurturing faith, character, and grace-filled relationships within the family. Blending biblical teaching, personal reflections, practical examples, and heartfelt prayers, each chapter explores a different aspect of the parenting journey—from discipline to discipleship, from everyday faith to blended ...

He Restores My Soul: A Psalm 23 Journey By Geoffrey Schmitt Psalm 23 is among the most beloved passages in all of Scripture—comforting the grieving, calming the anxious, and reminding us of a Shepherd who never leaves our side. But its depth goes far beyond familiarity. In He Restores My Soul, pastor and author Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers through a verse-by-verse exploration of this powerful psalm, weaving together biblical teaching, heartfelt meditation, personal reflection, poetry, prayer, and questions for reflection. Whether you’re in a season of rest, struggle, or transition, ...

What does the Bible say about physical strength, discipline, and caring for the body? In Strong for the Journey: Stewarding the Body for the Pilgrim Path, Geoffrey Schmitt explores the often-overlooked relationship between faith and physical life. Drawing from Scripture, pastoral experience, and years of ministry, this study examines how the body fits into God’s design for the Christian life. The Bible frequently uses the language of athletes and pilgrims—running a race, fighting the good fight, walking the road of faith. These images remind us that discipleship involves endurance, ...

The Via Crucis: Walking the Pilgrim Path of Suffering, Love, and Redemption invites readers to walk prayerfully with Christ along the ancient path known as the Stations of the Cross. For centuries Christians have reflected on this sacred journey—from Jesus’ condemnation before Pilate to His burial in the tomb. Each station reveals not only the suffering of Christ but also the depth of God’s love for the world. In this thoughtful and deeply personal study, Geoffrey “Willingheart” Schmitt explores the fourteen stations through Scripture, theological reflection, psychology, pastoral ...

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 ...

Who is God—really? We’ve heard the words: holy, loving, just, merciful, powerful… But what do they mean in real life? How do we move beyond vague ideas into a deeper relationship with the living God? In Knowing God: His Holiness, Love, Justice, and More, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you on a personal and practical journey through ten key attributes of God’s character. With warmth, wisdom, and insight shaped by decades of pastoral ministry, he offers more than theology—he offers a path to intimacy. Each chapter includes: Clear teaching rooted in Scripture A brief meditation ...

Faith and Doubt in the Bible: Stories of Belief, Struggle, and Trust invites readers into an honest exploration of what it means to walk with God—even when the road is uncertain. Through the lives of Abraham, Moses, Elijah, Job, Peter, Thomas, the psalmists, and Jesus Himself, author Geoffrey W. Schmitt reflects on the interplay of deep faith and real questions. Each chapter includes biblical teaching, a meditation, a personal reflection, an original poem, reflection questions, and a closing prayer. Perfect for individual devotion or small group study, this book offers encouragement, ...

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...

Life Is Hard: How the Bible Teaches Us to Be Resilient in Difficult Times By Geoffrey Schmitt Life is hard—but you are not alone. From unexpected losses to long-term illness, from everyday stress to life-shattering events, every believer eventually faces seasons of suffering. In Life Is Hard, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers honest, hopeful wisdom drawn from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of ministry. With warmth and vulnerability, he shares stories from his own journey and the lives of others who have persevered through pain—not with platitudes, but with resilient faith. ...

Honor and Respect: Living with Reverence for God and Others is a heartfelt invitation to rediscover the beauty of honor in a world that too often forgets it. Through rich biblical teaching, honest reflections, and real-life stories—from the sacred to the surprising—pastor and author Geoffrey Schmitt explores what it means to live a life marked by reverence: for God, for others, and even for ourselves. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of ministry, this book unpacks the spiritual and cultural significance of honor, how we’ve lost it, and why we need it now more ...

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...