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Untroubled Hearts: Christ’s Peace in an Anxious World is a pastoral, Scripture-anchored journey into a question many believers quietly carry: Is it truly possible to live with peace in a world that feels increasingly anxious? Rather than offering quick fixes or spiritual clichés, this book invites readers into a deeper, steadier way of faith—one shaped by presence, trust, and lived experience. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, the wisdom of Scripture, and decades of pastoral ministry, the author explores peace not as the absence of trouble, but as the gift of Christ’s presence ...

You were made in the image of God — and that changes everything. In a world that often measures people by what they produce, how they look, or who they impress, In His Image invites you to return to the sacred truth that your worth is not earned — it’s embedded in you by your Creator. Author and pastor Geoffrey Schmitt weaves biblical insight, pastoral wisdom, and personal stories from prisons, nursing homes, and everyday life to help readers rediscover what it means to bear the image of God. From identity and dignity to justice, community, healing, and transformation, this book ...

The Many Faces of Incarceration: From Punishment to Restoration offers a deeply personal and theological exploration of the modern prison system. Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience in prison ministry, Geoffrey Schmitt examines incarceration through multiple lenses: punishment, deterrence, incapacitation, reform, restorative justice, social control, and spiritual transformation. Each chapter combines scriptural reflection, real-life stories, poetry, and thoughtful questions for reflection, inviting readers to see the incarcerated not as statistics but as human beings made in the image ...

Who is God, really? And how can we come to know Him more deeply? In Who Do You Say I Am?, the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a spiritual journey through the many names of God revealed in Scripture—from Elohim the Creator to Abba the Father, from El Roi who sees us to Jesus, the Name above every name. Each chapter explores a different name of God, combining clear biblical teaching with moving personal reflection, meaningful questions for group or personal study, and a prayer to draw the heart closer to God. Whether you’re new to the faith or have walked with the Lord for ...

Inner Healing in Scripture: Jesus and the Brokenhearted invites readers on a gentle but profound journey through the pages of Scripture to discover the tender heart of God toward those who are hurting. Drawing deeply from the Psalms, the Gospels, and the letters of Paul, this study explores how Jesus meets us in our brokenness to bring forgiveness, restoration, peace, and hope. Through nine rich chapters—each offering teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, questions, and prayer—this guide leads participants toward experiencing the healing presence of Christ in every part of ...

Indwelling Grace: Experiencing Christ Within invites readers on a transformative journey to discover the profound reality of Christ’s presence residing in us. This book delves into the multifaceted ways the indwelling of Christ shapes our identity, influences our daily lives, and fosters spiritual growth. Through personal reflections, scriptural insights, and practical applications, the author illuminates how embracing this intimate connection with Christ empowers believers to navigate life’s challenges with grace and purpose. Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of your ...

In a world of complexity and doubt, Jesus invites us to return to a simpler, purer trust. He taught that to enter the Kingdom of God, we must become like little children — full of humility, wonder, and unwavering trust. This book embraces that profound teaching and guides you on a journey to rediscover a childlike faith in God. Within these pages, deep theological insights meet practical wisdom for everyday life, showing you how to trust God with the simple, wholehearted faith of a child. Through rich biblical reflections and relatable stories, you’ll discover that childlike faith is ...

Hebrews: Christ, Covenant, and Confidence This devotional Bible study offers a chapter-by-chapter journey through the Epistle to the Hebrews — one of the most profound and pastoral writings in the New Testament. It explores the supremacy of Christ, the beauty of the new covenant, and the confidence we can have as we persevere in faith. Each chapter includes clear teaching, personal reflections, meditations, poems, questions for deeper reflection, and prayers — making this study ideal for individuals and groups alike. At the heart of Hebrews is a message for every generation: Christ is ...

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, ...

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 ...

Readers are invited to explore the profound and often unseen conflicts that influence our daily lives. This comprehensive guide delves into the nature of spiritual warfare, offering biblical insights and practical strategies to recognize and overcome spiritual challenges. Through Biblical, theological and thoughtful analysis, the book empowers believers to stand firm in their faith, equipping them with the tools necessary to navigate the spiritual battles they encounter. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your understanding of spiritual dynamics or looking for practical guidance in your ...

“Love one another.” “Encourage one another.” “Forgive one another.” These short commands are more than moral advice—they are the heartbeat of Christian community. In this ten-session Bible study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you to explore the “one another” passages of the New Testament, uncovering a deeply practical and spiritually rich vision for life together. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by years of pastoral experience—including prison ministry, healing ministry, and parish leadership—each chapter helps you take biblical love from theory to practice. Inside ...

Beasts, Birds, and the Breath of God: The Role and Symbolism of Animals in the Bible From the Garden of Eden to the throne room of Revelation, animals walk, fly, crawl, and soar through the pages of Scripture. They are not merely background scenery—they are companions in creation, participants in prophecy, and even messengers of God’s mercy. In this rich and devotional exploration, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you to rediscover the creatures of the Bible—not just as symbols, but as sacred signs. Each chapter explores the role of animals in major biblical themes: creation, fall, ...

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. ...

Life rarely unfolds as planned. Roles change, seasons shift, certainty fades, and the familiar gives way to something new. In the midst of these changes, many people find themselves asking quiet but urgent questions: Who am I now? Where is God in this season? How do I walk forward without losing my way? The Road Before You: Faith, Wisdom, and Purpose as Life Changes is a reflective Bible study for anyone navigating transition—by choice or by circumstance. Drawing from Scripture, pastoral experience, prison ministry, hospice care, and lived faith, Geoffrey Schmitt (writing as Willingheart)...

What does it really mean to love your neighbor? In a world shaped by division, fatigue, and constant moral pressure, love can feel either overwhelming or abstract. We know the command. We struggle with the practice. In Here You Are, As You Are: Loving My Neighbor, Geoffrey Schmitt (writing as Willingheart) invites readers into a grounded, humane exploration of love as it is actually lived—imperfectly, wisely, and faithfully—among real people in real situations. This book is not a theory of love. It is a companion on the road. Beginning with Jesus’ reversal of the familiar question—...

“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 ...

Sacred Geography: Encountering God Through the Land of the Bible By Geoffrey Schmitt What if the places of the Bible weren’t just backdrops—but invitations? From Eden to the wilderness, from Mount Sinai to Jerusalem, from exile to the quiet terrain of your own heart, this book explores how God reveals Himself in places—and how those places become holy when He is present. Blending rich biblical insight, personal stories, meditations, poetry, and questions for reflection, Sacred Geography invites readers to: Discover the spiritual meaning of key biblical landscapes Reflect on how ...

Love Without Illusion: Loving Real People in Real Life explores what it means to love honestly in a world where disappointment, difference, and limitation are unavoidable. Moving through relationships that shape every life—parents, siblings, spouses, friends, mentors, leaders, the poor, enemies, and the self—Geoffrey Schmitt writes with pastoral wisdom and lived experience. This book does not offer sentimental answers or quick resolutions. Instead, it invites readers to release idealization, confront reality with courage, and discover a love that endures precisely because it sees ...

In a world marked by anxiety, division, exhaustion, and uncertainty, many people sense that something essential is missing beneath the surface of modern life. Techniques abound, opinions multiply, and information overflows — yet stability, meaning, and wholeness remain elusive. Christianity as Foundation explores the Christian faith not as an ideology to defend or a system to manage, but as a grounding reality — a foundation capable of forming mature, healthy lives in a fractured world. Drawing from decades of ministry experience in parish life, prison ministry, hospice care, and ...