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From Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, the story of the Gospel continues. In this final volume of the Sharing the Faith series, Geoffrey W. Schmitt (Willingheart) traces the living testimony of the global Church — from Africa’s joy to Asia’s endurance, from Latin America’s passion to the Middle East’s perseverance, and from the West’s renewal to heaven’s final triumph. Blending Scripture, history, personal reflection, and poetic insight, The Great Commission — The Global Church Today celebrates how the Spirit of God is still moving in every nation and every generation. ...

The Logic of Love: Speaking Truth with Grace By Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) In an age of debate and division, how do we share truth without losing tenderness? The Logic of Love offers a new kind of apologetics — not argument for its own sake, but truth revealed through compassion. Drawing on Scripture, personal reflection, and real-life examples from ministry and public dialogue, Geoffrey Schmitt shows that the mind and heart were never meant to be separated. Each chapter invites readers to explore how love and reason work together: Listening before speaking Meeting doubt with empathy...

Sharing the Faith: Seeds and Soil explores Jesus’ parable of the sower as a guide for evangelism, discipleship, and the patient work of God’s Kingdom. Through vivid storytelling, personal reflection, and deep spiritual insight, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt shows how every heart can become fertile ground for God’s Word—and how the seed of faith grows, multiplies, and feeds the world. From the preparation of the soil to the baking of the bread, this study traces the full cycle of grace: what God plants in us, He intends to share through us. It is a journey of growth, trust, and gratitude...

The Witness of a Life Sharing the Faith Series — Book One By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) There is a sermon that never needs to be preached — the sermon of a life lived in faith. From St. Francis’s quiet simplicity to the servant-hearted love of Christ Himself, this opening volume of the Sharing the Faith series explores how believers share the Gospel not first by words, but by the way they live. Through Scripture, reflection, and story, The Witness of a Life traces the quiet power of authentic faith: Light that shines naturally from within Fruit that speaks through ...

The Promise God Keeps is the third volume in Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt’s acclaimed Living by Faith series. From Abraham’s first step of faith to John’s vision of the New Jerusalem, this book traces the golden thread of God’s promises through Scripture — promises of presence, mercy, redemption, and renewal. Each chapter combines Scripture, Teaching, Meditation, Reflection, Poem, Questions, Prayer, and Smithy’s Forge, guiding readers from understanding to transformation. Through personal stories, Kairos ministry experiences, and vivid biblical insights, Geoffrey shows that every ...

Living by Faith: The Path God Clears continues the Living by Faith series with a heartfelt exploration of how God opens the way before us — sometimes through obstacles, sometimes through waiting, and always through His faithfulness. From Abraham’s first step into the unknown to Elijah’s quiet renewal in the wilderness, from Nehemiah’s rebuilding to Paul’s perseverance, each chapter traces how divine direction unfolds in real time. Through Scripture, teaching, meditation, reflection, and prayer, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt invites readers to see their own life journeys as sacred ...

Living by Faith: The Life God Shapes By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt (“Willingheart”) Faith is not a theory—it’s a life God shapes one step at a time. From Abraham’s first journey into the unknown to Mary’s courageous “yes,” from the disciples’ faltering obedience to the boldness of the early Church, this devotional study traces the many ways faith takes form in ordinary lives. Through Scripture, reflection, poetry, and prayer, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to rediscover faith as a daily walk of trust. Each chapter explores a biblical example of living faith, ...

Failure is universal, but it is not final. In Overcoming Failure: Beyond Forgiveness into New Life, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers through some of Scripture’s most powerful stories of brokenness and restoration: Adam and Eve, David, Peter, the prodigal son, the woman caught in adultery, Paul the apostle, and more. Each chapter weaves together Scripture, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, questions, prayer, and the “Smithy’s Forge” — where God’s refining fire reshapes failure into fruitfulness. With honesty drawn from his own journey and compassion forged...

Scripture’s Best Wisdom: 12 Guides for Daily Living By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt What does it really mean to “aim up” in life — not toward ambition, but toward goodness, faith, and peace? In this reflective and practical Bible study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt — pastor, teacher, and lifelong “peaceful smithy” — gathers twelve timeless guides from Scripture to shape a rule of life rooted in God’s Word. From Love God with All You Are to Abide in Love, for Love Is the Greatest, each chapter blends Scripture, teaching, meditation, and personal story with poetry, prayer, and ...

Faith Like a Champion: The Spiritual Athlete invites readers to see the Christian life as a race of endurance, a contest of courage, and a training ground for godliness. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s athletic metaphors and from the author’s own stories of childhood sports, ministry challenges, chess tournaments, and aging faith, this study blends Scripture, reflection, poetry, and prayer into a vivid portrait of discipleship in motion. Each chapter explores a facet of the athlete’s journey — running the race, fighting the good fight, training for godliness, wrestling with truth, ...

Come, Let Us Reason Together: Discovering God’s Wisdom explores one of Scripture’s most profound invitations — to engage the mind and heart in conversation with God. From creation’s divine logic to Christ’s compassionate reasoning, from Paul’s persuasive faith to the humble wisdom of Job, this study traces the harmony between faith and thought across the pages of Scripture. Each chapter offers Scripture, reflection, poetry, and prayer to guide believers toward deeper understanding. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt (“Willingheart”) invites readers to see that faith and reason are not ...

The Peace God Gives — Book Five of the Living by Faith Series — traces the unfolding story of divine peace from Genesis to Revelation and from the author’s own life of ministry and love. Each chapter explores a different dimension of peace: Peace in the Garden — God’s original design for harmony. Peace through Promise and Covenant. Peace in the Prophets and Psalms. Peace in Christ’s Birth, Ministry, and Gift to His Disciples. Peace through Forgiveness and Purpose. Peace Beyond Understanding and Peace Everlasting. Woven throughout are deeply personal reflections — from the ...

Living by Faith, Book Four: The Battle God Wins In this fourth volume of the Living by Faith series, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey G. Schmitt — known to many as Willingheart — explores the great battles of Scripture and the victories of God that continue to shape every believer’s life. From Eden’s fall to the final triumph of the Lamb, each chapter reveals how faith, obedience, and surrender overcome fear, failure, and pride. The reader will walk with Moses at the Red Sea, march around Jericho with Joshua, face Goliath with David, call down fire with Elijah, and stand firm in the armor of God. ...

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 ...

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 ...

What does true leadership look like? The Bible is full of leaders — some reluctant, some bold, some deeply flawed — yet all used by God. From Moses before the burning bush to Esther before the king, from Joseph in prison to Paul in chains, their stories remind us that leadership is not about power, prestige, or position, but about faith, courage, and service. In Leaders of Faith: Timeless Lessons from the Bible, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (known as God’s Peaceful Smithy) guides us through ten powerful portraits of leadership: Moses — Reluctance turned to obedience Joshua — Courage ...

When Fear Meets Faith: Courage for the Narrow Way Fear is part of every life — but the Bible shows us a greater way. From Joshua at the Jordan to Esther before the king, from Daniel in the lions’ den to the apostles on trial, God’s people have always faced moments where fear and faith collide. This study explores how true courage is not the absence of fear but the presence of God. You will discover: The biblical foundation of courage in Joshua 1:9 and beyond. How men and women of Scripture found strength in God’s promises. Practical steps to grow courage in your own walk of faith. ...

Minor Prophets: Voices of Fire and Hope takes readers on a journey through the twelve prophetic books of the Old Testament, often overlooked yet rich with God’s call to justice, mercy, and faith. From Hosea’s relentless love to Malachi’s plea to return, these voices confront complacency and kindle hope. Each chapter combines Scripture, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer in a devotional style that speaks to both heart and mind. Drawing on decades of ministry, prison outreach, and community service, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt weaves biblical truth with lived ...

When It Hurts the Most: Learning to Forgive is a journey through Scripture, story, and reflection on one of life’s hardest callings. From David’s lament to Jesus’ prayer on the cross, it explores how forgiveness begins in honesty and grows into healing, renewal, and courage. Biblical examples such as Joseph, Stephen, Peter, and the early church show that forgiveness is never weakness but strength. Personal reflections and Kairos prison ministry stories make these truths practical and real. This book invites readers to discover that even in the darkest wounds, God can bring freedom, ...

Forging the Word: Methods for Bible Study is a practical and devotional guide to engaging Scripture in ways that shape both heart and mind. From ancient practices like Lectio Divina to modern tools like the Thompson Chain Reference, Geoffrey Schmitt introduces readers to a variety of methods for hearing God’s Word afresh. Each chapter blends teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer, making the Bible come alive in everyday life. Readers will learn the difference between study and meditation, exegesis and eisegesis, while discovering how each method serves a season of ...