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One Root, Many Branches: God’s People in Paul’s Teaching explores Paul’s vision of Israel, the Church, and the mystery of God’s enduring promises. From Abraham’s call to be a blessing, through Israel’s vocation as light to the nations, to Paul’s powerful image of the olive tree in Romans 11, this study traces how God’s covenant with His people is irrevocable. It addresses directly the dangers of arrogance and antisemitism, showing how pride distorts the gospel, while humility, gratitude, and solidarity reflect God’s heart. Blending Scripture, historical insight, poetry, ...

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals a God who speaks — and a people called to listen, respond, and proclaim. Proclaim the Word: Biblical Foundations for Speaking with Boldness is a devotional journey into the gift and responsibility of speech in the Christian life. Each chapter explores a biblical theme: the God who speaks creation into being, the prophets who confronted kings, Jesus before Pilate, the apostles before authorities, and the call to speak truth in love. Alongside Scripture teaching, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt shares reflections from decades of ministry and prison ...

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 ...

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 ...

John the Baptist is one of Scripture’s most striking figures — a prophet filled with the Spirit from the womb, a voice crying in the wilderness, the baptizer at the Jordan, and the humble witness who declared, “He must increase, I must decrease.” This book follows his journey from miraculous birth to martyr’s death, showing how his life prepares the way for Christ and still points us to Him today. With Scripture, teaching, personal reflections, poetry, and questions for study, this devotional guide brings John’s story alive for modern disciples.

From Eden’s garden to the New Jerusalem, the Bible tells a story of settlement. God’s people are not only called to go and to follow, but also to dwell, to root, to plant, and to rest. Settling: From Wandering to Dwelling traces this theme across Scripture, history, and personal experience. We begin with Adam and Eve in Eden, Abraham’s tents, Joshua’s rest, and Israel’s exile. We move into the New Testament, where Christ dwells among us and Paul prays for believers to be rooted in love. Alongside biblical study, we look at history: monks who vowed stability, Pilgrims and pioneers ...

The Leap into the Volcano: Awakening to Life through Death and Rebirth takes the whimsical, dreamlike film Joe vs the Volcano and reads it as a modern parable of faith. Each chapter pairs a key scene with Scripture: from Joe’s drudgery in the wasteland factory, to the strange “brain cloud” diagnosis, to trickster guides, false and true loves, the night-sea voyage, the moonrise of awe, the leap into fire, and the surprising resurrection on the far side. Through teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt shows how Joe’s absurd journey ...

The Narrow Way is a journey through Scripture and life, tracing the path Jesus described: “small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life.” From Abraham leaving Ur to Daniel in Babylon, from Elijah on Mount Carmel to the thief on the cross, each story shows how God calls His people to trust Him when the world offers easier, broader roads. Woven with the author’s own stories of ministry, loss, and grace, this study reminds us that the narrow way is not about scarcity or rigidity, but about fullness — the inner space of the heart finally filled by God. Though the way is ...

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...

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...

Unchanging God, Changing World: The Christian Witness Across Centuries traces the remarkable journey of the Church from the apostles to the digital age. Through times of persecution, revival, reform, and cultural upheaval, Christians have had to adapt — yet God’s faithfulness has never changed. This study weaves together Scripture, history, reflection, and personal stories to show how believers have lived out their faith across centuries. With teaching, meditations, poems, prayers, questions, and sidebars, it invites readers to reflect on their own witness in today’s rapidly changing ...

What does it mean to live as a marked follower of Jesus in today’s world? In 12 More Marks of a Christian, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt explores twelve essential qualities of Christian life — not as rules to keep, but as signs of grace shaping us into Christ’s likeness. Each chapter begins with a paradoxical phrase in the spirit of Jordan Peterson’s style, leading into Scripture, teaching, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer. From Faith that Endures to Hope that Anchors, from Forgiveness that Frees to Perseverance that Finishes, these marks are both deeply biblical and profoundly ...

Life Abundant in Christ: Why the Gospel Promises More Than the Prosperity Gospel Ever Could by The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt What is the good life? Our culture equates it with success, possessions, and comfort. The prosperity gospel echoes that message, offering health and wealth as the rewards of faith. But the Bible offers something far better. In this study, Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt explores the true good life Jesus promised: a life of shalom, contentment, joy, and faithfulness. Drawing from Scripture, pastoral experience, and stories of real people, he contrasts the shallow promises of ...

For Such a Time as This: Finding God’s Purpose When He Seems Silent The Book of Esther is one of the most surprising in Scripture — a story where God’s name is never mentioned, yet His providence is everywhere. In this study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt walks readers through Esther’s world of exile, palace intrigue, and impending genocide to uncover timeless lessons about God’s presence in seasons of silence. From Esther’s unexpected rise to queenship, to Mordecai’s courage, to the dramatic reversals that turned mourning into joy, this study reveals that God’s purposes are ...

From the whispered call of Samuel in the night to the final words of King David, The Call, the Crown, and the Crossroads takes you on a journey through 1 & 2 Samuel, uncovering timeless lessons on leadership, faith, and obedience. Through the triumphs and failures of Saul, David, and those around them, you’ll see how God shapes leaders, tests hearts, and fulfills His covenant promises. Each chapter offers Scripture, teaching, reflection, personal stories, poetry, and questions for study, making this a rich resource for both personal devotions and group discussion. More than a history of ...

The books of 1 & 2 Chronicles are often overlooked, yet they hold a powerful message for God’s people in every generation: seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face always. Written after the exile, the Chronicler retold Israel’s story to remind a weary nation of God’s faithfulness and to call them back to wholehearted devotion. In Seek His Face: Spiritual Lessons from the Chronicler, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through the key moments and characters in Chronicles — from Adam to Abraham, from David’s passion for worship to Solomon’s prayer for wisdom, from ...

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 ...

The God Who Delivers: Out of Egypt, Into Covenant is a 16-session Bible study through the book of Exodus. With rich reflections, creative meditations, and deeply personal insights, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through the journey from slavery to worship, from chaos to covenant. Each chapter includes: A key scripture and memorable quote Engaging teaching rooted in biblical truth Meditation, poem, and reflection to inspire devotion Study questions for deeper conversation A closing prayer Whether you’re reading alone or in a group, this study invites you to discover afresh the ...

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 ...

The Mystery of Evil: Darkness, Deception, and the Hope of God Understanding Evil in Scripture and in Our World Why do the wicked prosper? Why does suffering linger? Where is God in the face of evil? In this timely and timeless exploration, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt confronts one of the oldest and most pressing questions of faith: the reality of evil in Scripture, in history, and in our lives today. From the serpent’s deception in Eden to the systemic injustices of our modern world, this book traces the many faces of evil—personal, collective, and cosmic. Yet it does not leave us in ...