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Where is God when heaven is silent? The Hidden God: Walking by Faith When Heaven Is Silent is a journey through Scripture, history, and personal experience to explore one of faith’s greatest challenges: God’s silence and hiddenness. From Elijah’s gentle whisper to Job’s questions, from Jesus’ cry on the Cross to the disciples on the Emmaus road, this book shows that silence is not absence, and hiddenness is not abandonment. Drawing from the voices of Luther, the mystics, and modern witnesses, as well as stories from his own life and ministry, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites ...

Inspired Living: Practical Lessons of Inspiration from Scripture explores how God breathes creativity, wisdom, and courage into the lives of His people. From Jacob’s ingenuity with the flocks to David’s inspired music, from Nehemiah’s vision to Paul’s balance as a tentmaker, each chapter uncovers a biblical story paired with a historical example and personal reflection. The book reminds us that inspiration is not only for prophets and kings—it is for ordinary believers in daily life. Whether through planning, discernment, friendship, or worship, God still inspires His people today...

From Scroll to Smartphone: The Story of Bible Translation traces the remarkable journey of God’s Word across languages, cultures, and centuries. Beginning with Jerome’s Latin Vulgate, the book follows the sacrifices of Wycliffe and Tyndale, the flowering of Reformation-era vernacular Bibles, the majesty of the King James Version, the missionary expansion of the 18th and 19th centuries, and the committee-driven translations of the 20th century. It highlights the modern work of Wycliffe Bible Translators and JAARS, and concludes with today’s digital tools and global collaboration. Along...

Strong and Courageous: Into the Promised Land invites readers to journey through the book of Joshua with fresh eyes. From the crossing of the Jordan to the fall of Jericho, from the division of the land to Joshua’s stirring farewell, this study explores how God’s promises are fulfilled in detail and how His people are called to respond with obedience, courage, and faith. Blending careful biblical teaching, thoughtful meditations, personal reflections from decades of ministry, poems, prayers, and practical questions, this book makes Joshua come alive for today’s readers. Along the way,...

Created to Create: Discovering the Divine Spark of Creativity in the Bible By Geoffrey Schmitt You were created in the image of a creative God. This inspiring and down-to-earth book explores how creativity is not just a talent for the chosen few—it is a divine spark planted in all of us. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, poetry, and years of ministry experience, Created to Create invites readers to rediscover creativity as a sacred calling. Whether you’re an artist, a musician, a gardener, a preacher, or someone who simply finds beauty in daily life, this book will encourage you...

Wisdom’s Journey: Exploring the Heart of Biblical Wisdom Literature by Geoffrey Schmitt What is wisdom — and why does it matter today? In Wisdom’s Journey, Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a walk through the Bible’s profound and beautiful wisdom books: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, the Song of Songs, and the Wisdom of Solomon. Blending thoughtful teaching, personal reflections, and guiding questions, this book explores timeless truths about living wisely, trusting God, loving well, and persevering through life’s mysteries. Written with warmth, clarity, and a pastoral heart, ...

In The Beatitudes: Jesus’s Step Program for Following The Way to the Kingdom of God, The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt offers a fresh and deeply personal exploration of Jesus’s most famous sermon—not as a collection of isolated blessings, but as a spiritual journey of transformation. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience, involvement in recovery ministry, and a lifetime of walking The Way, Schmitt reveals how each Beatitude builds upon the last, offering a clear path of growth from spiritual poverty to purity of heart and courageous peacemaking. Along the way, he weaves in moving ...

Christian Ethics: Living the Truth in Love is a thoughtful and practical Bible study guide for adults seeking to follow Christ more faithfully in everyday life. Whether facing a simple decision—like speaking honestly at work—or a more complex dilemma—like balancing justice and mercy in a family conflict—this guide helps believers navigate life with wisdom, love, and integrity. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by the life and teachings of Jesus, the study explores ten foundational elements of Christian ethics, including love, the authority of Scripture, justice and mercy, the role of ...

This volume contains guided Christian meditations using Active Imagination to visit Biblical stories of Jesus and other "Spiritual Journeys" to encounter Jesus and receive inner healing. Christian meditation is a modern adaptation of the traditional method known as Lectio Divina. Dr. Schmitt studied under The Rev. Dr. Morton Kelsey where he learned this method of meditation and prayer. These meditations can be read by one person or read to a group. It might also be possible to record them and then listen to the playback. Dr. Schmitt hopes to publish an audio version of the book in the future.

In this collection of reflections, the author shares personal experiences that highlight the transformative power of faith, humility, service, and wisdom. Through narratives drawn from ministry work, personal challenges, and cross-cultural encounters, the author illustrates how embracing these virtues can lead to profound personal growth and deeper connections with others. Each chapter delves into real-life stories that demonstrate the significance of viewing others positively, the impact of humble service, and the pursuit of wisdom through faith. This compilation serves as an invitation to...

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 ...

Strength in Weakness: God’s Power in Fragile People By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt What if the very things you try to hide—your struggles, doubts, grief, and limitations—are the places where God wants to show up the most? In Strength in Weakness, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey through Scripture and life experience to discover the surprising truth that God’s power is not revealed in our perfection, but in our vulnerability. Through the stories of Moses, Hannah, Paul, Peter, Elijah, and ultimately Jesus Himself, we see how weakness is not a disqualification—...

What if the interruptions in your life are actually invitations? In Holy Interruptions: When God Changes Our Plans, pastor and storyteller Geoffrey Schmitt explores the sacred moments when God disrupts ordinary lives to do something extraordinary. From Moses at the burning bush to the disciples on the road to Emmaus—and from Constantine’s vision to John Wimber’s simple question—this book journeys through Scripture, history, and personal testimony to uncover how God often works through the unexpected. Each chapter includes biblical insight, honest reflection, and space for your own ...

Broken People, Faithful God: Lessons from the Book of Judges is a deep yet accessible journey through one of the Bible’s most challenging books. The Book of Judges tells the story of a nation caught in cycles—of sin, suffering, repentance, and deliverance. It’s a story of flawed leaders, moral collapse, spiritual forgetfulness, and God’s relentless mercy. And it’s more relevant than ever. This eight-chapter study explores each major judge—from Othniel to Samson—as well as the heartbreaking stories of chaos that close the book. Along the way, readers are invited to reflect on ...

You are not beyond hope. You are not too far gone. You are redeemable. Redemption isn’t just a theological idea—it’s the heartbeat of God’s love story. In Redeemed: God’s Unfolding Story of Love and Restoration, pastor and storyteller Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers on a journey through Scripture, testimony, and reflection to explore what it really means to be bought back, restored, and made new. From the cries of enslaved Israelites in Egypt to the whispered hope of Ruth and the relentless love of Hosea, from the foot of the cross to the empty tomb, and from your own story to the...

Time is more than a schedule. It’s a sacred invitation. In Time and Eternity: Living Faithfully in God’s Rhythm, pastor and spiritual guide Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to explore how God meets us in the midst of time—not only in the big milestones, but in the daily flow of work, rest, waiting, and wonder. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and pastoral insight, this book helps readers: Understand the difference between chronos (measured time) and kairos (God’s appointed time) Reconnect with sacred rhythms in creation, worship, and the church year Navigate seasons of ...

Rapture, Return, and the Restoration of All Things: A Bible Study on the End Times The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt Are we living in the last days? What is the rapture really about? And how should we live in a world filled with uncertainty? In this thoughtful and often personal study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt explores what the Bible really says—and doesn’t say—about the end times. Rather than diving into fear-driven speculation or detailed timelines, this book invites readers into something deeper: a living hope, rooted in Jesus’s promise to return and restore all things. With ...

Together in Christ: The Biblical Call to Community This book explores the biblical vision of Christian community—from the Garden of Eden to the heavenly city in Revelation. Through Scripture, story, and reflection, Together in Christ reveals how we were made to live in relationship: to love one another, forgive one another, serve one another, and walk together in faith. With personal anecdotes, poems, and practical questions, this book is a rich resource for individuals and groups alike. Whether you’re a pastor, a lay leader, or simply someone longing for deeper connection in Christ, ...

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. ...

What does it mean to speak for God in today’s world? In a time of confusion, division, and noise, the Church needs clear voices—voices that speak truth with love and conviction. The Role of the Prophets: Speaking Forth and Speaking For explores the ancient and enduring calling of the prophet—not just in biblical times, but in our lives today. Combining biblical teaching, spiritual reflection, and personal experience, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to rediscover prophecy as more than prediction. True prophetic ministry calls us to speak forth God’s word in the moment and ...