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Ruth: Courage, Kindness, and Covenant is a journey through one of the most beautiful and surprising books of the Bible. Against the dark backdrop of the time of the Judges, Ruth’s story shines like a lamp of hope — a tale of famine and fullness, of bitterness and blessing, of emptiness and redemption. In these pages you will discover: Courage in Ruth’s decision to leave all she knew and follow Naomi into an uncertain future. Kindness in Boaz’s protection and provision, reflecting the heart of God Himself. Covenant faithfulness that binds Ruth to Naomi, Boaz to Ruth, and ultimately ...

Leviticus is one of the least-read books in the Bible — but hidden within its sacrifices, festivals, and laws are patterns of holiness that still speak today. In Sacred Patterns: Understanding Leviticus Today, pastor and author Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through the heart of Leviticus with clarity, warmth, and practicality. Each chapter explores a central theme — sacrifice, forgiveness, gratitude, purity, holiness, festivals, justice, symbols, atonement, and jubilee — showing how these ancient instructions reveal timeless truths fulfilled in Christ. With reflections, personal ...

Step into the timeless words of the Apostle John and discover encouragement, truth, and love for today’s Christian journey. The Letters of John (1–3 John) were written to remind believers of what really matters: walking in the light, holding fast to the truth, and living in the love of God. In a world full of confusion, compromise, and distraction, John’s simple yet profound message rings as true now as it did in the first century: “We love because He first loved us.” In this accessible and heartwarming Bible study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through the letters with...

Widows and Widowers: A Journey of Grief and Grace is a tender, honest exploration of the spiritual path through loss after the death of a spouse. Written by a pastor and widower who lost his wife of 29 years, this study offers comfort, scripture, stories, and reflections for those who have entered “the club no one wants to join.”n Each chapter includes a biblical teaching, a meditation, a personal reflection from the author, a poem, discussion questions, and a prayer. Topics include early grief, funeral planning, long-term sorrow, God’s presence in loneliness, the possibility of ...

Faith is not just something we believe—it is something we live. In Faith in Action: Living What We Believe, Geoffrey Schmitt weaves together Scripture, personal stories, and years of pastoral and prison ministry to show how faith takes root in real life. From the call of God that led him into ministry, to decades of service in parishes and prisons, Geoffrey shares how the Gospel becomes flesh and blood in everyday experiences of love, endurance, service, and hope. Each chapter begins with a verse of Scripture and a timeless quote, grounding the reflections in both the Bible and the wisdom...

Imaginez un matin à l’écurie : votre cheval a un comportement un peu bizarre, et vous vous interrogez sur sa santé… Santé Équine est là pour vous accompagner. Je m’appelle Ellen Schmitt, vétérinaire, cavalière et propriétaire de chevaux. À travers ce podcast, je partage le savoir-faire vétérinaire sous forme de conseils concrets et pratiques pour le quotidien. Je propose des solutions adaptées afin de prendre soin de votre compagnon, en m’appuyant sur de exemples du terrain. Mon objectif : mettre mes connaissances au service de la santé et du bien-être de votre cheval, ...

When Jesus Weeps: A Theology of Holy Lament is a tender, honest journey into the sacred work of sorrow. Through Scripture, story, and pastoral reflection, Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) guides readers into the kind of lament that does not weaken faith but deepens it. From David’s midnight psalms to Jeremiah’s tears, from unanswered prayers to grief that comes in waves, this book reveals a God who meets us not after our tears but within them. Drawing from decades of ministry—funeral homes, hospital rooms, Kairos prison weekends, and personal seasons of loss—Schmitt shows that lament...

Storms are inevitable. They come as loss, illness, fear, disappointment, and change — testing what we believe and revealing who we trust. In Faith in the Storm: Standing Firm When the Winds Rise, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt draws on Scripture, personal stories, and decades of ministry to show how faith can not only survive life’s tempests but grow stronger through them. From the cry of desperation to the calm of Christ’s presence, from the dark of night to the rainbow of renewal, each chapter guides readers toward peace that cannot be shaken. This book invites you to discover that the ...

Willingheart: A Personal Theology traces one pilgrim’s lifelong conversation with God — from the transforming “Yes — and I AM” of awakening faith, through the fires of suffering, into the peace and hope of resurrection life. Through Scripture, teaching, meditation, reflection, poetry, and prayer, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to discover their own story within God’s shaping love. This is theology not from the pulpit but from the road — lived, tested, and redeemed.

Joseph — From Pit to Promise traces the dramatic arc of one of Scripture’s most beloved stories. Through betrayal, injustice, temptation, waiting, reconciliation, and redemption, Joseph’s life becomes a living testimony of God’s faithfulness in every season. Each chapter blends Scripture, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, and prayer—inviting readers to discover how God shapes their own stories through trials and triumphs. The study ends with Joseph’s stunning declaration: “God meant it for good.” This book will help you see your life through that same lens ...

Medicine in the Bible: God’s Healing Ways explores how Scripture reveals both the mystery and the practicality of divine healing. From the fig poultice applied to Hezekiah’s wound to Jesus’ compassionate touch, from Luke’s medical insight to Paul’s wisdom about weakness, this study uncovers the many ways God brings restoration to body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from biblical narratives, ancient remedies, modern experience, and personal stories from decades of pastoral ministry, Geoffrey “Willingheart” Schmitt shows that healing is not only what God does — healing reveals who...

Faith That Lasts: The Enduring Heart of Belief invites readers on a journey through the seasons of a believer’s life — from the first spark of trust to the quiet grace of finishing well. Drawing on Scripture, real-life ministry stories, and poetic reflection, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey W. Schmitt explores how faith survives fire, deepens through perseverance, blossoms into hope, and matures into joy. Along the way, we meet moments of fellowship, courage, and endurance that reveal God’s presence in every trial and triumph. Written in the familiar devotional format that has inspired hundreds of ...

Your bestie (or sworn nemesis), Brittany Schmitt, is back with a weekly podcast where she debriefs you on her adventures, laughs through the pain of being alive and helps you hang on for just one more day!

Every believer is called — not only the prophets, priests, or preachers, but all who follow the voice of Christ. The Call of God to Every Believer traces that divine summons from the first “Follow Me” to the final “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Through Scripture, reflection, and real-life stories, Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) explores ten dimensions of the call: to follow, to be, to holiness, to love, to serve, to witness, to suffer and persevere, to peace, to joyful obedience, and to finish well. Each chapter blends biblical truth with personal experience, poems, ...

The Upside-Down Kingdom: Power Through Humility opens the Kingdom on Earth series — a journey through Jesus’ vision of life under God’s reign. In a world that prizes self-promotion, Jesus invites us to a different way — one where the meek inherit, the merciful lead, and the humble find joy beyond all understanding. Through Scripture, story, poetry, and prayer, Geoffrey Schmitt explores how the King’s example turns worldly power on its head and reveals a deeper strength born of surrender. Drawing from his years of ministry, personal loss, and spiritual discovery, the author shows ...

The Light of Understanding: Reason, Revelation, and Relationship completes Geoffrey Schmitt’s Apologetics Trilogy by uniting the three great paths of divine truth. Reason explores how faith and intellect illuminate each other. Revelation shows how God discloses His presence through Word and Spirit. Relationship demonstrates that understanding is not solitary but shared. Illumination brings the journey full circle — seeing with the heart and living in the light of love. Through Scripture, story, reflection, and poetry, Schmitt invites readers to move beyond argument to awe — ...

Witness in Community — The Church as Living Testimony explores how the shared life of believers becomes the clearest proclamation of Christ in the world. From the fellowship of the early Church in Acts to the modern rhythms of parish life and Kairos ministry, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) reveals that evangelism is not merely spoken but lived — through worship, unity, love, hospitality, and service. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience, these chapters celebrate the Church as a living organism rather than an organization — a body knit together by the Holy Spirit, ...

Faith in Action — Evangelism through Compassion and Service reminds us that the Gospel is never just something we say — it is something we do. In this inspiring Bible study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (“Willingheart”) explores how every act of kindness can become a witness to Christ’s love. From the Good Samaritan to the humble foot washing of Jesus, from the community meal to the simple touch of a hand, we discover that service itself is the most persuasive sermon. Each chapter combines Scripture, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, prayer, and a “Smithy’s Forge...

Sharing the Faith: Personal Testimony — Turning One’s Story into God’s Story invites readers to discover how their life experiences become living witness when offered to God. In these pages, pastor and author Geoffrey Schmitt (Willingheart) explores the art and calling of testimony — how to see God’s hand in one’s journey, to speak with gentleness and confidence, and to trust that every story of redemption carries eternal purpose. Through Scripture, reflection, and moving personal accounts from family, ministry, and Kairos experiences, this book shows that sharing faith is less ...

Sharing the Faith, Book Five: The Gospel Across Cultures — Bridges of Grace explores how God’s Good News transcends every barrier of language, race, class, and nation. From Abraham’s calling to the modern Church, each chapter reveals the bridge-building nature of the Gospel — through biblical stories, missionary history, and personal experiences from the author’s decades in ministry. The book reminds us that mission is not only about travel, but about connection — learning to see Christ in others and allowing compassion to become our universal language.