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Waiting on the Lord: Lessons in God’s Perfect Timing invites readers to discover the hidden strength, hope, and peace that can only be found in life’s seasons of delay. From Abraham’s long wait for a son, to Joseph’s years in prison, to David’s hidden years before the crown, to Simeon and Anna’s lifelong expectation of the Messiah, Scripture is rich with stories of waiting. Through biblical teaching, personal stories from ministry and family life, poetry, prayer, and creative sidebars, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt (“Willingheart”) shows that waiting is never wasted. Instead, ...

On the journey to expand our consciousness in alignment with the energy of our heart, we can find many paths to Self-realization. All require recognizing our attachments to the limitations of our compartmentalized ego-consciousness, resolving our self-imposed limiting beliefs about ourselves, and opening to the unlimited guidance of our intuition. We can change the quality of our personal experiences. We can become sensitive beyond our circumstances through understanding and application of our intuitive knowing. This is our connection with universal consciousness and awareness of our true Self

"Madame Pylinska, quel est le secret de Chopin ? - Il y a des secrets qu'il ne faut pas percer mais fréquenter : leur compagnie vous rend meilleur." Dans le cadre du "Cycle de l'Invisible", "Madame Pylinska et le secret de Chopin" est un conte initiatique, plein d'intelligence et d'humour, où la musique apprend à vivre et à aimer.

D’une expérience spirituelle forte, Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt a tiré un livre passionnant, à la fois récit de voyage intime et méditation sur la foi et les religions.

Opt nuvele, opt poveşti de iubire, opt femei. De la vânzătoarea modestă la miliardara arogantă cu trecut misterios, de la soţia dezamăgită la amanta sacrificată pentru binele familiei bărbatului iubit, de la deţinuta politic la prinţesa nonconformistă, chipurile dragostei se schimbă, deşi nevoia de fericire rămâne mereu aceeaşi.

Friendship is one of the most important yet most underrated necessities of life. A sense of connection and belonging is a key part of being human, and there are boundless benefits from having close friends who know everything about you, can help you out in a pinch, can be there with you through all the joys and hardships of life, and for whom you can be such a friend in turn. But making and keeping friends becomes increasingly difficult when we become adults with busy careers, family responsibilities, and dispersed locations.

War has never been an abstract question for the Christian faith. From the earliest days of the Church to the present age of drones and nuclear deterrence, believers have wrestled with how to follow Jesus in a world where violence persists. Just War vs. Christian Pacifism: Holding the Tension Without Losing the Gospel does not attempt to settle the debate once and for all. Instead, it invites readers into the long, honest struggle to remain faithful when moral clarity is costly and certainty proves elusive. Drawing on Scripture, Christian tradition, modern theology, and lived pastoral ...

Lift Him High: 11 Ways to Worship with Your Words By The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt Words matter—especially when they are offered to God. In Lift Him High, The Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you on a heartfelt journey into 11 rich and biblical ways to express worship through your words. Whether you’re singing in church, praying alone, or encouraging a friend, your voice can become an instrument of praise. Each chapter explores one powerful worship word—like exalt, magnify, glorify, adore, and celebrate—with insightful teaching, personal reflections, poems, and prayers. Rooted in ...

In a world that measures worth by success, certainty, and visibility, faith can quietly become another performance. What Does God Value? — Learning to See What Truly Matters invites readers to step back and recalibrate their vision according to the heart of God. Drawing from Scripture, pastoral experience, prison ministry, and a lifetime of reflection, this study explores the values God consistently lifts up: the heart over performance, mercy over sacrifice, the lowly over the powerful, relationship over rule-keeping, trust over control, perseverance over quick results, repentance over ...

Does God still speak—and can we really hear Him? In Prayer and Discernment: Listening for God, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a practical and personal journey into recognizing the voice of God in everyday life. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience, rich biblical insight, and stories from his own life and ministry, Schmitt explores how God communicates through Scripture, silence, dreams, other people, and even surprising coincidences. Whether you’re facing a big decision, longing for spiritual direction, or simply wanting to grow closer to God, this book offers ...

Fear Not: The Courage God Gives is a heartfelt Bible study exploring ten forms of courage — courage to trust God’s presence, answer His call, face giants, walk dark roads, stand firm, do what is right, endure storms, wait patiently, admit weakness, and strengthen the Church today. With Scripture, teaching, personal stories, poems, prayers, questions, and practical exercises, this study invites readers to discover that courage is not found in ourselves but in the God who walks beside us.

Are pets mentioned in the Bible? At first glance, Scripture seems silent about the dogs, cats, birds, and other creatures that share our homes. Yet look closer, and you will find a surprising richness: Nathan’s parable of the poor man’s lamb, the Syrophoenician woman’s little dog, Jesus’ teaching on sparrows, and Isaiah’s vision of the peaceable kingdom.b In Pets in the Bible: God’s Care for All Creatures, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt weaves together biblical teaching, pastoral insight, and personal stories of beloved pets — from a one-eyed beagle named George to Jasper the ...

The Long Obedience: Daily Faithfulness and Spiritual Discipline invites readers into the quiet strength of a life rooted in steady devotion. Inspired by Eugene Peterson’s famous phrase, this volume explores what it means to walk with Christ one faithful step at a time — through prayer, Scripture, service, gratitude, simplicity, perseverance, and joy. Drawing from decades of ministry and reflection, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt writes as a fellow traveler who has learned that faith is not a sprint but a pilgrimage. Through heartfelt teaching, personal stories, poems, and prayers, he guides ...

Waiting on the Lord is a gentle, powerful Bible study exploring how God shapes us through the slow, quiet seasons of life. Walking with Abraham, Sarah, Joseph, David, Simeon, Anna, Jesus, the disciples, and Paul, readers discover that waiting is not wasted time—it is God’s workshop. Through Scripture, reflection, stories from Kairos ministry, and practical spiritual practices, this study helps believers trust God’s perfect timing, listen for His presence, and grow deeper in hope. A study for anyone in a season of uncertainty, silence, or longing.

What does it mean to be a man of God in a world full of confusion? Forged is a call to strength—not the loud, aggressive kind the world celebrates, but the steady, faithful strength shaped in the fire of Scripture and grace. Through the lives of ten biblical men—Adam, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Job, Jesus, and others—pastor and prison chaplain Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers into a journey of transformation. Each chapter explores a different facet of biblical manhood: responsibility, faith, integrity, courage, vulnerability, endurance, sacrificial love, fatherhood, and spiritual ...

From Seed to Glory: The Mustard Seed Story of the Bible traces one of Scripture’s most powerful images from Genesis to Revelation. Beginning with God’s creation of seed-bearing plants and ending with the tree of life in eternity, this study follows the mustard seed through Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, the prophets, the parables of Jesus, the cross, Pentecost, and the hope of the new creation. Through twelve chapters of Scripture, teaching, meditation, personal reflection, poetry, questions, prayer, and “Smithy’s Forge” insights, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt shows how God delights ...

Discover the strength, courage, and grace of the women who shaped salvation history—and the women who continue to shape our lives today. In Women of Faith, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you on a heartfelt journey through thirteen biblical stories—from Eve to Mary, Ruth to Mary Magdalene, and others whose faith, perseverance, and love changed the world. Each chapter weaves together scriptural teaching, meditative poetry, personal reflection, thoughtful questions, and a prayer to draw you deeper into the heart of God. You’ll meet:h The woman who sat at Jesus’ feet and the one who ...

Can laughter be holy? Can wit be part of wisdom? In Holy Wit: Discovering God’s Sense of Humor in the Bible, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt takes us on a surprising and joyful journey through Scripture, revealing a side of God—and the Bible—that is often overlooked: humor. From Sarah’s laugh in the tent to Peter’s midnight knock, from Jesus’ sharp parables to Paul’s biting wit, this book uncovers how holy laughter flows through the pages of Scripture. More than jokes or clever quips, biblical humor often reveals truth, disarms pride, heals wounds, and offers grace. With warmth, ...

Prayers of the Faithful: Great Prayers in the Bible invites readers into the prayer lives of Scripture’s most faithful voices. From David’s cries of repentance to Mary’s song of praise, from Jesus’ night in Gethsemane to Paul’s bold intercession, each chapter explores a prayer that still resonates today. Combining Scripture, teaching, poetry, and personal reflection, this book is a guide to deeper intimacy with God—through the prayers of those who have gone before us.

Hidden in the Heart: Learning God’s Word for Life is a warm and practical Bible study designed to help readers memorize, understand, and live some of the most important verses in Scripture. Through eighteen carefully chosen passages—from Genesis to Revelation—this study blends teaching, meditation, reflection, poetry, and prayer into a journey of spiritual formation. Each chapter invites readers to slow down, breathe deeply, and let God’s Word sink gently into the soul. With personal stories from decades of ministry, caregiving, prison outreach, and early-morning writing, Geoffrey ...