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Peace doesn’t have to wait for perfect circumstances. It begins where you are—right now. In a world saturated with bad news, rising tensions, and soul-deep exhaustion, Pathway to Peace in a World of Anxiety offers a gentle, scripture-rooted guide to rediscovering the kind of peace Jesus promised—a peace not as the world gives, but as only He can give. With honesty, warmth, and pastoral wisdom, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers on a journey through the Bible’s richest teachings on peace. Each chapter includes: A teaching grounded in Scripture A meditation to draw you into ...

What does it mean to have spiritual authority—and how do we walk in it without pride, fear, or abuse? In a world filled with confusion about power, leadership, and influence, Spiritual Authority: What It Is and How to Walk in It offers a timely and grace-filled exploration of one of the Bible’s most misunderstood themes. Drawing on decades of pastoral ministry, personal stories, and deep biblical reflection, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt guides readers through the entire arc of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—unpacking the gift and responsibility of godly authority. Each chapter ...

They met Jesus—and their lives were never the same. Will yours be? The Gospels are full of unforgettable moments when ordinary people came face to face with the living Christ. A respected Pharisee sneaks out at night. A broken woman clings to a well of living water. A foreign mother pleads for her daughter. A betrayer shares bread. A skeptic touches the wounds. In Encounters with Jesus: Lives Transformed in the Gospels, pastor and storyteller Geoffrey Schmitt brings ten of these life-changing meetings to life with warmth, clarity, and deep spiritual insight. Each chapter includes ...

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 ...

God in the City: A Biblical Vision for Urban Ministry By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt In a world of towering skylines and crowded streets, where poverty and wealth share city blocks and cultures collide daily, what is God’s vision for the city? God in the City explores how Scripture reveals a deep concern for urban places—from the cries of Nineveh to the mission of Paul in Corinth, from Jesus’ weeping over Jerusalem to the vision of the New Jerusalem itself. Drawing on decades of pastoral ministry in cities across America, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt brings biblical insights, personal ...

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 ...

Anchored in Hope: Holding Fast When Life Feels Uncertain is a heartfelt guide to understanding and living out Christian hope in a world often filled with despair, delay, and doubt. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and pastoral wisdom, Rev. Geoffrey Schmitt walks readers through how biblical hope sustains us—in wilderness seasons, through suffering, in community, and all the way to the grave and beyond. This book is ideal for personal study, small groups, or church classes. Each chapter offers a clear teaching, personal reflection, thought-provoking questions, and a prayer. ...

Hospitality: Welcoming Others as Christ Welcomed Us By Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt What if hospitality was more than good manners or entertaining guests? What if it was a sacred calling—a reflection of God’s heart? In this warm and practical study, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites you to rediscover hospitality as a holy practice rooted in Scripture, shaped by the life of Jesus, and meant for everyday living. From ancient tents to shared tables, from the early Church to your own front door, hospitality is revealed as a powerful expression of welcome, justice, and grace. Each of the eight ...

From Doubt to Deeper Faith is a compassionate and honest Bible study for anyone who has wrestled with uncertainty, spiritual fatigue, or unanswered questions. With wisdom forged through decades of ministry—and deeply personal stories of grief, healing, and perseverance—Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey where doubt isn’t denied, but explored in the light of God’s love. Each chapter walks alongside biblical figures who doubted: Peter, Thomas, Elijah, John the Baptist, the disciples, and more. Through Scripture, poetry, sidebars, personal reflections, and heartfelt...

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 ...

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 ...

Honor and Respect: Living with Reverence for God and Others is a heartfelt invitation to rediscover the beauty of honor in a world that too often forgets it. Through rich biblical teaching, honest reflections, and real-life stories—from the sacred to the surprising—pastor and author Geoffrey Schmitt explores what it means to live a life marked by reverence: for God, for others, and even for ourselves. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and decades of ministry, this book unpacks the spiritual and cultural significance of honor, how we’ve lost it, and why we need it now more ...

An incarcerated serial killer plans to escape during an inspection of the prison by the American Correctional Association while an overly stressed prison administration is concerned about tensions surrounding the anniversary of 9/11.

Whispers of the Spirit: Hearing God’s Voice in a Noisy World is an invitation to a deeper relationship with the God who still speaks today. In a world filled with endless noise, distraction, and uncertainty, discerning God’s voice can seem difficult—or even impossible. Yet Scripture assures us that God’s sheep know His voice (John 10:27). Learning to hear Him is not about mastering techniques but about cultivating a heart that listens, trusts, and obeys. Through biblical teaching, personal stories, meditations, reflection questions, and prayers, this book gently guides you on a ...

Songs of the Soul: Encountering God in the Psalms is a devotional journey through Scripture’s most beloved prayerbook. In these pages, author and pastor Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers to rediscover the Psalms not just as ancient poetry, but as living prayers for every season of life. Whether you are praising, grieving, questioning, or rejoicing, the Psalms give you language for the soul. This book explores different types of Psalms — praise, lament, thanksgiving, wisdom, trust, penitence, and more — through thoughtful teaching, meditations, personal stories, and practical tools for ...

What’s in a name? In the biblical world—and in your life—everything. From the Garden of Eden to the last pages of Revelation, Every Name Holds a Story explores how names reveal identity, shape destiny, and connect us to the ongoing story of God. In this deeply personal and richly biblical book, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey through Scripture, spiritual reflection, and real-life stories to discover the power of being named—by God, by others, and by the unfolding of our own lives. With warmth, pastoral wisdom, and poetic insight, Geoffrey helps us uncover: The...

What if the voice of God has been calling you all along—and you just didn’t recognize it? Called by Name: Hearing God’s Voice Through the Noise is a gentle yet powerful guide to discovering the ways God calls us—not just once, but over a lifetime. Drawing from biblical examples, personal testimony, and decades of ministry, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers into a deeper understanding of vocation as relationship, not just assignment. From Abraham’s first step into the unknown to Paul’s dramatic conversion, from prison ministry to pastoral burnout, this book explores how ...

What if play isn’t just a pastime—but a path to God? In Sacred Play: The Spiritual and Social Wisdom of Leisure, Rev. Geoffrey Schmitt explores the deep and joyful truth that play is not just for children—it’s for the soul. Drawing from Scripture, theology, personal stories, and a lifetime of ministry (and humor), he shows how leisure, laughter, music, creativity, rest, and even a well-timed joke can reveal the presence of God. From singing dogs to chess matches, from kayaking with Tolkien to howling along with “The Sounds of Silence,” this book is both playful and profound. It ...