Stories That Take Root. Words That Bear Fruit.
Faith-centered books and resources that help families talk about faith, identity, and life in Christ.
The Mud & The Mirror
Helping Kids See What God Sees
Journey and Grace learn who they are in Christ after their baptism. A story that opens honest family conversations about identity and faith.
- Amazon #1 in Children's Christian Values Fiction
- Written by Mellanie T. Grier
Find the right title for your family.
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Children's book
The Mud & The Mirror
Identity in Christ, told through Journey and Grace. Made to be read aloud together.
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Coloring and activity book, ages 5 to 12God Made Me Brilliant!
“I Can Be” affirmations that help children see the purpose God placed in them.
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Homeschool system
Homeschool Rescue
A guide, a workbook, and a 50-state law atlas for families just starting out.
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Homeschool Rescue
The Complete Start-Right System for New Homeschool Families
Everything a new homeschool family needs to begin with confidence, built to work together. Written for every family by a Christian author.
Core System Guide
The step-by-step guide to starting right, by Mellanie T. Grier.
Action Workbook & Tool Pack
Fillable, printable planning pages that turn the guide into your plan.
Homeschool Law Atlas
A digital portal covering homeschool requirements in all 50 states and D.C.
Complete System families also receive the 30-Day Guided Start emails, a Caregiver and Multi-Child Day Plan, and the “What Do I Do If…?” guide.
Get the SystemEvery title exists to help parents confidently disciple their children.
Through meaningful conversations about faith, identity, and life in Christ. These books are conversation guides, made to be read together and talked about long after the last page.
Read together
Stories and tools designed for parent and child, side by side.
Rooted in Scripture
Faith is the foundation of every title, never an afterthought.
Made with care
Written, designed, and published by an independent house.
Meet Mellanie T. Grier.
Author, publisher, and homeschooling mother in Newnan, Georgia. The Mud & The Mirror began as an assignment she received in her own season of spiritual growth:
As you learn, teach my babies.
Tend the Soil Publishing carries that calling forward in every title it publishes.
Get to know MellaniePut good books in more hands.
Bulk orders for churches, ministries, homeschool groups, and community outreach.
Ask About Bulk Orders- Children's ministry and Sunday school
- Baptism and dedication gifts
- Co-ops, events, and community giveaways
Common questions
What ages are the children's books for?
God Made Me Brilliant! is written for ages 5 to 12. The Mud & The Mirror is a children's book made to be read aloud together as a family.
Is Homeschool Rescue only for Christian families?
No. Homeschool Rescue is written for every family by a Christian author, and its Law Atlas covers all 50 states and D.C.
Can churches and ministries order in bulk?
Yes. Churches, ministries, and groups can request bulk orders through the ministry and bulk orders page.
Where is Tend the Soil Publishing based?
Tend the Soil Publishing is an independent, faith-based publishing house in Newnan, Georgia.
Tending Thoughts
The journal from Tend the Soil Publishing. Reflections on faith, family, homeschooling, and the stories that shape a home.
Read the JournalGood things grow here.
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