GRAND RAPIDS, MI – In a culture quick to label, compare, and confuse, it is more important than ever for children to know they are seen, chosen, and loved by God. In March, spiritual warfare parenting expert Laine Lawson Craft released a new children’s book to help parents speak God’s truth and love over their kids from the very beginning. Taking children on a lyrical journey through God’s intentional design, The Beginning of You plants something that will outlast every label the world tries to give—an eternal identity rooted in Christ.
The best-selling and award-winning author of Warfare Parenting and The Parent’s Battle Plan, Craft walks alongside families at every stage, turning spiritual battles into lasting restoration. She is a podcast host and media personality dedicated to helping families build eternal faith legacies.
Beautifully illustrated by L. Star, The Beginning of You is a declaration that parents, grandparents, and caregivers can speak over a child long before that child can speak for themselves. Endorsed by Duck Dynasty’s Lisa Robertson and HomeWord founder Jim Burns, among others, the book has been described as “more than a bedtime read” and “a spiritual foundation” that will shape how children see themselves for life.
The Beginning of You was released by Kregel Publications on March 16, 2026. Find more information on Kregel.com and LaineLawsonCraft.com.
