Parenting is hard. Grace is essential.

Subscribe to Gracebased Home Journal. Expert storytelling, beautiful design, delivered twice a year.

Discover Your New Family Ritual

Think of it like the slightly older parent you sit down to have a drink with and get advice. The story told around a campfire that leaves you belly laughing or crying (or both). The window into the home as it could be, and a snapshot of the home as it is.

Every page is filled with a mix of the beautiful and the practical to give parents an imagination for the joyful adventure ahead of them.

The Gracebased Home Journal also includes Lightcatchers, a companion magazine for kids to help them cultivate wonder and discover the the good in the bad, the beautiful in the ugly, and the light in the darkness.

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What You’ll Receive
(Twice a Year)

Beautifully printed edition mailed to your doorstep

Every issue is story-crafted to equip, inspire, and delight parents. Loved by busy parents and bored kids.

Beautifully printed Home Journal

Parent-centered storytelling + practical ideas

Read real stories about families in the trenches trying to raise extraordinary kids.

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Exclusive extras: printable activities, community invites, behind the scenes

But wait! There really is more. 🙂 Enjoy extra perks to help bring your family closer together and support you in the parenting journey.

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Free companion kids magazine

Discover the Lightcatchers magazine – dedicated to cultivating your child’s imagination through stories, activities, and fun questions to spark family conversations.

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Single Issue

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Annual Subscription

Get 2 issues per year of both the Gracebased Home Journal and Lightcatchers magazines.

$4/month

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What other parents are saying

“Instead of jumping back into work an hour ago like I had planned, I’ve been sitting on the couch pouring over the Gracebased Home Journal and Lightcatchers magazine. WOW!”

Elizabeth

“The Gracebased Home Journal and Lightcatchers Magazine brought so many laughs and smiles and hours of good conversation.”

Courtney

FAQs

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers. And if you need more, feel free to email us at family@gracebased.com.

When will I get the Gracebased Home Journal?

In order to reduce cost and waste, we bulk print everything based on advanced orders. This means, you will receive your copies in the closest bulk print to when you order it. You will receive an email upon purchase, and another right before we ship your order.

If you ordered the latest issue of the magazine, we ship 1-2 times per week from our Portland, OR, office.

If you are a monthly supporter of Gracebased, you will receive your copies during the first printing of the newest issue.

I love the Gracebased Home Journal and Lightcatchers so much, I want them to keep coming. How do I subscribe?

To subscribe, you can either subscribe above or simply become a monthly supporter at gracebased.com/give. Supporters are automatically added to the magazine subscription list.

You can also share the love and support by sending a gift subscription to someone you know will enjoy the magazine.

What can I do while I wait for the latest issue to be shipped?

You can enjoy all of the other incredible resources Gracebased has to offer: podcasts, pathways, and a treasure trove of other resources like articles and videos to help ordinary parents raise extraordinary kids. You can also check out Lightcatchers, our podcast and magazine for kids.

I would love to have these available at my school or church. Can I make a bulk order for the Gracebased Home Journal or the Lightcatchers magazine?

Yes! This is a great way to support families in your church or school. Contact us at family@gracebased.com for special bulk order pricing.

How often will I be billed?

If subscribing above, you will be billed annually with a subscription that auto renews. If you receive the Gracebased Home Journal as a result of being a Gracebased supporter, you will be billed based on the type of gift you set up through our giving portal. For both, you can cancel anytime through your account.

Can I see a sample?

Yes! You can click “View Sample” in the section above. In case you missed it, here’s a sample of our latest issue.

What if I miss an issue?

To manage print costs, old issues will only be available at limited times. You can buy the latest issue, for a limited time, here. Watch your inbox for archive issue announcements.

Inspiration for the joyful adventure ahead

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Looking to begin your week with prayers like these? Your Monday Moment is a short, weekly devotional delivered straight to your inbox every Monday—designed to help you start your week with peace, clarity, and grace. It only takes a minute to read, but it can shift your whole mindset.

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