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Meet Gracie Ramirez
Gracie Ramirez is a wife, mom, and passionate servant leader devoted to building Christ-centered community. As a communicator and creative for the Kingdom, she uses her voice and gifts to inspire, uplift, and equip others. Gracie is especially passionate about creating space where women can grow, heal, and step confidently into their calling. She currently serves in Español Ministry at 3Crosses Church, living out Galatians 6:9 as her anchor verse and daily reminder to keep sowing faithfully.
Raising Faithful Kids Through Bilingual Books: A Conversation with Gracie Ramirez
This week on the Christian Homeschool Moms Podcast, I had a powerful and heartfelt conversation with Gracie Ramirez—a fellow homeschool mom, bilingual children’s book author, and minister to women and families through her local church. What stood out most to me during our chat was how Gracie’s calling was born right out of her own motherhood journey.
As moms, we often find that our deepest ministries are sparked in the everyday—during storytime, playtime, or even in the quiet moments while rocking our little ones to sleep. That was true for Gracie, too.
Inspired by Mateo: When Motherhood Becomes Ministry
Gracie’s first book wasn’t written at a fancy writing desk or after attending a writers’ conference. It started in her own home, with her baby boy Mateo by her side.
She shared on the podcast that, as a new mom, she was hungry to speak life over her son. She searched for books that were not only faith-based but also bilingual, something that reflected their family’s culture and values. But as she looked, she realized there weren’t many options out there—especially ones grounded in simple biblical truths for toddlers and preschoolers.
So she wrote her own.
Gracie wrote her first book for Mateo—a beautiful, bilingual love letter of faith meant to be read aloud to him in both English and Spanish. That one book soon became a growing collection of bilingual, Scripture-based books that now bless countless other families just like hers.
Each one was created to plant seeds of truth in little hearts, spark spiritual conversations between parents and children, and bridge the language gap for multicultural Christian families.
Bilingual Books That Speak to the Soul
What makes Gracie’s books so impactful—especially for homeschool moms—is their gentle, straightforward message rooted in biblical truth. Her writing isn’t overcomplicated. It’s just pure Scripture, written in both English and Spanish, designed to be shared between parent and child in those quiet, connected moments.
Whether you’re raising bilingual kids or simply want to introduce your children to a second language with Christ-centered materials, Gracie’s books make it easy and meaningful.
Bilingual Books That Build Character
One of the most beautiful things about Gracie’s books is their simplicity. As she shared on the podcast, her goal was never to create something complicated or flashy—but to spark connection, conversations, and curiosity in little hearts.
Each of her books is rooted in scripture and designed for read-aloud time between parent and child. The bilingual aspect makes them especially valuable for homeschool families who are raising Spanish-speaking children or want to expose their kids to a second language in an intentional, Christ-centered way.
If your family is looking for ways to nurture spiritual growth while reinforcing language skills, Gracie’s books offer a gentle, effective way to do both.
Faith & Learning Rhythms in the Homeschool Home
As homeschool moms, we know the power of rhythm—the flow of our days, the way our kids feel safe and supported when there’s both structure and freedom. Gracie talked about this so naturally, sharing how she would often read with Mateo during breakfast, incorporating prayer and scripture into their daily routine without it feeling forced.
That rhythm—faith woven into the ordinary—is the heartbeat of Christian homeschooling. It’s not about separating Bible time from math or science, but integrating it all. God is in every subject, every moment, every meal at the table.
Gracie’s bilingual books work beautifully within that kind of home. Whether you read one during your morning basket time, use it for a gentle family devotional, or even integrate the vocabulary into a language lesson, the flexibility makes it easy to adapt to your family’s flow.
Ministering to Women, One Story at a Time
Outside of her work as an author, Gracie serves alongside her husband in ministry at 3Crosses Español. She also leads a women’s ministry where she creates intentional space for healing, spiritual growth, and leadership development. What struck me was her vulnerability and humility—especially when she talked about how her own healing journey inspired her to walk alongside other women.
Gracie believes deeply in equipping women to be spiritually whole, because as she said on the podcast: when mothers are healed and strong, they’re able to raise equipped and grounded children. That’s the legacy we’re called to carry.
She also mentioned something so simple yet profound—every woman has a voice. Every mother, whether you’re writing books or reading them aloud at bedtime, is shaping the spiritual lives of the next generation. We need each other. We need spaces to be seen, to grow, to rest.
Balancing the Callings
Gracie didn’t sugarcoat the truth: it’s not easy to juggle motherhood, ministry, and creativity. As someone who wears many hats myself, I deeply appreciated her honesty when she said it’s not always balanced—and that’s okay.
Her encouragement? Don’t chase perfection. Stay rooted in your calling and let God lead, even in the tension. She often creates in the margins of her day—during naps, after bedtime, or whenever she can find a quiet moment. She emphasized seasons—how some are full and productive, others feel dry or slow. And yet, God is present in every season.
This is the encouragement so many of us need as homeschool moms. Your season may not look like someone else’s, but it’s valid. The call to mother, teach, minister, and create might be messy and full of tension—but God’s grace meets us right there. Her ministry is thriving because she’s building it on obedience. She’s not chasing trends—she’s listening for God’s voice and moving in His timing.
For the Mama Who Wants to Write
Before we wrapped up, I asked Gracie if she had any encouragement for the moms who might be dreaming of writing a book of their own someday. Her response was simple and Spirit-filled:
“If God is sparking anything in you, use that. Be patient with yourself. It doesn’t have to be done in a day. Just start slow, but start.”
That’s the heart of it all, isn’t it?
Whether you’re writing, homeschooling, cooking dinner, or folding that never-ending laundry pile—you’re building legacy. You’re telling a story with your life. And if you feel called to write down those stories or speak them aloud, know that your voice matters.
Final Thoughts
Gracie’s message isn’t flashy. It’s not about platform or perfection. It’s about obedience, family, healing, and helping others know God—one bilingual book at a time.
If you’re a homeschool mom trying to create a meaningful rhythm of faith, language, and learning, I can’t recommend her work enough.
Let’s continue to build our homes on the Word of God and raise children who are not only well-educated but deeply rooted in truth and love.
Bilingual Books That Speak to the Soul
What makes Gracie’s books so impactful—especially for homeschool moms—is their gentle, straightforward message rooted in biblical truth. Her writing isn’t overcomplicated. It’s just pure Scripture, written in both English and Spanish, designed to be shared between parent and child in those quiet, connected moments.
Whether you’re raising bilingual kids or simply want to introduce your children to a second language with Christ-centered materials, Gracie’s books make it easy and meaningful.
📚 Gracie’s English and bilingual books on Amazon:
- Los Libros de la Biblia
- The Books of the Bible For Kids
Pick up a copy to share with your kids here.
Thank you for listening and watching our interview! Until next time my friends!
