MSI Press Blog

  Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t splashed across every headline — but quietly shines with rare insight, lasting impact, and the power to stay with you long after the last page. We call these  book jewels . Each month, we spotlight one remarkable publication—a book that deserves far more attention than it gets. Through short, punchy reviews (each just a 1–2 minute read), we share what makes this month's jewel worth your time. You’ll hear from reviewers whose voices matter — people whose words are thoughtful, sharp, and well worth listening to. In just a few minutes, you might discover more wisdom, beauty, and brilliance than you find in an hour elsewhere. We'll leave it to you to decide — but we think you'll agree: some treasures are too good to keep hidden. This month's book jewel is  Lessons of Labor: One Woman's Self-Discovery through Childbirth and Motherhood   by Julia Aziz. Book Description What if labor—raw, painful, and unpredictable—was...

  There was a time when I believed that the more I controlled them, the safer my children would be. Meals on time, schedules color-coded, emotions accounted for before they even spoke them aloud. It wasn’t about perfection—it was about love expressed through precision. But love has layers, and one of them is trust. Not just in your child, but in yourself, in God, and in the unpredictable beauty of growth. 🌾 The Illusion of Control Control masquerades as strength. It offers structure and certainty, often born from the quiet ache of fear—fear of harm, of mistakes, of being misunderstood. But when control tightens its grip too hard, it can silence spontaneity and dim the spark of genuine connection. Children need boundaries, yes—but they also need room to trip and rise, speak unfiltered, and feel the weight of their own choices. Letting go doesn’t mean abandoning structure. It means reorienting your compass from authority to trust. 💗 The Shift from Command to Communion True motherho...

  Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t splashed across every headline — but quietly shines with rare insight, lasting impact, and the power to stay with you long after the last page. We call these  book jewels . Each month, we spotlight one remarkable publication—a book that deserves far more attention than it gets. Through short, punchy reviews (each just a 1–2 minute read), we share what makes this month's jewel worth your time. You’ll hear from reviewers whose voices matter — people whose words are thoughtful, sharp, and well worth listening to. In just a few minutes, you might discover more wisdom, beauty, and brilliance than you find in an hour elsewhere. We'll leave it to you to decide — but we think you'll agree: some treasures are too good to keep hidden. This month's book jewel is  Lessons of Labor: One Woman's Self-Discovery through Childbirth and Motherhood   by Julia Aziz. Book Description What if labor—raw, painful, and unpredictable—was...