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Faithful words for the journey

Books that encourage
faith, hope, and
wholehearted living.

Thoughtfully written, biblically grounded books for the moments that shape us—and the roads we never expected to travel.

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Every book begins
with a story

Some stories are discovered beside a hospice bed. Others are learned through years of pastoral ministry, counseling conversations, personal struggles, and quiet moments with God.

At Standard Beau Press, our desire is to publish books that are biblically grounded, spiritually encouraging, and deeply practical—books readers return to because they offer lasting hope.

“Helping people know God more deeply and live with greater faith, hope, and joy.”

From our writing desk

Books with something
worth carrying home.

Our first books are being carefully prepared. A book should not merely fill a shelf—it should meet a reader where they are and walk beside them for a while.

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The Shepherd Psalm

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Exploring Psalm 23 through a warm, practical journey of the Shepherd’s care in every season. Kindle and paperback release October 15, 2026.

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Sacred Work, Weary Hearts

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Thirty days of gentle, honest encouragement for the hospice team, written where compassionate care, spiritual truth, and lived experience meet. Paperback releases October 1, 2026.

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Jesus Teaches Us to Pray

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The Kindle edition is available for preorder now on Amazon. The paperback edition releases September 18, 2026.

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This Day Is a Gift

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Thirty warm, Scripture-rooted devotions for life’s difficult days. The paperback edition releases November 9, 2026.

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Through the Valley

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A thirty-mile journey for those walking through grief, disappointment, uncertainty, weariness, or change. The paperback edition releases November 26, 2026.

Why “Standard Beau Press”?

A name shaped by
quiet faithfulness.

The name honors Beau, a faithful black Standard Poodle and quiet companion through countless hours of reading, writing, studying, praying, and dreaming.

His silhouette became the fitting symbol for a publishing house built on constancy, companionship, and the belief that faithful presence matters.

Our publishing purpose

Truth with warmth.
Faith with footsteps.

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Biblically grounded

Rooted in Scripture and written with reverence, clarity, and grace.

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Spiritually encouraging

Honest about hard roads, while always making room for hope.

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Deeply practical

Words meant to be lived, shared, remembered, and carried forward.

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A thoughtful conversation can be the beginning of something good.

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