God SPark
God Spark ~ Available NOW on Amazon!
Written by Caroline Vogel & Illustrated by Rara Schlitt
Journey with a little girl as her grandmother teaches her about the holy light within her. As the girl discovers this God Spark within she also comes to see the God Spark in all those around her which draws her closer to a loving God and more connected to herself and others.
Spiritual Folk Artist Rara Schlitt hand crafted each painting to accompany the words. Rara’s art draws readers in and makes the story come alive.
This book is written for the child within us all who needs reminding that there is a holy light within that no one can take from us. God’s Spark is a sacred invitation of remembering the divine is alive within us all, and that the world shifts when we can live from and engage others from this sacred place.
Excitement for God Spark…
God Spark is a wise and tender book that brilliantly conveys what many spend a lifetime trying to grasp: God dwells within us. While written for children, God Spark is a book that so many of us deeply need because it reminds us that, in the midst of a world filled with distractions, we can always find grounding and illumination in our inner God Spark. As with all her rich offerings, Caroline Vogel hones in on simple but life-changing lessons and practices that cultivate awareness, compassion, and love.
- Bonnie Smith Whitehouse, PhD, author of Seasons of Wonder: Making the Ordinary Sacred Through Projects, Prayers, Reflections, and Rituals, Afoot and Lighthearted: A Journal for Mindful Walking, and Kickstart Creativity: 50 Prompted Cards to Spark Inspiration
“God’s Spark is a mesmerizing picture book that captures the essence of divine connection and self-discovery. Caroline Vogel’s tender story, paired with Rara Schlitt’s glorious illustrations, awakens a sense of wonder, reminiscent of the way my own grandmother taught me that God's spark always burns within us. The lyrical prose—'I put my hand over my belly and over my heart'—beautifully conveys the sacred connection between body, mind, and soul, something we often lose sight of. My eyes feel sparkly after reading this beautiful book, and yours will too.”
—Roger Hutchison, author of Sparrow’s Prayer and The Gift of Baptism
Inspiration for the book…
It is my deeply held belief that all of creation holds a divine spark within them. The God Spark within is our birthright. All of creation is blessed by having a piece of the divine woven within us, a bright light from God that dwells within our being. It is my experience that when I remember this holy inner light and stay attuned to it that life moves with more grounding and ease. So, I started pondering about teaching children and adults through a picture book about not only the divine light within them but also the wondrous discovery that God’s Spark is in all of creation. Whoever we’re interacting with, we can seek to connect with the divine light within them as well. How might that change our daily lives if we stay connected to the divine light within while being mindful that this holy light is within whoever we’re thinking of or with whom we’re engaging? ✨ -Caroline
About the Illustrator of God Spark…
Rara Schlitt is a spiritual folk artist whose work is in several publications and galleries. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, and physical therapist who loves time with family and friends, gardening, and being in the Smoky Mountains.
Rara has been a dear friend for many years, and it is a great privilege to create this work together.
Will there be more children’s books to come?
YES! We’re working now on a children’s book series about befriending The Holy Spirit. The first book in the series is called Meet My Friend Spirit. A young girl named Dorothy Ann introduces her dearest friend The Holy Spirit to her friends and shares all the marvelous, amazing, wondrous things about Her! There are four books in creation for this series.