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God Made Easy
The Miracle GOD MADE EASY
God works in mysterious ways... and sometimes the most precious things really do come in the smallest packages!
One morning Patrice Karst woke from a deep sleep with the title GOD MADE EASY . What happened next has been described by the author as one miracle after the other. She was instructed to get up and write it now! Like taking dictation, what flowed out of her pen was a hip, humorous (yet profound) user-friendly guide to God for people of all religions and spiritual paths. Quite simply this little book sums up the questions to the great mysteries of our universe in a charming and touching way. A reintroduction to God for our planet as He, She, It really is everywhere, eager to listen, willing to answer, and there for us all! This miracle book has gone all over the globe and the author receives thousands of letters from people of every age faith and walk of life thanking her for this little book that somehow came into their life and brought them faith, understanding and joy.
God works in mysterious ways... and sometimes the most precious things really do come in the smallest packages!
One morning Patrice Karst woke from a deep sleep with the title GOD MADE EASY . What happened next has been described by the author as one miracle after the other. She was instructed to get up and write it now! Like taking dictation, what flowed out of her pen was a hip, humorous (yet profound) user-friendly guide to God for people of all religions and spiritual paths. Quite simply this little book sums up the questions to the great mysteries of our universe in a charming and touching way. A reintroduction to God for our planet as He, She, It really is everywhere, eager to listen, willing to answer, and there for us all! This miracle book has gone all over the globe and the author receives thousands of letters from people of every age faith and walk of life thanking her for this little book that somehow came into their life and brought them faith, understanding and joy.
64 pages, Hardcover
First published March 6, 1997
About the author
Patrice Karst
32 books67 followersPatrice Karst is the author of the bestselling, contemporary classic children’s (and adults’!) book The Invisible String, which has sold over 1.5 million copies and been translated into seventeen languages. It is the story of the String (made out of love!) that connects us all. The Invisible String book series offers children a tangible understanding of love and teaches the world about the String that “even though you can’t see it with your eyes, you can feel it in your heart and know that you are always connected to everyone you love.”
In addition to being shared by all ages as a gift for many of life’s milestone moments, it is also being used by schools, psychologists, hospices, grief groups, the military, hospitals, prison systems and countless organizations worldwide for any kind of loss or separation issues. A leading title for healing, comfort, celebrations, bereavement and counseling of children and their families since its original publication in
2000, The Invisible String continues to soar because of its timeless message.
Patrice has been on a lifelong mission to share the message that this energy called love transcends time and space and is the most powerful force in all the universe.
Patrice has also written The Invisible String Backpack, Ruby and Lonely, The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet, The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm and Connect, a therapeutic activity book co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D., The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Our Universal Connection, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby and The Smile that Went Around the World.
Born in London, England, Patrice moved to the United States as a child, where she spent many a night pondering the meaning of life under the canopy of stars, and has been on a fascinating creative and spiritual journey ever since.
The single mother of Elijah (now grown) lives near the beach in Ventura, California, where she is currently writing her memoir (and what a wild ride it has been!), working on more stories, and still gazing up in wonder at starry nights.
Patrice loves to hear from her readers! To find out more or to contact Patrice, go to www.patricekarst.com.
If you reach out--she promises to reach back!
In addition to being shared by all ages as a gift for many of life’s milestone moments, it is also being used by schools, psychologists, hospices, grief groups, the military, hospitals, prison systems and countless organizations worldwide for any kind of loss or separation issues. A leading title for healing, comfort, celebrations, bereavement and counseling of children and their families since its original publication in
2000, The Invisible String continues to soar because of its timeless message.
Patrice has been on a lifelong mission to share the message that this energy called love transcends time and space and is the most powerful force in all the universe.
Patrice has also written The Invisible String Backpack, Ruby and Lonely, The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet, The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm and Connect, a therapeutic activity book co-written with Dana Wyss, Ph.D., The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Our Universal Connection, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby and The Smile that Went Around the World.
Born in London, England, Patrice moved to the United States as a child, where she spent many a night pondering the meaning of life under the canopy of stars, and has been on a fascinating creative and spiritual journey ever since.
The single mother of Elijah (now grown) lives near the beach in Ventura, California, where she is currently writing her memoir (and what a wild ride it has been!), working on more stories, and still gazing up in wonder at starry nights.
Patrice loves to hear from her readers! To find out more or to contact Patrice, go to www.patricekarst.com.
If you reach out--she promises to reach back!
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May 10, 2026
The section on what to call God is absolutely heretical. The Bible tells us His name. Referring to Him by demon god names is blaspheming Him. This is not for anyone who wants a true relationship with Jesus Christ. Mark and avoid!
April 23, 2010
Good short book, W/ good info.
July 20, 2026
God Made Easy: A Simple Guide to Connecting with the Divine by Patrice Karst, bestselling author of The Invisible String, is a “divinely inspired invitation” for readers of all walks of life and faith to discover a personal connection with God, whatever shape or form that may take, “regardless of religious affiliations, spiritual associations, or outer identifications.”
Recently, my seven-year-old son has been asking big questions.
Is God real?
What’s the point of life, Mom?
How did we get here?
Do you believe in God?
If God is real, why can’t we see or hear him?
Is there actually a heaven and a hell?
I’m usually at a loss for how to answer. I’m not religious or even very spiritual; I don’t believe in “God” per se, but I do believe in energy. So I offer him the most honest answer I can: that I don’t know… and really, no one does. That we’re all on a journey to find those answers through life, and maybe that journey is the meaning of it all. I always add that, regardless of what I believe or don’t believe, he is on his own journey and will have to choose what feels true to him.
This book touches on all of these questions—the kind a seven-year-old might ask, or a seventy-year-old. We’re all searching for meaning. Patrice recognizes that, offering something to hold onto in this chaotic, scary, and unknown world we live in. And yes, I called her Patrice. Because somehow, after reading this book, I feel like we’re on a first-name basis.
The book is written in short phrases, almost poetic in nature, allowing the reader to glide right through. It can be read in a single sitting, and the language is easy to follow and digest. Celestial drawings appear throughout, adding a touch of whimsy to the reading experience. Patrice does a really great job of catering to all readers. She doesn’t force one specific idea of God, but instead offers the possibility that God may be a he, she, or it, allowing the reader to make their own choice.
I really liked how she reintroduces God at the beginning of the book. The word “God” carries a lot of worldly connotations, whether positive or negative, and this reintroduction gives readers a chance to see it from a new perspective. She places all religions and spiritual ideologies alongside one another, making it apparent that at the heart of them all is the same universal truth of “God.” It almost makes you feel silly, recognizing that what humans spend so much time fighting and arguing over is, at its core, the same thing.
Patrice emphasizes that, in order to get close to God, you have to step away from the noise, people’s words, expectations, and definitions of what He is, and instead get out into nature. She posits that the voice of “intuition” we all have stems from, yes, you guessed it, God. She reminds us to find God in all the beauty in the world, whether that’s the great outdoors, the smell of a newborn baby, being cuddled up with loved ones, or creating art. But it’s not all about beauty. When we have questions about God, one of the biggest that comes up is: what about all the horrors in the world, all the pain? She offers that it’s all part of a universal plan: karma, balance, and lessons to be learned. As she writes, “Perhaps a lot of it remains a mystery till the end; perhaps we can’t understand it all right now with our limited human minds. You have to trust that there is order in the universe and that everything will make sense eventually” (38).
Lastly, she explores the question of, well, what do we do while we’re here? It all comes down to trying to be a good person—learning, growing, loving, creating, experiencing—because that’s all we can really do, and maybe that is the whole point. This little book truly does make God “easy,” expressing what feels like simple, almost universal knowledge for humanity, something that, if we could collectively grasp, might help us collectively heal. I’m feeling grateful that this little book found its way into my hands right now, so I can read it to my little one, who just might find some answers to the questions in his soul within its pages.
Review by Britain Powers
Recently, my seven-year-old son has been asking big questions.
Is God real?
What’s the point of life, Mom?
How did we get here?
Do you believe in God?
If God is real, why can’t we see or hear him?
Is there actually a heaven and a hell?
I’m usually at a loss for how to answer. I’m not religious or even very spiritual; I don’t believe in “God” per se, but I do believe in energy. So I offer him the most honest answer I can: that I don’t know… and really, no one does. That we’re all on a journey to find those answers through life, and maybe that journey is the meaning of it all. I always add that, regardless of what I believe or don’t believe, he is on his own journey and will have to choose what feels true to him.
This book touches on all of these questions—the kind a seven-year-old might ask, or a seventy-year-old. We’re all searching for meaning. Patrice recognizes that, offering something to hold onto in this chaotic, scary, and unknown world we live in. And yes, I called her Patrice. Because somehow, after reading this book, I feel like we’re on a first-name basis.
The book is written in short phrases, almost poetic in nature, allowing the reader to glide right through. It can be read in a single sitting, and the language is easy to follow and digest. Celestial drawings appear throughout, adding a touch of whimsy to the reading experience. Patrice does a really great job of catering to all readers. She doesn’t force one specific idea of God, but instead offers the possibility that God may be a he, she, or it, allowing the reader to make their own choice.
I really liked how she reintroduces God at the beginning of the book. The word “God” carries a lot of worldly connotations, whether positive or negative, and this reintroduction gives readers a chance to see it from a new perspective. She places all religions and spiritual ideologies alongside one another, making it apparent that at the heart of them all is the same universal truth of “God.” It almost makes you feel silly, recognizing that what humans spend so much time fighting and arguing over is, at its core, the same thing.
Patrice emphasizes that, in order to get close to God, you have to step away from the noise, people’s words, expectations, and definitions of what He is, and instead get out into nature. She posits that the voice of “intuition” we all have stems from, yes, you guessed it, God. She reminds us to find God in all the beauty in the world, whether that’s the great outdoors, the smell of a newborn baby, being cuddled up with loved ones, or creating art. But it’s not all about beauty. When we have questions about God, one of the biggest that comes up is: what about all the horrors in the world, all the pain? She offers that it’s all part of a universal plan: karma, balance, and lessons to be learned. As she writes, “Perhaps a lot of it remains a mystery till the end; perhaps we can’t understand it all right now with our limited human minds. You have to trust that there is order in the universe and that everything will make sense eventually” (38).
Lastly, she explores the question of, well, what do we do while we’re here? It all comes down to trying to be a good person—learning, growing, loving, creating, experiencing—because that’s all we can really do, and maybe that is the whole point. This little book truly does make God “easy,” expressing what feels like simple, almost universal knowledge for humanity, something that, if we could collectively grasp, might help us collectively heal. I’m feeling grateful that this little book found its way into my hands right now, so I can read it to my little one, who just might find some answers to the questions in his soul within its pages.
Review by Britain Powers
May 5, 2020
I had the pleasure of interviewing Patrice Karst on my podcast, the Radiate Wellness Podcast, and she surprised me by giving a live reading of this book! It is simple and beautiful, and the story of how this book came to Patrice is nothing short of magical.
January 18, 2026
I loved the simplicity, tone, and voice of this book! A quick and easy read that put me in a good headspace.
April 16, 2026
Very cute, passing along to my mother and sister as well
April 14, 2026
It was a definite read
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