Author of a "A Collection of Grace" and "Growing a Life of Prayer" Blogs at GraceFinders.com Coach/ Teacher / Storyteller Compelled by St. Therese, Brother Lawrence and St. Ignatius (and, of course, Jesus), Carrie loves to help others connect intimately with God in and through the craziness of life. She has served as a curriculum writer, campus minister, high school theology teacher and retreat director. On a great day, you can find her hiking or cycling with her husband and four children. She also is crazy about birds.
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I love advent! With glimmers of light, we joyfully waiting in darkness, finding hope in the many glimmers of light. We have confidence that the light of the world is about to dawn and bring peace, love and comfort to us all. The Jesse tree tells the story of God’s saving…
Sometimes I get in a frame of mind where politics, sickness, violence and seems to fill the air. It creeps into my desire to give my grandma a hug, it fills our holiday plans and even wafts around the alter of the Lord – threatening everything. And yet, the sun is shining, I go on … More Longing for Childhood
Connecting to God is not just for super holy people but every living breathing person on the face of this earth. And an integrated life of prayer is the path that helps you flourish! A lot of people want to be more connected to God. They want to pray more or more deeply but they … More Find Your Footing – a course with Carrie Soukup
Introducing… Growing a Life of Prayer – A Workbook Journal by me, Carrie Soukup. Journal your way to a life of prayer and connection with God. This book contains the complete text of my previous book, “Collection of Grace” but it is physically larger in order to include activities in the margins of each page. … More Growing a Life of Prayer – A Workbook Journal by Carrie Soukup
Do you ever have those days when you open the fridge 5 times within 5 minutes – hungry but nothing looks good, nothing will satisfy? Sometimes I feel that way in my spiritual life too. And while a larger issue may be looming, I need something to tide me over till dinner. “He and I” … More “He and I” – Perfect for when you are Floundering
“Where in the world did I put my credit card? I know I took it out of my wallet because I wanted to minimize the number of things I’d need to disinfect after going to the grocery store. I think I put it in my pocket. Did it end up going through the laundry? Ugh, … More The Memory God Gave You – Stop Losing your Keys and Forgetting Important Details
Playing with Color is Fun I love to mark up my bible when I read. It reminds me of the cozy feeling I had as a kid, sitting with friends, ogling over each others coloring sheets. Or squishing my hands into finger paint and sliding them all around the paper. When I color, I am … More Studying the Bible with Colored Pencils and iPads
If you haven’t already, download this free ebook on Wednesday, July 1st! And tell your friends! It is a good way to have prayer resources and stories on hand – at any time – on your phone. More than that, however, it can introduce you to this book and if you like it, you can … More Free ebook on July 1st
When I was an undergrad in Religious Studies, my eyes just about popped out of my head when under the Christmas tree, I beheld, A Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture that my parents had tracked down from a Cloistered library which was permanently closing its doors. At the time, to get background, perspective and themes … More #BibleProject – An Easy Bible Background GoTo
Peaceful sunny days at the park, encircled by the threat of a deadly illness, social ostracizing and violent and systemic injustices. What a weird time, eh? By faith, I believe that Christ is with us here in the chaos. He’s here in the sometimes comfortable, wonderful chaos and in the darkness of pain and confusion. … More Christ in the Crisis – a summertime bible study
