The story behind the book

Before the God boxes were handcrafted from wood. Before prayer slips were tucked inside.

There was a simple shoebox.
And a woman learning how to let go.

​In Stories from a God Box, Claire Tingen opens the lid on three decades of personal stories born from suffering, questions, loss, and unexpected beauty. What started as a quiet, private practice of writing prayers and placing them into a box became a living story of faith, healing, and God’s deeply personal presence.

Stories from a God Box Paperback Book

$23.99

Illustrated 6x9 book

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Discovering the God
​who is always present.

If you’ve ever held an Original God Box, built a God Box Project DIY kit, or given one as a gift, this book gives you the why behind it.

Each chapter centers around a moment tied to a prayer placed in the box—small moments, painful moments, sacred interruptions, and surprising answers.

Together, they tell a larger story of learning to trust God not with polished faith, but with honest, sometimes messy surrender.

This memoir isn’t a formula.
It isn’t a how-to guide.
And it isn’t about the box itself.

​It’s about the God who meets us when we finally place what we’re carrying into His hands.

Inside these pages, you'll find

• Honest stories of faith tested and rebuilt
• Personal reflections on prayer, waiting, and trust
• The story that inspired The God Box
• Encouragement for anyone longing for more peace and presence

A meaningul companion
​to your God Box

Whether you are new to the God Box or have used one for years, this memoir invites you to slow down, reflect, and consider what it might look like to truly release what you’re holding — on the page, in your heart, and into God’s hands.