Dear friends, Every November, we talk about gratitude. But for many of us, Thanksgiving becomes another thing to do—another performance of positivity, another attempt to prove we’re thankful, another effort to make sure we don’t miss a blessing. What if gratitude isn’t something you have to manufacture?What if it’s what naturally rises when you slow down enough to feel grace—the quiet experience of being held and delighted in by God? This 5-7 day journey is not about forced thankfulness.It’s...
11 months ago • 2 min read
God's love is what holds us all together. We can learn to operate in this realm in each moment. Grief is a natural part of lifeAnd, an invitation to abide in Christ Deep Connection with God Dear friends of Presence + Practice, this season invites us to bring our grief into God's presence. We believe grief is not simply a burden—but a spiritual companion shaping our formation. My story of my dad's passing On May 5, 2025 my father passed away after his cancer diagnosis. The grief started with...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
God's love is what holds us all together. We can learn to operate in this realm in each moment. Rest in God’s Love and Let It Overflow We invite you to join our 7-Day Immanuel Journaling Challenge, a journey of receiving and abiding in God’s love so you can overflow with love to those around you. Rest in God’s Love and Let It Overflow “We love because He first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19 Before we can love others well, we must first receive the love God so freely gives. His love is unwavering,...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Training Connect with God via IJ Story of connecting with God via IJ We learned that Immanuel Journaling is being used by Professor Mark Scandrette in seminary classes and other groups he leads. He shared with us this has been transformative for his life and the students he teaches. How are you connecting with God via IJ?Please share the stories with us. 7 Day IJ Training - Oct 13-19 - $30 https://www.presenceandpractice.com/training 7 Days of IJ practice and training in an app. INCLUDES:...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
PRESS here to listen to the newest podcast As I write this I think of you and pray for you. My prayer is that you find a rhythm of life in community that includes practices that are tailored for your spiritual and relational growth. So that the outcome is that you naturally love God and love those in your emotional field (meaning, those you naturally like and those you don't). Mark Scandrette Mark has written six books on practical spiritual formation that seek to apply spiritual wisdom to...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
WHATEVER you pay attention to will grow. The question becomes. What am I paying attention to?Is it directed toward the kind of person I want to become? The Importance of Quieting - 1st Phase of IJ (Immanuel Journaling) I decided to give you an old video that still has great gems. You can see the shifting light. This also highlights the benefit of creating imperfect gifts because we can give to others imperfectly. We are improving and growing. Y Quieting is one of the most important things you...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Sungshim + John share latest learnings on relationships Join Sungshim and John on Wednesday, May 29 @ 9:00 am.If you want to join us, register here Sharing an update to our Training while on a hike https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7NNZ3yyJ4U/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 11 weeks to 16 weeks for more comprehensive integration and learning. Everyone is intentionally invited and welcomed. Last time it was only for couples. Now, it is for individuals, singles, couples, and...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Immanuel Journaling (IJ) Focus Sungshim + John Immanuel Journaling Retreat - Online Each month we gather together with others who intend to be in the Presence of God and journal our sense of God's compassionate response. If you would like to be on the list to receive the Zoom link when we have the IJ retreat Click Here May 18 - Saturday8:30 - 9:45a Link to receive Zoom 7 Days of IJ Training In the app we've been using to train people in relationship skills and spiritual connectedness and...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
God is here Welcome to the IJ Retreat God is always here with you in this very moment. Are you able to join us on Saturday? We ask everyone to review the IJ Retreat Guidelines April's IJ Retreat is Saturday, April 13. 8:30 am - 9:45 am PST Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82652060457 DETAILS We will start at 8:30 You can arrive a few mins early This is for people who know how to do IJ Depending upon the group size - some will have a chance to read out loud Review these guidelines IJ...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
