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 about learning to breathe the air of Home again.
Through short reflections and simple daily practices, you’ll learn to:
• Slow down the inner hurry that keeps you from noticing goodness.
• Feel what it’s like to be held, not driven.
• Recognize grace in small, ordinary moments.
• Let genuine gratitude and joy emerge without effort.
Grace is divine delight overflowing toward you.
Gratitude is your heart’s recognition of that delight.
Joy is what it feels like to live in that awareness.
You don’t need to add more to your spiritual life—just pause long enough to see what’s already here.
Join us for
Coming Home to Grace
Grace Before Gratitude: A 5-7 Day Journey into Divine Delight and Joy.
You’ll walk away with simple practices you can carry all year—learning to live from gratitude, not obligation—rooted in the reality that God already delights in you.
With grace,
John & Sungshim Loppnow
Presence + Practice
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“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Why this matters
Modern neuroscience affirms what scripture has taught for centuries: gratitude changes us from the inside out.
- Studies show that giving thanks activates the prefrontal cortex—the part of your brain that helps regulate emotion and strengthen empathy.
- Gratitude lowers cortisol, the stress hormone, and increases serotonin and dopamine, the neurochemicals linked to peace and joy.
- And when you express thanks toward God or others, your brain’s mirror neuron system lights up, deepening relational connection and trust.
This practice literally rewires your body for peace and presence.
Why join the community
When you join the Presence + Practice Online Learning Community, you gain access not only to this new 5-day Gratitude Cohort but also to a growing library of resources for spiritual and emotional growth.
You’ll receive:
- Monthly new classes (on average once a month) that integrate neuroscience, spirituality, and relational maturity
- Live gatherings and replays for ongoing practice
- A full library of past courses and guided exercises
- Community spaces where members share insights and encouragement
Presence + Practice is more than an online program. It’s a rhythm of formation—a community where peace becomes embodied and gratitude becomes a way of being.
The 5-7 Day Gratitude Cohort begins Sunday, November 16, but you can join anytime and move at your own pace. The course will remain available year-round for you to revisit whenever life calls for renewal.
👉 Join the 5-7 Day Gratitude Cohort + Presence + Practice Community
Let’s enter this season with grounded hearts—rooted in gratitude, steady in love, and open to joy.
With gratitude and warmth,
John & Sungshim Loppnow
Presence + Practice
Remember you are loved!
You are always loved!
You are never existing outside of God's love.
