Presence: Experiencing the Nearness of God

# 241 - Presence in a New House 30.08.2018 11:17 ↓

I am switch from Sacred Heart House to my new home in The Springs.

# 240 - Presence in Moon - Sun - Sun 29.08.2018 11:32 ↓

Today I notice and ponder the full moon before dawn, the sunrise and the sunset.

# 239 - Presence in Turning a Conversation Over to God 28.08.2018 13:08 ↓

The conversation I referenced in episode #237 happened today and I experienced God in numerous ways.

# 238 - Presence in "Return of the King" 27.08.2018 12:18 ↓

In my favorite theater I watch the third and final film of The Lord of the Rings.

# 237 - Presence in my Sponsor 26.08.2018 9:44 ↓

I feel God's Presence in a valuable conversation with my Twelve Step sponsor.

# 236 - Presence in the Free Concert on the Commons 25.08.2018 10:06 ↓

I enjoy a free late summer concert by my long time favorite - Bruce Hornsby.

# 235 - Presence in "Blackklansman" 24.08.2018 7:00 ↓

I see the amazing new film by Spike Lee.

# 234 - Presence in the Little One on Stage 23.08.2018 12:18 ↓

While at a presentation for parents of Senior students I watch a three year old enjoy being there years old.

# 233 - Presence in Choosing Sleep 22.08.2018 4:59 ↓

I am recording very much after yesterday because I chose to get to sleep last night. It is God's grace which aids me to make this choice rather than pushing myself.

# 232 - Presence in New School Year Resolutions 21.08.2018 13:17 ↓

I reflect on the last day and a half and how I've though about committing to being more welcoming to my students and listen better to them as well.

# 231 - Presence in "The Two Towers" 20.08.2018 13:16 ↓

I go to the movies with my son and we watch the second of the three Lord of the Rings films.

# 230 - Presence in the English Premiere League 19.08.2018 12:46 ↓

It was Match Day 2 for the EPL football and I enjoyed listening to and watching some exciting matches.

# 229 - Presence in Back to Teaching Part 1 18.08.2018 9:21 ↓

It was the first of three days which make up the way we begin the school year where I teach.

# 228 - Presence in the Last First Day 17.08.2018 9:20 ↓

A milestone day for my children with my daughter's first day of high school smack my son's last first day as he began his Senior year.

# 227 - Presence in 2 Holy Conversations 16.08.2018 9:10 ↓

I have rich conversations with two retired people today and experience God in our midst.

# 226 - Presence in Driving Instruction 15.08.2018 10:46 ↓

Each day I'm spending time teaching my son how to drive and I'm learning much in the process.

# 225 - Presence in "Fellowship of the Ring" 14.08.2018 13:04 ↓

I go with my son to see the first of the Lord of the Rings trilogy at a special showing in my favorite movie theater.

# 224 - Presence in Christ the Baker 13.08.2018 11:42 ↓

I heard a great metaphor related to the Bread of Life discourse about how we can see Christ as a Baker.

# 223 - Presence in Smoke and Breath 12.08.2018 11:31 ↓

I have been using inscence as part of my prayer and meditation time as it helps me to visualize the presence of God.

# 222 - Presence at Three Tables 11.08.2018 12:36 ↓

1- Department colleagues. 2- Leading a phone meeting. 3 - Reconciliation in "Moonlight"

# 221 - Presence in 3 Pens & My Journal 10.08.2018 11:05 ↓

I've been writing in my journal a lot lately. Today I reflect on the 3 special pens I use to do this.

# 220 - Presence in React or Respond? 09.08.2018 11:50 ↓

Today, in the heat of a difficult moment I chose to respond rather than to react. And that choice made all the difference.

# 219 - Presence in Icecream 08.08.2018 11:02 ↓

I enjoy, with my parents and son, some delicious Velvet Icecream

# 218 - Presence in "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" 07.08.2018 13:59 ↓

I see the Mr. Rogers film "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" Wow!

# 217 - Presence in Circles 06.08.2018 9:57 ↓

I experience God in two circles - a prayer team meeting & dinner on my back porch.