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God is not an old man with a beard sitting in angry judgment or an apathetic witness in the clouds somewhere above. God knows our weaknesses and failings and doesn’t hold them against us. In fact, his response is always compassion. This week’s meditation invites to internalize God’s overwhelming love and let go of any voice of condemnation.

Originally created by Convergence for the Spiritual Collectives, “An Undivided Heart” Scri...

Do you ever feel like as you worry and hurry and plan and want, you’re looking but not seeing? Listening but not hearing? Loving. But the joy is missing?

This week’s meditation invites you to take a step into the joy of God’s presence by really abiding the “one thing.”

Originally created by Convergence for the Spiritual Collectives, “An Undivided Heart” Scripture Meditation Series answers th...

The idea of worshiping idols seems so primitive. Yet, when I really think about it I realize that there are many things that steal my heart from true worship. This week’s meditation asks you to consider whether or not your heart is divided and invites God to redirect the desires.

Originally created by Convergence for the Spiritual Collectives, “An Undivided Heart” Scripture Meditation Series answers the ...

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Says Jesus in Matthew 5:8.

“A pure heart is one that is unencumbered, unworried, uncommitted and which does not want its own way about anything but which, rather, is submerged in the loving will of God.” -Meister Eckhart

Wow, doesn’t that sound good? All I have to do is let go of all my “what if’s” and I’m there. Seems hard. But maybe it’...

What is the root of worry? Isn’t it usually deep down, about security, safety, control? How about - identity?

The Bible makes it clear that the person I call “me” is someone whose identity is already secure, rooted, defined. Someone that God is deeply in love with and yet.. I wonder how well I really know that “me.”

This week’s meditation invites you to look deeper for your sense of self.

Join Rev. Lisa Cole Smith from Convergence for a four-part study exploring the spectacular effort of God’s chosen people in an art project of magnificent scope. It takes the entire community of makers, craftspeople, leaders, administrators, teachers and patrons all working together under the leadership of artists to fulfill God’s command: Build a dwelling place for the Spirit of God. Neither Moses nor priests, warriors nor politici...

Join Rev. Lisa Cole Smith from Convergence for a four-part study exploring the spectacular effort of God’s chosen people in an art project of magnificent scope. It takes the entire community of makers, craftspeople, leaders, administrators, teachers and patrons all working together under the leadership of artists to fulfill God’s command: Build a dwelling place for the Spirit of God. Neither Moses nor priests, warriors nor politici...

Join Rev. Lisa Cole Smith from Convergence for a four-part study exploring the spectacular effort of God’s chosen people in an art project of magnificent scope. It takes the entire community of makers, craftspeople, leaders, administrators, teachers and patrons all working together under the leadership of artists to fulfill God’s command: Build a dwelling place for the Spirit of God. Neither Moses nor priests, warriors nor politici...

Join Rev. Lisa Cole Smith from Convergence for a four-part study exploring the spectacular effort of God’s chosen people in an art project of magnificent scope. It takes the entire community of makers, craftspeople, leaders, administrators, teachers and patrons all working together under the leadership of artists to fulfill God’s command: Build a dwelling place for the Spirit of God. Neither Moses nor priests, warriors nor politici...

You are invited to pause, breathe deep and listen for the still, small voice.

WEEK 8: We Are Image Bearers. What is your response to God’s summons to true identity and purpose? To the lover’s call to deepest intimacy? To the voice that beckons you to follow? The command to awaken and live? 

This original scripture meditation series is an exploration of the nature of "call."

It was created by Convergence for our Spiritual Colle...

You are invited to pause, breathe deep and listen for the still, small voice.

WEEK 7: We Do Not Choose. We Respond. Imagine receiving your calling in life as a visceral, tangible experience. Not something you choose or even know but something that happens to you. Something of a coming alive to a reality you may not have known existed. 

This original scripture meditation series is an exploration of the nature of "call."

It wa...

You are invited to pause, breathe deep and listen for the still, small voice.

WEEK 6: You Are a Cherished Creation.  This is the voice that’s calling you; telling you - “You are My cherished creation. You have a purpose. Follow me.”

This original scripture meditation series is an exploration of the nature of "call."

It was created by Convergence for our Spiritual Collectives series "On Calling."

Watch the video and visit our...

You are invited to pause, breathe deep and listen for the still, small voice.

WEEK 5: What Are You Doing Here? Isn’t that a question we all hear at some point? Triggered by life circumstances, age, or suffering. And we wonder, “What am I doing here?” 

This original scripture meditation series is an exploration of the nature of "call."

It was created by Convergence for our Spiritual Collectives series "On Calling."

Watch the ...

You are invited to pause, breathe deep and listen for the still, small voice.

WEEK 4: Where Are You? You were designed for communion with God. 

This original scripture meditation series is an exploration of the nature of "call."

It was created by Convergence for our Spiritual Collectives series "On Calling."

Watch the video and visit our video library on our YouTube channel.

Read the meditation in written form on the blog he...

You are invited to pause, breathe deep and listen for the still, small voice.

WEEK 3: Please Come Close. We live our lives longing to hear this voice and to respond like lovers. 

This original scripture meditation series is an exploration of the nature of "call."

It was created by Convergence for our Spiritual Collectives series "On Calling."

Watch the video and visit our video library on our YouTube channel.

Read the meditati...

You are invited to pause, breathe deep and listen for the still, small voice.

WEEK 2: "Let There Be." And The Was! God voiced into being all of creation. And as he called out, he gave us not only life but identity and purpose. 

This original scripture meditation series is an exploration of the nature of "call."

It was created by Convergence for our Spiritual Collectives series "On Calling."

Watch the video and visit our vide...

You are invited to pause, breathe deep and listen for the still, small voice.

WEEK 1: Is Your Heart Restless? A “call,” is no mere job or task. It's a summons that beckons to something deep in each of us. 

This original scripture meditation series is an exploration of the nature of "call."

It was created by Convergence for our Spiritual Collectives series "On Calling."

Watch the video and visit our video library on our YouTu...

If we live in a constant state of wishing for "do-overs" we are unlikely to turn in any kind of audience-worthy performance at all.

In this original video series from Convergence: Created to Create, we are invited to consider our responsibility to curate and create culture not only in our churches but in our world.

Production/Editing: Dan ABH

Script/Narration: Lisa Smith

Music: Hayden Arp, www.haydenarp.com

Jay Smith, www.Jmus...