Ruah Space Blog

All Truth Belongs to Us

All Truth Belongs to Us

Can Christians explore the world and learn truth no matter where it comes from? Is it possible to learn from science, philosophy, and even the teachings of other religions? Central to our work at Ruah Space and as followers of Jesus is the belief that we are not...

The Lord’s Prayer: An Introduction

The Lord’s Prayer: An Introduction

The Lord’s Prayer is Jesus’ response to the disciples when they ask Him how to pray. This prayer that appears in Luke 11 and in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6 has been a cornerstone of the prayer life of the church for two thousand years as followers of Christ...

What the Bible Says About Simplicity

What the Bible Says About Simplicity

When we think of spiritual disciplines, we often think of practices such as prayer or meditation. The discipline of simplicity is not usually thought of in the same way because it manifests itself in a much more external way and deals with our relationship with our...

Church Bells, Singing Bowls, and Worship

Church Bells, Singing Bowls, and Worship

I was super excited when my singing bowl finally arrived in the mail yesterday. I used to look a little sideways at people who would use these little bowls until I realized just how awesome they are and the role sound has played in the Christian tradition for over a...

What the Bible Says about Serving

What the Bible Says about Serving

We practice spiritual disciplines in order to grow in our relationship with God. We open ourselves to hear from, experience, and deepen our relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through our actions and our thoughts. As we grow in such a relationship, our...

Winnie the Pooh and Magic Too!

Winnie the Pooh and Magic Too!

I experienced a very special moment with my two boys yesterday. It involved Winnie the Pooh figurines, some sleight of hand, and a child-like imagination. Before I get into that though, I want to go back nearly 30 years to what may be my oldest memory. I don't...