Selah House Rule

Let your life revolve around the creative force of God's love. Center down daily. Yes, through shared prayers rhythms, but more so through a gentle orientation of the heart to our Maker. Allow this alignment with God to resonate through your daily life and practice.

At Selah House, we embrace the diversity of spiritual art practices, recognizing that each person's journey is unique. You don't have to be quiet. You don't have to be loud. The rhythms of our spiritual art practice may vary. For some, it might involve daily rituals or consistent schedules. For others, it could be more fluid, responding to the ebb and flow of inspiration. We also recognize that these rhythms can change over time. At Selah House, we encourage each other to trust in this process, even when the path isn't clear.

We believe in the power of centering down in humility and being present in the moment, allowing our art to emerge in a myriad of ways from a deep connection with God.

As makers, we also understand that the spiritual art practice is a walk of faith with God, a journey that sometimes manifests visibly and other times remains hidden from view. There are seasons when our work is outwardly productive and visible. These are times of clear inspiration and tangible creation. However, we equally value the invisible seasons, the winters, the periods of quiet gestation, reflection, internal growth, and even confusion. We honor these less visible phases, understanding that they are crucial for deepening our connection to God and our creative source.

We also acknowledge the challenges that come with this journey. There may be times of doubt, fear, or struggle. We support each other through these periods, sometimes through offering space, sometimes loving challenge, recognizing them as part of the deepening process. Ultimately, we believe that by honoring both the visible and invisible aspects of our spiritual art practice, we open ourselves to a fuller experience of God's creative force. We trust that this journey, in all its diverse forms and rhythms, leads us to a deeper understanding of ourselves, our art, and our relationship with God.

Selah House is rooted in the radical hospitality of Jesus' love. It's about creating a space where everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, feels genuinely welcomed and valued. Because they are.

This rule is about creating a web of relationships that finds its source in Christ's love and extends that love to all who enter this space. Embracing the stranger isn't always easy. It can be uncomfortable and challenging. But it's in these moments of discomfort that we often find the greatest opportunities for growth, both personally and as a community. By truly embracing this principle, Selah House can become a place where the kingdom of God is made tangible through acts of radical welcome and love.

Embrace the power of coming together in shared moments of prayer and meals. These gatherings are the heartbeat of our community, offering opportunities for deep connection, nourishment of both body and spirit, and collective centering in the abundance of God. Again, we root these gatherings in the radical hospitality and grace exemplified by Jesus. This allows us to worship Christ while welcoming and learning from diverse traditions and perspectives.

The goal is to create a rhythm of gathering that enriches the community without becoming a burden. These shared moments of prayer and meals are opportunities to experience the kingdom of God in a tangible way. They provide a space where the community can center down together, connecting more deeply with each other, with the divine, and with the creative force that flows through all things.

Love isn't always easy. Relationships between friends, spouses, neighbors, and God are often challenging. Selah House is not an exception. But as we dwell in the creative tension between self and community, personal and shared, we reap the profound benefits of ongoing healthy relationships. Rather than seeking easy answers or false dichotomies, we acknowledge the creative and spiritual power that exists in living in creative tension and finding the third way that opens new creative paths.

Living in the tension isn't about finding a comfortable middle ground, but about dynamically engaging with these opposing forces and making something new. It's in this creative tension that true growth, innovation, and spiritual depth occur. By embracing these tensions, we create a rich, multifaceted environment at Selah House that fosters both individual growth and community flourishing.

Honesty is a cornerstone of authentic community and personal growth at Selah House. It's about being truthful not just with others, but with yourself and with God.

The goal of honesty is not to achieve perfection, but to create a community where people can be authentically themselves, growing together in faith and creativity. It's about creating a space where masks can come off, and real transformation can occur. This kind of honesty can be challenging, but it's essential for the deep, meaningful connections and personal growth that Selah House aims to foster.

Practice forgiveness daily, with others and yourself. Forgiveness is not just about letting go of past hurts, but about creating space for new growth and deeper connections. By practicing radical forgiveness, you're cultivating an environment where creativity can flourish, relationships can deepen, and spiritual transformation can occur.

Forgiveness is not just an action, but a way of being that transforms relationships and nurtures spiritual growth.

In our noisy world, silence is a powerful tool often overlooked. At Selah House, we embrace silence as the foundation for all expression - artistic, spiritual, and personal. Silence isn't just the absence of sound; it's a presence that deepens our awareness and connection to the divine. It enhances both our quiet reflections and our most ecstatic expressions. By cultivating silence, we create space for creativity to flourish and for the divine to speak. This practice grounds us in the dynamic presence of the Creator, offering clarity and depth in an often distracting and distracted culture.

This rule emphasizes the importance of approaching service not as a burden, but as a joyful expression of love and gratitude. It aligns with our vision of a community where love is transformative and service is an integral part of spiritual growth.

The true joy in service comes from looking to God, not to external validation or recognition. When we serve with joy, we're not wearing a mask or performing for others, but authentically expressing our connection to Christ.

By emphasizing joyful service, we're creating a community at Selah House where service is not a burden but a natural expression of love and creativity. This approach can transform mundane tasks into sacred acts, fostering a deep sense of purpose and connection among community members.

Serving with joy doesn't mean ignoring difficulties or challenges. It's about finding meaning and purpose even in the midst of hard work or challenging situations. This attitude can be transformative, both for the individual and for the community as a whole.

Even though Selah House wants to be a place of focus, clarity, and spiritual depth, we admit it's hard not to become distracted when we have so many ideas and ambitions, and our attention is sought after in so many ways. But we meet in silence everyday to reorient ourselves with the Source of Peace, and we keep this rule with us: live simply. Selah House is a place to cultivate the precious resource of attention. Living simply creates space for creativity, spirituality, and genuine connection.

Simplicity isn't about deprivation. It's about making room for abundance in the things that truly matter. Sometimes we need to let go of what isn't ours to hold in order to connect more deeply with the Source.

Creative Tithing is a spiritual practice of mutual support where artists, practitioners, seekers, and community members share what they have — time, resources, art, presence, and finances — to help one another live and create from a place of freedom and faith. It moves beyond traditional fundraising or consumer models, inviting people into a rhythm of giving and receiving rooted in trust, not transaction. At its heart, Creative Tithing is about making space for sacred work to flourish — not just for the benefit of the artist, but for the good of the whole community.