Sacred Rhythms: Finding a Peaceful Pace in a Hectic World

by Christine Aroney-Sine

Outlines practical methods through which Christians can reconnect with God's natural and spiritual rhythms, sharing advice on how to establish a peaceful pace within a frenzied or high-pressure schedule. Original.

Genres: Spirituality

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2003

About the author

Christine Aroney-Sine is the founder and facilitator for God Space, an online community that grew out of her passion for creative spirituality, gardening, and sustainability. She and her husband, Tom, are cofounders of Mustard Seed Associates. Her books include Rest in the Moment, Return to Our Senses, GodSpace, and Tales of a Seasick Doctor.

Christine trained as a physician in Australia, practiced in New Zealand, and developed and directed the healthcare ministry for Mercy Ships. Her work on board the ship and in refugee camps around the world fueled her passion to see us all become instruments of God’s wholeness in our hurting world.

Reviews

[Mandy Stevens]

Recognizing that every space is an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to move and work is a powerful thing I think every Christian should become more keen and appreciative of.

However, this author took it way too far. Even as a married adult, the continuous comparisons she made of sexual activities and communion with the Lord seem so inappropriate and honestly just unnecessarily uncomfortable.

I thought this book would be more like “every space holy” or practical tips on building Christ-like daily rhythms but it was not.

I think her approach to prayer could help a lot of people if used in a genuine humility, but her approach to scripture totally missed the main questions of “where is God in this? Where is Christ in what I’m reading?” Her perspective of spiritual growth is very much how can I better myself through this holy experience, not how can I know who Jesus is and become more like him.

I’m embarrassed I told friends I was reading this book. It was a weird mix of metaphysical philosophy, modern breath work practices, selfish mindsets, and Bible truths and it is not something I would recommend to anyone.

[Amy Young]

Enjoyed her take as a doctor on the idea of rest. Looked at patterns in our days, weeks, seasons, and years.