RLC Network Christine Sine

Christine Sine

Christine Aroney-Sine is the founder and facilitator for the popular contemplative blog Godspace, (godspacelight.com) which grew out of her passion for creative spirituality, gardening and sustainability. ******************************************************************************** Christine describes herself as a contemplative activist, passionate gardener, author, and liturgist. She loves messing with church traditions and inspiring followers of Jesus to develop creative approaches to spirituality that intertwine the sacred through all of life. She facilitates workshops on contemplative and creative spiritual practices, spirituality and gardening, simplicity and sustainability as well as how to develop a more spiritual rhythm for our lives. She often encourages participants to paint rocks or leaves, plant contemplative gardens, walk labyrinths and create spiritual pathways that draw us into deeper intimacy with God. Christine is inspired by Celtic Christian spirituality, which has opened her eyes to the God who is present in every moment, every experience and every place. She is open to learning from everyone and everything around. ******************************************************************************** Together with her husband, Tom, Christine also co-founded Mustard Seed Associates a small organization that encourages followers of Jesus to think about how the world is changing and how we need to change to be more effective in the future. ******************************************************************************** In a former life Christine trained as a physician in Australia ,practiced in New Zealand and developed and directed the healthcare ministry for Mercy Ships. She spent 12 years on board the mercy ship M/V Anastasis facilitating the development of a program for cleft lip and palate repair and cataract removal as well as setting up medical and dental clinics to help bring health care to the world’s most vulnerable. She has worked extensively in Africa, Asia, Caribbean Islands, Central America and South Pacific. She no longer practices medicine but delights in guiding people towards the health and wholeness of God’s new world. ******************************************************************************** Her latest book, is published in March 2019 by InterVarsity Press is The Gift of Wonder:Creative Practices For Delighting in God. She also self published several books in the last few years, a bit of a hobby for her: Digging Deeper: the Art of Contemplative Gardening (2022) Rest in the Moment: Reflections for Godly Pauses.(2016), Return to Our Senses: Reimagining How We Pray (2012), To Garden with God (2010) L and Tales of a Seasick Doctor (Zondervan 1996). Christine and Tom Sine also co-authored Living on Purpose: Finding God’s Best for Your Life. (Baker Books 2002). ******************************************************************************** You can connect to her on twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristineSine, or Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/christine.sine, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christine.sine/, Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/christinesine/,and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Christinesine

Lectio Tierra – Praying in Nature

April 22, 2024

Creation & Environment, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence

Have you had your awe and wonder sighting for today? If not it’s time to go out and take notice. Our daily experience of life, God and God’s world are meant to inspire us with awe and wonder. Our failure to not...

For Love of the World God Did Foolish Things

February 27, 2024

Books, Church Life, Creation & Environment, General, Global, Interfaith, Revival, Theology

For love of the world God does foolish things is my theme for Lent this year. It came from the fact that Ash Wednesday coincided with Valentine’s Day this year, and Easter is the day before April Fool's Day. I ...

Stable Or Home and Why Does It Matter

December 5, 2023

Church Life, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Theology

It’s Advent and Christmas is just around the corner. Here in the U.S. the stores have been full of Christmas regalia for months and many of us are already sick of Christmas carols and the glare of Christmas lig...

When Grief and Gratitude Embrace

November 21, 2023

General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Revival

I am in the midst of what I call my gratitude season. Ever since the year I celebrated Thanksgiving in Canada at the beginning of October, and American Thanksgiving at the end of November, I have designated Oct...