Category: Paul Carline

An indicator that I was living less by the Holy Spirit and more by stress was that the people in my life lost distinctiveness. They became background and blurry. I wouldn’t ask them questions or listen to answers. I forgot names, faces and everything else…. Read More »

I recently wrote a blog called “The Wild Places”, for God calls us to join him in the chaotic corners of our planet – our neighbourhoods. I want to do that – but I can’t. My 2017 New Year wishes (resolutions require too much resoluteness)… Read More »

Our shared vision – “Joining God in our neighbourhoods” – makes a huge assumption – that God is in our neighbourhoods, that he’s not distant, that he’s not waiting for us to join him in heaven, that he’s here on dingy, dangerous, dusty, delightful earth!… Read More »

A “Thank You” to the Atlantic Baptist Women. On May 28th at the Atlantic Baptist Women’s (ABW) conference at Crandall University, I was presented with a cheque for $7,638.49 (Any guy would go to women’s conference for that!). The ABW had “Walked for Refugees” and… Read More »

The incarnation and crucifixion teach a crucial lesson: we must become small. Especially as we sponsor refugees. As hosts, we’re tempted to see ourselves as big Daddy Warbucks and sponsored families as little orphan Annie. “We’re rich. They’re poor.” Wise hosts, however, welcome and create… Read More »

The Paris and San Bernardino killings coupled with desperate Muslim refugees in need of hospitality have brought many disciples of Jesus to a crossroads. Radical commands like: love your neighbour, love your enemy, do good to those who hate you, show hospitality to strangers (and… Read More »

Many are at a crossroads. Concerns for Canada, our churches and our children are colliding and competing with our concerns and compassion for refugees caught in the Middle East crisis. What should we do? Why should we do it? We’ve compiled some scripture and thoughts… Read More »

Before malaria was linked to mosquitos, there were wild remedies and precautions. Knowing the source of problems is crucial. What if drunkenness hadn’t been linked to alcohol? How would we view DUI accidents and fatalities? Would we be handing out death sentences or driving tips?… Read More »

Our church service yesterday started with “O Canada” as we remembered those who’ve fought for our freedom. After that (though my Pavlovian senses were cued for a hockey game) we raised our voices and hands to God (okay, mostly our voices). We love our country… Read More »

Refugee Sponsorship & CABC churches. A picture of how your support of the CABC impacts churches, neighbourhoods and lives. Rev. Mark Reece, Pastor of Paradise Baptist Church (Paradise, NS) shares how the church came to sponsor a refugee family and the impact on the church… Read More »