David Baker

Does money really stop us getting into heaven?

Should we sell our possessions and give to the hungry, the destitute and the needy?

10 things EVERY church member should know

Are you a member of a church? Then this article is for you!

What do we make of Jesus' strong words about divorce?

A text without a context is a pretext, so let's look closely at Jesus' words about divorce.

OK, let's REALLY re-define marriage

David Baker looks at how Jesus defined marriage, and how that might challenge us today.

It's all YOUR fault, and I'll tell you why

I'm sorry to say this, and it pains me to tell you â but this current situation is all your fault.

Being positively Christian in a poisonous climate

You don't have to surf far on the internet to discover how poisoned much of the culture in which we live now feels.

Are you feeling burnt by Jesus?

For the next installment of his series on Mark's gospel David Baker examines a promise that's unlikely to be found on a bumper sticker any time soon.

How to beat porn and other vices, according to Jesus

David Baker explores Jesus' teaching on sin.

Why a Bible teacher once threatened to shoot me

A warning against evangelical arrogance

Elitism and fragmentation have plagued evangelicals â and indeed many other Christian streams of thought â from the earliest days.

How to become a great person, according to Jesus

Jesus is quite clear what true greatness is, and about how to become great. And it is radically counter-cultural.

Do you have 'enough' faith when you pray?

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether if you had more faith, then maybe more of your prayers would be answered positively?

Questioning the resurrection in the run-up to Easter

David Baker reflects on the reassurance, challenge and encouragement the disciples' reaction to the resurrection can bring us in our own spiritual journey.

In a world of noise, how can we listen to God?

David Baker on cutting through the noise...

Have we got Jesus wrong?

What identity do we give to Jesus? If we're Christians, chances are we may think we have this question sorted...

Will you take up your cross today?

Jesus warns that becoming his disciple is not an easy journey, but just why do so many of us find it difficult?