David Baker
Trusting God's faithfulness, even when times are hard
Jesus' first disciples were often rather fragile in their faith journey, which can be an encouragement â and a challenge â to us today.
Two surprising takeaways from Jesus' healing of the deaf and mute man
David Baker looks at what we can learn from the miraculous healing of a deaf and mute man in Mark 7.
I was astonished when I discovered this about Burger King
David Baker reflects on the message so often advertised to us that we - as humans - are the 'almighty ruler' and the Christian response.
Is it really time to bin the saying, "Love the sinner and hate the sin"?
The idea is seen almost universally as summing up much of the Christian gospel.
Do you need to rediscover the gift of mercy?
David Baker reflects on receiving mercy and finding grace to help us in our own times of need.
What's your biggest problem? I'll tell you what it is...
David Baker confronts the problem of sin, and its repercussions on our society today.
Are you a hypocrite? Take Jesus' challenging test to find out!
Are you two-faced â a bit of a hypocrite, perhaps?
What do we do when Jesus leads us into hardship again?
Just when you thought you could take a breather and relax, you are right back in the middle of suffering and difficulty. What now?
Jesus' stark challenge: YOU give them something to eat!
God's plan for us is spiritual growth, not comfort, writes David Baker.
Jesus gives us what we actually need, not what we think we need
In Mark's Gospel it says Jesus had compassion, because people were like sheep without a shepherd. What does this tell us about his nature?
Rediscovering the lost gift of Jesus: Rest
Jesus invited his disciples to "come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." David Baker considers what that might look like today.
Reflection: Is this the stupidest promise ever?
History is littered with the wreckage of foolish promises, writes David Baker. So how do we know what we can trust?
Is this the missing ingredient in your spiritual life?
David Baker asks what is needed for deeper discipleship.
Reflection: When God seems absent, what do you do?
David Baker reflects on the story of Jairus' daughter.
Reflection: How should we confront unspeakable evil?
David Baker looks at Jesus' response to evil.
Three surprising things God does in life's storms
Sometimes Jesus leads us into storms, says David Baker.