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About David Baker
David Baker is an Anglican minister and former daily newspaper journalist. He is a regular contributor to Christian Today.
David Baker
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Dear Richard Dawkins...Here's why you should believe in the Resurrection
A letter to Richard Dawkins from a vicar, inviting him to reconsider his rejection of Jesus' resurrection.
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The question Richard Dawkins cannot dodge
A few years ago the prominent British magazine The Spectator asked a series of well-known public figures whether they believed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Anglican evangelicals: 6 quotes from the past for the present
The news that three major conservative Anglican evangelical groups are seeking to come together has been greeted with varying reactions.
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Do you need to tear up your wrong ideas about God?
One of the things we quickly discover about Jesus Christ is that he upends many of our expectations about God.
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Three cheers for the Church of England Evangelical Council's statement on marriage and sex
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has issued what it calls a 'reflection' on Anglicanism, marriage and sex. Here are some reasons why evangelicals of whatever hue or shade should rejoice.
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What should you do when you feel forsaken by God?
Perhaps you or someone you know is currently walking though a dark time too. If so, it may well feel quite natural to ask the heartfelt, agonised question: 'Where on earth is God in all this?'
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The most difficult column I've ever written
I'll admit it: I have struggled with this latest article in our fortnightly series 'The Rough Guide to Discipleship'.
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Revealed: Is this the biggest scandal of all time?
When we think of the word 'scandal' we probably think of news stories in the US involving Harvey Weinstein and Robert Mueller and Donald Trump.
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Defining unity: What makes Anglicans Anglican anyway?
The ordination of nine men into the new 'Anglican Mission in England' (AMiE) has highlighted divisions not only over sexuality but also different ideas of what it means to be genuinely 'Anglican'.
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Why it's time to put 'We Three Kings' (and some other carols) in the bin
What a load of nonsense is written in some Christmas carols.
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These breakaway Anglican ordinations are a wake-up call
On Thursday this week a potentially historic event will take place. Nine men will be ordained as Anglican ministers – but not in the Church of England.
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Are you bold enough to fail for Jesus?
Three times Peter is challenged about being a friend of Jesus – and three times he denies he even knows him. Disaster!
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Have you forgotten how revolutionary Jesus is?
Jesus's statements about his identity are radical and require a revolutionary response in the lives of those who hear clearly.
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Am I right to pray for Donald Trump's downfall?
What would you say if you had the opportunity to meet Donald Trump face to face?
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Why you need your church building much less than you think
When we read about the ministry of Jesus in the New Testament we are led to the inevitable conclusion that buildings matter much less than we often think.
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