Jesus – the Champion

A champion celebrates Richard Burgess, 21.11.2021 We all love a champion, especially someone who beats all the odds. Back in September we were taken up with the amazing story of 18 year old Emma Raducanu who came from almost nowhere to win the US open... Her victory also inspired others – “if she can do … Continue reading Jesus – the Champion

Living in the Light of Eternity

Richard Burgess, 05.09.2021. There must be more than this. The last 18 months have been challenging for many people, especially those have lost people near and dear to them. We have been faced with eternal realities in a way that many of us have never been before. Before covid life seemed so sure, suddenly the … Continue reading Living in the Light of Eternity

Called to be like Jesus – part 4, the way of the cross

Richard Burgess, 11.04.2021 The greatest destiny on our lives is the call to be like Jesus. Doesn't matter your background or your role, it applies to all who come to know Christ. God has predestined each one to be like his Son, Jesus. In part one we looked at the call to be like Jesus, … Continue reading Called to be like Jesus – part 4, the way of the cross

Called to be like Jesus – part 3

Richard Burgess, 28.03.2021 Being a Christian is not about becoming an improved, better moral versions of ourselves, but becoming ourselves in Christ (i.e. Paul-in-Christ, Richard-in-Christ, Pam-in-Christ – you can put your name there) and so inhabiting him and he in us that we manifest his moral identity. Is He a guest or the host? The … Continue reading Called to be like Jesus – part 3

Called to be like Jesus – part 2, healing and deliverance

Richard Burgess, 20.03.2021 In the previous post we saw that those who are in Christ (in union with him) are no more under condemnation, and have a new life through the Spirit - and that is powerful! But more than that, we saw in Romans 8:29, that God has predestined us to be like Jesus. … Continue reading Called to be like Jesus – part 2, healing and deliverance