In 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17, Paul urges unity among believers, emphasizing that there should be no divisions or rivalries as all followers belong to Christ. He questions the factions claiming allegiance to different leaders, reminding them that his mission is to preach the gospel, not to baptize. Continue reading #SV – Chloe’s Gang!
To this grand plan of God, our response should always be: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. (Psalm 40) Reading 1 Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 The LORD said to me: You are my servant,Israel, through whom I show my glory.Now the LORD has spokenwho formed me as his servant from the womb,that Jacob may be brought back to himand Israel gathered to him;and I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD,and my God is now my strength!It is too little, the LORD says, for you to be my servant,to raise up the tribes of Jacob,and … Continue reading #SV – The Jumbo Plan
Reading I Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Thus says the LORD:Here is my servant whom I uphold,my chosen one with whom I am pleased,upon whom I have put my spirit;he shall bring forth justice to the nations,not crying out, not shouting,not making his voice heard in the street.a bruised reed he shall not break,and a smoldering wick he shall not quench,until he establishes justice on the earth;the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice,I have grasped you by the hand;I formed you, and set youas a covenant of the people,a light for … Continue reading #SV – Baptismal Profile
The first post on this website happened more than 7 seven years ago, precisely on 18 April 2018. In the next few months, we shall be clocking 8! That is quite a milestone built on consistency and determination to contribute to public Christian discourse. And this new year 2026, we are launching a new logo to represent the ‘alongsideoneanother’ brand. Of course, we recognise that the posts on this website have for many years now focused on the Sunday reflections, tagged ‘Sunday Vibe’, yet we remain committed to our original objective of a broad range of articles and reflections that … Continue reading Exhortation 2026: Launching our new logo
Gospel Matthew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?We saw his star at its risingand have come to do him homage.”When King Herod heard this,he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,are by no means least among the … Continue reading #SV – The Myrrh
Blessings of the New Year, 2026! Numbers 6:22-27 The LORD said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites.Say to them: The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace!So shall they invoke my name upon the Israelites, and I will bless them.” Continue reading #New Year 2026!
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