Monthly Archives: September 2011

Fairness or Mercy

written and preached by Rev. Natalie Shiras Fairness or Mercy September 18, 2011      Matthew 20:1-15 You have heard the scripture lesson dramatized with the landowner and the day laborers. I wonder how you feel about the landowner’s actions toward the … Continue reading

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Pastor’s Ponderings for September 2011

written by Rev. Natalie Shiras The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of the … Continue reading

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Forgiving Seventy Times Seven

 written and preached by Rev. Natalie Shiras September 11, 2011     Matthew 18:21-35  The caller in to WAMC’s Round Table this past Thursday explained that her husband had been among those first responders for the rescue of those caught in the … Continue reading

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Uncovering Images of the Kingdom

          written and preached by Rev. Natalie Shiras  August 28, 2011  Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Jesus asks the disciples in this story from Matthew, “Have you understood all this?” And they answer, “Yes”. What exactly have they understood after a barrage … Continue reading

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