Monthly Archives: April 2014

Spiritual Misfit: Love Is Enough (Book Review)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Ever think that you’re the only one in church who has doubts? Ever wonder if there’s a safe place to express them? Ever thought about asking those questions in church? Michelle DeRusha, one-time Catholic and current Lutheran, takes her writing … Continue reading →

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Heaven Is For Real: Not Giving Up The Lion (Movie Review)

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

“If heaven is for real, we’d all lead different lives.”–Todd Burpo Heaven is For Real explores the experience of Pastor Todd Burpo (Greg Kinnear) and his family, as his son Colton (Connor Corum) has a vision while he’s undergoing an emergency … Continue reading →

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Jesus & The Court Of Public Opinion (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Palm Sunday is already a distant memory as we roll on toward Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter, right? Seems like it usually is easily forgotten for another year. Yesterday, we celebrated how the people called out their praise, “Hosanna! Blessed … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunrise Sermon: Gone Fishing (John 21:1-14)

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I won’t be preaching this Sunday, so here’s the early (7:30 a.m.) service message for Easter morning, April 20. Easter morning is one of those times when everyone in the church is experiencing one of those highs. The high of Christmas … Continue reading →

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Crucifixes & Empty Tombs (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Have you ever wondered why the cross is the symbol of Christianity and not the empty tomb? I’ve considered this throughout Lent this year, and find myself laughing at the absurdity of decorating oneself with the means of torture and … Continue reading →

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Captain America, Winter Soldier: Man Out Of Time (Movie Review)

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I almost didn’t go. The trailer looked that lame. And yet, there was something that seemed un-comicbook geek of me to not go. So I went. And Captain America: Winter Soldier was everything I could’ve asked for in a superhero film, staying true to the spirit … Continue reading →

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Noah: One-On-One With Screenwriter Ari Handel (Interview)

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I don’t think I’ve been this nervous for an interview in awhile. I’ve asked questions of the designer of the 2012 Olympic medals, well-known musicians, professional athletes, authors, and others. But to get time with Ari Handel, screenwriting partner of … Continue reading →

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Noah: A Second Look (Movie Analysis)

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I’ll assume that you’ve already read this if you’re coming back for more on Noah, that you’ve seen the movie and any spoilers I drop here are not going to ruin your experience. I’ll also assume that you are potentially of … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: What Do You Pray For? (John 17:1-26)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Think of a relationship that matters to you. A spouse, a child, a parent, a friend. How do you show that person that they matter to you? Is it by giving gifts? Spending quality time? Physical touch? (Those are just … Continue reading →

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When A Dream Dies (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I almost made it this year. You think I mean that I didn’t fall for any April Fool’s pranks, right? No, this year I almost made it through all of April 1st without remembering that seven years ago, my dream … Continue reading →

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