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Author Archives: Jacob Sahms
Things Jesus Never Said: The Bible Says It And I Believe It!
I’ve been reading a book lately called The Dinosaur Lords. Now, some of you who are scientifically organized are probably thinking, “oh, he must be learning about the T-Rex.” Actually, the book is about an alternative universe where humans and dinosaurs … Continue reading
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When Christians Become Irrelevant (A Mustard Seed Musing)
One of my students challenged me this week. He wanted to know why I thought that seeing movies about real-life events, specifically the civil rights movement, mattered. ‘Why do you care? What difference does that have to me?’ he asked. … Continue reading
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Things Jesus Never Said: God Wants Your Team To Win (Sunday’s Sermon Today)
This fall, I’ll be looking at perceptions that (some) Christians have about faith that seem popular but flawed. In some cases, they will obviously not be literal things Jesus said, but ideas or concepts that we have adopted or internalized to … Continue reading
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The First Day Of School, A Stolen Purse & The Hands Free Life
The first day of school brings a whirlwind of change, upheaval, sweat, tears, and … awesomeness in my house. This year, it’s a four-school year for us: we’re sending our eldest off to a school that isn’t where his mom … Continue reading
Sunday’s Sermon Today: Paul’s 7 Rules For Church People (Romans 14:1-15)
Having spent nearly a week in Canada this summer, I have become interested in Canadian history in a way that I was not before. To be perfectly honest, I’m pretty ignorant of the history of the country just north of … Continue reading
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My American (Mis)Adventures In Canada (Several Mustard Seed Thoughts)
O Canada! Niagara Falls is beautiful, the people are lovely, and … wow, what a ride. If you want to know how used to your own comfort you are, take a trip out of the country – even if the … Continue reading
What To Watch: Ten Options From J.K. Rowling To Disney Shorts To National Security
Vacation and back to school will do a doozy to your schedule, especially a writing schedule! So here’s a list of what’s available now – and a few coming soon! Two Broke Girls: The Complete Fourth Season (out now!) -Twenty-two episodes … Continue reading
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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Packing The Essentials (Romans 12:1-21)
I must admit: I like going on vacation. But there’s something about vacation that I don’t like, and it’s similar to what I don’t like about Christmas [which I, general speaking, love.] I can’t stand packing, even more than I dread the … Continue reading
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View From The Shore #5 (2.0): Fishing Takes Time
We went to Jennette’s Pier today, the longest pier on the East Coast (or something like that) and enrolled in a fishing class. For the record, I caught nothing. Professionally taught, geared, baited, and everything. And I caught nothing. [I … Continue reading
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View From The Shore #4 (2.0): It’s Joe’s Beach & We’re Just Sitting On It
It’s hot. The waves are rough. The sand is scalding. The kids are out of control. And then, there’s Joe. When we first meet Joe, he is emerging from the waves breaking in about six inches of water. At first … Continue reading
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