Author Archives: Jacob Sahms

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About Jacob Sahms

I like hearing people's stories, and telling a few of my own. You can find me at Bethia United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, Va., coaching on the soccer field or basketball court, or digging into the deep stack of graphic novels, thrillers, and theological books that's been growing for years.

R-E-P-E-N-T (Sunday’s Sermon Today- Gospel of Luke)

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Jesus didn’t come to make your life better. Jesus came to make your life eternal. (End sermon. Walk away…) Jesus came preaching good news for the poor, the sinful, the left out, the forgotten about. Jesus came preaching good news … Continue reading →

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The Captive: Voyeuristic Pursuits (Movie Review)

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Atom Egoyan’s film, The Captive, is creepy, not unlike the 2013 Denis Villeneuve thriller Prisoners. The film’s backdrop is snowy Ontario, starring Ryan Reynolds and Mireille Enos as Matthew and Tina as they barely hold onto reality for eight years after the … Continue reading →

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Longmire Season 3: Of Madness & Friendship (TV Review)

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

The third season of AMC’s adaptation of Craig Johnson’s novels about Sheriff Walt Longmire finds our protagonist, played by Robert Taylor, battling against forces outside of his control. Even more so than previous seasons, where he was moving forward case … Continue reading →

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Da Vinci’s Demons Complete Second Season: Chasing The Future (TV Review)

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Starz is blasting the home media market this week with two offerings: the first volume of Outlander (Diana Gabaldon’s novel-turned-adaptation) and the second season of Da Vinci’s Demons on Blu-ray/DVD. In the first, Claire Fraser/Randall travels through time to 18th century Scotland; in the … Continue reading →

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NFL Films’ Super Bowl XLIX Champions New England Patriots (Movie Review)

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Do you remember when the Seattle Seahawks had Super Bowl XLIX wrapped up after Jermaine Kearse’s acrobatic (lucky?) catch, maximizing his athletic control and preparation? Or how about when the media had quarterback Tom Brady categorized as “over the hill” … Continue reading →

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The Bible Says What? Creation (Genesis 1-2) #1

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

I bought another pop-culture-take-on-the-Bible book. Like my addiction to Coke, I just can’t help myself. But it is written by another, non-practicing author, who brings great insights and applications but isn’t a Christian. So, I wondered what it would look like for … Continue reading →

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Kingsman The Secret Service: Seeing What Others Don’t (Movie Review)

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class, Layer Cake) has taken Mark Millar’s graphic novel The Secret Service and turned it artfully into an artful send-up of the James Bond movies, and a social commentary on plenty of the issues that plague the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry, Be Joyful (Sunday’s Sermon Today- Gospel of Luke)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. Now he was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a small business that he had started himself. “I need someone with an … Continue reading →

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The Overnighters: Dealing With The Aftermath (Movie Review)

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Director Jesse Stone delivered a masterpiece with his documentary, The Overnighters. When I discussed the story of Pastor Jay Reinke with him in November, he hinted at a post script interview with Reinke after the film had been edited. Now, with the … Continue reading →

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Horrible Bosses 2: Now They’re Their Own Bosses (Movie Review)

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

In the original film, Nick (Jason Sudeikis), Kurt (Jason Bateman), and Dale (Charlie Day) worked together in a comedic Strangers on a Train scenario where they would kill off each other’s Horrible Bosses. In the sequel, their Shower Buddy idea is going nowhere, … Continue reading →

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