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.

Exodus Gods & Kings: Aiming For Greatness (Movie Review)

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Exodus Gods & Kings was one of those ‘no-brainer’ films for me: it involved my favorite Old Testament figure and it was directed by Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, Prometheus, Kingdom of Heaven, Robin Hood, etc.) A dozen brave souls … Continue reading →

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The Night Before Christmas Prep (Sunday’s Sermon Today)

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I recently polled Facebook to see what people did to prepare for Christmas. “We donate to an organization and place the card on the Christmas tree and open it last.” “My wife and I will decorate our tree in the … Continue reading →

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Twas Three Nights Before Christmas (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

So, A Visit From Saint Nick (sometimes referred to by the story version title, Twas The Night Before Christmas) influences next Sunday’s sermon. Just for kicks, I sat down to see what I’d come up with if I played with Clement Moore’s poem. I … Continue reading →

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Is It A Wonderful Life Without Jesus? (Sunday’s Sermon Today)

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Are you afraid of the dark? There’s something disquieting about it. I know as a kid I didn’t like to go into our basement by myself. My family made a joke about the three men who lived there (real funny, … Continue reading →

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“No One Is Free When Others Are Oppressed” (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Facebook makes me want to throw up sometimes. I’m not talking about other people’s taste in clothing, or food, or even sports teams. No, I’m considering the bile expounded upon by folks I know – and some I’ll never meet- … Continue reading →

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One Magical Christmas: An Angel, Santa, & A Kid Walk Into A Situation (Movie Review)

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I had a vague recollection of a movie from the 1980s where some unfortunate, tragic events occur and show a family what the Christmas spirit is really about, tugging at the back of my memory. So, I searched by various … Continue reading →

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An Innkeeper, Home Alone? (Sunday’s Sermon Today)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

“There was no room for them in the inn.” Without a doubt, that’s the scariest phrase for me in the opening vignettes of Jesus’ miraculous birth and life. Not that an unwed, teenage girl would be his mother; not that … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts From The Train (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

While the airline fees predicate a certain socioeconomic class, the train still allows for a melting pot of cultural diversity. But you still need a ticket to ride. It’s kind of like grace- it may be free but it ain’t … Continue reading →

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From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I have much to be thankful for: from a family who loves me to a job I love, from good friends who challenge me to hobbies that give me outlets to express myself, from good health to an understanding of … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Story To Tell (Sunday’s Sermon Today- Advent 1)

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

What are your favorite stories? The ones you would re-read or re-watch, the ones you love to hear for yourself again and to tell others about? The ones you can tell by heart? One of my favorite stories – and … Continue reading →

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