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.

An Olympic Spirit? Not So Much (A Mustard Seed Musing)

The original Olympic Games were initially part of a festival that celebrated the mighty godhead of Zeus, with protection provided for all of the athletes (theoretically, by Zeus himself). Much has changed since the games originated in Greece, even since … Continue reading

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Red Rising: Bloodydamn Epic Mars (Book Review)

“Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow.” That’s thriller author Scott Sigler’s recommendation on the front cover of newcomer Pierce Brown’s debut novel, Red Rising, that chronicles lowbred Red miner Darrow’s improbable infiltration of the Gold hierarchy on the planet Mars. It’s heady … Continue reading

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Grace Unplugged: The Prodigal Way (Movie Review)

AJ Michalka is a Christian musician in her own right, but in Grace Unplugged, she plays a young lady who longs to transition from church worship musician to full-time superstar. Grace longs to be respected and accepted by her rockstar-turned-worship leader … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Forgive Us, We’re Sorry (Matthew 18:23-35)

Malcolm Gladwell is not a person inclined to believe in things he can’t see. The author of The Tipping Point and several other books about how we look at the world, Gladwell’s recent book, David & Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, & The Art of … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Blessing In The Middle (Matthew 5:3-12)

Imagine with me for a minute that you have been presented with the following story of how a human life will play out. Consider it Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets Minority Report. This life hasn’t been lived yet, but you … Continue reading

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Strangers At My Door: Radical Hospitality (Book Review)

Jonathan and Leah Wilson-Hartgrave have taken hospitality to a whole new level. Founding Rutba House, they have ingrained themselves in Walltown, a Durham, NC, neighborhood, where they take in homeless men and women so that they can land safely and … Continue reading

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What Difference Do I Make? (Mustard Seed Musing)

Who am I? Why am I here? Basic questions. The reasons for life, right? Sometimes, as I person and a pastor, I recognize the first but I wonder about the second. Have I done enough? Am I faithful enough? Am … Continue reading

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The Truest Thing About You: Who Are You? (Book Review)

David Lomas begins his first book by asking us, “what is the truest thing about you?” That’s the defining question that he’ll explore throughout The Truest Thing About You: Identity, Desire, And Why It All Matters. He shares his struggle over identity … Continue reading

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Shovel Ready: Taking Out The Trash (Book Review)

Adam Sternbergh’s debut novel is told in the first person by Spademan (not his real name) who lost his wife in a terrorist attack on Times Square, and became a hit man for whoever can call his number and pay … Continue reading

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Flesh: Why Does The Incarnation Matter? (Book Review)

Hugh Halter’s Flesh: Bringing the Incarnation Down to Earth does just that: it grounds our high, holy ideas about why Jesus was “God with skin on” in the life and ministry of the Denver pastor. Like a good teacher, Halter lays … Continue reading

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