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.

The Journey So Far: How Grace Is Gonna Get You (2001-2010)

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

This is part three in my blog series on my “story,” beginning with why I’m a Christian, continuing with why I’m a pastor. If you missed the first (“Why I’m A Christian“) or the second (“How Seminary Ruined My Life … Continue reading →

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FFRant: It Begins (And I Predict How It Ends) (Fantasy Football)

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I had five drafts that counted this year, that is, they were against my friends. For those tracking how all this plays out, I’ve given the highlights of my drafts here; next week, I’ll dive into the sleepers you can … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Don’t Look Back (I Kings 19:1-18)

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

In one of my favorite movies growing up, a chubby kid named Chunk gets kidnapped by a trio of bank robbers named the Fratellis. They cross-examine him about the location of a treasure trove, and he doesn’t know exactly what … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Make It Rain (I Kings 18:18-38)

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

In the film Leap of Faith, the traveling revivalist Jonas Nightengale is very convincing. He works with his team of con artists to make sure that small town after small town experiences a “holy moment,” so that they’ll give Nightengale more … Continue reading →

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The Journey So Far: How Seminary Ruined My Life & Made Me A Better Person (1995-2001)

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

This was supposed to be called “How/Why I Became A Pastor” but “How Seminary Ruined My Life” has a certain ring to it. To be fair, this is really about college at the University of Richmond and seminary at Asbury Theological Seminary … Continue reading →

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FF Rant: #Winning (Fantasy Football)

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

This year is going to be exciting. I’ve narrowed down my fantasy football options, and I’m only playing with either a) people I know or b) in leagues I’ve played before. From double-digit teams to… 6 teams, and three of … Continue reading →

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Planes: You Can Fly Higher (Movie Review)

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

In Planes, the latest Walt Disney animated flick, a young crop duster named Dusty (Dane Cook) dreams of becoming a racing plane, and ends up in the Wings Around The World competition, up against the likes of the multi-race winner Ripslinger … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Raised By Ravens (I Kings 17)

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

My high school mascot is a raven. A raven? I know, I know, fans of Baltimore’s football team have been parading around in purple and black-themed gear since 1996 when Art Modell fled Cleveland. But we played against serious teams … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: God Comes Near (I Kings 5:1-6, 8:1-13)

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

For his fourth birthday, our family pooled their funds and we bought my son a wooden play set. My wife, my inlaws, and I worked for two and a half days to screw it all together. It was one of … Continue reading →

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FF Rant: Back Away Slowly… (Fantasy Football)

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

There are just some situations you should avoid…like the advice I gave my college students back in the day. “Don’t make any major decisions after midnight.” “If it’s not a good idea at two in the afternoon, it’s definitely not … Continue reading →

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