Category Archives: Parenting

The First Day Of School, A Stolen Purse & The Hands Free Life

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

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 →

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On The Move (Sunday’s Sermon Today- Gospel of Luke)

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

There are movies oodles of movies about traveling. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Airplane! It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Oh, and there are horror flicks, thrillers, and adventures about traveling – romances, too. But the film that comes to mind when I reflect … Continue reading →

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Family Sticks (Movie Review)

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

The night before his twelfth birthday, Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) wishes his family would experience the typical day of a middle schooler who isn’t “cool.” While most of what happens that day isn’t his fault, it’s still pretty… terrible. His dad (the always … Continue reading →

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Black Or White: Grief and Family In B&W (Movie Review)

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Trial lawyer Elliot Anderson (Kevin Costner) can’t handle the direction his life is going so her turns deeper and deeper into bottles of alcohol. He’s dealing with the death of his wife in a car accident, and now trying to … Continue reading →

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Lessons From A Weekend Away (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

A weekend away: turn my brain off and enjoy the laughter of the kids, the splash of the water, the luxury of no phone to answer. Yes and no. It’s amazing what you can learn from a weekend spent in … Continue reading →

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The Miracle On South Crater Road (Christmas Eve 2014)

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

The Christmas Eve sermon for Blandford UMC 2014.  I must admit it- I haven’t always enjoyed Christmas as much as I do now. The traditions, the preparation- sometimes I just wanted to get to the good stuff. But there’s always … Continue reading →

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Is Reading Fundamental? (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

As a father, husband, pastor, blogger, adult, etc. I know I get to the end of the day, and sometimes the last thing I feel capable of is opening a book and providing non-robotic, out-loud reading. It would be easier … Continue reading →

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