Category Archives: Pop Culture

Sunday’s Sermon Today: My Brother’s Keeper (Luke 10:25-37)

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I love Jesus’ interactions with people, one-on-one. Sure, maybe he was standing there in the middle of the synagogue or field, and someone challenges him, but it’s Jesus and this person, head to head. Sometimes, the other person wants to … Continue reading →

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Brad Silverman On His Film, Grace Unplugged (Interview)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Brad Silverman enthusiastically projects optimism and hope when discussing his latest project,Grace Unplugged. The film, starring AJ Michalka (Aly and AJ) and James Denton (Desperate Housewives), follows the prodigal journey of Grace (Michalka) as she explores the world of rock’n’roll … Continue reading →

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Inevitable Defeat Of Mister & Pete: More Than Survival Mode (Movie Review)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Every once and awhile, there’s a film that you’ve never heard of that blows you away. The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete is one of those films. Jennifer Hudson, Jeffrey Wright, Anthony Mackie, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Jordin Sparks headline this Lionsgate drama … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

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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Grace Unplugged: The Prodigal Way (Movie Review)

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

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)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

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)

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

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

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

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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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Who’s Coming To Dinner? (John 6:1-15)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

My dad tells stories about Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and Easter at his grandmother’s house. His grandfather was a baker, and cooking was an extreme sport when it came to feeding the whole family. There were four children and their spouses, … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: One Giant Step (Matthew 14:22-33)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Peter is the man. He isn’t always the best he can be, remember he’s equally the guy Jesus says he will build the church on, AND the guy who will deny Jesus three times in Jesus’s greatest hour of need. … Continue reading →

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