Category Archives: Sports

A 317 Pound Bully In Church? (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

When did bullying, or hazing, or harassment become okay? We seem to have a heightened sense of it, thanks to the tragic deaths of teens and children who succumbed to the hate poured down on them. But we can’t seem … Continue reading →

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#HumanityStrong or “Why The Red Sox Win Matters (But I Might Be Biased)” (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I haven’t been sleeping well. The Red Sox keep winning, and the games roll on into the early morning. But this year, it’s more than a bunch of baseball players I’m rooting for. It’s a city, a group of people, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon’s Today: Dealing With Adversity (Nehemiah 4:1-15)

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

One of my favorite movies of all time is The Power of One. It’s based on the Bryce Courtenay novel, but the film version stars Morgan Freeman as Geel Piet, a black South African who teaches a young man named PK … Continue reading →

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FF Rant: Free Agents of Change Week 3 (Fantasy Football)

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I have a cold. And when I have a cold, I’m whiny. Which is what I’d be if I was someone who took my advice last week. Seriously, James Starks? Oh wait, it wasn’t his fault, he got hurt. Philip … Continue reading →

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FF Rant: Free Agents Of Change Week 2 (Fantasy Football)

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

As a New England fan, last week’s Thursday night game was… underwhelming. On one side of the ball, you have a quarterback who has thrown twice as many interceptions as touchdowns in his young career, and only started because his … Continue reading →

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FF Rant: Free Agents Of Change (Fantasy Football)

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I’ll admit it: I want to pretend like another new television show matters this fall, but now that Agent Coulson is back in our lives on the small screen, Marvel’s Agents of Shield is leading my list of new television shows I have to … 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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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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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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FF Rant: Hit The Alarm Clock (Fantasy Football)

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

When it comes to making a hit movie or television show, there are plenty of factors that generate success and some that turn out to be quite surprising. With the advent of Twitter and other social avenues, something that has … Continue reading →

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