Category Archives: Theology

David’s Story: View From The Goodyear Blimp (Sunday’s Sermon Today)

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

If you’ve watched a professional or college football game, more than likely you’ve seen footage of the stadium and the city where the game is being played, filmed from the Goodyear Blimp. In fact, they’ve been covering games for nearly … Continue reading →

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John Wick: Angel Of Death (Movie Review)

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

So, Keanu Reeves is in another action thriller. I figured it would be more 47 Ronin (which was mostly horrible with glimmers of imagination) than The Matrix/Speed/Point Break. Happily, I was wrong. In John Wick, two of Reeves’ Matrix buddies, … Continue reading →

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God The Father: Many Ways To Be ‘Born Again’ (Movie Review)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Michael Franzese’s story, growing up in the Columbo crime family and becoming a ‘made man,’ a kingpin for the Costra Nostra in New York City, takes a turn because of the influence of Christianity. Now, his story is told through his … Continue reading →

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The Boxtrolls: Fighting The Fear Machine (Movie Review)

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Laika, the stop-action animation company behind Coraline and ParaNorman, delivers another not-quite-for-kids film that wows the eyes and challenges our awareness of the world around us. It’s not that it lacks humor (seriously, Eric Idle wrote the theme song for the film), but it’s … Continue reading →

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Marketing & The Church: Let’s Make Money! (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Lately, there seems to be a growing buzz about how the church is out of date and needs to find a way to be more attractive to the next generation (or two). A week or so ago, a church member … Continue reading →

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Fury: The Unglory Of War & The Nature Of Man (Movie Review)

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I’m no war movie buff. But the experience of Fury is rattling around in my soul like a live grenade inside the belly of a tank. Explosive and tension filled, the film pushes war into the forefront of our vision but puts … Continue reading →

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Moses’ Story: Everyone Is Someone’s Child (Sunday’s Sermon Today)

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Before Moses was the guy standing in the middle of nowhere staring into a burning bush, before he was the man who would perform miracles and defy Pharaoh and his court, before he was the one who stormed his people … Continue reading →

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Empty Your Hands (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Sometimes, when I get to the front door, I realize my keys are buried underneath my phone, several receipts, and an assortment of whatever I’m carrying in my pockets that the kids have decided I need to hold onto for … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Reading (Book Reviews)

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

A host of books have caught my attention lately- some sent my way and some I’ve purchased. Here are some of the more notable ones… Jon Bassoff, Factory Town. A dark, dark book that leaves you guessing, this one reminded me of … Continue reading →

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Left Behind (2014): Why? It’s Not What You Think… (Movie Review)

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Why remake a Left Behind film? Why would people go see it? Why did I watch it? I watched because I was ‘professionally’ obligated. I personally think the Timothy LaHaye/Jerry B. Jenkins series of apocalyptic fiction and the subsequent Kirk Cameron vehicle … Continue reading →

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