Category Archives: Theology

Jacob’s Story: Broken People Make Great Starts (Sunday’s Sermon Today)

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

The sun is just starting to come up over the hills in the distance, and he can see the figure of the angel walking away into the mist of the early morning dew. Lying battered and bloody, Jacob lays beside … Continue reading →

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One-On-One With Red Band Society/The Good Lie’s Margaret Nagle (Movie/TV Interview)

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

The Good Lie, showing in theaters this Friday, tells the story of a group of Sudanese young men who find safe haven in the United States through a humanitarian mission and meet their employment caseworker, Carrie Davis (Reese Witherspoon). Before … Continue reading →

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Believe Me: A Satirical Look At Christian Non-Profits (Movie Review)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

No satirical movie since Saved has the ability to grab ahold of the church the way that Believe Me can. With a solid, winsome cast of young people, a strong script aimed at peeling back the layers of Christianese and specifically Christian mission … Continue reading →

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The Song: Cinematic Wisdom Of Solomon (Movie Review)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Jed King (Alan Powell of the band Anthem Lights) meets and falls for Rose (Ali Faulkner, Twilight), giving him the passion he needs to write songs and rise to stardom. But after the birth of their child, King goes on the … Continue reading →

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Black-ish: Let’s Get Real (TV Review)

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

First off, I doubt I was the demographic that writer Kenya Barris or star Anthony Anderson was aiming for with black-ish. But I’m a big fan of Anderson’s and the publicist offered me the screener, so of course I was down for a … Continue reading →

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Gotham- First Reaction: Into The Darkness (TV Review)

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I promise you however dark and scary the world right might be right now, there will be light.–Jim Gordon, before he was The Commissioner What first grabs your attention is how visually stunning the night shots of Gotham are, with dark grays … Continue reading →

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Forever- First Look (TV Review)

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

An explosive subway collision throws medical examiner Dr. Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffud) into the path of New York City’s finest, Detective Jo Martinez (Alana de la Garza). They’re out to figure out who caused the subway crash, but there’s one … Continue reading →

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The Blacklist: Recap… And What Comes Next? (TV Review)

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I’m not ashamed to admit it: I binge-watched all of The Blacklist over the last ten days. Throughout the season, my parents and one of my good friends would periodically email me after an episode they liked with the question, “Why aren’t … Continue reading →

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The Song: Story-Driven vs. Message-Driven, Interview With Writer/Director Richie Ramsey (Movie Interview)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Having seen The Song, I was impressed by the story, the acting, and cinematography. How were you able to achieve that level of quality in all three phases? That’s quite the trifecta. Thank you very much! This is ultimately the … Continue reading →

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Red Band Society- First Look (TV Review)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Everyone has two stories: the one they want you to hear and they one they don’t.–Charlie Within the opening vignette of FOX’s premiere of Red Band Society, I’m hooked. I’m talking belly laughs…and a deep perspective on life that makes … Continue reading →

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