Category Archives: Theology

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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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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What Difference Do I Make? (Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Who am I? Why am I here? Basic questions. The reasons for life, right? Sometimes, as I person and a pastor, I recognize the first but I wonder about the second. Have I done enough? Am I faithful enough? Am … 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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Jack Ryan, Shadow Recruit: For Love & Country (Movie Review)

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Finally, some non-Middle Eastern bad guys. That was my first thought when Jack Ryan, Shadow Recruit introduces us to Kenneth Branaugh’s Russian financial power broker, Viktor Cherevin. While the new-and-improved (okay, significantly younger than Harrison Ford) Jack Ryan (Chris Pine, Star Trek Into … Continue reading →

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Gimme Shelter: Stop Dancing With Your Demons (Movie Review)

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Based on a true story, Gimme Shelter shines a light on a grim world where the foster care system, homelessness, drug abuse, and teen pregnancy collide. Vanessa Hudgens stars as Apple, who finally flees her drug addict mother (Rosario Dawson) to reconnect … Continue reading →

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Lone Survivor: Real Hospitality (Movie Review)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Operation Red Wings was an unmitigated disaster, if Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell’s (Mark Wahlberg) book, Lone Survivor, is to be believed. Sent in with three of his fellow Seals (Taylor Hitsch, Emile Hirsch, and Ben Foster) to scout out a Taliban leader, … Continue reading →

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12 Years A Slave: Can Art Change The World? (Movie Review)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

It was a big year for films based on true stories about racial relations in the United States. In 2013, merely weeks into January, Michael B. Jordan played Oscar Grant III in Fruitvale Station, the victim of a police-related shooting … Continue reading →

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In Honor Of… (Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I ran on Saturday in honor of Meg Menzies. Menzies died after being hit by a drunk driver a week ago, while she was training for the Boston Marathon. I ran to be part of the movement to finish her … Continue reading →

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