Category Archives: Theology

True Detective Eps. 1-2: If Faulkner Had Done Criminal Procedures (TV Review)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

HBO’s latest miniseries isn’t set in some medieval realm of fantasy and fire, but instead, the world of the dirty Louisiana bayous. Detectives “Rust” Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) and Martin Hart (Woody Harrelson) tackled a ritualistic serial killer in 1996, and … Continue reading →

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Fruitvale Station: The Ghosts Of The Past (Movie Review)

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

On January 1, 2009, a twenty-two-year-old man named Oscar Grant III died after been shot by BART officers in Oakland, California’s Fruitvale Station, part of the public transportation system. An ex-con, an ex-gang member, and an ex-drug user, Grant appears … Continue reading →

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The Butler: Two Roads Divided (Movie Review)

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Over the last year, I’ve seen 42, Fruitvale Station, 12 Years A Slave, and Django Unchained. Each of them presented a time period in American history where racism and prejudice caused great pain, even death, as the country struggled through toward civil rights for everyone … Continue reading →

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Ten: What Words Do You Follow? (Book Review)

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Every few years, the public eye seems to focus in on a courtroom somewhere in the United States where one group of people is battling another group of people over whether or not the Ten Commandments should be displayed. Sometimes, … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Jesus and the N.A.P. (Mark 4:35-41)

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” So said FDR when considering the United States’ national perspective and outlook in 1932. He was talking about the ways that the U.S. would move forward post-Great Depression, but we’ve … Continue reading →

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The Hierarchy Of Clean (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I like being clean. It’s not that I mind being dirty, like sweaty from a good workout at the gym or covered with dirt, grass, and leaves from raking the yard or working in the garden. But when I’m supposed … Continue reading →

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What Should Christians Watch?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

This originally ran on HollywoodJesus.com. You can join the conversation there, or respond below if you’re so inclined. I’m interested in your responses either way! What is redeemable? What isn’t? What should we watch to better our lives and improve … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Gone Fishing (Luke 5:1-11)

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Some of the best religious jokes revolve around water. Joke #1: Moses and Jesus are golfing and arrive at a water hazard. Jesus pulls out a 9-iron. Moses says, ‘hey, you really should be using a driver for this’. ‘No … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Taboo Break Dancing (John 4)

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I am not good at small talk. I want to be good at it, but more often then not, I just plough right in. You look like you’re struggling… “what’s the problem?” You’re angry… “what did I/someone else do?” You have a … Continue reading →

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The Interview With The Hands Free Mama

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Rachel Macy Stafford is the author of Handsfreemama.com and the originator of the Hands Free Revolution. She recently gave me the opportunity to review her first book in advance, and provided time to answer questions about her decisions, her faith, and her … Continue reading →

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