Category Archives: Theology

12 Years A Slave: Are We Really Free? (Movie Review)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

“All men are not free if one is oppressed.”– Anonymous The best film of the year. A brutal, unflinching look at slavery, racism, abuse, and humanity. An absolutely emotional punch in the gut. A film I couldn’t watch a second … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Rare Or Well Done? (Daniel 3:1-5,15-25)

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

How often do you think you’re forced to choose between what you’re told to do by your boss, by the government, by your spouse, by your parent, and what you think that you’re supposed to do based on what the … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: You Are What You Eat? (Daniel 1)

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Most of us have gone through a phase where we wanted to lose weight. We’ve tried plenty of methods, working out, not eating after a certain time, better nights’ sleep, several little meals versus breakfast/lunch/dinner, whatever the latest fad is, … Continue reading →

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How Can I Know I’m “Saved”? (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

A month ago, I visited with a friend who was struggling. I know emotionally and physically, my friend had been taxed by the recent months, but I didn’t know how spiritually it had impacted him. And then, my friend dropped … Continue reading →

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Free Birds: What’s Your Purpose? (Movie Review)

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

[Before I get to my review, let me say this: watching Free Birds will have as much affect on your kids’ eating habits in regards to turkey as watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will make them think that there are giant taco … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: The Prophet’s Message (Jeremiah 7:1-11)

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Have you ever wondered where “don’t shoot the messenger” comes from? There are references in the writing of Plutarch and Shakespeare that show the habit of rulers killing off those who bring bad news from their enemies, or from the … Continue reading →

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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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Church & The “Change Allergy” (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I used to eat a lot of pasta. No, really, A LOT. I also swam competitively and ran competitively, so carbohydrates were my friend. Now, I eat less carbs (thank you, slowing metabolism), but I can’t eat pasta in general … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Answer Your Call (Jeremiah 1:4-19)

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

One of my favorite scenes in a movie ever happens early on in Bruce Almighty. Bruce (Jim Carey) has called out God, basically telling God that he could do God’s job better. He’s called God out, and now, God starts calling … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Estate: Losing Sight Of The Mission (Movie Review)

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

A mysterious figure on a mission. Significant intrigue and danger. Globetrotting sets. Are we looking at the fourth Bourne movie? No, it’s the intriguing Wikileaks-based movie by Bill Condon (Gods and Monsters, Chicago, last two Twilight movies), starring Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch (The Hobbit, Star Trek Into Darkness, 12 … Continue reading →

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