Category Archives: Theology

View From The Shore #4 (2.0): It’s Joe’s Beach & We’re Just Sitting On It

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

It’s hot. The waves are rough. The sand is scalding. The kids are out of control. And then, there’s Joe. When we first meet Joe, he is emerging from the waves breaking in about six inches of water. At first … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Romans 8:28 (Romans 8:28-37)

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Have you ever had a really bad day? A day when nothing seemed like it was going your way? Maybe you’ve heard the story about the guy headed somewhere who gets on the plane to get there. Unfortunately, the plane … Continue reading →

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View From The Shore #3 (2.0): Dangerous Current

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

During my beach walk, I came across a posted sign that said “Dangerous Current.” There were lifeguards working and people were in the water, but in this posted area, swimmers were warned that something was different than normal. When I … Continue reading →

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View From The Shore #2 (2.0): Fear the Shark(nado)!

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Full disclaimer: I’ve never watched Sharknado or either of its sequels. But the reality of the world today means there’s another kind of shark storm in the world: the fear of entering the ocean because of shark sightings and attacks up the … Continue reading →

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View From The Shore #1 (2.0): Wavelength & God’s Eye

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Another year, another trip to the beach. Not much changes for me because I love the beach. The thing is that not everyone sees it that way, because (gasp!) not everyone likes the beach, or the water. My youngest is not … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Sin Harder (Romans 6:1-10)

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Romans has proven to be a pretty heavy chapter of the Bible. No, it doesn’t actually weigh more than any of the others (a chapter like Genesis is significantly longer), but Paul is swinging away for the fences, holding nothing … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Been Watching: Summer Surprises To Rule Them All

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

A full gauntlet of films is available for your extended Fourth of July celebrations. They’re diverse, with comedy, action, and thought-provoking power intertwined, thanks to turns by old favorites (Will Ferrell, Denzel Washington, Ben Stiller) and new ones (Jack O’Connell, … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: By Faith (Romans 4:16-25)

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

In today’s Scripture, Paul goes old school. Sure, Paul is old by our standards, clocking in at nearly two-thousand years ago, but his audience would’ve known the story of Abraham well. It was part of their common understanding of the faith, … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: The Story Of Paul (Romans (Intro))

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

On Facebook, I saw someone talking about a movie they saw. The first person said they were watching a movie: “It’s about a guy’s wife who is brutally murdered by a serial killer who leaves his son physically disabled. In … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Finish Strong (Matthew 25:31-46)

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Jacob Sahms

Today, we’re going to look at finishing the race – finishing strong. We’ll look at Jesus’ teaching about the sheep and the goats, and consider the real-life testimonials of people who are running the race as best they know how. … Continue reading →

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