Tag Archives: Boston Marathon

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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My “Best Of What I Saw” 2013 Version

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

By my count, I saw 38 films in 2013, plus over a hundred DVDs and several dozen TV shows. Of course, not all of them are created equal, and here’s my wrap up of what was actually worth catching! Best … Continue reading →

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#HumanityStrong or “Why The Red Sox Win Matters (But I Might Be Biased)” (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I haven’t been sleeping well. The Red Sox keep winning, and the games roll on into the early morning. But this year, it’s more than a bunch of baseball players I’m rooting for. It’s a city, a group of people, … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Holy Ground

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

For worship on Sunday, July 14, at The Stand (casual and contemporary, 9 a.m.) and Blandford UMC (traditional, 11 a.m.) Reading Exodus 1-5 isn’t required, but it wouldn’t hurt! As we continue to weave our way through the Old Testament, … Continue reading →

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Iron Man: You Know Who I Am, But Do I?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Iron Man 3 was a different kind of superhero movie than we’ve seen before, more akin to Dark Knight Rises than The Avengers, but it was still officially the first sign that summer is upon us. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) returns … Continue reading →

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The Boston Marathon & 42: How Will You Fight The Hate?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

“Not again.” That’s the thought that echoed through my head when a Facebook post led me to the first harrowing reports of the bombs which exploded at the end of the Boston Marathon yesterday. Soon, the reality of two, shrapnel-loaded … Continue reading →

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