Author Archives: Summer Sorensen

About Summer Sorensen

My aim: to live out Jesus' greatest commands (Matthew 22:36-40) & have the most fun while doing it.

How Long is it Appropriate to Leave Up Your Christmas Tree?

Posted on January 11, 2020

This is a question I’ve seen circulating on social media, and something I wonder about every year. Some type A folks take down their tree on December 26th without fail. To me, that is too soon. It actually stings a … Continue reading →

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A “New and Improved” Way to Tackle the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2020

I’ve come to a realization about starting out the new year that has made a big difference for me, as an introvert. Read about it in less than 500 words! Continue reading →

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2019: Year in Review

Posted on December 30, 2019

I’ve come to appreciate that each year is unique in its own way. Though many things remain the same year over year, different themes and challenges emerge each lap the earth takes around the sun. As such, I thought it … Continue reading →

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Maybe Things Aren’t as Bad as We Think: An Optimist’s Take on Political Incivility

Posted on December 10, 2019

In the United States of America, we are more divided as a nation than at any time in recent history. While I wasn’t personally alive during the Civil War (despite what small children might think regarding my ancient status), my … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Those Who Paved the Way for My Entrepreneurship (SummerTime Communications)

Posted on November 19, 2019

As a new business owner, I’m reflecting with thanksgiving on the professional contacts that have helped make my journey possible. Continue reading →

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Summer 2019 Highlights & Reflection

Posted on September 28, 2019

A quick look at our summer 2019 shenanigans with pictures and stories. Continue reading →

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Picking Blackberries as a Life Analogy

Posted on August 30, 2019

Recently, my husband and I were on a hunt for wild blackberries in a natural area close to our home. If you’ve ever picked blackberries, you know that flesh wounds are nearly inevitable as the juicy berries are nestled among … Continue reading →

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Mass Shootings, The Human Heart, and God

Posted on August 7, 2019

With the recent news of not one mass shooting, but TWO in 24 hours in the United States, it can be challenging to know what to say, do, or how to pray. In the last quarter-century, shootings have gone from … Continue reading →

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Variety: The Spice of Life … and Writing

Posted on July 23, 2019

Many suggest that picking a niche to blog about is the way to success. They may be right, but I decline to narrow my focus. Here is a look at my wide range of topics. Continue reading →

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June 2019: A Clown Car of Activity

Posted on July 6, 2019

June 2019 was a month that I can best describe as biting off more than I could chew. Or as the subject of this blog suggests, existing in a clown car – a month so jam-packed that all I could … Continue reading →

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