Category Archives: apologetics

In Definition and Defense of the Pro-Life Position

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Summer Sorensen

I am a pro-lifer. I have been for as long as I have been old enough to know and articulate the moral principles by which I live. The pro-life position, as I understand it, is this: We oppose the premature … Continue reading →

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My Christian Commitments in a Post-Christian World

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

Growing up in the west during last few decades of the twentieth century, I took for granted that Judeo-Christian ethics and morality were the social norms and that even many of those who chose to ignore them at least acknowledged … Continue reading →

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Interacting Online with Differing Opinions: To Engage or Not to Engage?

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

Today’s digitally-connected world is more polarized than ever. As one who came of age before the proliferation of social media, I still sometimes sit back with amazement to think about how we can now easily interact with people and content … Continue reading →

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No, Christianity Isn’t at Odds with “Science & Facts”

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

There is a growing liberal sentiment in the world today that having a Biblical worldview means compromising on or even disbelieving science. Phrases like “science denier” or “Christianity and science are incompatible” get thrown around a lot. As Christians, we … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Sola Scriptura

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

I can’t put my finger on what has caused it as a society, but I’ve seen it countless times. Professing Christians using sources other than Scripture as their go-to for understanding how to make sense of God and any matters … Continue reading →

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Scripture Memory: Exciting Update & Encouragement

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

Hello dear reader! Recently I posted a blog/vlog discussing the importance to the Christian of memorizing Scripture. I won’t rehash the points here. You can watch the video if you want. I did, however, want to share an exciting update. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts from Ligonier Ministries’ Defending the Faith Conference

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

Over the weekend, my husband Mike and I were privileged to attend Ligonier Ministries‘ west coast “Defending the Faith” apologetics conference in Redmond, WA. It was the first conference of that type we had ever attended. Mike often listens to … Continue reading →

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Pros vs. Cons of Christianity

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

I’ve been a Christian since I was seven years old, and I can see undeniably how that has changed me and shaped me as I’ve grown, both physically and spiritually. I’ve thought a lot over the years about the many … Continue reading →

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Why People Hate Christians & Christianity

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

Published 3/4/18. Updated 3/4/21. Why do people hate Christians? Or why do people hate Christianity? Since my childhood, I’ve seen Judeo-Christian ethics slowly but surely move from basically accepted standards and the cultural norm to rejected, stomped on, and moved … Continue reading →

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