Category Archives: Biblical insights

What Does it Mean to “Surrender All” to Christ?

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Summer Sorensen

Those of us who grew up in evangelical Christian churches in the United States are likely to have sung songs about “surrendering” all to God or to Jesus Christ. With much gusto, or hesitation, we’d sing out, “I surrender allllll … Continue reading →

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An Overlooked Teaching of Jesus: The Centrality of Repentance

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Summer Sorensen

Diverse opinions about who Jesus is date all the way back to the time He was here as the incarnate Word, dwelling among us in first-century Israel. We see that even while He was in the flesh, there were misconceptions … Continue reading →

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On Peace of Mind About Coronavirus

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Summer Sorensen

Are you freaking out about coronavirus? There is a way to have peace of mind. Hint: it has to do with making peace with the Prince of Peace. 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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Jesus is God: 8 Reasons from the Bible

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

The question of “who is Jesus Christ?” has been a subject of discussion since not long after the world timetable flipped to A.D. Since, at the time of this writing, we are in the midst of Holy Week, culminating in … 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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Repentance and Fridge Cleaning

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

Both tasks are important. One is essential for the Christian. There are some striking parallels I explore in this post. Continue reading →

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The Weight of the World vs. The Weight of Glory

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

A simple reminder of the unshakable hope the Christian has in God’s promises. Continue reading →

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Balancing Humor and Gospel Sober-Mindedness

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Summer Sorensen

I love to laugh, be silly and spread humor and ridiculum. It gives me great joy to discover or think up something funny and share it with others. If it makes me laugh, or smile, I figure it might do … Continue reading →

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To Emote or To Reason: A Primer for Biblical Thinking

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Summer Sorensen

“We are living in a time where people hear with their eyes and think with their feelings.” – Ravi Zacharias In a YouTube/social media driven world, the way we communicate and think has been turned on its head from ages … Continue reading →

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