A Chat with Author Sandra Glahn

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Sandra Glahn
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Sarah Sundin

Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing Sandra Glahn, an acclaimed speaker and author—of both nonfiction and fiction. Today, Sandra’s sharing with us about her new book, which covers topics of vital interest in our society.

Sandra, please tell us about your book, Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World.

Sandra Glahn

Sandra Glahn

Bringing together twenty-five experts, co-editors Sandra Glahn and Gary Barnes address issues of sexuality Christians face, such as the theology of the body; male and female in God’s design; abortion; celibacy; marital intimacy; contraception; infertility; cohabitation; divorce; same-sex attraction; and gender dysphoria. A handbook for pastors, counselors, instructors, and students.

What inspired you to write this book?

As I watched the battle over the Supreme Court decision about same-sex marriage, I paid attention to how Christians argued their cases. And I observed that we have a long way to go in how we handle Scripture and hermeneutics, how we draw conclusions, what sources we leave out, how much we need to look at the good world God made for some evidence, and how we talk and listen—or fail to listen well. Read More →

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Book Review: Earl Grey with Ephesians

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Earl Grey with Ephesians

Earl Grey with Ephesians

A book review of Earl Grey with Ephesians by Dr. Sandra Glahn, a six-week Bible study that explores the answers Scripture provides for “Who am I” and “Why am I here?” as well as how to live in light of these great realities. Workbook format. Leader’s guide included.

 

Enjoy this review, reprinted by permission of Mary DeMuth:

I remember picking up my first Bible study book when I was probably sixteen years old. I turned it over, looked at it like an anomaly. Why? Because I was an unchurched girl, recently converted, and I had zero idea about the Christian culture, Bible studies, or even what Habakkuk was.

I devoured the study.

But I also felt a little cheated.

The questions asked were basic. The who-what-where-when-why-how of questions–very little about history, the original languages or the context of the writing. I felt like I had ice skated the surface, but so much more lurked beneath the ice that I longed to understand.

For years, this was my conundrum, especially as I began leading women’s Bible studies in the 90s. Nothing really seemed to deepen my knowledge beyond what I had already discerned.

That changed when I encountered the Coffee Cup Bible Study series over a decade later. Written by Dr. Sandra Glahn, these were different. Those studies not only revealed far more about the Scripture, but they helped me become a better Bible student myself. Whenever a new study released, I was eager to dive in.

Her latest study is no different. Earl Grey with Ephesians unpacks this beautiful Pauline letter with a scholarly background, yet delivered in plain English. The text (New English Translation NET) is included in the purse-sized book, so you can take it wherever you go and still be able to study it in the margins of your life. Glahn empowers you to uncover the nuances of who you are in Christ (something so beautiful to grasp) in the context of a pagan culture (which, of course, has implications to our daily lives here).

~ Mary DeMuth

Sandra Glahn, Author

Dr. Sandra Glahn, Author

 

Dr. Sandra Glahn is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. She has authored more than twenty books, including The Coffee Cup Bible Study series.

 

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Opportunities, Adventures, and More!

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The second annual SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference is coming up June 21-23 at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. Writers of every genre and stage will find community and a place to grow. Learn about the publishing industry from veteran authors, editors, and agents. Hone your craft and develop a deeper understanding of what makes a best-selling novel or nonfiction book. And find a haven of spiritual refreshment that will reignite the passion in your soul that tells you this is the story our Storyteller has put on your heart. Be reminded that with Him, your words can touch lives.

For more info: https://socalcwc.com

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Grace Fox, Topics: Life of Fearless Faith * A Woman Who Soars * Passport to Freedom *

Grace Fox

Grace Fox, author of eight books including Moving From Fear to Freedom: A Woman’s Guide to Peace in Every Situation, is making a significant life transition—she and her husband are downsizing and moving onto a sailboat. Read the story of how God has led them in making this decision.
http://www.gracefox.com/2018/01/12/my-significant-life-transition/

 

 

 

 

Dr. Sandra Glahn will be speaking at Stonebriar Community Church in Fresco, Texas,

Sandra Glahn

Sandra Glahn

on February 21 at 10:30 AM and 7:15 PM about women of the Bible featured in her recent work, Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible.

 

 

 

 

 

Karen Whiting will be speaking at the Children’s Ministry Expo in St Louis, on February 2, on using puppetry in children’s ministry.

Also, Karen would like to share this excellent review from Interviews and Reviews about her inspirational cookbook, The Gift of Bread.

“A feast for the senses that combines inviting recipes, thoughtful reflections, encouragement, and instruction for how to live fully on God’s provision.
Thirty-one chapters, each featuring detailed and easy-to-follow recipes for breads of every kind, celebrate the many ways we come together around the table. Whether you are a baker who enjoys thoughtful, inspirational writing or a reader who loves a good cookbook, you will find heartfelt stories and inspirations throughout this book. Expert tips, how-tos, and pointers will turn even a novice into a successful baker, and the writing will encourage readers to reach out and share their bounty with others, while thanking God for their daily bread.”

 

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Sandra Glahn is IN THE NEWS

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