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Thursday, August 27, 2009 CW Weekly Devotional - "Bid Day" By laneglaze @ 8:45 AM :: 274 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea--for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people." And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little fa... Read More..

Monday, June 01, 2009 CW Weekly Devotional - "Annual Conference Reflections" By laneglaze @ 9:25 AM :: 40 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional Note: The following report was made at the annual meeting of United Methodists in June. I used the occasion to talk about "radical" approaches from our past as Wesleyan-Methodists and how those same methods might be employed today to reach a new generation of young people.  CLG While in seminary I was introduced to Howard Snyder’s book The Radical Wesley and Patterns for Church Renewal. Part theological and part historical, Snyder’s book left an impression on m... Read More..

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 CW Weekly Devotional - "Which Jesus?" By laneglaze @ 5:12 PM :: 448 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional   When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36, NIV   Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices – mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law – justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. You blind guides! You strain out a ... Read More..

Monday, April 13, 2009 Clemson Wesley Devotional - "A Child of the Resurrection" By laneglaze @ 9:59 AM :: 416 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional A Child of the Resurrection   The people of this age marry and are given in marriage. But those who are considered worthy of taking part in that age and in the resurrection from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage, and they can no longer die; for they are like angels. They are God’s children, since they are children of the resurrection. Gospel of Luke 20:34-36, NIV     Note: I first shared the core of these thoughts in a sermon preached at Cl... Read More..

Tuesday, December 02, 2008 CW Weekly Devotional - "Yabbo Dabo Doo #2" By laneglaze @ 4:56 PM :: 587 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Luke 1:46b-49, NRSV   It has been seven weeks since I penned my first remarks about Clemson's football coaching change, one that I entitled "Yabbo-Dabo-doo!"  Since then, much has changed around Tigertown.... Read More..

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 CW Weekly Devotional - "Yabbo-Dabo-Doo!" By laneglaze @ 2:31 PM :: 465 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional       When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?" Matthew 21:10, NIV       Just when it looked like it couldn't get any worse, things began to turn early Monday morning.  Despite the growing fears and frustrations over the last few weeks, yesterday started with the sense that maybe we had reached rock bottom...that maybe our leaders were prepared to do all in their power to bailout the situation... Read More..

Wednesday, October 08, 2008 CW Weekly Devotional - "Hopeful Acts...for Desperate Times" By laneglaze @ 1:59 PM :: 411 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional Jeremiah said, "The word of the LORD came to me: Hanamel son of Shallum your uncle is going to come to you and say, 'Buy my field at Anathoth, because as nearest relative it is your right and duty to buy it.' Jeremiah 32:6-7, NIV   Note: Two Sundays ago, in light of all the uncertainty facing our country and world, I felt the need to preach from this text about the story of Jeremiah's purchase of land in the midst of great devastation. Since then, fear and anxiety&nbs... Read More..

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 CW Weekly Devotional - "#9" By laneglaze @ 11:56 AM :: 397 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the LORD…” Jeremiah 29:11-14a, NIV For several weeks now the number 9 has been at the forefront of my mind. Those who have known me for ye... Read More..

Friday, July 11, 2008 CW Weekly Devotional - "Orientation Revisited" By laneglaze @ 1:19 PM :: 390 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional Students, friends, alumni and supporters, Today marks the end of the summer orientation sessions here at Clemson University.  For the last eight years I have spent several weeks of my summer meeting hundreds of students and parents filled with excitement (and trepidation) about what was before them.  In some cases, I met students during orientation who have become life-long friends and faithful supporters of our ongoing ministry here.  In other cases, I met stude... Read More..

Sunday, June 01, 2008 CW Weekly Devotional - "Annual Conference Reflections" By laneglaze @ 6:35 PM :: 348 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Weekly Devotional Note: Beginning tonight, United Methodists from throughout South Carolina will be gathering for what we call "Annual Conference" - a time of worship, conversation and "business" each year.  In preparation for Annual Conference each year, I (and other ministries supported by the Annual Conference) am asked to submit a report.  Typically, my report talks about what we have done over the last year.  This year I decided to take a different appro... Read More..

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