Anchored in Jesus Ministries

Anchored in Jesus Ministries This page will support the Anchored in Jesus Radio Broadcast Ministry. Welcome to the Anchored in Jesus Ministries page!

Our intent for this page is to stay connected with the friends of this ministry, to promote healthy spiritual dialogue by responding to questions you may have regarding the Bible, theology and Christian living. One unique feature of this page is the Monday-Friday daily devotional thoughts that can be shared with friends and family. You will also be able to stay abreast of what is being aired on th

e radio program. We will also keep you informed of events and other exciting information about the ministry. Thank you for being a loyal supporter of the Anchored In Jesus Ministries. Dr. William R Glaze,
Pastor, Bethany Baptist Church

TELL THE TRUTH AND YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO REMEMBER WHAT YOU SAID“The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lyi...
09/07/2026

TELL THE TRUTH AND YOU WILL NOT HAVE
TO REMEMBER WHAT YOU SAID

“The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment” (Proverbs 12:19).

When I first came to pastor Bethany Baptist Church, there was a wise elderly lady in the congregation who would often say, “Tell the truth and you will not have to remember what you said.” There is a lot of wisdom packed into that simple statement. A lie creates another problem: you have to remember the lie. Then you may have to tell another lie to support the first one and another to explain the second one. Before long, you're trying to remember which version you told to whom. But truth doesn't require that kind of maintenance. When you consistently tell the truth, you don't have to keep your story straight—the truth keeps it straight for you.

Solomon said, “The lip of truth shall be established for ever.” WOW! This is powerful! When the truth resides within a person, it can stand up to any test and does not need to be adjusted or covered up because it is based on what happened. And it stands forever. “But a lying tongue is but for a moment.” WOW! WOW! This is even more powerful. A lie hides behind different clothing and changes clothes all the time, but it is temporary and will eventually be uncovered.

Let us go to the Throne of Grace,
Father, let me be a person of truthfulness; that way I can remember what I said, who I said it to, and when I said it.

Dr. William R. Glaze

LIFE BE LIFIN’“I press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14I have...
09/02/2026

LIFE BE LIFIN’

“I press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14

I have heard the phrase “Life be lifin” used among the younger generations. It means life has a way of happening, especially in reference to problems, pressures and challenges. From a past generation, Frank Sinatra in his song That’s Life said, “That’s life, that’s what all the people say. You’re riding high in April, shot down in May.” That was his way of say, “Life be lifin”.

Regardless of what generation you come from, life happens and you have to take the good with the bad. But one thing for sure, you have to keep on keeping on. The Apostle Paul faced many harsh turns in life, yet he found a way to press on. He said in Philippians 3:14, “I press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Paul is describing the Christian life as a race with a goal in front of him. He refuses to allow his failures, or hardships to keep him from moving forward. His eyes are fixed on the “mark” - the finish line of becoming all Christ has called him to be and ultimately being with Christ.

Let us go to the Throne of Grace,
Father, no matter what life may bring my way, give me the strength to get up when I am knocked down and the power to press on.

Dr William R Glaze

SAY WHAT?“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for ...
08/26/2026

SAY WHAT?

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (Matt. 5:44).

The Bible contains some commands that are easy for me to read but difficult to live out. One such instance is when Jesus says, “Love your enemies.” That is one of those “Say What?” moments for me. Yet the question for me is not whether God's command is easy, but whether I am willing to obey Him when obedience is hard.

I have been the victim of a recent attack, which stirred up all types of negative emotions within me. The momentary thought to act upon these emotions did come across my mind, but I begrudgingly yielded to the Word of God, which says, “Love your enemies.”

As I researched what that might look like, here is what I came up with:

• I shouldn’t allow my negative emotions to cause me to respond in a negative manner (Rom. 12:17).

• If possible, I should do good to the other person (Romans 12:21).

• I must pray for the other person (Matt. 5:44).

• I have to give my feelings over to God (Ps. 62:8).

• I have to leave vengeance in the hands of God (Rom. 12:19).

• I must remember who I represent (Matt. 5:45).

Let us go to the Throne of Grace,

Father, as I struggle with dealing with those who look for opportunities to condemn me, help me to stay spiritually pure. Yes, I am hurting inside, but don’t let the attacks from the outside produce wrong in me.

Dr William R Glaze

WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE?“…they shall know that I am the Lord.” Ezekiel 38:23; 39:6, 7, 22, 28My Bible reading this morn...
08/26/2026

WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE?

“…they shall know that I am the Lord.” Ezekiel 38:23; 39:6, 7, 22, 28

My Bible reading this morning took me through Ezekiel 38–41. As I read these chapters, there was a repeated refrain that kept appearing: “…they shall know that I am the Lord.” What is striking is that every time God makes this statement, something dramatic precedes it. God demonstrates His power through judgment, deliverance, or restoration, and afterward the people recognize that He is the Lord.

As I read this, I thought to myself, “Why does God have to do something to get us to know who He is?” Furthermore, I wondered, “What is it going to take to get us to know that He is the Lord?” Sometimes it takes a crisis, a closed door, a difficult season, or a situation beyond our control before we turn our attention fully toward God. We often recognize His power most clearly when we have exhausted our own.

So I would like to give a word of exhortation to myself and to everyone who reads this devotion: Let’s not wait for God to shake our world before we acknowledge that He is God. Let’s believe Him when things are going well. Let’s trust Him before the crisis comes. Let’s acknowledge His sovereignty without having to be reminded of it through difficult circumstances.

The psalmist gives us a better way: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).
Let’s be still and know that He is God before He has to do something to remind us that He is.

Let us go to the Throne of Grace

Father, still my heart on a daily basis in order for me to reflect on who You are. Let me take one of Your many attributes each day and meditate on it. AMEN!

Dr William R Glaze

It Seems Like It Is Just One Thing After AnotherHave you ever had one of those seasons when you found yourself saying, “...
08/12/2026

It Seems Like It Is Just One Thing After Another
Have you ever had one of those seasons when you found yourself saying, “It seems like it is just one thing after another”? As we experience life, sometimes one problem seems to arrive before we have finished dealing with the last one. The appliance breaks down. The car needs to be repaired. The house demands attention. Critters invade our space. An unexpected bill arrives. And if that were not enough, there may be ongoing health concerns, family responsibilities, and other burdens demanding our attention. Sometimes it really does seem like one thing after another.

The Apostle Paul understood that feeling. In 2 Corinthians 11:24–28, he gives us an almost unbelievable list of difficulties he experienced. He was beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, robbed, weary, hungry, thirsty, cold, and in danger. Then, after listing all these troubles, Paul essentially says, “And besides all of that…” there was something else: “the care of all the churches.”
Paul had troubles around him, troubles happening to him, and pressures weighing upon him. Yet Paul refused to allow his troubles to determine his testimony.

Instead, he said: “If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities” (2 Cor. 11:30). Paul had discovered that his weaknesses were not merely places of difficulty; they were opportunities for God to demonstrate His strength. In the next chapter, God would tell him, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9).
When it is one thing after another, God gives us grace for one thing after another.

God does not always prevent trouble from coming one thing after another, but He promises that His grace will be sufficient one day after another. So when you find yourself asking, “Lord, what else can possibly happen?” remember that the better question may be, “Lord, how are You going to demonstrate Your grace in this?”

Let us go to the Throne of Grace,
Lord, sometimes the problems of life seem to come one after another, and I become tired and overwhelmed. Help me to remember that no problem arrives without Your grace already being sufficient for it. Give me strength for today's burdens and faith to trust You with tomorrow's. May my weaknesses become opportunities for Your strength to be seen in my life. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Dr William R Glaze

THE JIG IS UP“Be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23). We generally associate the word “jig” with dancing. ...
08/05/2026

THE JIG IS UP

“Be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23).

We generally associate the word “jig” with dancing. But it also referred to a trick, a deception, or a dishonest scheme. When someone said, "The jig is up," they meant the deception had been uncovered, and the guilty person had been exposed.

The Bible reminds us, "Be sure your sin will find you out." Hidden compromise eventually produces visible consequences. Achan buried stolen treasure beneath his tent, but God uncovered it (Joshua 7). David thought his sin with Bathsheba was safely hidden, but the prophet Nathan confronted him with the unforgettable words, "Thou art the man" (2 Samuel 12:7). Judas concealed his hypocrisy for a time, but eventually his betrayal exposed the true condition of his heart.

God does not expose sin because He delights in embarrassing His children. He exposes it because He desires repentance and restoration. His conviction is an act of mercy before His judgment becomes an act of discipline. The safest place for our sin is not under a cover of secrecy but beneath the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ.

Has the Spirit of the Lord pointed out something in your life that you need to deal with in private? Why don’t you confess and turn from it to receive God’s mercy (Proverbs 28:13). Do it before the jig is up and the news is out.

Let us go to the Throne of Grace,

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me enough to confront the sin that I sometimes try to hide. Search my heart and reveal anything that displeases You. Please give me the humility to confess it, the strength to forsake it, and the power to walk in obedience. Thank You that through Jesus Christ there is forgiveness, cleansing, and a fresh start. Help me to live honestly before You each day. Amen!

Dr. William R. Glaze

SOMEONE HAD TO MAKE IT“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen. 1:1).A popular story tells of Isaac ...
07/29/2026

SOMEONE HAD TO MAKE IT

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen. 1:1).

A popular story tells of Isaac Newton displaying a beautifully crafted mechanical model of the solar system in his home. When an atheist visitor admired it and asked, "Who made it?" Newton replied, "Nobody." His friend immediately protested, "That's impossible!" Newton then responded, "If you cannot believe this small model came into existence by itself, how can you believe the infinitely more complex universe did?"

Atheists would have us to believe that we are here by accident or random chance. As we look at the solar system, we can see it is the work of a God who is Uncaused (Jn. 1:1-2), Eternal (Ps. 90:1-2), Self-Sufficient (Ps. 50:12), All-Powerful (Jer. 32:27), and Immutable (James 1:17). He is the Author of every sunrise and sunset. He has the power over all the seasons. He is big enough to rule the mighty universe yet small enough to live within my heart. He caused the mountains to rise and cut the valleys low.

Let us go to the Throne of Grace,

Dear Almighty God, I praise You as the Creator of heaven and earth, the One who has always been and always will be. Thank You for revealing Your greatness through the beauty and order of Your creation, reminding me that nothing exists apart from Your mighty hand. Help me to trust Your power, rest in Your unchanging character, and worship You with all my heart. May I never lose the wonder that the God who spoke the universe into existence also dwells within me. Please remind me often that the universe was made by You.

Dr. William R. Glaze

THE BEST PICTURE OF PEACE“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear,...
07/22/2026

THE BEST PICTURE OF PEACE

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its water roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall” Psalm 46:1-5 NIV

There once was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The king looked at all the pictures. But there were only two he really liked, and he had to choose between them.
One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror for peaceful towering mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had rugged and bare mountains. Above was an angry sky, from which rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall. This did not look peaceful at all.
On closer look, the king saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in a crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the rush of angry water, sat the mother bird on her nest - in perfect peace.
Which picture do you think won the prize? The king chose the second picture. As he explained, “peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. That is the real meaning of peace.” ---Author Unknown

Like this story, the Psalm quoted above describes a picture of peace. It lists several devastating catastrophes happening at the same time. There are earthquakes— “the earth being moved”; volcanoes— “the mountains being carried into the midst of the sea”; tsunamis— “the waters thereof roar”; hurricanes— “the mountains shake with swelling.” Yet in the midst of this chaos is an undisturbed river that flows from the throne of God. There are no waves or ripples affecting this river because God is in the midst of it. Wherever the presence of God is, no matter what is happening around us—there is peace.
Whatever catastrophes are taking place in your life right now, invite God to join you in your hour of need. You can do this by being still in prayer, reading a comforting passage from the Bible or allowing your soul to be soothed by spiritual song. Furthermore, you can meditate on the character and works of God and how awesome He is. You can stand on the promises found in His Word, especially those applicable to your situation. You can marvel at how great He is in comparison to the thing that is disturbing your peace. Summon His presence into your situation and watch the turmoil in your life melt like a snowman on a hot summer day.

Let us go to the Throne of Grace:
Dear Jehovah Shalom (Lord of Peace), when life’s circumstances overwhelm me, let me be like the mother bird snuggling in the cleft of the rock on the side of a mountain during a treacherous storm. She displays perfect peace. Let me be like that uninterrupted river in the midst of devastating calamities which has undisturbed peace. Give me a peace that passes all understanding as I draw close to You. Amen

Dr. William R. Glaze

Bumping Heads With Other SaintsThou anointest my head with oil (Ps. 23:5).Phillip Keller, in his classic book, A Shepher...
07/15/2026

Bumping Heads With Other Saints
Thou anointest my head with oil (Ps. 23:5).
Phillip Keller, in his classic book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, talks about the battle between rams in the fall of the year to see who the top dog will be. This is the time of mating and great battles take place to see who will be with the ewes. Their heads buck up and their necks stiffen as they square off and run into each other head to head. This battle for the possession of the ewes can go on for hours. The result is that the rams will kill, injure or cripple each other. The shepherd realizes the plight of this destructive battle and puts a remedy in place. He smears oil on the heads of the rams and when they collide, the rams slide off of each other doing minimal damage.
God’s people can sometimes find themselves bumping heads with each other. When disagreements and conflicts arise, like the rams, believers want to emerge as the top-dog. As they collide with each other, God’s precious sheep can become badly bruised and hurt. God realizes this, so He anoints their heads with oil by giving them the Holy Spirit. Isn’t it interesting that one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit is oil (Lk. 4:18). When believers walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, they can bump heads in ways that God is glorified and minimum damage is done. This anointing is the strongest when believers are walking in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16). Walking in the Spirit is a constant awareness of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives and dependence upon His power and wisdom as we deal with others.
Let us go to the Throne of Grace
Father thank You for the anointing of the Holy Spirit that gives me the grace to deal with others in a godly way in which You are glorified.

Address

PO Box 24034
Pittsburgh, PA
15206

Telephone

+18778315060

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Anchored in Jesus Ministries posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Place Of Worship

Send a message to Anchored in Jesus Ministries:

Shortcuts

Share

Category