The Stickman's Understanding...

In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. -Psalms 31:1 God bless you this beautiful day. If our trust has or will ever be tested, it is now. What with all the uncertainty that is always pressed upon us by this instant information society we are now in. And for certain a lot of what we hear is over-sensationalized. Case in point the coronavirus is being suggested as a new unknown superbug; but a little self-research will show us it is far from a new discovery, but this strain came from a source we have never gotten it from. Then there are the political shenanigans. As a saint of the most high our trust has to remain in God and in heaven, not in a man or Wash DC. We should also know God will use who He wants, when He wants, and how He wants. I can find a mule, a chicken, and a man name Baalam to testify. Yet in times of turmoil, we should find great comfort and reassurance in the scripture above. I often consider this my reminder to l...

And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. -2 Chronicles 7:12 Good morning and God bless. Take a moment right where you are and thank God. Not for having any particular thing you have or don’t have. But just for being God. I have been reading the book of 2nd Chronicles and though I have read the particular scripture above I keep returning to it. The Lord is speaking to King Solomon showing what could only be described as His seal of approval. Solomon had pleased the Lord in what was a model of humility. He had made a historical burnt sacrifice and had ordered a national fast and prayer. The Lord wasn’t impressed with the fanfare of the ceremony, but more so with the heart of Solomon. Because please understand the Lord seeks our heart, not our wealth. Solomon gave his heart, we are called to sacrifice flesh and give our heart! I challenge you to press into His presence and give...

Hello all. My name is Dr. Brian K. Schaeffer, in lieu of a full bio, here what you may want to know...I am the Pastor of Interceding Christian Center in West Memphis, AR. I am a retired military member, former Postmaster of several Eastern Arkansas cities. I am from Memphis, Tennessee. I am the author of the Stickman's Understanding of Redemption, Salvation, And Blessings, which is available everywhere. I have been married over 25 years to the love of my life and together we have five awesome children. I began this blog to encourage others. If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; -2 Chronicles 7:13  Good morning and God bless you. In prayer this morning the Lord spoke through Lady Tina the phrase “Open Heaven”. As the scripture implies God is the gatekeeper who controls the flow of traffic in Heaven. God allows an open heaven even though the enemy resists us. As I pondered on that I re...