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2007 Monthly Messages

January 2007 Monthly Message

A HIGHER PLATEAU

A higher plateau, is where I’ve gone,
And I’m no longer, the devil’s pawn.
At the foot of Christ’s cross, I did kneel,
Now worldly pleasures, don’t ev’n seem real!

I’m far above, where I used to be,
On a high plateau, of serenity.
Amazing peace, I feel deep within,
Satan no longer, has pow’r o’er sin.

I’ve forsaken, vanity and pride,
For the Holy Spirit, does abide.
His Presence and pow’r, surely does aid,
The higher plateau, makes me unafraid.

From this higher plateau, I can see more,
Tho’ I can’t make out, Heav’n’s blissful shore.
But I will stay, in close fellowship,
With Christ Jesus, who leads on this trip.

On this plateau, I’ll walk the narrow road,
As Christ leads me, to my heav’nly abode.
No matter how steep, or how dark the night,
I see perfectly, with Christ’s great Light.

Trials and troubles, may come my way,
But Christ’s awesome Presence, is there alway.
This higher plateau, on which I stand,
And I firmly hold, onto Jesus’ Hand!

I thank Him for all that He does for me,
And for my mansion, in eternity.
He has gone on, to prepare a place,
And one day soon, I’ll see His wondrous Face.

I thank Him for, that higher plateau,
I like it better, than the valley below.
Give me wisdom and strength Lord, to do your will,
And faith, love and mercy, in me instill.
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Thank You Jesus! Thank You, Thank You!
By: His servant, Connie Kramer Oct.15,2005 # 1095

Matthew 6:19-21 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: [21] For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (KJV)

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (KJV)

Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (KJV)

1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. (KJV)

Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (KJV)

John 14:2-3 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. (KJV)

I don’t know about you, but over the years I have made so many New Year’s resolutions, and broken 99% of them! The older I get, and the closer I get to my beloved Lord Jesus, it seems to me that I simply should consider my relationship with Him more seriously. I think that the “Golden Rule” maybe should be my year long resolution!

Matthew 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. (KJV)

Also see: Lev.19:18; Luke 6:31; Rom.13:9; Gal.5:14.

The Golden Rule as Jesus expressed it is the foundation of doing good and showing mercy. Let us show the kind of love God shows to us every day.

Words of Wisdom
Do NOT do wrong to others . . . before they can do wrong to you. Repay evil with good.

February 2007 Monthly Message

DO YOU REALLY LOVE HIM?

“I love You, Lord Jesus,” we often say,
But, do we His will, truly obey?
To obey our Lord, shows our love for Him,
And our faith increases; will not grow dim.

Do you say “I love You Lord,” and go your own way?
Willfully disobeying, day after day?
Do you feel God’s Spirit, convicting you?
Yet turn aside from all you know to be true?

To love Him is to fear Him, constantly,
We must acknowledge His sovereignty.
Reverencing Him, we must trust and obey,
True love for God, comes no other way.

If we truly love Him, we abide in His love,
And we’ll bask in His sunshine, from above.
We feel the warmth of Christ’s love when we obey,
Reaching out to serve Him, day after day.

If we truly love and honor Christ in our heart,
His delightful Presence, will ne’er depart.
Jesus will be honored, by the life you live,
When You reach out to others, love to them you give.
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer 5-19-03 # 946

Words of Wisdom
The birthmarks of God’s children are love, obedience, and truth.
You can give without loving; but you CANNOT love without giving.
The true test of love is loyalty.
Love for God is shown by our love for others.

John 21:15-17 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. [16] He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. [17] He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. (KJV)

Peter had denied the Lord Jesus three times. Here Jesus asks Peter . . . three times, if Peter loved Him. Three times Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him. When Peter said yes, You know I do; Jesus told him to feed His sheep. Saying you love Jesus is one thing; but the real test is being willing to serve Him. Peter had truly repented of his denials of the Lord, now . . . Jesus was asking him to commit his life. Peter’s life changed drastically when he finally realized who Jesus was. He no longer was a fisherman, he was an evangelist. He changed from being impulsive to a rock. And most of all, his relationship to Jesus changed . . . he was forgiven. Peter finally understood the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection.

It benefits us tremendously when our failures and mistakes make us humble and watchful. Our love to God must be sincere if we are to stand up to the tests life brings our way. We must do more than just say “I love You Lord.” We must love God not only in word, but in deed! Professing to be a Christian simply will not cut it! You must possess Christ in your heart and never be ashamed of Him! Remember . . . all disciples are believers, but not all believers are disciples. Just like that beautiful hymn states: “Trust and obey, for there’s no other way.” Trust and obedience are bound together in the same package. You CANNOT have one without the other!

No one is qualified to feed the sheep of Christ, if they do not love the Good Shepherd more than any earthly benefit or possession. It should be the greatest concern of every believer, no matter what he/she does or says, to glorify God in it. It should be our chief end that Christ be first in ALL things, and that we love Him with all our heart and soul!

Questions to consider:

1. Do you say “I love You Lord” yet refuse to obey Him?
2. Do you truly acknowledge His sovereignty?
3. Do you truly “fear” (reverence) Him as you should?
4. Do you welcome His awesome Presence within? Or do you quench His Spirit?
5. Do you reach out to others with heartfelt love, like Jesus?
6. Do you consider it a privilege to serve Him?
7. Do you think you are not prepared to “feed His sheep?”
Remember, God will equip you to do any job He has called you to do!

March 2007 Monthly Message

BECAUSE HE LIVES

Because He lives, I can face each new day,
Col.1:11-17
For I know I’ll be heard, as in His Name I pray.
Jn.14:13; 15:16; 16:26
The Father will hear, and answer my plea,
Mt.7:7; Lu.11:9; 1 Jn.3:22
Because He lives, I have this victory.
Jn.14:14

Because He lives, I have great peace and joy,
Jn.14:27
This peace I possess, not one can destroy!
Jn.16:33
I can have joy, ev’n in times of sadness,
Jn.15:11; 16:24
Because He lives, God truly does bless!
Ro.5:2; Ep.2:18; 3:12

Because He lives, I can overcome sin,
Ro.6:11; Col.3:3
And in his best day, Satan will not win!
Jam.4:7; 1 P.5:8-9
Wondrous pow’r of God, in me does abide,
Jn.14:16-17
Because He lives, Christ’s Spirit does reside!
Ro.8:9; 1 Co.3:16

Because He lives, I simply do not fear,
Mt.10:31; 28:5; Lu.12:32
For He did promise to always be near!
Ac.17:27; Mt.28:20
His perfect love took my worry away,
1 Jn.4:18
Because He lives, I am content away!
Heb.13:5

Because He lives, glorious Heav’n awaits,
Jn.14:2-3
Jesus alone, gives access to those gates!
Jn.14:6
He gives us life in Heav’n, eternally,
Jn.3:15-16
Because He lives, we’re God’s children, you and me!
Jn.1:12-13
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer Dec.7,1997 # 440

Our precious Saviour and Lord, Jesus the Christ, the Messiah, came to this Earth to die that all who believe in Him and accept Him, may live eternally. Yes, He did die! But my friend, He was raised again three days later. He lives! He truly lives! And because He lives, He helps us live our temporary life here on this Earth with confidence because He is always there to assist us in our times of pain, suffering and any troubles. He will NEVER leave us, NEVER forsake (abandon) those of us who place our faith and trust in Him!
Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. (KJV) What a tremendous Promise! He will NEVER leave us, NEVER forsake us!
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. (KJV) 1 Tim. 6:6-10 But godliness with contentment is great gain. [7] For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. [8] And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. [9] But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. [10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (KJV) A believer who humbles himself before God, and is right with God (1 Cor.1:30), is perfectly content in any situation in which God has placed him. Godliness has nothing to do with worldly wealth! We didn’t bring anything when we came into this world, and we absolutely will NOT carry anything with us when we die. Beware! The love of money is the root of all evil.

1 Cor. 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. (KJV) He lives! And He is there for those who believe and trust in Him. We have peace and joy that no one can take away from us! God’s TRUE children (John 1:12-13; 3:3; 14:6) are so privileged to have a Saviour who loves them so dearly! If you do not know Jesus as your personal Saviour and Friend, go to Him NOW!

April 2007 Monthly Message

FOR ME!

Under a dark, looming Eastern sky,
A humble Man, stumbled forth to die.
In the midst of a crowd, shouting with glee,
This Man went forth, to die for me!

A crown of thorns pierced His precious Head,
His Blood reveal’d, ev’ry step He tread.
He bore that cross in pure agony,
As this Man went forth, to die for me!

They drove nails, into His Hands and Feet,
After many hours, that they scourged and beat.
Naked He hung in complete humility,
This Man consented to die for me!

On that awful cross, my sins He did bear,
A burden He asked, no one to share!
All this He did, out of love so free,
This awesome Man . . . He died for me!

Because of this Man; great blessings are mine,
Peace, joy, comfort, grace, and strength divine!
But, best of all, life eternally,
For Christ Jesus gave, His Life for me!

For me! For me! this awesome Man died!
For me! For me! He was crucified!
For me! His death was pure victory!
For it gives me Heaven eternally!
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer Feb.6, 2000 # 636

This poem is so special to me. I have not repeated poems in the Messages, but I will bring this one again. I used this poem in the April 2000 message, but my heart said to use it here in 2007.

WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO DIE?

The death of Christ Jesus was foretold in the Old Testament years before He died (Isa. 53:8; Dan.9:26; Zech. 13:7). So, just WHY did He have to die? When I first became a Christian, this was one of my biggest questions.

Exodus 12:13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. (KJV) God said, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” NO one was saved because he was doing the best he could, or because he was honest, or because he was a good person. They were not to run out of the house during the night and look at the blood; but were to have confidence and faith in it. The death angel did his job that night in Egypt. If there was no blood on the door posts, the first born was killed, just as God promised Pharaoh. God said, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” When the death angel saw the blood, he passed that house and all its occupants, just as God had promised. Nothing needed to be added. Who was saved that night? Those who believed God. Those who had struck the blood on their droor posts and trusted in it. I believe what God says. He states that the shed Blood of Christ will save me . . . nothing or NO one else will. God said that when he saw the blood on the door posts, he would pass over that home. The blood was not some imaginary or superstitious sign. In today’s world, it is still the shed Blood of Christ that saves us, that and that alone. If you have believed God and accepted Christ as your Saviour and Lord, you are safe and secure like those in the homes of the Israelites that night. BUT, IF you willingly and willfully choose to reject Christ and His work on the cross, you will be like the houses of the Egyptians that night so long ago. God will NOT pass over you when the death angel comes.

When God the Father looks down from His Home in Heaven, and sees one of His TRUE children (John 1:12-13; 3:3), He does NOT see us and our horrid sins; He sees the precious Blood of His beloved Son. He will NEVER turn His Back on that Blood! God CANNOT shut His eyes to sin and do nothing about it. God’s law is unyielding and inflexible . . . “The soul that sinneth, it shall die” (Eze.18:4). The death sentence is on all of us, because we all have sinned (Rom.3:23; 5:12). But God is gracious, and an innocent life may be substituted for the guilty. Until Christ came, it was a lamb. Then it was Jesus . . . “…the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). If we receive Christ, we are saved from the judgment that we deserve as sinners.

The Blood of Christ is the ONLY thing that can wash our away sin. There is NOTHING offensive about the Blood; the offense is in our sin.

Where will you spend eternity? Heaven? or Hell?
Do you accept Jesus and His work on the cross?
If not, accept Him today. Tomorrow may be too late.

Accept Jesus = Heaven! Reject Jesus = Hell!

May 2007 Monthly Message

The Path of Light

On the path of light, with You I’ll walk,
So You can assist, when Satan stalks.
I’ve not a chance, against Satan’s darts,
If You and I Lord, are far apart.

On the path of light, with You I’ll stay,
For I need Your Presence, ev’ry day.
Without You Lord, I would surely fall,
But with You Lord, I can do it all.

I’ll stay with You, on that lighted path,
‘Tis how I avoid, the Father’s wrath.
Darkness and evil, from me will flee,
For You dear Jesus, take care of me.

Staying with You, on the path of light,
Removes my worries, doubts and my fright.
Such a comfort, to have You so near,
Your perfect love, casts out all my fear.

On the path with You, lighted so well,
Eliminates all terror of Hell.
I will with Your help, on that path walk,
And fellowship with You, as we talk.

Keep me please, Lord, on that narrow path,
For I want none of, the Father’s wrath.
In Heaven with You, I want to dwell,
And just You Lord, the Father’s wrath can quell.
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer Sept.18.2006 # 1113

John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (KJV) The darkness of evil will never overcome or extinguish God’s light. Jesus Christ is the Creator of life, and His life brings light to mankind. In His light, we see ourselves as we really are; and that’s not good! We are sinners in desperate need of a Saviour. When we walk with Jesus on the path of Light, we can avoid pitfalls of sin, and see how He wants us to live. He removes the darkness of sin and evil from our lives. When we let Christ guide our life, we will never stumble in darkness like a blind man.

John 12:46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. (KJV) We see in Jesus the glory of the Father, and we learn to obey, love, and trust in Him. When we look to Him daily, we feel His awesome Presence and we are freed from the darkness of ignorance, error, sin, and misery. We learn that to obey the command of God our Saviour brings everlasting life. But disobedience to God brings condemnation of all who despise or reject Christ.

Ephes. 5:8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (KJV) Walking with Jesus on the path of light, our actions should reflect our faith. We should live above criticism and blame morally so that we will reflect God’s goodness to others. Jesus stressed this Truth in the Sermon on the Mount (Mat.5:15-16).

Ephes. 6:10-11 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (KJV) When we walk with the Lord on the path of light, we are putting on all the spiritual armor.

Philip. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV) The power we receive when walking with Christ is sufficient to do His will and to face any hazards that arise from our duty to serve. We will not receive superhuman ability to do anything we want, but power to serve Him. As we battle for the faith we will face troubles, pressures, and trials. As they come, ask Christ to strengthen you. He will!

Gal.5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (KJV) Walking on the path of light with Jesus, puts the words of Christ in our mind, the love of Christ in our heart and actions, and the power of Christ help us control our selfish desires and pride.

Gal.5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (KJV) God is interested in our whole life, not just the spiritual part. If we live by the Holy Spirit’s power, we will submit every part of our life to God: emotional, intellectual, physical, social and vocational. We are saved to serve the Lord, so we act the part!

1 John 1:5-6 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. [6] If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: (KJV) Light represents God and what is good, pure, true and holy. Darkness represents Satan and what is sinful and evil. The statement “God is light” means that God is perfectly holy and true and that He alone can guide us out of the darkness of sin. Light is also related to truth in that light exposes whatever exists, whether it is good or bad. Darkness cannot exist in the presence of light, neither can sin exist in the Presence of a Holy God. If we want a relationship with God, we must put aside ALL our sinful ways of living. To claim that we belong to Him, then go out and live for self, is hypocrisy. Christ will expose and judge ALL such deceit.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Without the ‘light of God’s Spirit’ we’ll be in total darkness with God’s Word.
God placed Christians on Earth to shine as lights, not get used to the dark.
Life’ darkest path can never dim the light of God’s love.

June 2007 Monthly Message

KNOWING CHRIST

Knowing Christ, is great knowledge achieved,
It begins, when God’s Word is believed!
No earthly knowledge, can e’er compare,
With knowing Christ Jesus, e’er so fair!

Knowing Christ, is how faith gets its pow’r,
And He will strengthen, at any hour!
No earthly pow’r, can make our faith strong,
With knowing Jesus, we can’t go wrong!

Knowing Christ, will unto all Truth lead,
And He has promised, to fill all our needs.
No earthly truth, could e’er compare,
With knowing Jesus, for He does care!

Knowing Christ, gives us blessings galore,
For God has many, He holds in store.
No earthly blessings, can be worthy,
With knowing the Christ of eternity!

Knowing Christ, will open Heaven’s gate,
Fellowship with Him, will only elate.
No earthly friendship, gives this harmony,
Of knowing Jesus, who gives victory.
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer Oct.9,2001 # 834

Words of Wisdom

The highest goal of learning is to know Jesus.
To get to Heaven, it’s who you know that counts.
Knowing the LIVING WORD, is the key to understanding the written Word.
Do you KNOW Jesus?

Philip. 3:7-11 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. [8] Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, [9] And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: [10] That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; [11] If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (KJV)

TRUE Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. We must earnestly guard against those who oppose or abuse the doctrine of free salvation. IF the apostle Paul would have gloried and trusted in the flesh, he had as much cause as any man. But, what he had counted as gain while a Pharisee, he counted as loss for Christ. Christ Jesus is worth more than ANY worldly treasure, possessions, power, fame or knowledge. When Jesus came into Paul’s life, he realized this fact! He deemed ALL things to be but loss, compared with the knowledge of Christ. It is the same with any TRUE believer. By faith in the Person of Christ, and the salvation He promises, NOTHING can compare! Anything that the world can offer is not only counted as loss, but the vilest garbage; not only less valuable than Christ, but actually contemptible, when set up as against Jesus. True knowledge of Christ reforms and changes people, their thoughts and manners, and makes them into different people. Believers prefer Christ, knowing that it is better for us to be without worldly riches, than to be without Christ and His Word. There is a righteousness provided for us in Jesus Christ (1 Cor.1:30), and it is a complete and perfect righteousness. We are doomed if we attempt to trust in ourselves. Knowing Christ Jesus personally is one of the greatest benefits of being a child of God.

Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. [9] The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. (KJV) Because the Lord is righteous and good, He teaches us the right path we should follow. When we humble ourselves in His sight, He teaches us His will.

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. (KJV) Knowing Christ, gives us blessings untold. He longs to guide us with love and wisdom, but is we go wrong He will chastise us.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. [6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (KJV) Knowing Christ is such a privilege! Who better to guide us? But . . . we must trust Him in all things.

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (KJV)

Do you know Christ?

July 2007 Monthly Message

KNOWING CHRIST

Knowing Christ, is great knowledge achieved,
It begins, when God’s Word is believed!
No earthly knowledge, can e’er compare,
With knowing Christ Jesus, e’er so fair!

Knowing Christ, is how faith gets its pow’r,
And He will strengthen, at any hour!
No earthly pow’r, can make our faith strong,
With knowing Jesus, we can’t go wrong!

Knowing Christ, will unto all Truth lead,
And He has promised, to fill all our needs.
No earthly truth, could e’er compare,
With knowing Jesus, for He does care!

Knowing Christ, gives us blessings galore,
For God has many, He holds in store.
No earthly blessings, can be worthy,
With knowing the Christ of eternity!

Words of Wisdom

The highest goal of learning is to know Jesus.
To get to Heaven, it’s who you know that counts.
Knowing the LIVING WORD, is the key to understanding the written Word.
Do you KNOW Jesus?

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (KJV)

Do you know Christ?

August 2007 Monthly Message

A BARRIER

Is there a barrier, in the way?
That keeps you from Christ, this very day?
There are many excuses, you can make,
But to reject Christ, is your worst mistake.

Are you afraid, of what folks will say?
When love for Christ Jesus, you display?
Are you too busy, in the life you live?
To accept Him, and the gift He gives?

Do worldly things come, ‘tween you and He?
These barriers are your enemies.
Riches, glory, and fame and power,
Are they ‘tween Christ and you, this hour?

You’ve done much evil and wickedness,
You say the Father could never bless.
The Blood of Christ, will wash white as snow,
Just open His Book, He wants you to know.

What’s the barrier, ‘tween He and you?
If you remove it, He will rescue.
Lust of the flesh, passion, or pleasure,
Are these what you, consider treasure?

What e’er the barrier in your road,
Remove it if you want, Heav’n’s abode.
Rejection of Christ, leads to Hell’s gate,
Accepting Him grants you, Heav’n so great.
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer July 27,1997 # 376

Genesis 19:26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. (KJV) Lot’s wife’s barrier . . . she didn’t want to leave her luxurious lifestyle.

Jeremiah 44:16 As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the Lord, we will not hearken unto thee. (KJV) Departure from God’s Word and His leading is a barrier and a calamity. Examine your life, take a close look at what God wants for you.

Hosea 9:17 My God will cast them away, because they did not hearken unto him: and they shall be wanderers among the nations. (KJV) Don’t let your barrier make God cast you away.

Zech. 7:11 But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. (KJV) Any sin seems more natural the second time, the third time, etc. As we become hardened, each repetition is easier. Ignoring or refusing God’s warning is a barrier that hardens you each time you do wrong. Study God’s Word, then apply it to your life. Sensitivity and submission to God’s Word can soften your heart and allow you to live as you should.

Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. (KJV) We cannot love God with all our hearts and still keep the power of money and possessions utmost in our minds. Don’t let wealth be a barrier between God and you.

Matthew 22:3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. (KJV) The wedding clothes picture (symbolize) the righteousness needed to enter God’s kingdom. It is the total acceptance in God’s eyes that Christ gives every believer. Christ has provided this garment of righteousness for everyone, but each person must choose to put it on in order to enter the King’s banquet (eternal life). There is an open invitation, but we must be ready.

Matthew 23:13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. (KJV) A right knowledge of God's Word is eternal life(John 17:3; John 5:39); but the Pharisees (and many leaders today) take this away from the people, substituting for it their false, vile, wretched, man made doctrines (Mat.15:9).

Matthew 26:56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. (KJV) It was a great sin (barrier) for those who had left all to follow Jesus; now to leave Him for who knows what. What insanity, for fear of death they fled from Him, whom they knew and acknowledged to be the Fountain of life!

John 5:40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. (KJV) The religious leaders (then and now) knew what the Bible said, but failed to apply its words to their lives. They also knew what the Scriptures foretold, but could not see the Messiah right in front of them. People then and now, are so entrenched in their own religious systems, they refuse to let the Son of God change their lives. Don’t become so involved in “religion” that you miss Christ. Religions can be a huge barrier. Christianity is NOT a religion, it is a Person, the Person of Jesus the Christ (the Messiah).

2 Tim. 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. (KJV) Millions today turn their ears away from the Truth! So many churches are teaching only what people want to hear. What people want to hear and what people NEED to hear are completely different!

1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. (KJV) Many people today PROFESS to be Christians but they are hypocrites. A TRUE child of God must POSSESS Christ in their heart or they are NOT Christians. There are many barriers between God and mankind. They must be removed to have eternal life in Heaven.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Don’t let worldly treasures and pleasures be a barrier to Heaven.

September 2007 Monthly Message

THE JUDGMENT TO COME

There’s nothing covered, that He won’t reveal,
Mk.4:22; Lu.8:17; 12:2
God, in truth and justice, with us will deal!
Rom.2:2,16; Deut.32:4
There’s nothing hid, that shall not be known,
Lu.12:2; Mat.25:32; 1 Cor.4:5
All we try to hide, will one day be shown!
1 Pet.4:4; Rom.14:12; Mat.12:36

Our ev’ry work, shall God bring to judgment,
Ecc12:14
Unless we mourn, and truly repent.
Mat.5:4; Isa.55:7; 1 Jn.1:8-10
Be it good, or bad; ev’ry single thing,
Ecc.12:14; Mat.10:26
One day God will, ‘fore the courts of Christ bring.
1 Cor.3:13-15; Rev.20;11-15

God will one day judge, the secrets of men,
Ro.2:16; Jer.16:17
We can hide nothing from God; now, or then.
Eze.11:5; Is.46:10; Hos.7:2
Can one hide himself, in a secret place?
Jer.23:24; 32:19; Pro.15:3; Jude 14-15
One day ALL will stand, before His Face!
Mat.25:32; Ac.17:31; Rom.14:12; 2 Cor.5:10; Rev.20:12

And be sure, your sin will find you out,
Num.32:23; Amos 9:1-4; Mat.23:33; Heb.2:3
It won’t do you well, to mutter or pout.
Mat.26:74; Mal.3:2; Rev.6:17

There won’t be any way, you can hide,
Am.9:2-3
For our God can see, the whole world wide.
Job 34:21-22; Ps.147:5; Heb.4:13

ALL will be judged one day, soon to come,
Mat.25:31-32;
And we’ll be shown, to our eternal home!
Jn.3:15-18,36; 14:1-6; Rev.20:15
The Judgment Seat of Christ; or Great White Throne,
2 Cor.5:10; Rev.20:11-15
Is where we’ll face the Great Judge; all alone.
1 Jn.4:17; Mat.10:28; 1 Pet.1:17
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer Dec.31,1997 # 445

JUDGMENT IS SURE TO COME

Since there are two distinct groups of people in the world today (1 John 3:10), there shall be two judgments . . . one for God’s TRUE children (born again believers), and one for the devil’s children. If you have believed God and accepted His Son as your Saviour and Lord, you shall stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ. Your destination has already been decided . . . Heaven! You shall be judged for all you did for the cause of Christ after you were saved.
If you belong to the other group, the devil’s children, who rejected Christ; your destination also has been previously decided . . . Hell! You shall stand before the Great White Throne for Judgment.

JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST

1 Cor. 3:11-17 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. [12] Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; [13] Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. [14] If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. [15] If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. [16] Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? [17] If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. (KJV)

GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT

Rev. 20:11-15 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. [12] And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. [13] And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. [14] And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. [15] And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (KJV)

Consider: Which of these two places will you be when you meet the Great Judge? Where will you spend eternity?

October 2007 Monthly Message

A PROBLEM

There was one who had, great earthly wealth,
This one also had, good physical health.
But he had a problem, he could not see,
He wouldn’t admit, Jesus held Heav’n’s ‘key’.

There was one so beautiful, and so vain,
She looked at others, with great disdain.
She rejected Jesus, with contemn,
No Jesus; the world’s biggest problem!

There was a ruler, who had vast pow’r,
All his subjects, would shudder and cow’r.
From his evil lips, came blasphemy,
His problem: No Christ, for eternity!

There was one who had, fortune and fame,
People ‘round the world, all knew her name.
She had a problem; she refus’d Jesus,
And this makes the Father, furious!

There are those who toil, for a college degree,
To be a scholar is great, most agree.
But without Christ, you have a problem great,
Eternal destruction, of Hell does await!

We can access Heav’n, without wealth or beauty,
But we must have Jesus: He’s the Key!
Heav’n can be ours without learning or fame,
But we must call on, Jesus’ Holy Name!

Without Jesus, a problem does exist,
Hell will be yours; for Heav’n you’ll have miss’d!
He is the Truth, the Life and the Way,
Just Jesus can get you, into Heav’n someday!
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By: Connie Kramer Oct.8,1998 # 498

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. [KJV]
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. [KJV] JUST JESUS can get you to Heaven!

People have many mistaken thoughts about what they need to access Heaven. Below are some things you do NOT need to access Heaven: Wealth; health; fame; power; knowledge; wisdom; good works; education; just to name a few. Even a child or retarded person can access Heaven! All ANY person needs is child-like faith in Jesus!

Consider the following verses:
Ephes. 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. (KJV)
1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. (KJV)
John 6:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. (KJV)
Romans 4:21And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. (KJV)
Acts 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. (KJV)
Romans 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: (KJV)
Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (KJV)
Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. (KJV)
John 3:15-16 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. [16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (KJV)
John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. (KJV)
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: (KJV)
Galatians 3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. (KJV)

These verses all state the same Truth, the same FACT. Faith in Christ Jesus is the ONLY Way to access Heaven!

WORDS OF WISDOM

God says Jesus is the only Way to Heaven. Believe Him. He does NOT lie! (Titus 1:2).

November 2007 Monthly Message

OUR SAVIOUR’S LOVE

Our Saviour’s love is something, that no one can explain,
It consists of loyalty, faithfulness, sacrifice, and pain!
His unselfish, deep love will always endless be,
Through these days of toil and sorrow, on thru’ eternity!

He gave of Himself, to benefit the sinner,
Without a doubt, He’s our victorious winner.
His awesome, enduring love will last forever,
There’s nothing on this Earth, from us can sever.

Nothing can destroy it, or take it away,
It will be there always, come what may.
Our Saviour’s love is patient, forgiving and kind,
His love is beyond description, and baffles the mind.

It will not falter, condemn, stumble or fall,
The wondrous love of our Saviour, is there for us all.
I thank and praise Him, for this priceless treasure,
I’m grateful and indebted, far beyond measure.
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer August ?, 1995 # 1

WORDS OF WISDOM

No matter what your thoughts or feelings, always obey the Lord.

This poem is the first one that God gave me, that I put on paper. There were other times when “words” would run rampant in my head, but I still did not know what was happening. I had never cared for poetry. My Mother always loved poetry and would attempt to read it to me. I simply could not see what she liked about poetry.
So-o-o-o, when these “words” started coming to me, I did everything I could to avoid them. But . . . God always wins! I finally sat down and wrote the words which He gave me. I often wonder how many poems I “threw away” because of my disobedience.
Since this is the Thanksgiving Message, I ask you . . . what are you most thankful for? With me, more and more with each passing day, it is the love of Jesus! How utterly awesome our precious Saviour and Lord is to me. Because of His love for mankind, He makes it so easy for me to love Him! I am so, so thankful, not only at this time of the year, but every day that I live, for Jesus and His special love.

Below are some verses that are special to me.

John 13:1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. (KJV) On the night before His death, He revealed to His disciples the full extent of His love. He knows our past sins, and the ones we will yet commit. Yet, He still loves us. How do you react to that kind of love?

John 15:9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. (KJV) Jesus loves us just as the Father loves Him. Wow!

John 15:12-13 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. [13] Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (KJV) Jesus’ commandment to us is this: love one another, just as He loves us. He showed the greatest love anyone can have . . . to give your life for His friends.

Ephes. 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. (KJV) His awesome love for us led Him to sacrifice Himself so that we might have eternal life. Our love for others should be of the same kind . . . love that is far beyond affection and words, to self-sacrificing service.

Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (KJV) Christ gave Himself for us to set us free from slavery to sin and to cleanse us so that we can be His special people who are devoted to willingly serve Him.

Rev. 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, (KJV) Jesus rose from the dead in an imperishable body (1 Cor. 15:20), never to die again. He is the firstborn from the dead, meaning that those who believe God and accept Jesus, will also rise from the dead.

Ephes. 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. (KJV) “The fullness of God” is completely expressed only in Christ (Col. 2:9-10). Only when we are in union with Christ and have His empowering Spirit within (Rom.8:9), can we ever be complete. We ALL have all the fullness of God available to us. But IF we don’t believe God and accept His Son, we will NEVER know this awesome love of Christ, which passeth knowledge. To reject Christ and His love is stupidity! This prayer of Paul’s was for the Ephesians, but it is also for us. We can ask the Holy Spirit to fill every aspect of our life. Please remember to thank God for Christ and His marvelous love, and all His blessings.

December 2007 Monthly Message

CHRIST

Many of the prophets of old, did foretell,
Of when Christ would come, and where He would dwell.
And of a young virgin, He would be born,
And His birth would become, a birth forlorn.
Gen.3:15; 49:10; Isa.9:7; 7:14; 11:1-2; Mic.5:2; Dan.9:25

They told how from the king’s wrath, He’d have to flee,
Away to Egypt God sent Him, to safety.
Those walking in darkness, saw a great Light,
From Gentiles, God cast away their night.
Hos.11:1; Mat.2:4-15

Christ would spend much time in Galilee,
Healing many sick, and infirmities.
His awesome love, always did abound,
In Him always, great love could be found.
Isa.9:1-2; Mat.4:12-16; 9:1

Then a tragedy; a friend did betray,
Sold Christ for 30 pieces of silver that day.
Judas couldn’t live, with what He had done,
Betraying his Master, God’s very own Son.
Ps.41:9; 109:7-8; Ex.21:32; Mat.26:14-16; 27:3-10

Jesus, by false witnesses were accused,
Smitten and spat upon, they did abuse.
He open’d not His mouth, tho’ they did oppress,
His heartbreak and pain, He did suppress.
Ps.27:12; 35:11; 38:13-14; Mat.26:60-63; Isa.50:6

He bore our griefs, and carried our sorrows,
Jesus thought only, of our tomorrows.
Between wicked sinners, Christ was crucified,
His Hands and Feet were pierced, before He died.
Isa.53:4-5, 12; 50:6; Mat.8:16-17; 27:38; Ps.22:16; Zec.12:10

He was mock’d and insulted, for hours on end,
His own had departed, He had not one friend.
His heart was bereaved, broken and heavy,
Not one was there, to comfort or pity.
Ps.22:6-8; 69:8-9, 20-21; Mat.27:39-40

Gall and vinegar, they gave Him for thirst,
As His heavy heart, felt like it would burst.
But for His enemies there, He did pray,
Awesome forgiveness and love, He did portray.
Ps.109:4; Isa.53:12; Luke 23:34

On that horrid cross, for us, our Saviour died,
His people insisted, He be crucified.
Soldiers, His side, with a spear did pierce.
No compassion! they were evil and fierce.
Zec.12:10; 13:9; John 1:11; 19:34; Mat.24:30; Rev.19:11

Thru’ it all, not one of His bones did they break,
The work He was giv’n, He did not forsake.
Jesus was buried in a rich man’s grave,
The Son of God, for us, His life gave.
Ps.34:20; Ex.12:46; John 19:33; Isa.53:9; Mat.27:57-60

Christ Jesus did NOT stay dead! He rose again!
The tomb was empty, where His body had been.
He ascended up into Heav’n above,
Where He takes our side, with such great love!
Ps.46:10; Mat.16:21; 28:9; Luke 24:36-51; Acts 1:9; Eph.4:8; 1 John 2:1;
Eph.1:20; Col.3:1; Heb.1:3, 13; 8:1; 10:12; 1 Pet.3:22
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By: His servant, Connie Kramer Nov.17, 2004 #1028

At this time of the year, people celebrate the birth of Christ. NO where in the Bible does it tell us to do this! There are only 2 birthdays mentioned, and both are associated with murder (Gen.40:20; Mat.14:1-12). We are told by Jesus to remember Him after He was gone (Luke 22:19-20). He never tells us to celebrate His birthday.

All the displays set up show a tiny baby in a manger. Yes! Absolutely, Jesus first bed was a manger, and His virgin birth is absolutely the backbone of our Christian faith! But . . . we do NOT worship a tiny, helpless baby. We worship a grown Man, who is none other than Almighty GOD, our Saviour and Lord! The above poem is a brief summary of Jesus’ life while He was here on Earth. He was a Baby once, YES! But He “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52). That tiny Baby grew up to be our Substitute on the cross of Calvary. He paid a debt that He did not owe, because we owed a debt we could never pay. He made eternal life in Heaven available for all who believe God and accept His Son, Jesus.

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