Stop Chasing other Peoples Dreams

You’re going to love this video. Perhaps you feel like your just “chasing birds” instead of following after your dreams. You don’t have to be like the superstars. Just use your God given talents and do what comes natural. Don’t focus on your faults and shortcomings.

Keep on trying…

Never Give up…

I used to be a cowboy (yes, really). I sometimes fell off my horse. But the older cowboys would always tell me. “”There’s nothing wrong with falling off your horse, as long as you get back on again”.

Those wise but sometimes crude cowboys would also say,

“Here’s how you can tell the difference between a fake cowboy and a real cowboy-

You can find manure, dirt and grime on the outside of a real cowboys boots.

A fake cowboy has the manure on the inside of his boots.

Son, What are You made of?”

My question to you is, Son of God, What are you made of?

Focus on what you can do, not what you can’t do?

Many children didn’t have shoes– we put shoes on their feet.

Some children weren’t expecting a gift for Christmas– we provided them a small toy.

And one child particularly touched our heart….

Claudia Sotomayor. She’s a 13 year who had a cancerous tumor in her leg.

Although Claudia was week and skinny from weeks of chemotherapy she was courageous.

Claudia’s family, who are from a small town miles away were financially drained.  They were forced to sleep on cardboard boxes at the entrance of the children’s hospital because only 1 family member was allowed inside at a time.

We prayed and we also took action…

We provided our apartment in Tuxtla Gutierrez  for Claudia’s family members. We gave donations to pay for food and we gave Claudia a laptop.

“The smile on Claudia’s face is worth more than the cost of any computer”

Update–

Claudia had to have her leg amputated.

However she and her family are reaching  out to other unfortunate children located in the hospital.

A few days ago, they invited a mother and her 3 year old boy who has also been diagnosed with cancer to stay in the apartment with them.

This isn’t the first time they’ve  reached out to others who are in the same circumstance as them.

That touches my heart…. They understand the pain and are ministering to others.

We want to thank you because you also understand children’s pain.  Your financial gifts and prayers enable us to continue reaching out to needy children here in Mexico.

We appreciate you,

The Nemer Family

Cristi and I got a chicken for Christmas.

Here’s a few gifts for you.

The Christmas Story

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The Best Gift

Of Course the best gift has already been provided for you.

Jesus Christ.

It is our desire that you and your family experience the joy of Christmas through our Savior. May you have a blessed Christmas.

Fact or Fiction?

• Jesus was born on December 25th
• Mary rode into Bethlehem on a Donkey
• There was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn
• Three Wise men brought gifts to Baby Jesus

Santa Claus only gives good gifts to good children (ok, that one is not in this video)

When I was in Bible college a lot of students wanted to debate on rather or not Jesus would come before, during or after the tribulation. I usually spent my time evangelizing and didn’t enter into the conversations because all I knew was that Jesus would come again as he promised and I wanted to get the word out about Salvation through Jesus.

I also know this fact. Jesus came to this earth. God Gave his Son as a Gift to all mankind. It was the ultimate gift. I like to celebrate Christmas  by giving gifts also. Which, by the way, we’re doing right now- Christmas Gifts in Chiapas, Mexico

It may not be that important rather or not you think Jesus was born in a stable or in a cave. It is important that Jesus came.

¹¹For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

¹²And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

¹⁴Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:11-14, King James Version)

I hope you enjoy this Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

God Bless you and your family.

Greg, Ana, and Cristi

p.s. I really did think Mary rode in on a donkey!

God has a purpose for you.

Watch these uplifting videos in case you may have forgotten.

God Can transform a Cocoon into a beautiful butterfly. He can use your weaknesses for his glory.

You are valuable.

Do you think your problems are BIG?

There is always someone who has bigger problems.

Claudia Sotomayor Hernandez

Remember that name because she is on the verge of being transformed. She is a butterfly in the making. It’s a painful process.

Greg and Claudia

This little girl has become my special project here in Mexico. Claudia is 13 years old. The Doctors say she has cancer in the bones in her legs. (God says differently because he can heal her) She is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Although she vomits a lot because of the treatment and recently had to have blood transfusions, that is not her biggest fear-

The Doctors are planning on amputating her legs.

It’s a big problem, but not too big for God. Please pray for Claudia.

The Butterfly Circus Movie

The guy in these 2 10 minute mini movies has no legs, he doesn’t even have arms.

I know your problems may seem great, but somehow it helps to see how those with even bigger problems are surpassing them.

It also helps to give out to others when we have needs.

I hope you enjoy the following movie clips because you really do have a lot of potential….

The circus owner and the guy without limbs (Nick)  are both Christians. I’ve also included subtitles in Spanish since I know a lot of Spanish speakers.

Remember God has a purpose for you  because he knows you have a lot of potential!

I repent.

I can’t in good conscious give Maria a doll for Christmas.

We gave Maria a Doll but she NEEDS some Shoes for her feet

You see, I just got back from a trip to some of the Indian communities. I noticed something that has always caught my attention but really stuck out to me this time.

Many children don’t have shoes.

Since it’s cold, rainy and muddy in many of these Indian villages this really impacted me.

In my last newsletter I wrote ““Your Gift Will Put a Doll in Maria’s Arms and a Smile on 2499 More Hopeful Children’s Faces this Christmas”.

How can we put a doll in Maria’s hands when she really needs shoes on her feet?

Many Indian families have several children and simply cant afford to purchase shoes for all of them.

When I asked the Indian leaders what they thought of the idea of purchasing shoes instead of giving toys to these needy children they smiled at me and said yes, this is definitely what our families need for Christmas.

Because the Children need shoes we wont be giving out toys this Christmas. (unless we have finances left over after purchasing 2500 shoes)

This week I’ll be ordering some inexpensive shoes for the Tzotzil and Tzeltal Indian children.

We’ll be giving out shoes to children from ages 1-14.

Help Us Put Shoes on Needy Children's Feet

Christmas Smiles in Chiapas

We’ve already programmed our Christmas special presentation. Each special day will include Shoes, perhaps a small toy if we have the finances, piñatas, candy, puppets and a special Christmas message. Each day we’ll gather together at least 5 churches in each location,

Here’s our Christmas schedule so far. We’ll add more communities to this list as finances permit:

December 15th- New Church dedication in Tzonjok, Cancuc followed by our first Christmas Presentation with the Tzeltal Indian. We’ll minster to well over 500 children this day since there are a lot of Tzotzil Indian tribes in this community.

December 16th- Pocoinichim. 2 large churches (including Takiukum)will meet here along with 3 smaller mission churches.

December 19th- Acteal. 11 years ago there was a great massacre in this town. We’ll be bringing a message of New life, hope and love to this community. The Zapatista town of Polum is 30 minutes away. Our church of over 250 people will be walking from Polum to Acteal to participate in this event along with 4 other churches.

December 21- Cholchihutal- This is a remote region of Chiapas. Several missions churches will meet with us this day. Pray for good weather since these Tzotziles will have to walk a long time to get to our central meeting place.

December 24- We’ll be spending Christmas Eve in the central Church of the Tzotziles in Chenahlo, Chiapas. In addition to bringing in Churches from las Limas, we’d like to do an evangelistic effort this day to reach out to the community by having each family invite a family to celebrate with us.

Christmas Day, December 25- Tzalhachin. Some of our largest and poorest Churches (Tzenembolom, Cruzton) will meet together for a day of Celebrating the Birth Of Jesus. How will you be spending Christmas? Come visit us.

Will You Help us put shoes on Maria’s feet?

We still don’t have all the finances needed to provide shoes for all the children which we expect to exceed 2500. We made these plans trusting in God to touch your heart to help provide shoes for these needy children during Chirstmas.

We’ll be working hard and traveling long distances to help provide shoes for these childrne’s feet and smiles on the faces of all the Indians we’re ministering to during Chirsitmas.

Will you help us help the children?

Make a tax deductible donation here. (Please specify that you want to make a donation for “Christmas Gifts in Chiapas”)  We could really use the donations before December 7th.

We appreciate you!

“Your Gift Will Put a Doll in Maria’s Arms and a Smile on 2499 More Hopeful Children’s Faces this Christmas”

We are nearing the Christmas season. What will you be getting for Christmas this year? Many Indian Children in Chiapas don’t know.  They’re really hoping for something, but not expecting to receive anything for Christmas.

Last year, thanks to you, we were able to give out 2100 gifts to some very poor children. That is HUGE and we never planned on doing such a big project because it was our first time to do so.

This ministry turned out to be a real blessing to many needy children last year in addition to encouraging 27 Indian Pastors and countless parents who really needed a little bit of Christmas cheer themselves.

Last year many children got a present for the first time in their lives and most of them had never got to even break a pinata.

One little girl’s maturity and courage was really inspiring.

One rainy day little Maria, who I calculated to be approximately 6 years old, was intently viewing the dolls that we gave out. It was obvious that she desperately wanted one.  However when we asked her to choose between the doll and the umbrella she surprised us by valiantly picking the umbrella. You see, she wanted the doll but she (and her mother) needed the umbrella. We gave her the umbrella and a few other little goodies and she quietly went back to her seat.

She very politely looked at her friends dolls… never saying a word. But as I gazed at her my heart also went out to her. “What a mature little girl”, I thought.

Our gifts were numbered since we had plans to give them out to so many needy children.

Without drawing too much attention I picked up a small doll and edged over to little Maria. As I handed her the gift her face lighted up. .

The expression of joy on her face was worth it all.

Although I was tired from all the travel I also felt blessed to be a part of little Maria’s excitement. She never expected to get the doll. This is just one of the many children we ministered too who are just like her.

Share the Christmas Smiles and Excitement

You may not be able to be here in Mexico but you can be a part of the excitement. Last year’s Children’s Christmas ministry put a smile on the face of a lot of great kids just like Maria.

This year we’ve discovered more tribes and isolated communities that are really poor and have NEVER had a Christmas present in their entire lives. It would be great to give even more gifts than we did last year.

Can we give Maria another doll and minister to 2499 more kids during Christmas 2009?

You tell me.

If we spent $10 per child we’d need $25,000.
Earlier, I asked you what you are getting for Christmas. Now I’d like to ask you what you are willing to give to help out a child who may not receive anything without your financial contribution

This money doesn’t go to me. This is a lot of work for us, but it’s worth it.

“I’m asking you to give the best tax deductible donation you can today.
I know times have been tough for some over the past year.  But that’s all the more
reason to prove to God and yourself that you’re a giver who truly cares about
the hurting.

God gave His best (His own Son) as your Christmas gift.  What can you do?

Can you give $20, $100, $500, $1,000, or even $10,000?”

We’d like to raise funds for this project by December 1st. You can make a tax deductible donation here. (Please specify that you want to make donation for “Christmas Gifts in Chiapas”

This content is from our November 2009 Newsletter.

Download it in pdf format: November 2009 Newsletter (14)

Thanks and God Bless

I’ve updated this article here: I Can’t Give Maria a Doll For Christmas!

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Elephant Birth Video

Life is Riski Busniess

Ever wonder where the term “Holy Smoke” comes from?

Some say it’s from the movie “Holy Smoke”. Some cigar fans like the term. Others say, It’s a religious term describing burnt sacrifices in the Old Testament. Still others say that it is sacrilegious and is mocking God. It’s closely related to “Holy Cow”, an expression of surprise or a slang term.
Being here in Chiapas and working with the Indians (mostly Christian) the term “Holy Smoke” forms a new meaning… at least for us.

Anyone that has been anywhere near one of the Indians knows something… They smell like smoke.
The Indians live in the mountains and cook with wood. However there are no chimneys.
The Indians usually have a fire right in the middle of their home to cook with. This also heats up their house when it’s cold. Even the Indians who are fortunate enough to have a kitchen don’t have gas stoves. They simply have another hut with a fire in the middle of it and call it a kitchen. Even if you were to give them an eclectic stove they wouldn’t use it. They prefer cooking with wood and they’re use to all the smoke.

The information contained in this article is available in pdf format from our July, 2009 Newsletter. You may download it here:

July 2009 Newsletter (16)

Speaking of Smoking…

Jude 1: 22-23 says, “And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” That’s exactly what we’re doing.

During the month  of July, 2009 we were privileged to start 3 new churches:

• El Triunfo, Juarez Chiapas -Our new Pastor in Juarez caught the vision and just opened another mission in this town. Smoking!
• Buena Vista, La Rainza- Located in Zapatista Territory- A beautiful view and a great new Church- That Smokes!
• Motozintla, Chiapas- After very little persuading, Our Pastor located near the Guatemala border in Huitzla just started a new mission and already has 50 people attending- Holy Smokes!

Again they said, “Alleluia! Her smoke rises up forever and ever!” Rev 19:3

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Smoke rose from his nostrils; consuming fire came from his mouth, burning coals blazed out of it. Ps 18:7-9
But the wicked will perish: The LORD’s enemies will be like the beauty of the fields, they will vanish – vanish like smoke. Ps 37:20

Thank you for helping our ministry to “Smoke”!

I have been mentioning in Inspirational messages for quite some time now that the Lord has instructed me to begin a series on spiritual warfare. Well, this is just the beginning.

Spiritual warfare is something that every Believer needs to have training in, because our enemy WILL bring it to you. ( John 16:33)

Yet it is a subject that so many people don’t touch. I think I know the reason why… Whenever the Lord has instructed people to research the subject, grow in knowledge about it and hear from the Holy Spirit about it, the enemy will ALWAYS launch an all out war against that Believer.

I know this because that is what has happened to me. That is what I have been busy with the last few months. When the Holy Spirit started instructing me to start writing about this subject, literally my whole world went absolutely haywire!

People often get so busy in this war that they can’t find the time to continue the study, learning, writing and teaching about it. Well, the devil and his crowd picked on the wrong King’s Kid this time! My Jesus said that He has conquered the enemy and that those who believe in Him are more than conquerors through Him.

John 16:33 AMP “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]”

He has also said “Behold, I (Christ) have given you authority and power… and physical and mental strength and ability over all the power that the enemy possesses, and nothing shall in any way harm you.”
(Luke 10:19)

I have taken Him at His Word. If you are serious about taking Him at His Word, you can have the victory as well.  Remember, this is a constant battle that will end when He returns. Until then, we can grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and learn of Him; making the shelter of His presence our dwelling place.

If you are serious about being victorious, there are some things you can do starting right now.

• Get alone with God on a regular basis to spend time with Him– to pray, worship and to hear from Him.

• Always, always stay in the Word of God. Each and every day, pray to put on the whole armor of God according to Ephesians 6:10-18 (if you will look closely, there doesn’t seem to be one part of this armor or the instructions that is geared for retreat and defeat – only offence and advance).

• Plead the Blood of Jesus over you, your mate and your loved ones.

Also, there are several books that will help explain some things– the book by Joyce Meyer “The Battlefield of the Mind” and the one by Derek Prince “Lucifer Exposed” will help. There are other books as well but these two are in my personal library of helpful tools.

Be very careful about what you read. The enemy has so infiltrated our camp that we have to make sure that everything we take into our minds is backed up by the Word of God.

I am including a prayer about spiritual warfare written by Mr. Victor Matthews. I printed it off and have been praying it constantly since someone sent it to me back in 2007. It has helped me gain and maintain victorious living.

Also, I would like for you to pray with me right now:
“Our most Gracious Lord, Thank you that you have loved us enough to conquer the enemy and that you have given us enough of Your power and authority to do so here on earth. I pray that every one that is reading this right now come to know you as their personal Lord and Savior.

I also pray that everyone that is reading this will take You at Your Word and trust You to lead them in this spiritual warfare in our daily lives.. Lord, I know you will keep on helping me. I also know the enemy will continue to give his all to keep me from being obedient to You and writing what you want me to write about. But, You are the strong man that has shown the enemy who is in charge!! (Lk. 11:21-22)

I put my trust in You. Lord, I continue to ask the prayer of Psalm 143: 8-10 “Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for I hide myself in You. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”

This we pray in the Name of Jesus, Amen.

In His Service,
Robbie Goodwin

Weapons of Spiritual Warfare are Out of this World!

WARFARE PRAYER

by Victor Matthews
(This is a most powerful prayer.  I would encourage you to print it out and pray through it often.)

Heavenly Father, I bow in worship and praise before you.  I cover myself with the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ as my protection.  I surrender myself completely and unreservedly in every area of my life to You.  I take a stand against all the workings of Satan that would hinder me in my prayer life.  I address myself only to the True and Living God and refuse any involvement of Satan in my prayer.

Satan, I command you, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to leave my presence with all your demons  I bring the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ between us.

Heavenly Father, I worship You and give You praise.  I recognize that You are worthy to receive all glory and honor and praise.  I renew my allegiance to You and pray that the blessed Holy Spirit would enable me in this time of prayer.  I am thankful, Heavenly Father, that You have loved me from past eternity and that You sent the Lord Jesus Christ into the world to die as my substitute.

I am thankful that the Lord Jesus Christ came as my representative and that through Him You have completely forgiven me; You have adopted me into your family; You have assumed all responsibility for me; You have given me eternal life; You have given me the perfect righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ so I am now justified.  I am thankful that in Him, you have made me complete, and that You have offered Yourself to me to be my daily help and strength.

Heavenly Father, open my eyes that I might see how great You are and how complete Your provision is for this day.  I am thankful that the victory the Lord Jesus Christ won for me on the Cross and in His resurrection has been given to me and that I am seated with the Lord Jesus Christ in the heavenlies.  I take my place with Him in the heavenlies and recognize by faith that all wicked spirits and Satan himself are under my feet.  I declare, therefore, that Satan and his wicked spirits are subject to me in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

I am thankful for the Armor You have provided.  I put on the Girdle of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Sandals of Peace and the Helmet of Salvation.  I lift up the Shield of Faith against all the fiery darts of the enemy; and I take in my hand the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.  I choose to use Your Word against all the forces of evil in my life.  I put on this Armor and live and pray in complete dependence upon You, blessed Holy Spirit.

I am grateful, Heavenly Father, that the Lord Jesus Christ spoiled all principalities and powers and made a show of them openly and triumphed over them in Himself.  I claim all that victory for my life today.  I reject all the insinuations, and accusations, and the temptations of Satan.  I affirm that the Word of God is true and I choose to live today in the light of God’s Word.

I choose, Heavenly Father, to live in obedience to You and in fellowship with Yourself.  Open my eyes and show me the areas of my life that do not please You.  Work in me to cleanse me from all ground that would give Satan a foothold against me.  I do in every way stand into all that it means to be Your adopted child and I welcome all the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

By faith and in dependence upon You, I put off the fleshly works of the old man and stand into all the victory of the crucifixion where the Lord Jesus Christ provided cleansing from the old nature.  I put on the new man and stand into all the victory of the resurrection and the provision He has made for me to live above sin.

Therefore, today I put off all forms of selfishness and put on the new nature with its love.  I put off all forms of fear and put on the new nature with its courage.  I put off all forms of weakness and put on the new nature with its strength.  I put off all forms of lust and put on the new nature with its righteousness, purity, and honesty.  I am trusting You to show me how to make this practical in my daily life.

In every way I stand into the victory of the ascension and glorification of the Lord Jesus Christ, whereby all the principalities and powers were made subject to Him.  I claim my place in Christ as victorious with Him over all the enemies of my soul.  Blessed Holy Spirit, I pray that You would fill me.  Come into my life, break down every idol and cast out every foe.

I am thankful, Heavenly Father, for the expression of Your will for my daily life as You have shown me in Your Word.
I, therefore, claim all the will of God for today.  I am thankful that You have blessed me with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.  I am thankful that You have begotten me unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

I am thankful that You have made a provision so that today I can live filled with the Spirit of God with love and joy and peace, with long-suffering, gentleness and goodness, with meekness, faithfulness and self-control in my life.  I recognize that this is Your will for me and I therefore reject and resist all the endeavors of Satan and his wicked spirits to rob me of the will of god.  I refuse in this day to believe my feelings and I hold up the Shield of Faith against all the accusations and distortion and insinuations that Satan would put into my mind.  I claim the fullness of the will of God for my life today.

In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I completely surrender myself to You, Heavenly Father, as a living sacrifice.  I choose not to be conformed to this world.  I choose to be transformed by the renewing of my mind, and I pray that You would show me Your will and enable me to walk in all the fullness of Your will today.

I am thankful, Heavenly Father, that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds, to the casting down of imagination and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge God, and to bring every thought into obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, in my own life today I tear down the strongholds of Satan and smash the plans of Satan that have been formed against me.  I tear down the strongholds of Satan against my mind, and I surrender my mind to You, blessed Holy Spirit.

I affirm, Heavenly Father, that You have not given me the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind.  I break and smash the strongholds of Satan formed against my emotions today and I give my emotions to you.  I smash the strongholds of Satan formed against my will today, I give my will to You and choose to make the right decisions of faith.

I smash the strongholds of Satan formed against my body today, I give my body to You recognizing that I am your temple.  I rejoice in Your mercy and goodness.

Heavenly Father, I pray that now and through this day You would strengthen and enlighten me.  Show me the way Satan is hindering and tempting and lying and distorting the truth in my life.  Enable me to be the kind of person that would please You.  Enable me to be aggressive in prayer and faith.  Enable me to be aggressive mentally, to think about and practice Your Word, and to give You Your rightful place in my life.

Again, I cover myself with the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ and pray that You, blessed Holy Spirit, would bring all the work  of the crucifixion, all the work of the resurrection, all the work of the glorification, and all the work of Pentecost into my life today.  I surrender myself to You.  I refuse to be discouraged.

You are the God of all hope.  You have proven Your power by resurrecting Jesus Christ from the dead, and I claim in every way this victory over all the satanic forces in my life.

I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ with thanksgiving. Amen.

Used with the permission of Victor Matthews