In 1994, I begain teaching my children to memorize the Word of God using fun and creative ways. Naturally, what we had been doing at home just spilled into VBS, Sunday School, Caravan classes, Children¢s Church, Homeschool groups and even Bible Quizzing. My children and I began to lead workshops teaching others what God had shown to us. The impact it has had on the children around us has been nothing short of amazing.

I have seen "tough" kids, usually boys, who stand in the back, arms crossed, saying with their faces, "There is NO WAY I¢m going to memorize ANYTHING!" having the time of their lives and asking for more. Instead of "Do I have to?", Bible memorization has not only become enjoyable but many times the favorite activity at an event. Isn¢t God GREAT?! With His guidance and creativity, I have seen children as young as 3 years old memorize entire BOOKS of the Bible. Praise the Lord! And they remember it!!! - Even the references!!

Well, who am I? My name is DaVonne Lee. I am wife to Cameron Lee and mother to 15 wonderful children; Five live in heaven with Jesus, and we Homeschool the remaining 10 who have been left in our care (Brittlyn, Berrick, Bryce, Blake, Brandon, Bradly, Bowen, Brynn, Bella and Brayah).

Before attending Mid-America Nazarene College and traveling in their PR groups for two years, I sang with Continental Singers traveling across America twice then to Holland, France, Belgium and Germany. In Feb. of 2002, I joined the staff of Westside Church of the Nazarene serving as their Worship Leader/Music Ministry Coordinator and leading the Children's Quizzing Program. When available, we lead workshops to demonstrate creative ways we have learned to Hide God's Word and Keep it there - thus our ministry name: Hide & Keep! If you would like more information about our workshops, please contact us!

Our lives changed quite a bit in 2007; Our little Bella, born 07-08-07, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after entering this world. That was a quite a shock for us but she was also born with three holes in her heart! She had open heart surgery March 11, 2008 to correct these holes and she has had an amazing recovery! You can read more about Miss Bella and her journey by going to www.caringbridge.org/visit/bellalee. If you have a special needs child and want to share your story with us, please do! We would LOVE to hear it.