ABOUT HIDE & KEEP MINISTRIES
In 1994, I began teaching my children to memorize the Word of God in creative and engaging ways. I wanted them not only to learn Scripture, but to truly hide it in their hearts so it would stay with them for a lifetime. What started as something simple in our home soon spilled over into Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, Caravan classes, Children's Church, homeschool groups, and Bible Quizzing. Before long, my children and I were leading workshops, sharing with others the creative ways God had shown us to hide His Word in our hearts—and keep it there.
The impact on children has been nothing short of amazing.
I have watched “tough” kids—often boys standing in the back with their arms crossed, clearly thinking, “There is NO WAY I’m going to memorize anything!”—end up having the time of their lives and asking for more. Instead of hearing, “Do I have to?” Scripture memorization often becomes the favorite part of an event. Isn't God great? With His guidance and creativity, we have seen children as young as three years old memorize entire books of the Bible—and remember them, even the references!
SO WHO AM I?
My name is DaVonne Lee. I am the wife of Cameron Lee and the mother of seventeen incredible children. Five of our children live in heaven with Jesus, and we homeschooled the twelve children entrusted to our care: Brittlyn, Berrick, Bryce, Blake, Brandon, Bradly, Bowen, Brynn, Bella, Brayah, Braven, and Bodhi. Many of our children are now grown and have started families of their own, allowing us the joy of watching the next generation grow.
Before attending MidAmerica Nazarene College, where I traveled for two years with their PR groups, I sang with the Continental Singers, touring across the United States and later traveling internationally to Holland, France, Belgium, and Germany.
In February 2002, I joined the staff of Westside Church of the Nazarene, serving as the Worship Arts Ministry Leader while remaining heavily involved in children's ministry. I have been teaching Kids Bible Quizzing since 2002. In 2019, I became the KC District Director, in 2020 the MNU Field Director, and in 2025 I joined the Triad Global Leadership Team.
SHAPED BY CHALLENGE
Our lives took an unexpected turn in 2007 when our daughter Bella was born. Shortly after entering this world, she was diagnosed with Down syndrome and three holes in her heart. At only 8 months old, she underwent open-heart surgery to repair those holes and made an incredible recovery. Later, in 2013, Bella was also diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Bella’s challenges have stretched us in ways we never expected. They have pushed us to think differently about how children learn and have expanded the creative ways we teach Scripture. Through Bella, God has helped us see that every child can hide His Word in their heart—sometimes they just need a different path to get there. God has used Bella in beautiful ways to shape both our ministry and our perspective.
Then on November 7, 2014, our oldest daughter Brittlyn was involved in a devastating car accident that left her with multiple injuries and a severe traumatic brain injury. Doctors did not expect her to wake up—but God had other plans. Brittlyn survived and continues to be a miracle in our lives.
Before her accident, Brittlyn illustrated our coloring books, which is why we currently only have Genesis and Exodus completed. Our hope is that someday she may again be able to help finish the rest of the series.
Through these seasons, God has continued to remind us that even life’s hardest moments can be used for His good. The challenges we have faced have shaped our family, deepened our faith, and strengthened our desire to help children hide God’s Word in their hearts and keep it there.
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you have a child with special needs and would like to share your story with us, we would truly love to hear it. God continues to use every story—including the difficult ones—to teach us more about His faithfulness.
Through every season of our lives, our passion has remained the same—to help children joyfully hide God’s Word in their hearts and keep it there for a lifetime.
