Aug. 19, 2009

Training Children to Speak - Part 3

Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

The word "witness" is martus which means "one who knows or one who bears record to what he has seen or heard." We can't be a witness for the Lord unless we know what we are talking about. We must know His truth to communicate it. The English word, martyr is derived from this word because he bears witness by his death. In many countries of the word believers are martyred for witnessing to the truth. A true witness will not back down in the face of persecution.

We continue to look at more ways to prepare our children to speak.

DELVE DEAPER

When a child says, "God is the biggest God in the world!" ask another question, "Why do you think that?" or "How do you know that?" It will cause them to think a little more and give you an opportunity to add another precept of truth. Remember, this is not a lecture, just a question or two as they go their merry way. You can do this with many statements they make.

POEM NIGHTS/MEMORY VERSES

Every so often we have Poem Night with all the grandchildren. Each one has to memorize a poem and recite it to the audience of uncles, aunts, cousins and grandparents. It is good practice for speaking and they are growing more confident each time. You can do the same thing with Scripture Memory Verses. You may not have the audience on hand that we have but you could do it by gathering a few families together.

SPEECH NIGHTS

As our children were growing and especially when they got into their teen years, we frequently had Speech Nights. Sometimes they had to prepare a speech on a given subject with time to study and prepare. Other times we wrote different subjects on paper and put them in a hat. After taking a subject from the hat, the children would then have to give an impromptu three minute speech on that subject.

We also did this with the Scriptures. Sometimes they had to prepare a talk on a certain Scripture or passage; other times we would put the Scripture in the hat and they would have to give an impromptu exhortation on it.

PREACHING NIGHTS

Our children were mostly in their teens when we lived on the Gold Coast of Australia. They loved to preach in the open air mall in Surfers Paradise. To prepare for this they had practice preaching nights where our children and their friends would practice. They would preach for a few minutes and then the next one would carry on. And this is how they did it in the open air mall. One would preach and before they ran out of what to say, the next one would run out and start preaching.. They could keep going like this for an hour or more and many crowded around to hear the gospel. Rocklyn was only 13 years, and in bare feet and jeans, would gather crowds as he preached like a fiery evangelist.

SHARING AT CHURCH

Unfortunately not many young people have the opportunity to share at church. Fortunately, we do have this opportunity at our church fellowship. Firstly, we start the service with prayer, not the pastor giving one prayer, but at least half an hour of prayer where everyone is encouraged to pray. Most of the children, even down to the five year olds get up and pray--and they know how to pray! After a short message, the service is opened up to testimony and sharing the Word. We believe in the premise of 1 Corinthians 14:26, "How is it then, brethren, when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying." It is wonderful to see the young people sharing insights from the Word of God.

APOLOGETICS NIGHTS

We are now planning to start Apologetics Nights with the older grandchildren and the other young people in the fellowship. We will give them a certain subject to study. When we come together, one of the fathers will challenge them with certain aspects of truth on that subject which they will have to contend for and defend in front of everyone. This will be good training for them. I am not sure yet which subject they are starting with. However, if you would like to do something this, you could get them to defend such questions as:

Why is Jesus Christ the only way to Heaven?
Did dinosaurs really exist?
The Bible says God created the earth in six days? How does this line up with the fact that scientists say it is millions of years old?
How can you prove that there was a world-wide flood?
How can you prove the Bible is the inspired Word of God?
How do you view the land of Israel versus Replacement Theology?
If we all came from Adam, how come there are so many different races of people?
How do you explain Global Warming? Is it truth or fiction?

The above are just the beginning of questions that our children should know how to factually answer. Are we adequately training them?

Love from NANCY CAMPBELL, ABOVE RUBIES

PRAYER:

"Lord, help me be to be constantly aware that I am preparing my children to speak for you and defend the faith. Amen."

AFFIRMATION:
I am a faith-defender and I am training my children to be the same.

FURTHER STUDY:
Since beginning this series on Training our Children to Speak a most informative book came into my possession. If you have not already read it, I would encourage you to check the internet and get hold of this book--"Already Gone (Why your kids will quit church and what you can do to sop it)" by Ken Ham & Britt Beemer.

Check the web page,
www.aboverubies.org for further ideas of discussions for your Family Meal Table. Check out QUOTES FROM PRESIDENTS FOR DISCUSSION AT YOUR TABLE.

If you don't have books on Apologetics, check out the Internet, or go to
www.answersingenesis.org


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Aug. 1, 2009

Training Children to Speak - Part 2

1 Corinthians 1:5, "That in everything ye are enriched by Him, in all utterance and in all knowledge...."

The word "utterance" is the Greek word, logos. It is also translated, "speech" but means "the expression of thought." How wonderful that God enriches us in all speech and expression of His thoughts. God wants His thoughts and His ways made known and He uses us to do it. We must keep close to the Lord, listen obediently to Him and fill our hearts with His Word. As we do, He will anoint us to be His oracle. Some will speak to individuals, some to people in high places, some to nations. But we must be available at all times to make God's truth known. If we don't, deception increases. Silence is surrender! May we never surrender to deception.

Paul encourages us in 2 Corinthians 8:7 Paul to "abound" in speech. The word "abound" means "to superabound, to be in excess, to excel, over the top." Thad doesn't sound like being reticent, does it?

How do we prepare our children to speak the truth boldly? We must show by our own example and  give them opportunity. Here are a few pointers to think about

SPEAK DISTINCTLY

It is important to teach children to speak clearly and articulately from the time they learn to talk. I'll admit I am a little deaf and getting a bit older, but many times I cannot understand what some young people are saying. They talk so quickly and indistinctly that I don't know what they are talking about. I think we should teach children that it is selfish to speak so quickly that people have to ask them to repeat what they are saying.

Back in Ezra's day the Levites "read in the book of the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading."  (Nehemiah 8:8) How will they speak with those in high places if they cannot speak clearly?

BIRTHDAY SPEECHES    

When our children were growing up, we always had birthday speeches. Each one in the family and those who were invited had to give a speech about the birthday person, expressing all the good things they could think of about them--their talents, character and what they meant to them. The birthday person would be filled up with encouragement, enough to last them a year! At the same time, our children learned to express themselves as they gave these speeches.

The children have now passed this tradition on to their own children. At each birthday among the grandchildren, they still do the same thing. The birthday child sits on a special chair while all the aunties and uncles and cousins (and there are many of them) say a speech to this child. They sit with a big smile on their face and drink it all in. At the same time, the children, even the little ones, learn to give speeches.

Recently our Above Rubies helpers decided to have a sleepover with our grandchildren, from Meadow down the four-year-olds. Candace was due for her birthday so they asked the children to say some things to her. The girls said they were amazed how the children, even the little ones, immediately responded by giving speeches and speaking into her life. It was second nature to them.

TABLE DISCUSSIONS

As you well know, I believe the table is a place to communicate. The family meal table can be boring or it can be full of life and increasing in knowledge. The other night (with twelve of us around the table) we got into a political discussion that went on for so long that I burned my lovely sour dough bread in the oven! It cooked for two hours instead of one! In fact, I think that if my husband had not insisted that we eventually stop for our Bible reading and prayer, that we would have still been discussing until midnight.

When raising our children, my husband or I would either ask a question or bring a subject to the table to discuss. We still continue this today. I find that it is not enough to prepare the food for the meal; we should prepare food for discussion, too. If you don't come with anything prepared, nothing happens and often the conversation disintegrates. I like to think of new things to talk about, but I have also compiled a list so that if my mind goes blank, I can refer to the list.

When the children were little, we would often ask basic questions such as, "What was the most interesting thing you did today?" or "What was something new you learned today?"  Every person is expected to share, from oldest to youngest, including mom and dad. When each child speaks, all eyes are on them. They learn to speak and feel more confident the more they do it.

As the children got older, we would bring subjects do discuss--Biblical, spiritual, political or general knowledge. Each child would be expected to share their views. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to learn to express their thoughts and articulate clearly. I will print a list of questions and subjects for you at the end of this devotion if you are interested.

More ideas next week.

Love from NANCY CAMPBELL, ABOVE RUBIES

PRAYER:

"Lord, help me to remember that "silence is surrender." Help me not to be afraid to speak your truth in any situation, even if it politically incorrect. Amen."

AFFIRMATION:
We are a family proclaiming God's truth.


DINNER TIME CONVERSATIONS


An Above Rubies reader recently wrote to me, "Both coming from families with poor conversational skills, my husband and I sometimes find ourselves at a loss to initiate meaningful and interesting conversation at dinner with our six children from ages 6 through 17.  The children and I are together most of the day, hence we already KNOW most of what has gone on with each other that day. Can you suggest some good conversational starters to help us get going?"

This is a really good question. I also find that if I don't think of some ideas before the mealtime, the conversation goes nowhere or is non-existent. By the way, when we put out a question at the table, we start with one person and go around the table, allowing everyone to have a turn.

The following are some ideas to get you started. They are only ideas. I am sure you will be able to think of things that relate particularly to your family.

If you were given a million dollars, how would you spend it? (I have to admit that this was one of the favorite questions our children growing up, and they never tired of it! No wonder one of our sons decided he wanted to be a millionaire by the time he was 30 years. He didn't make by 30, but he is one now! Of course, that didn't happen with all the family. Our daughter, Evangeline, lives with their ten children in a little tiny cabin with no bedrooms and no beds! But she has such an amazing positive attitude that she lives like a millionaire!)

If you were able to travel to another country, which one would you choose, and why?
 
Why do you think abortion is wrong? (Christian children know it is wrong, but often they don't know why. We need to guide their thinking and help them to understand the underlying factors and why it is foreign to God's ways.)
 
If abortion is murder, what should we be doing about it? Can you give some ideas?
 
If you were Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, would you give up "Land for Peace?" If yes, why? If no, why?
 
How do you think Israel will ever regain the land that God originally promised them? Do you have any scenarios? Read Deuteronomy 11:24
 
John Adams, the second President of the United States said, "But a constitution of government once changed from freedom, can never be restored. Liberty once lost is lost forever." Do you think this is true. If so, why?
 
What are you most thankful for in life?
 
What new thing would you like to learn to do? Why?
 
What is the funniest thing that has happened to you today?
 
What is the best thing that has happened to you in your life?
 
What is the worst thing that has happened to you in your life?
 
What is your dream and vision for your life?
 
Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States said, "When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." How does this relate to us today in our nation today?
 
Who is the nicest person you know, and why?
 
What was the kindest thing that someone ever did for you?
 
What was the nicest thing someone ever said to you? How did it make you feel?
 
How do you think our words can affect other people?
 
Theodore Roosevelt (Teddy), 26th President of the United States said these words: "To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." What would you say about this statement?
 
What is the best Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Passover etc. you have ever enjoyed. Choose which one is appropriate for your family.
 
What was the most interesting thing that happened to you today?
Tell us something new that you learned today.
 
Did you learn a new word today? Can you tell us what it is and what it means?
 
What is your favorite story, and why?
 
Edmund Burke, Irish orator, philosopher and  politician (1729 - 1797), said this famous statement, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." He also said, "All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Do you think these statements are true? If so, what should we be doing about them?
 
Romans 3:4 says, ""Let God be true, but every man a liar." What does this mean to you?
If you were given a day that you could do anything you like to do, what would you like to do? Why?
 
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States said, "The foundations of our society and our government rest so much on the teachings of the Bible that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country." How does this statement relate to us today?
 
What is your favorite Bible verse, and why?
 
Who is your favorite character in the Bible, and why?
 
Tell us what you think is special about older people.
 
Tell us what you love about babies.
 
Share with us the character of the man or lady that you would like to marry when you grow up.
 
What kind of a house would you like to live in when you get married?
 
What kind of wedding would you like to have when you get married?
 
If someone said to you, "I don't believe in God!" how would you answer?
 
If someone said to you, "How can I find God?" how would you answer? What steps would you take to lead this person to Christ?
 
What is your favorite tree, and why?
 
What is your favorite flower, and why?
 
If you could have whatever you wanted for dinner, what would you choose?
 
In what way would you like to serve the Lord when you grow older?
 
If you were going to be a missionary, to which country would you like to go to serve the Lord? Why?
 
What is your favorite room in the house, and why?
 
What is your favorite movie, and why?
 
What is the most interesting show, entertainment or tourist place you have been to? Why did you like it the best?
 
2 Timothy 4:2 says, "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season." How can we be ready to speak for the Lord in season and out of season. What do you think this means?
Ronald Reagan said, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." How should we go about seeking to keep our freedom? What do you think should be done? What can you do?
 
Another good idea is to ask one child each night to have a turn to find a poem that they like and bring it to the table to read. The next child the next night until they have all had a turn.
 
You can also ask each child, taking a turn each night, to bring a Bible Scripture to the table which they read and then explain what it means to them
 
Another idea is to give the children a word such as "justice" and ask them to look it up in the dictionary, go to the Internet to find out more information about it or find a Scripture in the Bible about it and bring it to the table for discussion time. Each child can then share their information. You can do this with any words or subjects you would like them to discuss.

Nancy Campbell


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Jul. 25, 2009

Training Children to Speak - Part 1

Psalm 127:4-5, "As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that has his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate."

Many times we forget the purpose of our parenting, don't we? We plod along from day to day with what has to be done and we don't see the future picture. It is good to come back to the Word of God and be reminded of what we are supposed to be doing.

God talks of our children in the context of war. This life is a battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. We are raising our children to be warriors for God's kingdom, to know how to face the battle and to stand strong for God.

Recently, I noticed something important in our above Scripture. We are training our children to speak! Did you notice that? We are to raise children who will speak with the enemies in the gates. In Bible times, the gates of the city were more than an entrance way. They were the busiest place in the city. It was here that the elders sat to rule and direct the affairs of the city. It was here the judges and officers judged the daily matters of the people. It was at the gates the soldiers stood sentinel to guard and protect the city.
 
And this is where God wants our children to speak--in the important places of the city, the state and the nation. He wants us to raise children who will be able to proclaim His truth in the gates--in the high places where decisions and laws are made. We are living in an era where "Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands afar off; for truth is fallen in the street and equity cannot enter." (Isaiah 59:14-15) In this hour of history, we need to raise children who know more than a few Sunday school stories, but children who understand God's truth, who have discernment and know how to execute justice. We need to raise children who are not afraid to speak God's truth, even in the face of opposition and persecution. The psalmist said, "I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed." (Psalm 119:46) I love the Knox translation which says, "Fearlessly will I talk of thy decrees in the presence of kings, and be never abashed."

Truth is not always easy to make known. People often compromise the truth because they are scared of the repercussions. But we are not raising wimps--we are raising warriors. We are raising children who are not afraid to face the enemy. We need soldiers like C.T. Studd prayed for:

Lord, send us lion-hearted men
With good courageous habits,
Who ne'er will run from the devil's gun
Like hares and bunny rabbits!


Some translations of Psalm 127:5 say, "Contend with the enemies in the gate." Our "arrows" must know how to contend for their faith and the truth.

"How do we train our children to speak?" you may ask. Perhaps Apologetics should be part of every homeschooling curriculum. Our children must learn how to give an answer for the faith that is in them (1 Peter 3:15). Of course, it will be difficult to prepare children to be truth-bearers if we are not heralding the truth ourselves. We must not be afraid to speak God's eternal truths, even when they are counter-culture. The ideologies of our society regarding family are not working. There is so much heartache in marriages and family life. Marriages are continually falling apart. God's way, although different to man's ways are the way to success if we are prepared to be obedient to them. We must not ever be ashamed of the truth. We do not have to be intimidated by our adversaries. We can speak with confidence for we know the way that works!

We should be like the apostle Paul who spoke boldly in the synagogue and in the market place, testifying, reasoning, disputing and persuading people in the truth. The psalmist and Paul both confessed, "I believed, therefore have I spoken." (Psalm 116:10 and 2 Corinthians 4:13) What do you believe? That's what you'll speak about. What are you teaching your children to believe? What is the passion of their heart? That's what they'll speak about. Not clichés, but convictions!

Never forget--silence is surrender, but speaking the truth can change the culture of the nation.

Raise your children to be warriors for the Lord. Raise them to know the truth. Prepare them to speak the truth--anointed, not-giving-in, not-backing-down words--in the market place and in high places.
    
Love from NANCY CAMPBELL, ABOVE RUBIES

PRAYER:

"Lord, please lift my vision for parenting my children. Help me to train them to know and understand the truth and be filled with zeal and boldness to speak your truth to all they meet. Help me to also be a truth-bearer wherever I go and to never be ashamed of your timeless truths. Amen."

AFFIRMATION:

I am raising children to be Truth Bearers.

Further Reference:

Speaking boldly, disputing and persuading:
Read Acts 4:13; 29-31; 9:27, 29; 13:43, 46; 14:3; 17:17; 18:4, 13, 26; 19:8, 26; 28:23; Ephesians 6:18-19;  Philippians 1:20; 2 Corinthians 5:11; Proverbs 28:1.

Speaking before kings and rulers:
Psalm 119:46; Proverbs 22:29; Acts 4:8; 24:10-21; 24-27; 26:1-32.

Always ready to speak, even to those who oppose:
Ezekiel 33:8-9; Matthew 10:18-20; 32-33; Colossians 4:6; 2 Timothy 2:25; 4:1-2; 1 Peter 3:15.


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May. 11, 2009

Poured Out

Isaiah 53:12, "He hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors."
 
In Leviticus chapter four it tells us how the priest had to conduct the sin offering. After killing the bullock, the priest would take some of the blood into the tabernacle, dip his finger into the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord in front of the curtain that separates the Most Holy Place. He then had to put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of incense. The rest of the blood had to be "poured out at the base of the altar of burnt offerings at the entrance of the Tabernacle." (v. 7)
 
The shedding of blood is a preeminent theme of Scripture, shedding the blood of animals until Christ came to die once for all. It is interesting to note that the blood had to be "poured out." In the same way, when Yeshua died for our sins, His blood was poured out. John 19:34 NLT tells us, "One of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and blood and water flowed out." Jesus did not come to this world kicking and screaming in order to die for our sins. No, he poured out is soul unto death. He said, "Lo, I come... I delight to do thy will, O my God." Read Psalm 40:6-8 and Hebrews 10:5-7.
 
My heart tells me that just as Jesus poured out His life for me as an offering for sin, so I should pour out my heart in repentance and contrition for the sin that caused him to sacrifice his life for me. I should pour out my heart in intercession for the sin of this nation. Am I burdened enough to not just pray a little prayer, but to pour out my soul to God?
 
David cried night and day because his enemies taunted him saying, "Where is this God of yours?" This is what the humanists and socialists are crying out today? "Where is your God? We can do it better than Him." Does this not bring us to our knees? Will it make us pour out our soul to God as David did? Read Psalm 42:3-4 and Joel 2:17)
 
As our country moves more and more away from God's absolute truths, I fear for the coming generations. I am burdened for my grandchildren and coming great-grandchildren. I am challenged by Lamentations 2:19, "Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street."
 
This was literally talking about children who were fainting for lack of food. But the children of our generation are fainting for lack of love and justice, for the need of stable homes and a mother and father that live together and provide them security; they are fainting for the truth. They are being fed deception on every hand--at school, college and through the media. Generations of children are wiped out before they are born through abortion and the Pill. It is time to pour out our hearts like water before the Lord.
 
Back in the tabernacle days, they not only poured out the blood which speaks of our redemption from sin, but they poured out the anointing oil which speaks of the Holy Spirit. Leviticus 8:12 says, "And Moses poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him."
 
In His great love and compassion, not only did Jesus pour out His life for us, but God pours out His Spirit upon us. God promises in Isaiah 44:3, "I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring." We see the fulfillment of this upon the Jews in Acts 2:17-18 and upon the Gentiles in Acts 10:45, "And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished... because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost."
 
Did you notice what this Scripture says? It doesn't say that God gives a little trickle of His Holy Spirit. No, He pours out His Spirit. He is the Pourer. He pours out His salvation. He pours His love all over us. He pours out His Holy Spirit upon us to enable us to live a life of overcoming the flesh and the devil. Even His name is "ointment poured forth." (Song of Songs 1:3)
 
Can we, too, become pourers? I don't want to be a vessel with stagnate water, do you? I want to be a pourer. A pourer of His love and compassion. A pourer of His truth. I want to pour out my life for the blessing of others. I want to pour out my soul in intercession for my family and for this nation.
 
Let's be pourers of His divine life to our families and to this world. As we pour out God will keep pouring in.
 
Love from NANCY CAMPBELL
 
PRAYER:
 
"Thank you, Lord, for pouring out your soul unto death for me. I can never thank you enough. Thank you for pouring out your Holy Spirit and your life into me. Please anoint me to pour out your life and love to my family and to all I meet."  Amen."
 
AFFIRMATION:
 
No more stagnation. I am pouring forth of God's life in me.
 
P.S.
Further Scriptures about the blood being poured out:
Exodus 29:12; Leviticus 4:7, 18, 25, 30, 34; 9:9; 17:13; Deuteronomy 12:27.
 
Further Scriptures about pouring out your soul to God:
1 Samuel 1:15; Psalm 42:3-4; 62:8; 142:2.
 
Further Scriptures about God pouring out His Holy Spirit:
Proverbs 1:23; Joel 2:28-29; Isaiah 32:15; Ezekiel 39:29; Zechariah 12:10; Acts 1:8.
 
You may like to read the words of one of Serene's songs, one that has not been recorded yet.
 
POURED OUT!
There was a woman who knelt down beside You
And watered Your feet with her tears,
She kissed You with lips that were known for no virtue
And dried Your dusty soles with her hair.
She broke the alabaster vial
And anointed You with the oil.
 
CHORUS:
Poured out, poured out for You,
A fragrant, fragrant perfume,
Poured out, poured out for You,
I want to be poured out!
 
I am a woman who's kneeling at Your feet
With nothing to give You of worth,
I'll break open my soul and spill every drop of me,
I'll pour my life out like the oil.
I'll sacrifice this earthen vessel,
May my tears be as sweet perfume
 
CHORUS:
 
BRIDGE:
They said it was such a waste
But when she saw the oil run down your holy face,
Nothing could replace, no nothing could replace!
 
CHORUS:
Poured out, poured out for You,
A fragrant, fragrant perfume,
Poured out, poured out for You,
I want to be poured out!
 
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Bible & Missions

The Picture Bible - A Family Classic! (Bible)
Christian Heroes: Then & Now (Missions)
Trailblazer Books (Missions)
God's Little Princess Devotional Bible (Young Girls' Quiet Time)
God's Mighty Warrior Devotional Bible (Young Boys' Quiet Time)
Secret Keeper Devos (Annalise's Devotional)
Family Worship - Devotions Led by Mark at Night