My Unplanned Gift From God
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God put it on my heart early to teach children the Gospel and lead others to Christ. I've had over 45 years of evangelical training. Throughout those years, God has shifted my talents, giving me various ways to fulfill my purpose. Some of those gifts have faded, while others have remained and grown. I never would have thought a doll would bring such purpose.
One Christmas, my children received a ventriloquist dummy. They were thrilled! Everyone took turns trying to make them speak without moving their mouths. I chose to try my daughter's dummy, Simon. It was as though God had placed this mission right in my lap. My husband said, "You must use this for your children's ministry." And so I did.
I purchased a record that taught me to say the ABCs without moving my mouth. With much practice, I began sharing the Gospel using Simon. Simon and I perform skits that include some light humor, singing "Jesus Loves Me" in English and Spanish, and...
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