“When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy.

On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him after his father Zechariah, but his mother spoke up and said, ‘No! He is to be called John.’

They said to her, ‘There is no one among your relatives who has that name.’ Then they made signs to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, ‘His name is John.’

​Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. All the neighbors were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all these things. Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, ‘What then is this child going to be?’ For the Lord’s hand was with him.” ~Luke 1:57-66 (NIV) ...

“Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were like fiery pillars. He was holding a little scroll, which lay open in his hand. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, and he gave a loud shout like the roar of a lion. When he shouted, the voices of the seven thunders spoke.” (Revelations 10:1-3 NIV)

Wow! What a day! I was incredibly blessed today to be in a recording studio. Some of you may already know, but God opened the door for me to begin recording a music album which uses music to teach children Scripture. It has been a fun and wild adventure. It humbles me to see how God would allow this everyday mom to reach little souls for Christ. Teaching Scripture to our children, even as early as infancy, plays a vital role in teaching our kids wisdom and equipping them for every good work. Sample two demo tracks below, then read more about this delightful musical project with a sneak-peek and your chance to pre-order copy(ies) as signed CDs and/or in digital MP3 format here! ("Sing-Along With Mr. Caleb" makes a great gift, too!)

Sing along with the “real” Mr. Caleb from the children’s book “Meet Mr. Caleb.” Join our favorite barefoot worship leader in praise and worship as children and parents learn Scripture placed to catchy tunes. From bleating sheep to the “cha-cha” to interactive choruses and kids’ voices, Sing-Along with Mr. Caleb puts Scripture verses to music that children and parents alike will love. Let Scripture come alive through music and song! ...

What smells, splashes in puddles, and walks in the holiness of God? Meet fun and quirky Mr. Caleb. He plays the guitar, likes vegetables, and loves the Lord. He also walks everywhere barefoot. From running shoeless in the snow to jumping in puddles to stepping across stones, where hasn’t this worship leader trod? Wearing colorful hats, this young, modern-day hippie putters in a clunky V.W. bus in the most comical adventures. Discover Mr. Caleb’s paths of adventure, the God-given uniqueness he embraces with gusto, and even the spiritual significance behind his bare feet!

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Revelation Chapter 9
“The fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the Abyss. And out of the smoke locusts came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth. They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of Good on their foreheads.”
Revelations 9:1-4, NIV
 
A Prayer Over Our Children
Oh God, place Your seal upon my child’s forehead so when trials come, she is not harmed. Just as the abyss opens and locusts are released upon the earth, I ask that You will be her refuge and strength. When death comes and fire fills the air, may You protect her. Give her a heart of repentance, I plead so she may be washed clean from sin. Oh God, may You keep her from idolatry and murder while You prevent sorcery and sexual immorality from possessing a foothold. Hear my cry, oh God. Amen.
 
Lay it Down
 
     Legs pounded, arms pumped, and hands fisted. Sweat carved tributaries down my forehead. I was a mess. On the treadmill I ran, fueled by an aching plea. Take not Your holy presence from me, I entreated, Draw near me, oh God. Do not leave me nor forsake me. Faster my legs flew. Short and ragged I panted, straining forward with every muscle and fiber. Deep groanings accompanied my every breath.

Revelation Chapter 8
 
“Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all God’s people, on the golden altar in front of the throne. For the smoke of the incense, together with the prayer of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand.”
Revelations 8:3-4 (NIV)
 
A Prayer Over Our Children
May the prayers of my child rise before You like burning incense as she stands before Your throne. Oh God, shelter my child beneath Your wings during these times of tribulation. When earthquakes, thunder, and flashes of lightening come upon the earth, watch over my little one. When hail, fire, and blood fall as the earth burns with its’ trees and grass, keep her from devastation. When the mountains are thrown into the seas, the water turns to blood, and the ships and the animals of the sea are destroyed, may she remain untouched. When the star of bitterness falls into the rivers and poisons the water, keep her from harm. Oh God, when the light of the sun, moon, and stars are blocked and the day and the night are without light, protect my little one and hear her prayers.
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Revelation Chapter 7
“And they cried out in a loud voice: ‘Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.’ All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: ‘Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor
and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!’”
Revelation 7:10-12 (NIV)
 
A Prayer Over Our Children
Oh God, place Your seal upon my child’s forehead that she may be protected against harm. Let her join with every nation, tribe, people, and language to stand before the Lamb and Your throne. Clothe her in white, oh God, and give her palm branches to hold. Let her fall before Your throne in worship with the angels, proclaiming Your salvation, praise, glory, wisdom, and thanks along with Your honor, power, and strength. Be her Shepherd and shelter her with Your presence so she may never again hunger, thirst, or be beaten down by the sun and the scorching heat. Oh God, lead her to streams of living water and wipe away every tear from her eye. Amen.
 
Perta – Salvation Belongs To Our God

Revelations Chapter 5
“Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousands , and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice: ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!’ “
Revelations 5:11-12, NKJV
 
A Prayer Over Our Children
Father God, may the voice of my child one day join with the voices of Your angels in the praise and worship of You. For You are the triumphing Lion of Judah and Root of David. Let her fall before You with prayers rising to join those of the saints on Your Most Holy Hill. May her mouth sing a new song proclaiming Your worthiness to every tongue, tribe, people, and nation.
     May You, who is worthy to take the scroll and open the seals, be Lord of her life. Purchase her with Your slain blood and make her a kingdom and priest for Your service to reign victoriously on the earth. Oh God, let her unite with the voices of thousands and tens of thousands of worshipping angels. With all that is within her, let her join in the singing of every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and in the sea in their praise of You. For You are the Lamb who sits on the throne and who receives praise, honor, glory, and power forever. Amen.
 
Good-bye
 
     Tears drip down my cheeks. I taste the salt water on my tongue. I cannot stop crying. The pain hurts too deep. The wound is too raw. I jump on the trampoline. Higher and higher my legs propel, straining for the sky. With my tears, I will worship You, I silently cry. Water welled and pooled in the corners of my eyes. My hair grazed the tree branches above, but I do not care. Take my pain as my offering, my spirit implores.