Lilies and Manna

Consider the Laundry: how the continuous laundry can remind us of His continuous Atonement in motherhood

It is my hope you will never look at huge mountains of laundry the same way again, and that heartfelt desire replaces dread of tackling this chore as it now becomes a time to reflect on Jesus Christ's Atonement in everyday moments in motherhood.
 
Here are the references in the 'Consider' invitation for this week:
 
"The Infinite Atonement" by Tad Callister 
"Be Ye Therefore Perfect.. Eventually" by Elder Holland
"His Grace is Sufficient" by Brad Wilcox 
Mark 5

Halloween Episode: Consider the Trick or Treating

How in the world can trick or treating help teach me about finding Jesus Christ in motherhood? 
Find out in today's episode :)
It is my promise you will never view Halloween night the same again, as it now becomes a night of reminders of ways to draw nearer to your Heavenly Father and Savior.
 
 
Consider challenge:
'Pray, He is there' by President Susan H. Porter
 
 

Consider the Costco Run: ways to 'stock up' and 'unload' Jesus Christ's messages at General Conference

Come with me on a Costco run as we find connections to General Conference. From the parking lot and food court, to the check out and receipt check, I hope you never look at a Costco trip the same again as these things can now be reminders of Jesus Christ and His gift and blessing of General Conference.

Consider the Birth Story

Happy Labor Day! Today I invite you to look back on your 'labor days', finding connections to Jesus Christ's Atonement in each detail of the individual births of your children. 

Consider the Due Date

In today’s lily episode, I invite you all to consider how a baby’s due date can represent the day that Jesus Christ comes again.
 
Just as we do not know the day nor hour of His return, we do not know the exact day nor hour our baby will come, but there are ways we can prepare for both of these joyous days with excitement rather than fear.
 
As I approach my baby's due date, I hope that during this episode all mamas can relate to past and future due dates of their own babies and the connection these special days have to the day that the Savior comes again. 

Manna with Me: how modesty shows love to God, others, and ourselves

In today's episode, I share how modesty is a powerful and consistent way to show our love to our Heavenly Father and Savior, to others, and to ourselves. 
 
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Invitation from today's episode:
Read the talk..
“If the Savior Stood Beside Me, Would I Wear the Things I Wear?”
by Carol F. McConkie
https://womensconference.byu.edu/sites/womensconference.ce.byu.edu/files/carolmcconkiemodesty.pdf
 

Manna with Megan: in defense of the family and Christ in motherhood

I am so excited to introduce Megan as today's guest on Lilies and Manna podcast.
 
Megan is the creator of the instagram account In Defense of Family (@defense_of_family), where she fearlessly and boldly defends and declares the doctrine on the family in a world that mocks and disregards these divine truths.
 
In today's episode you will feel of Megan's dedication to her divine role of motherhood, and ultimately feel of her deep love and commitment to Jesus Christ as we talk about ways to teach our children His eternal doctrine. 
 

Mother's Day Manna Episode: the character of Christ in motherhood

Happy Mother's Day!
In this Mother's Day Manna episode, I use one of my favorite talks to focus on parallels from Christ's life to show how His character can be found in the selfless acts mothers demonstrate in daily motherhood. 
My invitation to all who listen to this episode is to watch this talk and find further connections to motherhood that they can then apply to their life, as well as recognize times that they have demonstrated the character of Christ in selfless service for their children. 
 
Character of Christ David Bednar MTC version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6bofAYBpN8

Mother's Day Lily Episode: Consider the Sippy Cup

In this special Mother's Day episode, we will be drawing upon a story from Jesus Christ's life that connects to times we give selflessly to our children even when we feel we have nothing left to give. We will talk about how it is in these moments we can feel the closest to the Savior in our service to Him through these selfless acts for our children, and times we can feel most strongly the enabling power of His Atonement in motherhood.

Manna Crumbs for Parents: how to keep the Spirit strong in our daily lives following General Conference

It can feel pretty sad and 'crumb'y after General Conference ends.. but in today's episode Seth and I talk about how we can truly keep the same incredible feeling of the Holy Ghost with us as parents in our daily lives.. just as strongly as we felt it this past weekend.
 
Using the manna of Jesus Christ's words in 3 Nephi, Seth and I find ways that we can feel close to our Savior after General Conference just as the people found ways to still feel close to Him after He left their physical presence. 
 
We invite all that listen to study 3 Nephi 17-20 to find your own personal ways to feel close to the Savior each and every day moving forward after conference.