Lilies and Manna

Manna with Madeline: finding Christ in new motherhood

Madeline shares her beautiful testimony of Jesus Christ as well as special experiences she has had as a new mother. 
Madeline's spiritual wisdom, love for her Savior, and insights into new motherhood is inspiring and truly will lead those listening closer to Jesus Christ, as it did for me during this interview. 
 

Consider the Phone: Part 2

In today's episode, we focus on ways that we can show our children and our Savior that we love them by the way in which we use our phones daily.
By remembering Christ centered principles as well as practical phone management tips, we as mothers can be more present for our children as well as present for promptings from the Holy Ghost to guide us in life and motherhood. 

Consider the Phone: Part 1

In today's Lily episode, we consider how our phones can be a distraction from our children and Savior. Today's focus is on how the adversary uses phones and social media to distract us from our most important work, but how as we turn to the Savior He will help us take steps in becoming more present and focused on the things that matter most in life and motherhood. 

Manna with Shoushig: ’line upon line’ in difficult motherhood moments

In today's episode, Shoushig shares with us her testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel. From her conversion story to her experiences of having a daughter undergo multiple open heart surgeries, Shoushig's example inspires all to deepen their own faith in Jesus Christ and rely on Him 'line upon line' in all things life and motherhood. 

Manna Crumbs for Parents: finding Christ in the NICU

In today's episode, Seth and I talk about ways we found Jesus Christ during the extremely 'crummy' and difficult moments we felt in the NICU. We also talk about manna 'crumbs' of Jesus Christ's gospel that we were able to use to help us through that time in our life, and hope that all parents can find these crumbs useful as they rely on Jesus Christ and His Atonement during the especially hard moments raising children. 

Manna Crumbs for Parents: ”come what may, and love it”

Manna Crumbs episodes are where my husband and I will talk about common 'crumby' parenthood moments and how finding 'crumbs' of Jesus Christ's gospel such as a scripture or talk can help parents turn to Jesus Christ and rely on Him during harder days of parenthood. 
Today's episode we focus on the classic talk, "Come What May, and Love It" by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, and how the manna crumbs taught in this address can help us remember Jesus Christ and be strengthened during even the crummiest moments as parents.

Consider the Ointment part 2: a job that is eternal

In today's episode of Consider the Ointment Part 2, we continue to use ointment as an object to tie back Jesus Christ in motherhood. This episode's focus is on the eternal perspective of our divine role as mothers and the generations that will be blessed by our selfless service to our children. 

Consider the Ointment part 1: our greatest work

In this Lilies episode, we will talk about how ointment that we use on our children can tie back to Jesus Christ and His life. We will be focusing on how our time and talents are truly best spent on our children, and that as we use our individual gifts in showing our love and devotion for our children, we are truly using them to show our love and devotion for Jesus Christ. 

Quickbread: Small and Simple Things

In this week's episode, Katey and I will be following up on last week's invitation to read Alma 37:6. We will be discussing how it truly is the small and simple things we do daily that can lead us to Jesus Christ and back to our Heavenly Father. 

Manna with Katey: scriptures, temple, garments and rising above the world

In today's episode, Katey joins us to share her favorite ways to partake of the manna of Jesus Christ's gospel. We will talk about how by daily actions like scripture study and wearing temple garments can help us rise above the world as we focus on our covenants and relationship with Jesus Christ.