Lilies and Manna

Manna with Elisabeth: the importance of sharing stories from Jesus Christ’s life with our children

Today's Manna episode is with Elisabeth Child, creator and host of Sword of Truth Podcast, a resource for children to learn stories from Jesus Christ's life using scriptures and songs. 
Elisabeth shares her testimony of Jesus Christ, the importance of sharing stories from His life, and young children's ability to truly understand and apply His teachings.
Toward the end of this episode will be a special portion for children to listen to a story from Jesus Christ's life, as well as be given an invitation to do this week as a family. (starting at 42:30)
 

Consider the Stroller: making walks a sacred experience with Jesus Christ

In today's Lily episode, we consider how the stroller can be a reminder to us of Jesus Christ and imagine ourselves in a specific story from His life. We remember ways that we can invite Him and His presence into our lives, specifically ways we can feel close to Him on our walks with our children. 
 
Consider doing one of the following invitations this week:
 
Read and watch the Bible video depicting these scriptures:  Luke 24:13–33
Read or listen to the talk: The Power of Scripture by Elder Scott 
Memorize a scripture and recite that to your child on your next walk
 

Manna with Katie: from overstimulation and anxiety to consecration and acknowledgment of His hand in motherhood

Katie shares ways that she finds Jesus Christ in the ever changing challenges and anxieties of motherhood. Katie shares practical as well as gospel-centered ways in which she is able to remember Him and keep Him central in her life and in motherhood.
Katie’s Invitation: By Divine Design by Elder Rasband https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/by-divine-design?lang=eng

Lily Petal: church with young children

In today's episode, it is my hope to help young moms like myself who feel the struggle of going to church with children who can be loud, messy, and restless. During this episode, I share ways that moms can develop a Christ-centered mindset to help Sundays be a special and sacred experience even amidst cheerio throwing, disrupting tantrums, and hallway walkabouts. 
Invitation this week: Suffer the Little Children:
Luke 18:15–17
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2011-10-0064-suffer-the-little-children-to-come-unto-me?lang=eng

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.