As we help our children put on their costumes this year, I hope that it will be a time to remember Jesus Christ and how we can put on His armor in our everyday life as mothers. 

Will we as mothers choose to become the salt of the earth.. or pillars of salt looking back on a life before our temple covenants?     Consider Invitation: Salt of the Earth Remember Lot's Wife Why Not Now?   Salt Dough Recipe: 2 cup all-purpose flour  1 cup salt 1 cup water*Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add a little water at a time, mixing as you pour, to form a ball of dough. Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes.

“Set aside those things in your life that don’t really matter. Decide to do something that will have eternal consequences.” -Elder Scott

"Look unto me in every thought.. doubt not.. fear not."   https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/

Join Seth and I on a metaphorical walk in our garden as we find connections to Jesus Christ in our lives as parents.  Invitations: Read this President Packer talk Read this Elder Clayton talk   🕊️ Thank you to Popcorn Tree Books, @popcorn.tree.books, the sponsor of today's episode.  Use the code MANNA10 for 10% off your order Find Books Here

"I would learn the Healer's art.."   Join me and my son's angel NICU nurse Lauren as we talk about learning and living the Healer's art in motherhod.    Subscribe to Lilies and Manna email list

The repairman we are going to be talking about in today's episode is one with billions of reviews..   many refer to Him as a “miracle worker”.   He never rushes a job, and you truly feel like his most important and only customer.   He perfectly diagnoses any problem, fixing and repairing anything and everything to the point it is restored perfectly as if there was never a problem in the first place.   Not to mention he’s quite the talented carpenter ;)   But perhaps most important to note..   He always comes when he says he will come.   Join me in today's special Father's Day episode where we learn about how we can utilize and prepare for the return of the 'ultimate repairman'.    Consider invitation: President Nelson's talk: "Confidence in the Presence of God"   A special thank you to the sponsor of today's episode RŌMFRĒ. RŌMFRĒ is a family owned company that specializes in leather goods and gear. Their products are both beautiful and practical, and one of my all-time favorite companies. You can use the code LILIES20 for 20% off your order.  RŌMFRĒ website RŌMFRĒ leather Book of Mormons  

"You are hereby called to serve as a mother for the building up of the kingdom of God here on Earth." Whether or not you have formally received a mission call or have served a mission, remember: You have been called to serve, called to serve Him.. called to serve them.. in this essential mission of motherhood, for every mother a missionary.   Consider Invitation: Elder Holland's talk "Missionary Work and the Atonement" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-uk2KziLVY   *Thank you to the sponsor of today's episode: Native Scripture, the dual language Book of Mormon. Use the code MANNA15 for 15% off your Native Scripture set  https://www.nativescripture.com/ *  

In today's special two part episode, it is my hope that you will see sleepless nights in a new way, a way that will bring you closer to Jesus Christ in these exhausting hours.  It is also my hope that you will learn new practical tips and tools for this tiring stage of motherhood like I did from today's incredible guest, Lita, who you can find at https://itstimetosleepconsultant.com/ .   🥬 A big thank you to the sponsor of today's episode, Betterdays Co. Betterdays  is a health and wellness company that makes all natural, organic supplements that has truly helped our entire family have 'better days'. You can use the code MADELINEHOYT10 for 10% off your order 🥬 Find their website here: https://betterdaysco.com/    

Join me for this short Valentine's message where we relate the 5 love languages found in Jesus' life to times we express these same love languages in our life as mothers.  It is my hope that today and everyday, we can study and ponder on the love Jesus expressed through words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch, quality time, and gift giving and how we as mothers reflect His life by similarly showing these various forms of love to our own precious children.

Thank you to today’s episode sponsor, Cozy Confidence, the best heatless curler that saves so much time for the things that matter most! Click here.. where you can use the code liliesandmanna for 15% off your order! If improved physical fitness is one of your 2025 goals, this episode is for you. Megan Spencer is pregnancy, birth, and postpartum fitness coach whose goal is to help mothers feel strong in the ‘forever trimester’ of motherhood. Join us today as we make connections to Jesus Christ and spiritual fitness, as well as share how we we can combat the common deterrents we face in sticking to our physical and spiritual goals. Megan’s wisdom and encouragement is contagious and life changing, and you won’t want to miss any of this special episode. For a 7 day free trial of Megan’s app, or to use her code for 30% off an annual membership available through March, visit her website here!    

As I have been pondering what motherhood resolution I want to take into 2025, these three phrases kept coming to my mind from the Savior.  It is my hope that one of these phrases once said by Jesus Christ will resonates with you, and that it will become your own New Year's resolution. I hope that after listening to this episode, you can imagine Jesus Christ lovingly reminding you of this resolution throughout the year, as you seek to become a better mother and disciple of Him. Be sure to go to my new website www.liliesandmanna.com, to get on my email list to be the first to hear about exciting things coming this year! 

Merry Christmas Eve!  Using Elder Maxwell's beautiful imagery of Mary and her newborn, my hope for today's short episode is that we can make connections to Mary as we remember moments with our own newborn, ultimately remembering THE newborn. 

Today's guest is one of my oldest and closest friends, Kristen Scott. Not only is she an extremely talented recording artist and Christian singer and songwriter, but her beautiful testimony of Jesus Christ and connections she finds to Jesus Christ through music and motherhood makes today's episode one of my favorites yet.    For the first time on Lilies and Manna podcast, there is a live musical number that you will not want to miss! This song is sung by Kristen and what she describes as her personal testimony of the Savior. 

Join Natalie and I as we read through her interactive and immersive children's book, "My Covenant Path with Jesus". Today we talk about the importance of helping our children understand the Atonement of Jesus Christ and how to walk the covenant path with Him.     Natalie's challenge: Simple is the Doctrine of Jesus Christ by President Eyring   Link to Natalie's book: My Covenant Path with Jesus https://www.acovenantchild.com/products/order-my-covenant-path-with-jesus?variant=43544111677699

Join Seth and I as we find spiritual connections to the many aspects of Thanksgiving. We hope that from the feast, to the turkey bowl, and even to the leftovers.. that those listening will look at it all with new spiritual eyes as it now reminds them of the Savior and His gospel. 

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

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    

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.

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.