consider the sparrow

"Maybe you’ve noticed that there isn’t much reality, in reality TV. And just because Hollywood seems fixated on portraying millions of us, millions of smart, talented, accomplished, devoted, chaste LDS women as women who are secretly petty, promiscuous, and preoccupied with flaunting their covenant-breaking doesn’t mean any of it is true. We just happen to be the latest group that Hollywood is mocking and abusing for money. I testify that YOUR voice and YOUR life can bear witness of truth and literally change lives." -Sheri Dew   I hope that you feel the reality of these words in today's episode, and the reality of your Savior Jesus Christ who loves you and is counting on all of us women and mothers in His church to be a witness of Him in these latter days. 

I hope in today's episode, you feel the Savior's love, care and notice for you when you feel you may feel unseen or insignificant, or when you may feel you are falling.. falling into comparison.. falling behind.. falling short.. and you use these moments to fall on your knees and fall at His feet daily in motherhood.   His Eye is on the Sparrow Felt sparrow

In Proverbs we read, "Open thy mouth for the dumb, in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.  Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy." In other words, we can imagine the Savior saying.. "Be a voice for the voiceless.. to suffer the little children to come into the world and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." I hope in today's episode by considering these additional 13 voices, as well as the voices of the prophets and apostles, and ultimately the voice of our Savior Jesus Christ.. that you can find ways in your own life to be a voice for the voiceless and for Him.    Abortion-An Assault on the Defenseless by President Nelson Weightier Matters by President Oaks  

For the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this episode is dedicated to the heroes and victims of that horrific day. I hope that after listening to today's episode, you will forever see Christ in the heroic examples of so many who sacrificed their lives that day.  

I hope this changes the way you hear the children crying, your own and others', during sacrament meeting forever.    President Holland's talk on the sacrament 

I hope today's episode helps any child listening learn how to bury their 'weapons of war' that they may have toward their siblings when they feel angry. I hope that instead of fighting, this episode helps them turn to Jesus Christ who is ready to help, shovel in hand, right beside them. I also hope these episodes, as always, helps make naptimes and bedtimes just a little bit easier. :) 

The Mary & Martha dilemma is something we face as parents every day in keeping a clean home while simultaneously raising children who we strive to teach the 'good part' to daily.  In today's episode, Seth and I talk about ways to discern the Mary and Martha moments in our lives cleaning our home, and how to remember the Savior even amidst the inevitable messes.  Good, Better, Best by President Oaks Choosing Charity: That Good Part by Bonnie Parkin ✨Thank you so much to the sponsor of today's episode, Polished by Sydney, residential cleaning services that offers standard, deep, and move-in and move-out cleans, helping busy people come home to clean, peaceful spaces. Sydney currently serves Utah and Salt Lake counties, and you can her DM on Instagram @polishedbysydneyco or text her for a free quote at 385-484-1484. Be sure to use Maddie10 to get a discount on your first clean! :) Find her on Instagram here! :)  

In today's episode, we will be considering the pearls, and how to protect our own precious pearls, our children, in a swine infested online world.    Consider invitations:   Pause Before You Post Dangers of AI- A Message from Ella

In today's episode, come with me as we imagine ourselves in an art gallery that I hope will change your perspective on your body forever. Consider invitations: read this article  listen to this talk  

In this final Keepsake episode, Olivia and I share our final thoughts we hope you consider about this special book, which we ultimately hope you consider bringing into your home and use with your children as a way to draw closer to Jesus Christ together. Olivia Anderson's Instagram account: @lineandlilac Consider the Crayons Keepsake Book Lilies and Manna Email List