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  • 15. Come, Follow Me Moms, April 6 - 12, Exodus 7-13, Passover, Scripture Study for Moms, Come Follow Me for Moms, Bible Study

    15. Come, Follow Me Moms, April 6 - 12, Exodus 7-13, Passover, Scripture Study for Moms, Come Follow Me for Moms, Bible Study
    Apr 6 2026
    COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS April 6–12 | Exodus 7–13 “Remember This Day, in Which Ye Came Out from Egypt” Hey mamas, welcome back to another episode of Come Follow Me Moms, where we take the scriptures and break them down into the meat and potatoes so you can understand them, feel the Spirit, and apply them to your real mom life. This week we are in Exodus 7–13, and let me just say this… This is the week of the plagues AND the Passover. At first glance, this can feel like a lot. What is happening? Why all the destruction? Why is Pharaoh not listening? But when you really sit in it… This week is about three big things: soft hearts vs hard hearts God’s power and how Jesus Christ is the ONLY way we are set free And honestly… this one hits motherhood in a very real way. Because how many times do we see God show up feel prompted say we’re going to change …and then go right back to old patterns? Yep. Same. And how special that we just had Easter, General Conference, Passover, and even a solemn assembly all in the same weekend. A full weekend centered on Jesus. And now we get to understand where Passover began and why it matters so much. 🧱 The Story (Meat and Potatoes) Quick recap of Moses… He was born when baby boys were being killed. He was saved. Raised in Pharaoh’s house. Then he kills an Egyptian and has to flee. He becomes a shepherd. Sees the burning bush. Speaks with the Lord. And then God asks him to do something that feels impossible. Moses even says he’s not good with words. And yet… God still calls him. Then God sends plague after plague: water to blood frogs lice flies death of livestock boils hail locusts darkness and finally… death of the firstborn All to show: “I am the Lord” “There is none like me in all the earth” And Pharaoh? He asks for relief promises to change then hardens his heart again Over and over and over. This is the pride cycle. And eventually the 10th plague comes. But God provides a way to be spared. The Passover. ❤️ Principle 1: Hard Heart vs Soft Heart Pharaoh is the perfect example of a hard heart. Plague comes he suffers he asks for help God removes it and then… he goes right back Sound familiar? In mom life, it can look like this: “Okay God, if you help me with this, I’ll slow down” “I’ll be more patient” “I’ll stop yelling” And then things get better… …and we go right back. Not because we’re bad. Because we’re human. A hard heart looks like resisting God delaying change justifying behavior forgetting what God already did A soft heart looks like quick to listen willing to change humble remembering God Ask yourself this week: Where is my heart right now? Am I open? Or am I resisting something I know God has asked me to do? 🔥 Principle 2: God Gives So Many Chances The Lord gave Pharaoh so many chances. Not one plague. Ten. Why? Because God is patient. He warns before He corrects. He invites before He intervenes. And He does the same with us. In motherhood, it often sounds like gentle nudges: slow down be present apologize turn to me And sometimes… we don’t listen until things get hard. Think about a time when you felt prompted, ignored it, things got harder, and THEN you turned to God. We’ve all been there. 🐑 Principle 3: The Passover = Jesus Christ After all the chaos, God introduces something sacred. The Passover. The Israelites were told to: take a lamb without blemish put the blood on their doorposts stay inside eat the meal prepared And if they did… the destroyer would pass over them. This is all pointing to Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Lamb. His blood is what saves us. Not our perfection not our effort not being a “good mom” Only Him. There was only ONE way to be saved. Not multiple options. Not “just try your best.” The blood of the lamb. And it’s the same today. Jesus Christ is the ONLY way out of spiritual captivity. 🏠 Principle 4: Apply It to Mom Life Mamas… we all have our Egypt. Things that keep us stuck: guilt overwhelm anger comparison perfectionism And so often we try to fix it ourselves. We try to be better try harder do more But freedom doesn’t come from effort alone. It comes from Christ. We are the people God set free by the Lamb. Let that sink in. 🧠 Principle 5: Remember God says, “Remember this day.” Why? Because we forget. We forget how God showed up last week. We forget the prayers He answered. We forget the strength He gave us. And when we forget… we go back to fear back to control back to stress So what would it look like this week to remember? Write it down say it out loud teach your kids look for His hand every day 🙌 Final Thought Mamas… This week is not just about plagues. It’s about choosing a soft heart recognizing God’s power and trusting the Lamb You are not meant to stay in Egypt. You are meant to be free. And that freedom… ONLY comes through Jesus Christ. 💗 Question to Take With You Where do I need to let the Lamb cover me ...
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  • 14. Come Follow Me March 30 - April 5, Easter Lesson, LDS Scripture Study, Bible Study Class

    14. Come Follow Me March 30 - April 5, Easter Lesson, LDS Scripture Study, Bible Study Class
    Mar 30 2026
    COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS March 30–April 5 “He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory” Easter Lesson | Scripture Study for LDS Moms INTRO Hey mamas, welcome back to another week of Come Follow Me Moms… This week is Easter AND General Conference. We get a double whammy. How special is that? I just love when Conference and Easter land on the same Sunday. It’s so fun getting to celebrate Easter with our kids and listen to the prophet at the same time. Yes, it may feel chaotic… but it’s our kind of chaos. And it’s beautiful. I used to get so frustrated when my littles wouldn’t sit still for hours of conference. I thought it had to look a certain way. But I’ve learned… if you can’t beat them, join them. Now we keep it simple. The kids pick out a Lego set to work on We have a little candy station with words they can listen for If they wander, it’s okay Playdough for the littles Coloring, puzzles, snacks We are teaching them where they are at. And guess what I can actually enjoy conference now too ✨ JESUS CHRIST IS THE CENTER So let’s talk about this week. Holy Week. And I want to start with this truth: 👉 Jesus Christ is the center of everything Not just church Not just scripture Not just Easter Sunday Everything Your life Your motherhood Your healing Your future The scriptures teach us that His life is central to all human history. Meaning… 👉 Every single person who has ever lived or ever will live is connected to Him Before Jesus came People looked forward to Him After Jesus came We look back to Him 👉 But we are all connected through Him 📖 Jacob 4:4 Ancient prophets believed in Him Trusted Him Had hope in Him 🫶 THEY WERE LOOKING FOR HIM Mamas… Sometimes we think the Old Testament is just stories. But it’s actually full of people waiting for Jesus. Hoping for Him Trusting Him Believing He would save them 📖 Isaiah 53:6 He took on the iniquity of us all Not some Not a few ALL That includes you On your hardest day When you lose your patience When you feel like you’re not enough 💔 WHAT HE ACTUALLY DID Let’s bring it back to Easter. Jesus didn’t just come to teach. 👉 He came to suffer 📖 Isaiah 53:4–5 📖 Alma 7:11–13 He took on: Pain Sickness Grief Temptation Sin Heartbreak 👉 There is NOTHING you are feeling that He has not already felt So when you feel overwhelmed in motherhood He understands When you feel alone He has already been there 🧠 MOM HEART CHECK Mamas… What are you carrying right now? Stress Comparison Exhaustion Guilt 👉 You don’t have to carry it alone Because He already carried it for you 🌅 THE VICTORY Now let’s talk about the best part. Because Easter is not just about suffering. 👉 It’s about victory 📖 1 Corinthians 15:22 In Christ shall all be made alive 📖 Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death in victory Let that sink in. Death is not the end Hard things are not the end Your story is not over ✨ RESURRECTION IS FOR YOU Because of Jesus Christ: You can be forgiven You can be healed You can start again You can change 👉 Resurrection is not just something that happened to Jesus 👉 It is something available to YOU Every single day When you try again When you apologize When you choose patience When you turn back to God 👉 That is resurrection in your life 👩‍👧 TEACHING YOUR KIDS Mamas, let’s make this EASY this week. You do not need a perfect lesson. Try this: Look at pictures of Jesus Read a few short verses Ask one question “What did Jesus do for us?” Let your kids tell YOU the story Watch a short Easter video Sing songs about Jesus 👉 And most importantly Share how YOU feel about Him That is what they will remember 🌿 WALK THROUGH HOLY WEEK We do the 8 days of Holy Week in our home and keep it simple: Palm Sunday Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey People shout Hosanna Monday Jesus cleanses the temple Tuesday Jesus teaches Wednesday A quiet preparation day Thursday The Last Supper He washes feet Gethsemane Friday The Crucifixion Saturday The tomb Waiting Silence Sunday The Resurrection The tomb is empty He lives 💗 FEELING THE SPIRIT Mamas… Your kids already feel the Spirit They just might not know what it is yet So when you feel: Peace Love Warmth Comfort 👉 Say it out loud “That’s the Spirit” Teach them how to recognize Him 🙌 WE ARE NOT ALONE We are not the only ones who believe in Jesus Ancient prophets believed in Him We believe in Him Our children are learning to believe in Him 👉 We are all connected through Christ Mamas… This Easter, keep it simple Remember Him Talk about Him Feel Him Because of Him: You are not alone You are not behind You are not too far gone 👉 You are loved 👉 You are redeemed 👉 You are becoming And He is walking with you every step of the way If this episode touched your heart, share it with another mama who needs it this week 🤍 Happy Easter, mama. He is risen ✨ Easter Lesson in Come Follow Me https://...
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  • 13. Come, Follow Me Moms Exodus 1-6, March 23-29, I have Remembered my Covenant, Moses Story, Moses of Egypt

    13. Come, Follow Me Moms Exodus 1-6, March 23-29, I have Remembered my Covenant, Moses Story, Moses of Egypt
    Mar 23 2026
    Come, Follow Me Moms Exodus 1–6 “I Have Remembered My Covenant” Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms, where we take the scriptures each week and break them down into the meat and potatoes so you can understand them, feel the Spirit, and apply them to real mom life. This week we are in Exodus 1–6, and I need you to hear this right from the start: 💗 God does not forget His people. Because if we’re being real… There are seasons where it feels like He has. When life is heavy When prayers feel unanswered When things actually get harder, not easier This week’s story is for you if you’ve ever felt that way. 📖 The Story (Meat and Potatoes) Let’s break it down simply. The Israelites are multiplying in Egypt. A new Pharaoh comes who does not know Joseph. He becomes afraid and puts them into bondage and slavery. He even orders that baby boys be killed. But God starts working… and He works through women. The midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, fear God more than man. Moses’s mom hides him. His sister stays close and watches over him. Pharaoh’s daughter shows compassion and raises him. Then Moses grows up, flees Egypt, and has an experience with God at the burning bush. God calls Moses to deliver Israel. And Moses responds in a way that probably feels familiar: “Who am I?” “I’m not good enough.” “I can’t do this.” And yet… he goes. Moses obeys. He goes to Pharaoh. And things actually get worse. The people are upset. Moses feels discouraged. And then God says: “I have remembered my covenant.” (Exodus 6:5) The Purpose This is not just a story. It is a pattern. Bondage Crying out God calls Resistance Deliverance And here is the truth: God is working even when you cannot see it yet. The Women Don’t skip this part. This is powerful. God did not just use Moses. He used women in quiet, brave, everyday ways. Midwives who chose God over fear A mother who trusted God with her baby A sister who stayed close and watched A woman who showed compassion and made a difference You do not have to be the main character to be part of God’s plan. You are shaping your home. You are raising leaders. You are part of something bigger than you can see. 🤍 Motherhood Connection This whole story is motherhood. Protecting your children Trusting God when things feel unsafe Doing small things that feel unseen One line that stood out so strong: “The same place that saved Joseph’s family… became the place of their affliction.” Sometimes the place that once felt like a blessing now feels heavy. And you find yourself asking: God… why am I here? 🙏 How God Shows Up God shows up in Exodus long before the big miracles. Through people Through small acts Through timing Through protection we don’t even recognize He was working before Moses ever saw the burning bush. And He is working in your life right now, even if nothing looks different yet. 📖 Powerhouse Verses Exodus 1:17 The midwives feared God This is reverence, trust, choosing God over the world Exodus 2:24 God remembered His covenant He did not forget. He never forgets Exodus 3:11 Who am I Moses doubted himself just like we do Exodus 3:12 Certainly I will be with thee That is the answer. Not that you are enough, but that God is with you Exodus 4:10–12 God does not remove weakness. He works through it Exodus 5 Sometimes obedience makes things harder before they get better Exodus 6:6–7 I will redeem you God delivers in His timing 🔥 The Refining In affliction, they grew. Growth does not happen in comfort. It happens in the hard seasons. God was not punishing Israel. He was preparing them. And He is doing the same for us. 💬 Personal Stories I shared how this podcast took me five years to start because I felt unqualified. God was patient with me. Moses did not feel ready either. And I love this real-life example from a friend: She shared that being willing to get pregnant again has been a huge act of faith. It has been scary, unknown, and she does not even have the ending yet. And that is faith. Faith is not knowing how it ends… and saying yes anyway. 🙋‍♀️ Questions to Reflect On Where in your life do you feel in bondage right now? Where does it feel like God is quiet? What is God asking you to do that feels too big? Are you willing to say yes… even without the ending? 💗 Final Message Mamas… If you are in a hard season If life feels heavy If you are wondering if God sees you He does. He remembers you. He is working, even now. And just like He told Moses: “I will be with thee.” Closing Invitation This week: Trust God in the unknown Look for Him in the small ways Say yes to the thing He has been putting on your heart And remember… He has not forgotten you 🤍 References - Scripture Study help https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/scripture-helps-old-testament/12-exodus-1-6?lang=eng&id=p_j9Cwq-p_ilja5#p_j9Cwq Flowers By Samantha Ebert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
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  • 12. Come, Follow Me March 16-22, Genesis 42- 50, Betrayal, But God Moments, Joseph and the Coat of many colors, God Meant it unto good

    12. Come, Follow Me March 16-22, Genesis 42- 50, Betrayal, But God Moments, Joseph and the Coat of many colors, God Meant it unto good
    Mar 16 2026
    Come, Follow Me Moms March 16–22 Genesis 42–50 “God Meant It Unto Good” Hey mamas, welcome back to another week of Come, Follow Me Moms. I am Cassie, your scripture study companion, and I am so glad you are here. This week we are studying Genesis 42–50, and we are finishing the first book of the Bible. And man, it is a good one. As we finish Genesis this week, we are also finishing the story of Joseph. And honestly, this might be one of the most powerful stories in all of scripture. Joseph’s life had betrayal, prison, false accusations, family drama, famine, forgiveness, and redemption. And at the end of it all, Joseph says one of the most hopeful lines in the entire Bible: “Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good.” Genesis 50:20 That is the theme for this week. Sometimes life feels like it is falling apart, but God is working a bigger story. But God. Before we dive in, let’s do a quick recap from last week so we are all fresh on what is going on. Joseph was Jacob’s son through Rachel, the wife he deeply loved. Rachel had Joseph, and later Benjamin. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, served in Potiphar’s house, was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, interpreted the dreams of the butler and the baker in prison, and then eventually interpreted Pharaoh’s dream and rose to power in Egypt. Now we get to the part of the story where everything starts coming together. Joseph Is a Type of Christ When you look closely, Joseph’s life mirrors Jesus Christ in such powerful ways. Joseph was beloved by his father. Christ was the Beloved Son of God. Joseph was betrayed for silver by his brothers. Jesus was betrayed for silver by Judas. Joseph suffered unjustly but later saved his people from famine. Jesus suffered for our sins and saves us from spiritual death. Joseph preserved life. Jesus saves souls. Joseph even tells his brothers: “God sent me before you to preserve life.” Genesis 45:5 Just like Christ came to save us, Joseph was sent ahead to preserve and rescue. God Sends Deliverance Before the Trial One thing that stood out so strongly to me in this story is that God sends deliverance before the crisis even arrives. Joseph was sent to Egypt years before the famine came. At the time, it looked like tragedy. He was thrown into a pit. Sold into slavery. Thrown into prison. But years later we see the truth. God was preparing the rescue before the famine even began. Joseph was exactly where he needed to be, at exactly the right time, to save his family. And sometimes God is doing the same thing in our lives. What looks like hardship today may actually be preparation for something sacred tomorrow. You may be in a season right now that makes no sense. It may feel unfair, painful, lonely, or confusing. But God may be placing things in order that you cannot see yet. The Brothers Had Changed One of the most beautiful parts of this story is seeing how Joseph’s brothers changed. Years earlier, they had sold Joseph for money. But when Joseph tests them with Benjamin, something different happens. Judah steps forward and basically says, take me instead. Let Benjamin go home to his father. That is huge. The man who once helped sell his brother now offers to sacrifice himself for another brother. That is repentance. That is growth. That is a changed heart. The gospel really does change people. And I think that matters for us as moms because sometimes we look at people and think, they will never change. But God is in the business of softening hearts, reshaping souls, and making people new. Forgiveness Brings Healing Joseph had every reason to hold onto bitterness. His brothers betrayed him. He lost years with his family. He suffered deeply because of what they did. And yet Joseph forgives them. Not just with words, but with action. He feeds them. He protects them. He welcomes them. He saves them. Forgiveness does not erase the past, but it allows God to redeem the future. Joseph understood something powerful. Holding onto anger would not heal his family. Forgiveness would. That does not mean what happened was okay. It means Joseph chose to let God write a better ending than bitterness ever could. “But God” If I had to summarize Joseph’s life in two words, it would be this: But God. They betrayed him, but God had a plan. He was sold as a slave, but God raised him to power. He was falsely accused, but God preserved him. He was forgotten in prison, but God had not forgotten him. And in the end Joseph says: You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good. That is the hope of the gospel. God can take broken pieces and turn them into redemption. God Is a God of Abundance Something else beautiful in this story is how Joseph cares for his family. He tells them not to worry about their stuff. He tells them to come to Egypt. He tells them he will take care of them and that they will have the best of the land. Joseph provides abundance. And that reflects the heart of God. ...
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  • 11. Come, Follow Me March 9-15, Genesis 37-41, The Lord was with Joseph, Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors

    11. Come, Follow Me March 9-15, Genesis 37-41, The Lord was with Joseph, Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
    Mar 10 2026
    Come, Follow Me Moms Podcast March 9–15 | Genesis 37–41 The Lord Was With Joseph Hey mamas, welcome back to another episode of Come, Follow Me Moms, where we dig into the scriptures each week and pull out the meat and potatoes so you can understand the scriptures, feel the Spirit, and apply them to real mom life. This week for Come Follow Me we are studying Genesis 37–41, and the theme is one of my favorite phrases in the scriptures. The Lord was with Joseph. Here is the interesting thing. Joseph’s life was not easy. In fact, the more righteous he was, the harder things seemed to get. Joseph was betrayed by his brothers. He was sold into slavery. He was falsely accused. He was thrown into prison. He was forgotten by the people he helped. And yet the scriptures say something incredible over and over again. The Lord was with him. Not that the Lord prevented the trials. But that God stayed with him in the trials. I cannot stop thinking about that phrase. The Lord was with Joseph. In the hard season of his life. In the dirty walls of the prison cell. In the ditch his brothers threw him into. And then I started thinking something powerful. If God meets Joseph in the most unlikely places, He will meet us there too. I have believed that for years. God meets us in the dirt. He meets us in the mess. He meets us in the dark seasons of our life. He meets us on bathroom floors. He meets us in our cars. He meets us in places where we feel broken and alone. He might not take the trial away. But He will show up and walk through it with us. This lesson reminded me of the poem Footprints in the Sand. Growing up, that poem hung in our home. I continued the tradition and have it hanging in our home today. It is one of my favorites when I am feeling alone. The message is simple but powerful. In our darkest times, when we feel like we are walking alone, those are actually the moments when Christ is carrying us. You are never alone. God and Jesus never leave your side. When Doing the Right Thing Makes Life Harder One question the Come Follow Me manual asks this week is so important. Why do bad things happen even when we do the right thing? Joseph kept his covenants. But he was still abused by family. He was abandoned. He was falsely accused. Elder D. Todd Christofferson teaches something powerful about this in his talk “Our Relationship with God.” Sometimes we misunderstand the promises of God. Sometimes we think that if we obey, everything will work out exactly the way we planned. But that is not how God works. God is not a cosmic vending machine where we insert obedience and instantly get the blessing we ordered. Instead, God shapes our lives according to His wisdom and His timing. Joseph’s life is a perfect example of this. Joseph was sold into slavery by his own brothers. He worked faithfully in Potiphar’s house and rose in responsibility. But that progress was taken away because of false accusations from Potiphar’s wife. Joseph could have thought, “So prison is what I get for keeping the law of chastity.” Instead he continued to turn to God. And even in prison, the Lord prospered him. Eventually the Lord placed Joseph in a position of power next to Pharaoh, allowing him to save the house of Israel. Joseph truly lived the scripture that all things work together for good to them that love God. The Lord Was With Joseph One phrase appears over and over in Joseph’s story. Genesis 39:2 “The Lord was with Joseph.” God was with him when he was a slave. God was with him when he was falsely accused. God was with him when he was thrown into prison. God was with him when he was forgotten. One of the biggest lies Satan tells us is this. If God loved you, this would not be happening. But Joseph’s story shows us something different. God does not abandon us in hardship. He walks with us through it. Even in prison. Even in betrayal. Even in seasons of waiting. A Quick Recap of Joseph’s Story Joseph’s father Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel, was the twin brother of Esau. Jacob received the birthright. Jacob worked seven years to marry Rachel, but he was deceived and given Leah instead. He worked another seven years for Rachel. Leah had many children, hoping Jacob would love her more. Rachel eventually had Joseph, making him deeply loved and favored by Jacob. Joseph received a coat of many colors and was clearly the favorite son. His brothers grew jealous. Joseph also had dreams showing that his brothers would one day bow down to him. This only made their anger worse. In Genesis 37, his brothers planned to kill him, but Reuben convinced them not to. Instead they threw him into a pit and eventually sold him as a slave. They dipped Joseph’s coat in blood and told their father Jacob that Joseph had died. Joseph was taken to Egypt and sold to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh. Genesis 39 teaches that Joseph was loyal and trustworthy. Potiphar recognized that the Lord was with Joseph and that ...
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  • 10. Come, Follow Me Genesis 24 - 33, March 2-8, Let God Prevail in Your Family Story

    10. Come, Follow Me Genesis 24 - 33, March 2-8, Let God Prevail in Your Family Story
    Mar 2 2026
    COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS Episode 10 March 2–8 | Genesis 24–33 “Let God Prevail” Hey mamas Welcome to Week 10 of Come, Follow Me Moms, where we take the weekly Come, Follow Me lesson and pull out the meat and potatoes. I’m your host, Cassie Moore, mom of five (with twins on the way!) and I am so grateful you are here. This week’s reading covers Genesis 24–33 Grab your scriptures, your AirPods, and your favorite drink and let’s dig in. Because this week? There is family drama. Sibling rivalry. Marriage stress. Jealousy. Infertility. Favoritism. Deception. Bitterness. Running away. Twenty years of hard work. And then… wrestling with God. But there is also love. Forgiveness. Covenant. Healing. And God remembering His people. If you’ve ever thought: Why is family so hard? Why is marriage so refining? Why are my kids so different? Why does God allow this tension? Genesis 24–33 says: You are not alone. And the thread through all of it is this: Let God prevail. Section 1: Covenant Marriage Matters (Genesis 24) Abraham sends his servant on a ten-camel journey to find a wife for Isaac. Not just any wife. Not a Canaanite. A covenant wife. This wasn’t about romance. It was about covenant. Rebekah wasn’t chosen because she was beautiful. She was chosen because she was kind. She offered to water ten camels. A single camel can drink around 30 gallons of water. That is WORK. She was generous. Quick to serve. Hospitable. Faithful. Marriage in the scriptures is never casual. It is sacred. Eternal. Covenant-centered. Letting God prevail in your marriage looks like: Choosing love Speaking gently Remembering why you covenanted Praying together Staying when it’s hard Covenant brings power. You don’t build a strong marriage by accident. You build it on purpose. Section 2: Birthright vs. Pottage (Genesis 25) Esau trades his birthright for a bowl of stew. He was hungry. He wanted relief. He wanted something immediate. But birthright meant: Double inheritance Spiritual leadership Covenant promises Sometimes motherhood feels like: “I’m tired.” “Just give me comfort.” “Just give me escape.” But eternal things matter more than temporary relief. Where might we be trading: Patience for yelling? Connection for scrolling? Covenant priorities for convenience? This isn’t about guilt. It’s about awareness. Let God prevail means choosing eternal over immediate. Section 3: Favoritism & Family Damage (Genesis 27) Isaac favored Esau. Rebekah favored Jacob. And the family fractured. Even covenant families are messy. Jacob deceives. Esau is furious. Jacob runs. But here’s the powerful part: God does not abandon Jacob. Your mistakes do not cancel God’s promises over your family. He works through imperfect people. He works through imperfect moms. He works through imperfect marriages. Section 4: Jacob’s Ladder (Genesis 28) Jacob is alone. Afraid. Running. He lays his head on a rock — and heaven opens. A ladder from earth to heaven. Angels ascending and descending. The Lord standing above it. And God says: “I am with thee… I will not leave thee.” This is temple language. This is covenant language. Sometimes your kitchen table becomes your Bethel. Your minivan becomes holy ground. Your quiet prayer becomes your ladder to heaven. Covenants bring power. They bring perspective. They remind us who we are. Section 5: Leah, Rachel & Real Family Pain (Genesis 29–30) This section is raw. Leah was not chosen. Rachel was barren. There was jealousy. Comparison. Heartbreak. And yet, we read: “God remembered Rachel.” God remembers. He remembers: The mom who feels unseen The wife who feels overlooked The woman waiting for prayers to be answered The one in a long season of comparison He remembers you. God works with imperfect families. Not perfect ones. Real ones. Section 6: Twenty Years (Genesis 31) Jacob works for Laban for twenty years. Twenty years of: Labor Waiting Raising children Being treated unfairly Quiet faithfulness Sometimes motherhood feels like that. Long obedience. Unseen labor. Faithful repetition. God sees long seasons. Let God prevail in the ordinary years, not just the dramatic moments. Section 7: Wrestling with God (Genesis 32) This is the turning point. Jacob prepares to face Esau. He is afraid. He prays. And then he wrestles all night. He says: “I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.” And God changes his name to Israel. “Let God prevail.” Jacob’s life changed when he stopped grabbing blessings and started surrendering. Letting God prevail does not mean: Life is easy Family is perfect Marriage is painless It means: God gets the final say. Not fear. Not pride. Not jealousy. Not control. Section 8: Healing Family (Genesis 33) Jacob expects revenge. Esau runs to him and embraces him. Forgiveness. Healing. Restoration. Is there someone in your life you need to soften toward? Let God prevail in your relationships. Closing Thoughts “...
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  • 09. Come, Follow Me Geneis 18 - 23, Feb 23- March 1, Is anything too hard for the Lord?

    09. Come, Follow Me Geneis 18 - 23, Feb 23- March 1, Is anything too hard for the Lord?
    Feb 23 2026
    COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS Week 9: Genesis 18–23 “Is Any Thing Too Hard for the Lord?” 🎧 20–25 Minute Episode “The Savior is never closer to you than when you are facing or climbing a mountain with faith.” — President Russell M. Nelson, Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains Episode Overview Genesis 18–23 is not a collection of random stories. It is one powerful thread: God makes promises. God tests faith. God provides. God remembers. God rescues. God improves us in the proving. And the question He asked Sarah is the question He asks us: “Is any thing too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14) Not — Is motherhood too hard? Not — Is this season too hard? But — Is anything too hard for Him? This week we talk about: Waiting faith Leaving faith Sacrificing faith Mountain-climbing faith Faith under pressure Faith that looks forward Faith that says, “Yes, Lord. I believe.” Is anything too hard for you? Yes. Is anything too hard for Jesus? No. Sarah, When Promises Feel Delayed Three holy men promise Sarah a son. Abraham was 100 years old. Sarah laughed. But here is the powerful truth: God didn’t cancel the promise because she laughed. Genesis 21:1 says: “And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did unto Sarah as he had spoken.” He visited her. He fulfilled it. Not early. Not late. On time. God works on His time. Not emotional times. Not panic times. Not comparison times. Maybe you are waiting for: A child to come back to church Healing in your marriage Confidence A financial breakthrough Consistency in scripture study Healing in your health Children for your family to grow Faith doesn’t rush God. Faith trusts His timing. Hagar, God Meets Us in the Wilderness Hagar’s story is powerful doctrine. Sarah sends her away. She wanders in the wilderness with Ishmael. They run out of water. She can’t watch her son die. And what happens? “God heard the voice of the lad.” “Fear not.” “God opened her eyes, and she saw a well.” (Genesis 21) God did not remove the wilderness. He provided a well. Sometimes we pray: “Take this away.” And God says: “I will provide in it.” What is your wilderness right now? Exhaustion Anxiety Postpartum Teen struggles Loneliness Financial stress Physical sickness Spiritual dryness God hears you. God sees you. God opens wells for you. I believe in a God who provides. I believe in a God who speaks to women just like men. I believe in a God who meets us where we are and as we are. Lot’s Wife — Don’t Look Back The angels literally grabbed Lot’s family and pulled them out. That is grace. Lot didn’t walk out perfectly. He was pulled out. But then: “But his wife looked back…” Elder Jeffrey R. Holland teaches she didn’t just glance — she longed. She missed what she was leaving. Faith is forward-facing. What are you looking back at? Your pre-child body? Your old life? Past mistakes? Regret? “Before kids…” “Before this season…” You can learn from the past. But you cannot live in it. The past can teach you. But the present frees you. And faith pulls you forward. Abraham & Isaac — The Mountain of Obedience Three days to Mount Moriah. Three days walking toward what felt like loss. Three days without knowing there would be a ram. Abraham built the altar before he saw the ram. Genesis 22:8: “God will provide himself a lamb.” Genesis 22:14: “Jehovah-jireh” — The Lord will provide. Sometimes God tests us to see what we will do. Do we submit to God’s will like Abraham? This story is a powerful similitude of Christ. As taught in Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s General Conference talk, Behold the Lamb of God: Only begotten son Carried the wood Willing submission Father offering the son A lamb provided But here is the difference: Abraham was stopped. Heavenly Father was not. When Abraham raised the knife, heaven intervened. When Christ carried the cross, heaven did not stop it. Because that was the ram for us. The ram on Mount Moriah points to the Lamb of God — Jesus Christ. Faith Moves Mountains President Russell M. Nelson taught: “The Savior is never closer to you than when you are facing or climbing a mountain with faith.” Mountains are not abandonment. They are proximity. Abraham climbed. You are climbing. Your listeners are climbing. And the Savior is closer than you think. What We Learn This Week 1️. God keeps promises in His timing. 2. God meets us in the wilderness. 3. God rescues us when we move forward in faith. 4. God tests us to improve us. 5. God always provides — even if not until the altar is built. And most importantly: The ram on Mount Moriah points to the Lamb of God. Jesus Christ. I believe in a God who provides. I believe He hears the cry of the mother in the wilderness. I believe He remembers His covenant. I believe He multiplies blessings. I believe He provides the ram. And I believe He sent the Lamb. Mamas… What mountain are you climbing? Is ...
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  • 08. Come, Follow Me Feb 16- Feb 22, Genesis 12-17, Abraham 1-2, To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness, Scripture Study for LDS Moms

    08. Come, Follow Me Feb 16- Feb 22, Genesis 12-17, Abraham 1-2, To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness, Scripture Study for LDS Moms
    Feb 16 2026
    Come, Follow Me Moms February 16–22 Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 “To Be a Greater Follower of Righteousness” Welcome back to another week of Come, Follow Me Moms... your weekly scripture study podcast where we dig into the meat and potatoes of the lesson (and yes… potatoes are one of the only things staying down right now 😂 Pregnancy life!). This week we are in: Genesis 12–17 Abraham 1–2 (Pearl of Great Price) And wow there is so much to unpack. This episode is about: ✨ Covenants ✨ Identity ✨ Waiting ✨ Becoming ✨ And a God who is NEVER late “This isn’t just Abraham’s story. This is your covenant story.” 🗺️ Quick Overview of the Story Terah begat Abram (later Abraham), Nahor, and Haran (Genesis 11:27). Abraham’s father worshipped false gods and even attempted to sacrifice him. The Lord (Jesus Christ) saved Abraham. Abram and Sarai (later Sarah) leave their homeland with Lot. They prosper and become wealthy. Lot chooses the lush land near Sodom and Gomorrah. Abram takes the less desirable land. Lot is captured. Abram takes 318 trained men to rescue him. Melchizedek blesses Abram. God promises seed as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5). Sarah struggles with barrenness. Hagar bears Ishmael. At age 99, Abram’s name is changed to Abraham. Sarai becomes Sarah. The Abrahamic Covenant is renewed. Isaac is promised. So much covenant. So much grace. So much waiting. Righteous Desire Is the Starting Point 📖 Abraham 1:2 “I sought for the blessings of the fathers… desiring to be a greater follower of righteousness.” Abraham did not start perfect. He started with desire. He came from: Dysfunction Idolatry Family trauma And yet he chose righteousness. 💛 For moms: Your background does not determine your covenant future. President Emily Belle Freeman reminds us that covenant is not about perfection, it’s about walking with Christ. Emily Belle Freeman Talks https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/42freeman?lang=eng Covenants are not a finish line. They are an invitation to walk with Him. Your desire to follow Christ counts. What Is the Abrahamic Covenant? 📖 Genesis 12:1–3 📖 Abraham 2:9–11 📖 Genesis 17:1–8 President Russell M. Nelson taught that the Abrahamic Covenant includes: Link to Talk : https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/children-of-the-covenant?lang=eng Land (inheritance) Posterity (eternal increase) Priesthood authority A great name Exaltation And most importantly… “Thou shalt be a blessing.” 🔥 The covenant is not about privilege. It is about responsibility. Not: “I’m better.” But: “I will bless others.” You are covenant women not to sit in comfort, but to bless your homes, your neighborhoods, and the world. Covenant = Relationship, Not Transaction 📖 Genesis 15:17 In ancient covenants, both parties walked between divided animals. But in Genesis 15? Only the Lord walked through. Abraham did not. This is grace. God was saying: “I will carry this.” “I will fulfill this.” “I will be your shield and your exceeding great reward.” (Genesis 15:1) Brad Wilcox beautifully taught: Link to Brad Wilcox talk: https://youtu.be/yLXr9it_pbY?si=p7dIAGTQI_sdRKAR “We are not earning heaven; we are learning heaven.” “Christ doesn’t make up the difference; Christ makes all the difference.” “Heaven is not a prize for the perfect but a home for the faithful.” “Christ’s grace is sufficient.” The covenant was never about Abraham performing perfectly. It was about God binding Himself to Abraham. Covenants are not “If I do this, God owes me that.” Covenants are “I bind myself to Christ, and He binds Himself to me.” God Is Never Late Abraham and Sarah waited decades. 📖 Genesis 15:5–6 📖 Hebrews 11:8–13 📖 Genesis 17:15–19 Sarah laughed. Abraham questioned. They tried to fix things with Hagar. But God’s timing is perfect. He is never early. He is never late. He is always on time. TobyMac sings it: “It may be midnight or mid-day… He’s never early, never late… Help is on the way.” Link to Toby Mac Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVgetIvEIAs&list=RDaVgetIvEIAs&start_radio=1 Forrest Frank sings: “You never late, You always on time.” Link to Forrest Franks Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUvQ4Fw3KA0&list=RDOUvQ4Fw3KA0&start_radio=1 💛 To the mom who feels: Overlooked Forgotten Delayed Still praying Waiting is not punishment. Waiting is preparation. Covenant sustains us while we wait. Identity Shift 📖 Genesis 17:5 Abram → Abraham Exalted Father → Father of a Multitude 📖 Genesis 17:15 Sarai → Sarah (Princess) God changes names when He changes identity. You are: A daughter of God A child of the covenant Bound to Him with everlasting ties You belong to Him. Be a Blessing 📖 Genesis 12:2 📖 Abraham 2:11 “Be thou a blessing.” Being a blessing looks like: Not ...
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