In case you haven't heard by now, I skipped this week's episode because I was struggling amidst some negative feedback I'd received recently. And a big THANK YOU to all those who rallied around me. I love you!
But I couldn't just skip this week's assignment because one verse from this week wouldn't let me go! So I had to do a mini-episode to get it out of my system. This week I was fixated on Mosiah 21:33 where it says, “And it came to pass that king Limhi and many of his people were desirous to be baptized; but there was none in the land that had authority from God. And Ammon declined doing this thing, considering himself an unworthy servant.”  
How was he unworthy??? That thought led me on so many rabbit trails.  From how the Book of Mormon is translated (and how our culture impacts our reading) to what does unworthy really mean (maybe he just didn't have the Priesthood?) to how we sometimes let self doubt talk us into feeling "unworthy" when we really ARE worthy.  
And yes, that IS Thor's hammer on the episode cover. My fellow comic book nerds will get why Mjolnir is on the cover of an episode about worthiness 

Mini-Episode for May 11-17

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This is pure bonus content- A weird little side story that happens during Sarah and Abraham's time. It doesn't have much spiritual value, and really not a whole lot to redeem it. It's just kind of interesting. Content warning: discussion of rape and consent.

BONUS CONTENT: The Daughters of Lot

Oh Hagar. Her story made me SO MAD at first, but then I calmed down and realized that it is one of the most inspiring, faith affirming stories I've read so far. God is with us ALWAYS.  He HEARS and He SEES us where we are. Ultimately, Hagar's story is the same of all of ours: a constant reaching towards a God who sees and hears, no matter where we are.  The song featured in this episode is Rescue by Lauren Daigle.
This episode pairs with the Come Follow Me lesson for February 7-13 AND February 14-20.
About the portrait:
As I studied the story of Hagar, I was bothered by the idea that she may not have given her consent when she conceived Ishmael. Yes, I know it was a "cultural thing" but just because it's culturally accepted doesn't make it right or mean that she wasn't hurt.  So I wanted to give her the chance to voice her opinion, to say "NO". As a result, her hands are held up in a "stop" gesture. But as I studied her story and saw the way that God worked with her, I saw a different image. I saw her reaching towards the stars reflected in the well- reaching towards all God has promised her.  I think it works both ways!
This episode is dedicated to our dear sweet dog, Captain Kirk, who passed away this week.

You can download a free PDF of the portrait, find show notes, and locate resource links at http://thesaviorsaid.blogspot.com/

S3 E3- Portraits of the Old Testament, Hagar

This episode is all about Sarah (also known as Sarai). Who was she? What was she like? What kind of life did she lead? How was she a perfect help meet for Abraham? We discuss all this and more in this month’s episode.
This episode pairs with the Come Follow Me lesson for February 7-13 AND February 14-20.
About the portrait: I had a hard time coming up with Sarah’s hands for this portrait. I knew I wanted to portray her in the mountains by the Dead Sea. Mountains because she metaphorically climbed mountain after mountain in her life. I liked the idea of the Dead Sea at night because the night sky (representing the power of God to give life) would be reflected in something that was dead (the Dead Sea). So I had my background, but how would I create Sarah in this space?

I asked my husband what he thought I should do. He said he thought I should paint God placing a baby into Sarah’s arms. While that didn’t make the final cut, it did give me an idea. I thought about the idea of God telling Abraham to look into the sky and count the stars because that’s how many descendants he would have. He made that promise not only to Abraham, but also to Sarah because it would be through her that Abraham’s heir would be born. So I chose to place her aging hands, cupped towards the night sky, with stars falling from heaven into them. A little whimsical perhaps, but it made me happy.

You can download a free PDF of the portrait, find show notes, and locate resource links at http://thesaviorsaid.blogspot.com/

S3 E- Portraits of the Old Testament- Sarah

Join us as we discuss Eve and her role in the Garden of Eden, as well as what her actions mean for us. 
CFM- This episode will match best with the Come Follow Me lesson for January 10-16.
References for this episode include:
Women of the Old Testament by Camille Fronk Olson
Lessons from Eve by Russell M Nelson 
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S3:E1 Portraits of the Old Testament- Eve

It's Christmas Mixtape time!  We take the suggested readings from Come Follow Me and listen to some songs that echo the sentiment in the scriptures. Also, I say goodbye in our final episode together. 
Track listing:#1 Mother by Love & The Outcome#2 Noel by Lauren Daigle#3 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (He Has Come For Us) by Meredith Andrews#4 Come Thou Long Expected Jesus by Laura Story#5 O Come O Come Emmanuel by David Archuleta#6 Redemption Song by Mikeschair
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Mini-Episode for May 11-17

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