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God Comes to Women
Have you ever noticed in the scriptures men are always going up into the mountains to commune with god? Yet in the scriptures we hardly ever hear of women going to the mountains, and we know why-right? Because the women were too busy keeping life going; they couldn't abandon babies, meals, homes, fires, gardens, and a thousand responsibilities to make the climb into the mountains! As modern day women we may feel like we are never free enough from responsibilities, never in a quiet enough, or holy enough spot to have the type of communion we want with God. But this is why God comes to women. Men have to climb the mountain to meet God, but God comes to women where ever they are. He knows where we are and the burdens we carry. He sees us, and if we open our eyes and our hearts we will see Him, even in the most ordinary places and in the most ordinary things.
150 pages, Paperback
Published April 13, 2021
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About the author
Heather Farrell
18 books60 followersHeather Farrell’s love for the scriptures began young, when at the age of 11 she hid under a flashlight under her pillow so she could read the Old Testament late at night. Her love for the women in scriptures began when, her oldest son was born around Christmas time and she felt a kinship with Mary, the mother of Jesus. As she began to research Mary she realized that there were hundreds of women in the scriptures, but very little had been written about them. Excited by all the women she discovered, she began sharing what she learned on her popular blog, Women in the Scriptures (womeninthescriptures.com). Primarily self taught in the scriptures, Heather is a testament to the truth that becoming a scholar of the gospel is not beyond anyone’s reach, it just takes an inquisitive mind and the companionship of the Holy Ghost. Heather grew up in Idaho but currently lives in Iowa with her husband, four children, two sheep, a goat and a flock of chickens.
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April 11, 2023
My soul needed this book. I loved having a book to read in addition to my scripture study. Cried, learned a lot and was comforted.
August 23, 2024
Inspiring, empowering, uplifting. I loved it and plan to read her other books about women in scripture. I learned about myself in this book and received spiritual guidance as well. I would recommend this book to any religious woman.
March 6, 2024
This book just kinda failed to hold my attention. I feel like it was kind of all over the place and could’ve been better organized into themes. I agree and believe in all the content & scriptures in the book, but I almost didn’t finish it, because I felt that it didn’t intrigue me enough to keep me wanting to read more. But this may be due to the fact that I’m realizing I’m a novel lover, I enjoy a storyline and a plot.
January 8, 2023
I’m not one who typically enjoys books about someone else’s religious thoughts; however, this book was surprisingly progressive and helpful. I enjoyed the authors’ approaches. I’d love to see a sequel of sorts about women who never marry and LGBTQ+ couples.
August 30, 2022
This book is actually quite short, but I used it to help me meditate on how God comes to me, so it took a long time to read. I’m glad I did, though.
July 8, 2025
This book is a reminder that God loves and speaks to women, often coming to them in their day-to-day work and life, as they are busy doing other good things. I like that reminder. Here are some of my favorite quotes:
"The only way that we have access to God--God, the Father or God, the Mother--is through Their Son, Jesus Christ (p. vii)."
"'That is why God comes to women. Men must climb the mountain to be with God, but God comes to women where they are' (p. 2)."
"In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we often experience God in the quiet moments in between (p. 3)."
"'Our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths' (Russell M. Nelson, p. 3)."
"God speaks to each of us differently. As you study the stories of women, ancient and modern, who have heard, seen, and interacted with God, our hope is that your ability to hear, see, and interact with Him will increase... Remember, God comes to women. He knows where we are and understands the burdens we carry. He sees us, and if we open our eyes and reach our hearts toward His, we will find Him (p. 3)."
"Sometimes as women we may feel like we are missing out on potential spiritual experiences because we are unable to climb the mountain... That is why God often comes down off the mountain to be with women where they are. He meets us in our kitchens, in our cars, in the street, and in our daily work (p. 10)."
"Despite the throng of people, Christ felt her touch and the power that had flowed into her. When she saw that she could not hide, the woman stepped forward and spoke with Christ (p. 11)."
"Why were the experiences of Enos and the woman with the issue of blood so different, and yet the sresults were exactly the same? (p. 12)"
"The only reason my temple clothes stayed so white was that I kept them separate, saved in a special place and a special bag for a special time. I couldn't live in them all the time (p. 15)."
"I realized that I had just spent time standing in the temple, the mountain of the Lord, and that my feet had become holy. And if my feet were holy, then no matter where I stood, whether it be in my home, the grocery store, or church, I would be standing on holy ground... With feet made holy, we can take the temple with us and everything we do becomes holy... Our daily work can be holy work (p. 15)."
"Sometimes finding the peace and quiet we need to hear the voice of the Lord is just a matter of diving deeper, diving into our hearts and our souls; to find ways to make our minds calm and carve out places of 'separateness' where God can speak to us (p. 16)."
"'God can only enter our realm at our invitaiton. He stands at the door and knocks always, but someone has to hear that knock and let him enter' (Patricia Holland, p. 16)."
"In an attempt to bring order to her chaos, she began vacuuming and was surprised when about five minutes later she no longer felt despair. The Lord softened her heart and blessed her with a feeling of love for her family... Even among the chaos God was able to speak to her (p. 16)."
"One day, while she was going about her daily chores, Mary [Whitmer] received a witness that God was aware of her and appreciated the sacrifice she was making (p. 17)."
"Like Mary Whitmer, we don't always need to be in the perfect frame of mind or the perfect place to receive revelation from God (p. 18)."
"In His time, Jesus broke through many cultural norms and came to women. He allowed women to embrace Him, touch Him, travel with Him, minister with Him, learn from Him, and be firsthand recipients of His compassion, love, kindness, respect, forgiveness, and doctrines (p. 21)."
"'The world's greatest champion of woman and womanhood is Jesus the Christ' (James E. Talmage, p. 22)."
"Jesus defended and elevated the status of women. He came to them and supported their desires to be learners, leaders, and ministers (p. 25)."
"'Women wear many hats, but it is impossible and unnecessary, to wear them all at once. The spirit helps us determine which work to focus on today' (Joy D. Jones, p. 28)."
"I did not want to talk about it to anyone! I knelt in prayer and tattled everything I could recall to the Lord... As I told the Lord in tears that I was tired of cleaning up after my husband, and not sure if I could handle the mess any longer, I distinctly remember the Lord communicating to me that I should consider what I am grateful for about my husband (p. 29)."
"We see the depth of Mary and Martha's friendship with Jesus. He comes to them, dines with them, attends to their needs, and is moved by their feelings. All the while, He never misses an opportunity to continue to pur into their hearts His gospel (p. 30)."
"Hagar realized that she had spoken with God face to face and was amazed. In fact, she even gave God a name, El-Roi, which in Hebrew means 'the God who sees me' (p. 34)."
"Everything she needed and wanted had already been provided; she just needed eyes to see it (p. 35)."
"'The angel of the Lord' appeared to Manoah's wife and told her that she would bear a son and that he wold be a Nazarite from before he was born (p. 36)."
"The woman was visited by God while she was working, doing the everyday tasks required to provide and care for her family... The angel came again to the woman and not to Manoah. This message was for her. It concerned her body and her stewardship, and so the Lord spoke directly to her (p. 37)."
"We can see God every day of our life by leanring to recognize Him (p. 39)."
"My most treasured face-to-face experience of God coming to a woman is the encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well (p. 43)."
"If the woman of Samaria needed to take time to herself, like we all need to do from time to time, an errand to the well in the middle of the day may have been the solace she was looking for (p. 44)."
"'Jen, the dishes do not matter right now. Go sit with him and play' (p. 48)."
"If we are willing to pause and allow Him to steer the conversation, not only will we feel like He is focused on us, but we may also be participants in opportunities to help others (p. 48)."
"To the women who have painfully endured some of life's most difficult hardships, like the woman at the well, we can have faith that the reach and capaccity of God knows no limits, and in our moments of loneliness and sorrow, His empathy and presence can heal and lift (p. 51)."
"During labor, a woman is a wide open portal between heaven and earth, bringing another person across the veil into mortal life (p. 58)."
"Women, through their willingness to bear and nurture children, help make God's great plan of happiness possible (p. 63)."
"As women we understand the love of the Savior, the type of love that makes you willing to give your own life--if necessary--for someone else (p. 66)."
"The women in the story were conduits for God's hand to help someone else... God still uses our courage, goodness, intellect, obedience, wit, and selfless sacrifice to reach more of His children (p. 73)."
"'It would be impossible to measure the influence that women have' (Russell M. Nelson, p. 88)."
"I marveled at how my Relief Society president, so in tune with the Spirit, had brought the love and peace that I so desperately needed. She had been a messenger for God, brining Him and His love to me (p. 92)."
"I think we sometimes discount the Holy Ghost, feeling that He is somehow the lesser member of the Godhead... this is not true (p. 92)."
"As we are humble and prayerful in the use of our spiritual gifts, they will get stronger and our ability to bless others through the power of God will increase... Charity is the greatest of all spiritual gifts (p. 95)."
"'God the Father is the ultimate repository of all intelligence, or, in other words, 'light and truth'; Jesus Christ... is the one source of light for us as individuals; and the Holy Ghost is the 'gatekeeper'... the dispenser of light to us according to worthiness and ability to receive it' (Lane Johnson, p. 94)."
"It was the love of their mother, praying with faith for the safe return of her sons, that healed Joseph and Hyrum (p. 97)."
"I think that if we as women want to rise to our full potential, we must first comprehend the magnitude of the gifts and powers that God has given us. He has endowed us with His love. It is a real power (p. 98)."
"The possibilities for God's communication to us are not limited to our own understanding, and at times His ways can be easily clouded by mortal challenges that prohibit clarity of mind and heart. Sometimes the dark fog of depression and anxieties, feelings of hopelessness, and lack of purpose accompany women (p. 101)."
"My husband shared that when he was a teenager, he asked his mother how to ehlp someone who no longer had any desire to do anything. Her answer remains with him today. She explained the importance of loving someone enough to walk with them, to lift their burden, and at times to literally put on their shoes and carry them until they have the strength to do for themselves what previously seemed impossible. The Savior loves us enough to walk with us, lift us, and carry us, which is part of the blessing of taking His yoke upon us. But before we take His yoke, we have to come to Him (p. 102)."
"'Why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou?
Rejoice in hope; be patient in tribulation; continue in constant prayer.
I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away...
But behold, I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you... yet a little while... ye will see me' (p. 105)."
"'Let your heart be not faint
Now the journey's begun;
There is One who still beckons to you.
So look upward in joy
And take hold of his hand;
He will lead you to heights that are new' (p. 109)."
"Sometimes in the face of difficult challenges, hope is all we have (p. 110)."
"Be of good cheer, and let your heart believe that He has overcome all doubt, all pain, all infirmities, all loss, all heartache. If we yoke ourselves with Him, remember, His yoke is easy and His burden is light (p. 112)."
"God is close, even visble! Just consider the evidence found in sacred texts, the record of the personal experiences of the women you just read, and your own personal experiences we hope you recalled while reading... take the time to record how and when God has spoken and visited you (p. 114)."
"God comes to women... He reserves time for His daughters, collectively and individually... We are loved by Him, and it is our privilege to be blessed, found, lifted, taught, understood, and healed by Him (p. 114)."
"'Most well-behaved women are too busy living their lives to think about recording what they do and too modest about their own achievements to think anybody else will care... Women make history when they do the unexpected, when they create and preserve records and when later generations care' (Laurel Thatcher-Ulrich, p. 115)."
"The only way that we have access to God--God, the Father or God, the Mother--is through Their Son, Jesus Christ (p. vii)."
"'That is why God comes to women. Men must climb the mountain to be with God, but God comes to women where they are' (p. 2)."
"In the hustle and bustle of our lives, we often experience God in the quiet moments in between (p. 3)."
"'Our efforts to hear Him need to be ever more intentional. It takes conscious and consistent effort to fill our daily lives with His words, His teachings, His truths' (Russell M. Nelson, p. 3)."
"God speaks to each of us differently. As you study the stories of women, ancient and modern, who have heard, seen, and interacted with God, our hope is that your ability to hear, see, and interact with Him will increase... Remember, God comes to women. He knows where we are and understands the burdens we carry. He sees us, and if we open our eyes and reach our hearts toward His, we will find Him (p. 3)."
"Sometimes as women we may feel like we are missing out on potential spiritual experiences because we are unable to climb the mountain... That is why God often comes down off the mountain to be with women where they are. He meets us in our kitchens, in our cars, in the street, and in our daily work (p. 10)."
"Despite the throng of people, Christ felt her touch and the power that had flowed into her. When she saw that she could not hide, the woman stepped forward and spoke with Christ (p. 11)."
"Why were the experiences of Enos and the woman with the issue of blood so different, and yet the sresults were exactly the same? (p. 12)"
"The only reason my temple clothes stayed so white was that I kept them separate, saved in a special place and a special bag for a special time. I couldn't live in them all the time (p. 15)."
"I realized that I had just spent time standing in the temple, the mountain of the Lord, and that my feet had become holy. And if my feet were holy, then no matter where I stood, whether it be in my home, the grocery store, or church, I would be standing on holy ground... With feet made holy, we can take the temple with us and everything we do becomes holy... Our daily work can be holy work (p. 15)."
"Sometimes finding the peace and quiet we need to hear the voice of the Lord is just a matter of diving deeper, diving into our hearts and our souls; to find ways to make our minds calm and carve out places of 'separateness' where God can speak to us (p. 16)."
"'God can only enter our realm at our invitaiton. He stands at the door and knocks always, but someone has to hear that knock and let him enter' (Patricia Holland, p. 16)."
"In an attempt to bring order to her chaos, she began vacuuming and was surprised when about five minutes later she no longer felt despair. The Lord softened her heart and blessed her with a feeling of love for her family... Even among the chaos God was able to speak to her (p. 16)."
"One day, while she was going about her daily chores, Mary [Whitmer] received a witness that God was aware of her and appreciated the sacrifice she was making (p. 17)."
"Like Mary Whitmer, we don't always need to be in the perfect frame of mind or the perfect place to receive revelation from God (p. 18)."
"In His time, Jesus broke through many cultural norms and came to women. He allowed women to embrace Him, touch Him, travel with Him, minister with Him, learn from Him, and be firsthand recipients of His compassion, love, kindness, respect, forgiveness, and doctrines (p. 21)."
"'The world's greatest champion of woman and womanhood is Jesus the Christ' (James E. Talmage, p. 22)."
"Jesus defended and elevated the status of women. He came to them and supported their desires to be learners, leaders, and ministers (p. 25)."
"'Women wear many hats, but it is impossible and unnecessary, to wear them all at once. The spirit helps us determine which work to focus on today' (Joy D. Jones, p. 28)."
"I did not want to talk about it to anyone! I knelt in prayer and tattled everything I could recall to the Lord... As I told the Lord in tears that I was tired of cleaning up after my husband, and not sure if I could handle the mess any longer, I distinctly remember the Lord communicating to me that I should consider what I am grateful for about my husband (p. 29)."
"We see the depth of Mary and Martha's friendship with Jesus. He comes to them, dines with them, attends to their needs, and is moved by their feelings. All the while, He never misses an opportunity to continue to pur into their hearts His gospel (p. 30)."
"Hagar realized that she had spoken with God face to face and was amazed. In fact, she even gave God a name, El-Roi, which in Hebrew means 'the God who sees me' (p. 34)."
"Everything she needed and wanted had already been provided; she just needed eyes to see it (p. 35)."
"'The angel of the Lord' appeared to Manoah's wife and told her that she would bear a son and that he wold be a Nazarite from before he was born (p. 36)."
"The woman was visited by God while she was working, doing the everyday tasks required to provide and care for her family... The angel came again to the woman and not to Manoah. This message was for her. It concerned her body and her stewardship, and so the Lord spoke directly to her (p. 37)."
"We can see God every day of our life by leanring to recognize Him (p. 39)."
"My most treasured face-to-face experience of God coming to a woman is the encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well (p. 43)."
"If the woman of Samaria needed to take time to herself, like we all need to do from time to time, an errand to the well in the middle of the day may have been the solace she was looking for (p. 44)."
"'Jen, the dishes do not matter right now. Go sit with him and play' (p. 48)."
"If we are willing to pause and allow Him to steer the conversation, not only will we feel like He is focused on us, but we may also be participants in opportunities to help others (p. 48)."
"To the women who have painfully endured some of life's most difficult hardships, like the woman at the well, we can have faith that the reach and capaccity of God knows no limits, and in our moments of loneliness and sorrow, His empathy and presence can heal and lift (p. 51)."
"During labor, a woman is a wide open portal between heaven and earth, bringing another person across the veil into mortal life (p. 58)."
"Women, through their willingness to bear and nurture children, help make God's great plan of happiness possible (p. 63)."
"As women we understand the love of the Savior, the type of love that makes you willing to give your own life--if necessary--for someone else (p. 66)."
"The women in the story were conduits for God's hand to help someone else... God still uses our courage, goodness, intellect, obedience, wit, and selfless sacrifice to reach more of His children (p. 73)."
"'It would be impossible to measure the influence that women have' (Russell M. Nelson, p. 88)."
"I marveled at how my Relief Society president, so in tune with the Spirit, had brought the love and peace that I so desperately needed. She had been a messenger for God, brining Him and His love to me (p. 92)."
"I think we sometimes discount the Holy Ghost, feeling that He is somehow the lesser member of the Godhead... this is not true (p. 92)."
"As we are humble and prayerful in the use of our spiritual gifts, they will get stronger and our ability to bless others through the power of God will increase... Charity is the greatest of all spiritual gifts (p. 95)."
"'God the Father is the ultimate repository of all intelligence, or, in other words, 'light and truth'; Jesus Christ... is the one source of light for us as individuals; and the Holy Ghost is the 'gatekeeper'... the dispenser of light to us according to worthiness and ability to receive it' (Lane Johnson, p. 94)."
"It was the love of their mother, praying with faith for the safe return of her sons, that healed Joseph and Hyrum (p. 97)."
"I think that if we as women want to rise to our full potential, we must first comprehend the magnitude of the gifts and powers that God has given us. He has endowed us with His love. It is a real power (p. 98)."
"The possibilities for God's communication to us are not limited to our own understanding, and at times His ways can be easily clouded by mortal challenges that prohibit clarity of mind and heart. Sometimes the dark fog of depression and anxieties, feelings of hopelessness, and lack of purpose accompany women (p. 101)."
"My husband shared that when he was a teenager, he asked his mother how to ehlp someone who no longer had any desire to do anything. Her answer remains with him today. She explained the importance of loving someone enough to walk with them, to lift their burden, and at times to literally put on their shoes and carry them until they have the strength to do for themselves what previously seemed impossible. The Savior loves us enough to walk with us, lift us, and carry us, which is part of the blessing of taking His yoke upon us. But before we take His yoke, we have to come to Him (p. 102)."
"'Why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou?
Rejoice in hope; be patient in tribulation; continue in constant prayer.
I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away...
But behold, I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you... yet a little while... ye will see me' (p. 105)."
"'Let your heart be not faint
Now the journey's begun;
There is One who still beckons to you.
So look upward in joy
And take hold of his hand;
He will lead you to heights that are new' (p. 109)."
"Sometimes in the face of difficult challenges, hope is all we have (p. 110)."
"Be of good cheer, and let your heart believe that He has overcome all doubt, all pain, all infirmities, all loss, all heartache. If we yoke ourselves with Him, remember, His yoke is easy and His burden is light (p. 112)."
"God is close, even visble! Just consider the evidence found in sacred texts, the record of the personal experiences of the women you just read, and your own personal experiences we hope you recalled while reading... take the time to record how and when God has spoken and visited you (p. 114)."
"God comes to women... He reserves time for His daughters, collectively and individually... We are loved by Him, and it is our privilege to be blessed, found, lifted, taught, understood, and healed by Him (p. 114)."
"'Most well-behaved women are too busy living their lives to think about recording what they do and too modest about their own achievements to think anybody else will care... Women make history when they do the unexpected, when they create and preserve records and when later generations care' (Laurel Thatcher-Ulrich, p. 115)."
July 24, 2025
My husband gave me this book for my birthday and I love him for it.
This is a beautiful little book. I loved the stories from scripture as well as latter-day women. I cried many, many times as this touches on all manner of sensitive topics such as motherhood/pregnancy/miscarriage, mental illness, divorce, suicide, etc. I had to take a break in the middle for a bit as it hit close to home, but I'm so glad I finished. The women who wrote this book spoke with such kindness and love and gave me much encouragement to carry on and strive to deepen my relationship with God. Overall message: God is in your life every day, waiting to commune with you, if only you will look for Him. He is crazy about you and has unique gifts and blessings and revelation to bring you.
So grateful for this book and the insights it brought!
This is a beautiful little book. I loved the stories from scripture as well as latter-day women. I cried many, many times as this touches on all manner of sensitive topics such as motherhood/pregnancy/miscarriage, mental illness, divorce, suicide, etc. I had to take a break in the middle for a bit as it hit close to home, but I'm so glad I finished. The women who wrote this book spoke with such kindness and love and gave me much encouragement to carry on and strive to deepen my relationship with God. Overall message: God is in your life every day, waiting to commune with you, if only you will look for Him. He is crazy about you and has unique gifts and blessings and revelation to bring you.
So grateful for this book and the insights it brought!
June 16, 2021
This small book provided me many inspiring moments. Every time I picked it up I had a spiritual experience. I can’t say it was all well-written and grammatically great, but these women certainly conveyed their heartfelt and spirit-filled message. This is a book I will revisit from time to time. I wish there had been more scriptural examples and discussion.
May 10, 2021
Yes. Yes He does.
Filled with plenty of scriptural stories and insights, I especially loved how it prompted me to explore how the Lord has come to ME. I love books that open the windows of heaven to further light and knowledge.
Filled with plenty of scriptural stories and insights, I especially loved how it prompted me to explore how the Lord has come to ME. I love books that open the windows of heaven to further light and knowledge.
August 5, 2021
I liked the book but I don't feel like I gained any new insight.
October 16, 2024
4.5 stars. This book was born from a discussion between the authors. One was expressing the frustration that men throughout scripture go to mountaintops or into nature to escape the world and commune with God, but women seem to be left with the children and chores, and no peaceful escape to find this connection. In wisdom the other friend responded: that is why God comes to women where they are—at the well, in their homes, in their gardens—in the routine of daily life, while doing ordinary things. I enjoyed the insights of this book, and could’ve particularly benefitted from the perspective when I was a young mom. I appreciated both the scriptural and personal examples of God coming to women. Truly God comes to us in our thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and He can help us recognize His influence in our life. We need these daily experiences to keep our spirit fed with his light and love.
Notes and quotes:
-“In the face of each person who loves, we find God.”
-“If we only ever rely on the mountaintop experience for our spiritual growth, we may find ourselves feeling starved and hungry. Yet if we are constantly looking and listening for daily spiritual experiences, ones that come to us in the daily work of our lives, then we will find ourselves overflowing with spiritual experiences that will keep our souls fed.”
-“I also believe we can and should desire a face-to-face friendship with God, even a genuine friendship knit together from a lifetime of shared experiences.”
-We don’t have much of women’s voices or experiences, but we know Jesus loved women - “Jesus championed women and womanhood, visited them, healed them, and often broke cultural norms between women and the religions elite.”
-Use Christ’s words to create a personal dialogue - “Dear daughter, why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation. Continue in constant prayer. I tell you the truth. It is expedient for you that I go away, but behold, I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you. Yet a little while you will see me.”
-Incredible personal experience with someone who may have been an angel at the morgue
-Chapter titles: When You Can’t Climb the Mountain, A Treasured Friendship, Seeing God, God Waits for Us, A Sacred Partnership, Just Between Us, A Divine Endowment, God is Hope
Notes and quotes:
-“In the face of each person who loves, we find God.”
-“If we only ever rely on the mountaintop experience for our spiritual growth, we may find ourselves feeling starved and hungry. Yet if we are constantly looking and listening for daily spiritual experiences, ones that come to us in the daily work of our lives, then we will find ourselves overflowing with spiritual experiences that will keep our souls fed.”
-“I also believe we can and should desire a face-to-face friendship with God, even a genuine friendship knit together from a lifetime of shared experiences.”
-We don’t have much of women’s voices or experiences, but we know Jesus loved women - “Jesus championed women and womanhood, visited them, healed them, and often broke cultural norms between women and the religions elite.”
-Use Christ’s words to create a personal dialogue - “Dear daughter, why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation. Continue in constant prayer. I tell you the truth. It is expedient for you that I go away, but behold, I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you. Yet a little while you will see me.”
-Incredible personal experience with someone who may have been an angel at the morgue
-Chapter titles: When You Can’t Climb the Mountain, A Treasured Friendship, Seeing God, God Waits for Us, A Sacred Partnership, Just Between Us, A Divine Endowment, God is Hope
March 30, 2025
This book had me sobbing at the sink, folding laundry, in the car, out on walks, and all the other mundane tasks that come with motherhood. ALWAYS HAPPY TEARS. this book made me feel SO seen and so close to God. As someone who has had struggles with my faith in recent years and has had to reconstruct some of my core beliefs around religion, I felt like this book brought me home. Home to myself, home to God and home to Jesus. I LOVED the references to Heavenly Mother and the reminder that she is real, and that her and God are unified in love and marriage, and that we are made in HER image as women.
My favorite aspects of this book had to do with motherhood, labor and giving birth. THIS BOOKS PERSPECTIVE AND TAKE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. I loved how it compared women to portals between heaven and earth, and how we are chosen by God to bring His children Earth side. All the stories about giving birth were sooo powerful.
I loved the writing. I love how this book made me feel. I love being a woman. Motherhood is HOLY WORK, divinely appointed by God. i will recommend this book to everyone
My favorite aspects of this book had to do with motherhood, labor and giving birth. THIS BOOKS PERSPECTIVE AND TAKE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. I loved how it compared women to portals between heaven and earth, and how we are chosen by God to bring His children Earth side. All the stories about giving birth were sooo powerful.
I loved the writing. I love how this book made me feel. I love being a woman. Motherhood is HOLY WORK, divinely appointed by God. i will recommend this book to everyone
February 14, 2023
I really enjoyed this read. It took me longer than I hoped to actually finish it. I loved the stories from others that strengthed my own testimony. It was actually just what I needed to hear, every time I sat down to read it, most of it! I would say one thing is the first half of the book captivated me more than the second half. The whole thing was still great, I just feel I learned more in the start of the book.
One favorite quote, although I took many notes… “If we are constantly looking and listening for the daily spiritual experiences, ones that come to us in the daily work of our lives, then we will find ourselves overflowing with spiritual experiences to keep our souls fed.” Heather Farrell
One favorite quote, although I took many notes… “If we are constantly looking and listening for the daily spiritual experiences, ones that come to us in the daily work of our lives, then we will find ourselves overflowing with spiritual experiences to keep our souls fed.” Heather Farrell
January 16, 2023
I enjoyed this one. Heather and I sometimes view stories differently. I have been trying to focus on reading the God from the margins, which sometimes leads me to different conclusions. That’s not to say Heather doesn’t—just we reach different conclusions.
But what is powerful about her and Jen’s writing is the heart, the soul, the thoughtfulness, and the research.
There were parts that really resonated and were quite poignant.
This is quite short, and it’s available on Kindle Unlimited, which is where I read it.
I’m grateful to have come across this. There is power in women writing about women and centering women.
But what is powerful about her and Jen’s writing is the heart, the soul, the thoughtfulness, and the research.
There were parts that really resonated and were quite poignant.
This is quite short, and it’s available on Kindle Unlimited, which is where I read it.
I’m grateful to have come across this. There is power in women writing about women and centering women.
July 3, 2023
This is a short book, but I didn't make it to the halfway mark. It is one of those books that is short but feels long. I don't like repetition or giving every possible example someone could think of. It could have been this or this or this or this or this. Maybe there are people out there who need all those examples or the possible emotions and ways someone could have felt. To me, it is unnecessary fluff. I would have loved this book in a condensed version of 10 pages. Anybody out there want to give me a heavily edited copy of this book to read? Cliffnotes? No? I did enjoy the Jewish cultural insights.
October 12, 2022
Incredible book with thoughtful insights of scripture stories. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of God connecting to women in scripture—and how to get that connection yourself.
I especially love when the author(s) described in detail a scene for a story. Like how it would have looked today if Jesus met someone at the well, or what words Mary and Martha could have said to each other besides what’s in the New Testament.
So many great takeaways. Please read!
I especially love when the author(s) described in detail a scene for a story. Like how it would have looked today if Jesus met someone at the well, or what words Mary and Martha could have said to each other besides what’s in the New Testament.
So many great takeaways. Please read!
August 7, 2023
I found this really interesting. The authors noted that in the scriptures, men are often required to climb mountains to talk to God, but God speaks to women wherever they are. Our faith has been accused of oppressing women. I’m not going to argue for or against that. But I will say that the New Testament has plenty of examples of Christ’s dealings with women and it is very clear that they are respected.
January 1, 2022
Heather and Jen wrote this book together in response to a question, and in fact, a need. The realization is that when women need God, He comes to them. This book is a collection of personal experience essays that show how God comes to women, reaching them in their moments. Some of the experiences are quite poignant. Each of them represents a portion of someone's relationship with God.
December 31, 2022
This may have been short, but it was packed with some beautiful, unique thoughts about how much God loves and appreciates women, and how he and the Savior have come to women while they are about their daily tasks, rather than off having spiritual experiences in the forest or on mountaintops. I found it completely relatable and inspiring.
February 28, 2023
You may have seen that viral social media post about how men in the scriptures go to the mountains to talk to God, but God comes to women. This is the book that post came from. It’s a beautiful and powerful book of both personal modern stories and stories from women in the scriptures and their experience with God, how he spoke to them and proof of how much he values women. Loved it!
November 12, 2024
Excellent book to get you thinking and encourage a study of god’s relationship with women. I enjoyed the short stories. At times I had issues focusing but that is probably just me and not the writing. I like how there are questions at the end and paper to write and internalize the thoughts you had as you read. A positive and uplifting work geared towards women.
July 25, 2021
I loved this book, the testimonies of these women are incredible. It's a very spiritually uplifting book, they shared so many experiences that made the spirit so strong. Definitely would recommend to any women wanting to become closer to God.
August 15, 2021
Love this book!!!!
I strongly recommend that any woman of faith read this book! It has been very eye-opening and enlightening to me! I have learned so much and have a much more inquisitive mind
I strongly recommend that any woman of faith read this book! It has been very eye-opening and enlightening to me! I have learned so much and have a much more inquisitive mind
October 13, 2023
This was a short, but inspiring book. I appreciate the variety of stories and that the authors didn’t paint things rose colored. They discussed real challenges, like times when it can be difficult to feel anything. This was an uplifting little boost to my week.
August 3, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this book on Sundays. It has some wonderful stories, insights, and quotes about God's relationship with women. Highly recommend for any woman who is wanting to strengthen her relationship with God.
June 13, 2021
I would hands down buy every woman a copy of this book if I could.
June 15, 2021
This book found me when I needed it most. Such a beautiful reminder that God cares, He listens, and He speaks to His daughters.
November 4, 2021
Wonderful essays and beautiful writing on sweet topics.
December 1, 2021
For the LDS audience—a beautiful book on the experiences women have had with God and finding out how God specifically communicates with women.
So grateful we’re hearing more Women’s stories!
So grateful we’re hearing more Women’s stories!
September 30, 2022
Audiobook: beautiful book! These ladies are educated in Hebrew studies and know their scriptures. Will be gifting this one.
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