Hello everyone :)

Remember to find something from both Sat and Sunday's conference talks and be prepared to share in class. This is not an optional assignment, but one that you will need to receive credit for, so please remember this.

Thank you for all the wonderful insights you have shared from last session's talks. The spirit was very strong as I listened to your testimonies.

See you on Monday :)

Sis. Findley

Can I just say how amazing you guys are? I LOVED what you had to say about last Conference talks, and I was so touched by your testimonies as you shared of there importance to you. I can't wait to hear more tomorrow.

In tomorrow's class we are going to watch a short clip from an amazing talk by Elder Holland. If you could please watch the video of his talk, that will help you understand the significance of the short clip in class. While watching, pay attention to the emotion that Elder Holland puts into his talk. This is one of my favorite talks of all time to watch because he is so passionate about his testimony for the Book of Mormon. I promise you won't be disappointed in the time you put into watching it.

Enjoy!

Love,

Sis. Findley

Hey guys, I wanted to follow up on a question that was asked today. Here is something that I found that talked about celestial marriage, and this is from the Church Handbook:

Husband and Wife

Exaltation in the highest degree of the celestial kingdom can be attained only by those who have faithfully lived the gospel of Jesus Christ and are sealed as eternal companions.

The sealing of husband and wife for time and eternity by the authority of the priesthood—also known as temple marriage—is a sacred privilege and obligation that all should strive to receive. It is the foundation of an eternal family.

The nature of male and female spirits is such that they complete each other. Men and women are intended to progress together toward exaltation.

The Lord has commanded husbands and wives to cleave to each other (seeGenesis 2:24; D&C 42:22). In this commandment, the word cleave means to be completely devoted and faithful to someone. Married couples cleave to God and one another by serving and loving each other and by keeping covenants in complete fidelity to one another and to God (see D&C 25:13).

A couple is to become one in establishing their family as the basis of a righteous life. Latter-day Saint husbands and wives leave behind their single life and establish their marriage as the first priority in their lives. They allow no other person or interest to have greater priority in their lives than keeping the covenants they have made with God and each other. Nonetheless, married couples continue to love and support their parents and siblings while focusing on their own families. Similarly, wise parents realize that their family responsibilities continue throughout life in a spirit of love and encouragement.

Being one in marriage requires a full partnership. For example, Adam and Eve worked together, prayed and worshipped together, sacrificed together, taught their children the gospel together, and mourned over wayward children together (see Moses 5:1, 4, 12, 27). They were united with each other and with God.

I know the question was: "If my spouse dies, then can I be sealed again to another, and if I do, what happens then?"

Ultimately, God has asked us to have a temple marriage. We will do as he has commanded, and know that Heavenly Father loves us dearly, and all things will work out in the end because he only wants us to have eternal life with him, and to live "happily ever after" :) 

I hope that gives you some clarification :)

Now, as far as reading:

Find a Conference talk that speaks to you personally and be prepared to bring a copy of that and to talk to the class about that talk. 

See you guys tomorrow :)

Love you,

Sis. Findley

Hey guys, you were wonderful today with your participation and with being less noisy, I really appreciated it and I hope you could tell the difference in spirit between today and yesterday :)

The reading for tomorrow's lesson is:

Genesis 25-27

Pay attention to Esau's respect/or lack of, when it comes the the covenant, and be prepared to talk about it tomorrow :)

See you later!

Sis. Findley

Hello my chatterboxes,

I know I said the reading today was JUST Genesis 23, but it is ACTUALLY:

Genesis 23 AND 24.

This is why it is so important to check the blog :) Because believe it or not I can be scatterbrained sometimes too :)

Also,

Note that there is a "make-up work" button on the side of the page. This is new! If you ever miss a day, you can just click on that button, look up the make-up work for that day, follow those instructions, and then give the make-up work to me in class. If you have missed a lot of days before today when the button was made, please come speak to me before or after class and I will work with you.

This is because I love you and want to make sure that you are able to graduate from seminary because it is something that is very important to me, and hopefully will become important to you also.

Love you and I will see you tomorrow,

Sis. Findley

Hello everyone!

I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. I know I am!

Here is the reading to have done before Monday:

Genesis 21 and 22

These chapters are about Isaac and Abraham being asked to sacrifice Isaac. While reading, notice Abraham's reaction to this request from the Lord, and ask yourself how you respond when you are asked to sacrifice time/talents/other things important to you?

Please make sure to bring your scripture journal to class {you know, the one you got when you first came, it's brown with Christ on the front}.

I will see you Monday!

Remember to keep reading during the weeked,

Sis. Findley

Sorry so late everyone!

Please read:

Genesis 17 and 18


No question today, just come prepared to tell the class something that stuck out to you from the reading :)

See you guys tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

Genesis 17 my friends! Please read!!

Love you,

Sis. Findley

Hello everyone!

Sorry I did not have this ready for you this morning; the reading is:

Genesis 15 and 16

While reading, think about Abraham, Sarai (Sarah), and Hagar and the faith that they must have had. Who sticks out most to you during this particular even in the Old Testament?

For anyone that forgot, the reading for Monday is:

Genesis 14-16

See you tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

Hello everyone, sorry about yesterday, I spaced it, but I am grateful for those who checked because the views went up significantly so I know you guys were trying.

Your reading for tomorrow is:

Abraham 1 and 2
Genesis 12 and 13

Don't be overwhelmed :) They are not very long.

While reading, pay attention to the story of Abraham because it is very interesting, including being sent by his family to be sacrificed to heathen Gods!

See you tomorrow {with treats!}

Love,

Sis. Findley

I was so pleased with your comments today, thank you to those who read, I can truly tell the difference in spirit that the class has when you read.

The reading for tomorrow is

Moses 8
Genesis 6

Be thinking about the benefit of the flood. What blessing came from the flood for future generations of Heavenly Father's children?

To prepare for Tuesday's class, please read:

Moses 7:32-end of chapter

As you read, make note of what the Lord showed Enoch in a vision, and the significance of what he saw.

See you Tomorrow!!

Sis. Findley :)

Hey guys! Your reading for tomorrow is:

Moses 6: 21-68

While you are reading, notice Enoch's reaction to being called of God, and ask yourself who else has had that same reaction throughout the scriptures and church history?

Moses 7

What was the change seen of the people of Enoch? What happened to them?

See you guys tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

I had a great time playing pictionary with you today, and drawing out our SM :)

Here is your reading assignment for tonight:

Moses 6:1-46

Answer this question as you read, "What is important about recording those things that are in these verses?"

Hey everyone! Thank you for participating today and for listening so well :)

Your reading assignment for tomorrow's class is:

Moses 6-7
Genesis 4

See you tomorrow!

Sis. Findley

Hello class :)

Because we did not finish our lesson completely today, we will pick up again, tomorrow, the story of Cain and Abel. Most did not find time to read the scheduled reading over the break, so it is the same assignment

Moses 5, Genesis 4

Be prepared to bring something to class that sticks out to you personally! You will be rewarded spiritually...and possibly another way as well.

Thanks for being so awesome! See you tomorrow

Sis. Findley

Hello everyone, Pres. Hobbs has delightfully informed me that we are ok to have a blog as long as I follow some guidelines, so I will continue to post updates about the reading assignments :) Thank you Pres. Hobbs

We will not be having class Monday due to Labor Day, and will pick back up on Tuesday.

The reading assignment is Moses 5 and Genesis 4

While reading, make note of the differences that you find between the two accounts of the story of Cain and Abel, and what sticks out to you.

Have a wonderful Holiday and I will see you Tuesday :)

Sis. Findley