Week #6

Another great week!  

This week we had a lot of discussions and insights about The Worth of Souls.

(Section 18) 

A great highlight was hearing from the newest member of our class, Juan Pablo.  

He shared with us his amazing story of having extensive back surgery this summer.  

This surgery was probably "the great trial of his life", thus far.

He also shared with us how difficult scoliosis has been for him throughout his life.   

(We were all pretty amazed when he told us that he stood a full foot taller after his surgery! Gasp!) 

He is truly blessed to have parents who have helped him to see the love of God in his experience.  

He also reminded us that WE help others to feel of worth and feel God's love when we 

support each other and help carry their burdens.  

Having him in our class is such a great blessing.  

We were also privileged to have Sister Allie Clawson come and share some experiences about her mission to Argentina.  She told us that the process of helping others to see their worth to God helped her to see her own as well.  I loved that!

I think it's a great thing having returned missionaries, 

and those who are preparing to go, come and speak to us.  

The spirit they bring is beautifully unique.  

Both sides of the mission experience brings a sweet and tender humility.  

Yesterday we had a visitor from across town come to watch how our class runs.  

We are encouraged, as seminary teachers, to visit other classes often.  

We do so because we are constantly striving to be better at what we do.

I gotta admit, I completely forgot that she was coming.  

But I have to tell you, it was a great experience. 

However, this was not because I was incredible at teaching. 

It was because this class is filled with incredible students of the gospel.

I have come to believe that inspired learning occurs
when students come prepared to be great students AND great teachers.   

I was so proud of them! 

They paid attention, they asked questions, they knew answers, 

they bore sincere testimonies, they followed instructions....

THEY WERE AMAZING!!!

I am very happy with how our class is progressing.  

It's line upon line, precept upon precept.  

We are making great progress every day.  

I hope everyone has a wonderful conference weekend!!  

Take good notes and come prepared to share on Monday!