Brother Ahmad S. Corbitt explains the importance of seeing God’s children as He sees them. Discovering God’s goodness and our unworthiness helps us to do so, which enables us to achieve the Church’s divine destiny to unify the human family.

Seeing People as God Sees Them

In his address in the 2020 Military Chaplain Seminar, Elder Vern P. Stanfill shares examples of chaplain service and offers counsel to help chaplains guide those in extreme circumstances.


Chaplains Bring Spirituality to the World

Brother Steven J. Lund shares personal anecdotes of those who ministered in extreme circumstances by comforting and listening and loving others though they sometimes suffered as they found themselves interposed at the “ragged edge of life and death.”

Ministering in Extremis

Sister Jennie Taylor, wife of the late Major Brent Taylor, details teachings of the Savior to show how to minister to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Ministering to Those Who Have Lost a Loved One

Understanding the Bible requires a knowledge of its history and how it was translated. The Bible comes from copies of copies of copies, and it can often be helpful to understand that.

Text and Translation of the Greek New Testament

Dr. Steven C. Harper explains the religious forces of tumultuous anxiety at work during Joseph Smith’s day and how they shaped Joseph’s fear of sin and his desire to know his standing before God.

Young Joseph Smith’s Religious Turmoil

Brother Frank Clawson tells how his nephew Mike was served by friends and family, even as Mike served them, before dying from the degenerative disease ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.


Mike's Journey Home

Dr. Craig Jessop spoke to Church Military Chaplains about the inspiring influence of music and demonstrated its power to “open heavenly portals” by playing selections performed by contemporary artists.

The Remarkable Power of Music

In his address in the 2020 Military Chaplain Seminar, Elder Gerrit W. Gong gives examples from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ to show how often He was moved with compassion—the core of His service.


Jesus Had Compassion

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