Does God really send us trials? A comforting truth about adversity

A life-threatening experience after the birth of my first baby led me to think more deeply about God’s role in hardships.
“This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing.”
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This viral comedy creator says her emotional response all goes back to her own experience in Young Women.
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The annual gathering includes current and emeritus members of the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society presidencies and councils.
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“I called my mom right after that to tell her something had changed.”
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May 18, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
Enjoy beautiful statues, exhibits, and gardens.
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May 18, 2026 12:00 PM MDT
The video is hosted by Danor Gerald, an actor and Latter-day Saint convert.
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May 13, 2026 10:47 AM MDT
“It felt like I was not just entering a holy place but a place that I had helped prepare for the Lord.”
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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
May 12, 2026 02:56 PM MDT
From a customized monogram to a thoughtful note, here are a few creative ways to say congrats.
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May 12, 2026 11:01 AM MDT
The Church will match and donate concert ticket revenue to trusted charities.
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May 11, 2026 03:13 PM MDT
“I thought I had to change my entire personality to be a good leader. Then, I learned a powerful lesson from Sister Jean B. Bingham.”
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Several updates to the Church's General Handbook were published today, May 31, 2024, including adjustments to sections on Primary, “My Covenant Path,” and young service missionaries.
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May 31, 2024 02:33 PM MDT
As my children grew into adulthood, my worry seemed to grow with them. Then I came across a revelatory line in a recent talk that changed me.
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May 31, 2024 02:09 PM MDT
On the All In podcast, Sister Bonnie H. Cordon shared her thoughts about different seasons of life and how to determine what is right for you.
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May 31, 2024 02:06 PM MDT
“Sometimes we assume that if younger people feel that sense of conflict, it must be a sign of them not being spiritually serious or being entirely wrongheaded or misinformed. And that’s just not true.”
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May 30, 2024 05:41 PM MDT
Already, Church members and leaders are finding joy in the new hymnbook. Here are a few reasons why.
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May 30, 2024 01:02 PM MDT
Applying three ideas to our temple worship can expand our personal understanding of sacred things, bring us closer to Christ, and turn the temple into what author Melinda Brown calls, “our happiness project.”
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May 30, 2024 09:12 AM MDT
Thirteen hymns for the Church’s long-awaited new hymnbook, including “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” and “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” are here.
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May 29, 2024 02:35 PM MDT
Elder Christofferson said how grateful the Church is for the staff at Tambo Memorial Hospital for following in the Savior's footsteps and serving the most vulnerable—including the tiniest of premature babies.
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May 29, 2024 12:55 PM MDT
Nurture your kids’ growing testimony with these ideas for a memorable temple open house experience.
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