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.
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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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“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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President Oaks noted that this tour came as he recovers from a recent surgery.
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“As soon as I walked into the airport, I had this overwhelming feeling that there was someone I was supposed to find and help.”
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May 09, 2017 09:55 AM MDT
There is a saying that has gone around for years: “If you want something to get done, give it to a busy person.” I believe that saying to be true, but I also think that saying is cruel. It assumes that since a person is working hard, being responsible, and accomplishing many things, that they can easily handle “just one more thing.” But as the world continues to heap more and more on people's shoulders, it's going to get harder and harder for busy people to cope with the excessive demands.
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By  LDS Living
May 09, 2017 09:00 AM MDT
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are encouraged to ask questions. However, sometimes the questions can overwhelm our lives or the lives of those we love. We can be left wondering where to turn. These five books are fantastic resources for anyone struggling with their faith. They can also help you understand how to better help someone you love.
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May 08, 2017 10:42 PM MDT
To learn more about how teams and people across the nation supported the Heap family on Hugs for Holy Day, click here.
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May 08, 2017 08:10 PM MDT
A new 26.2 mile marathon foot race will begin on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 6:oo a.m. in Nauvoo, Illinois, and will finish, in the town of Carthage, Illinois.
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May 08, 2017 08:01 PM MDT
To honor their 39th wedding anniversary, Donny Osmond shared the sweetest post about his wife, Debbie, on Twitter.
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May 08, 2017 07:16 PM MDT
In a crisis, your #1 need is food.
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May 08, 2017 07:10 PM MDT
Legacy Weddings & Events is a growing company based in Salt Lake, Utah. We service the whole Wasatch Front and surrounding areas. We have been in business since 2007 and have decorated many wedding receptions and events!
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May 08, 2017 06:16 PM MDT
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