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

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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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May 04, 2017 04:09 PM MDT
On April 14, 2017, the unthinkable happened when retired NFL tight end and Latter-day Saint Todd Heap accidentally hit his 3-year-old daughter with a truck while in his driveway.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
May 04, 2017 03:01 PM MDT
It's about that time of year when we begin to think of all that our mother's do for us. And this year, 14-year-old Quenton Barger wanted to do something extra special to show his mom and mothers everywhere how appreciated they truly are. Check out this beautiful video he and a few of his friends created.
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May 04, 2017 02:08 PM MDT
After years of recovery and therapy, a former sister missionary has decided to push herself to achieve a new goal and hopes to still complete her mission.
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May 04, 2017 01:11 PM MDT
"These are people who I've grown up with and spend a lot of time with that came from different circumstances," Kyle Ransom said. "I just wanted to tell a story about how I see the American experience in all of them even though they're not your typical high school kid."
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May 04, 2017 12:32 PM MDT
It’s important to note that my use of the word mother in this article is not confined to the conventional meaning that we so often limit ourselves to. Instead, I focus on the spiritual and refining aspects of this word and what it means to sacrifice, to love, to uplift, and to nurture God’s children as a woman.
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May 04, 2017 12:13 PM MDT
From his blog to a Church video sharing his own struggle with depression and suicide, Seth Adam Smith has been a strong voice for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
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May 04, 2017 09:00 AM MDT
“Many of the best moms I know don't get how important it is, this mothering they're doing.”
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May 03, 2017 08:10 PM MDT
For a powerful podcast on this topic, click the link below.
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May 03, 2017 07:58 PM MDT
On April 8, 2017, over 200 women of the College Station Texas Stake Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered for a women’s conference unlike any before.
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