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 03, 2017 02:49 PM MDT
A powerful new video by the Mormon Channel, based on Elder Wilford W. Andersen's general conference talk "The Music of the Gospel," shares the story of a Native American medicine man. Accompanied by beautiful imagery and analogies to Native American culture, this video shows how the Holy Ghost is the only one who can instill the beauty and reality of the Gospel into our soul.
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May 03, 2017 02:02 PM MDT
“I believe in a God who suffers with us. A God who promises us meaning out of our sorrow and who will stretch and deepen our hearts as we will let Him and that that is the meaning of all of this,” says David F. Holland, Harvard Divinity School professor and son of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.
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May 03, 2017 01:44 PM MDT
"As I look back on my mission, I can see the times when the Lord strengthened me, lifted and carried me. Each trial teaching me over and over again, it's not about me."
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May 03, 2017 01:11 PM MDT
From the British Parliament's changing view of the LDS Church to her thoughts on Elder Holland after hosting his family, Baroness Nicholson had quite a bit to share about the LDS Church and her work with its members.
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May 03, 2017 11:00 AM MDT
"Even when the dark comes crashing through, when you need a friend to carry you—when you're broken on the ground, YOU WILL BE FOUND," BYU Vocal Point posted on Facebook.
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Fun
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May 03, 2017 04:00 AM MDT
From their hilarious proposal story to their catchy family song, Bonnie and Bruce have found creative ways to make their marriage work.
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May 02, 2017 08:36 PM MDT
A new feature on familysearch.org allows users to share their Instagram and Facebook photos directly to FamilySearch.
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May 02, 2017 06:38 PM MDT
On a recent trip with my daughter to El Salvador (murder capital of the world), she suggested we eat at a restaurant that overlooks a scenic volcanic lake. It was to be a nice break from the humble homes we’d been visiting, so we mapped the route and followed Google’s blue arrow toward “the most delicious food we would eat all trip.”
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May 02, 2017 04:08 PM MDT
UPDATE: Amelia M. King was found in Cincinnati, Ohio. Police say she was taken for a medical examination but did not give any other information. They thanked the public for the many tips they received since the teen went missing early last Friday.
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