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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“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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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 02, 2017 01:10 PM MDT
“The generosity of the LDS Church empowers the Red Cross to give hope to people when they need it most. They are truly national leaders in disaster response,” said Heidi Ruster, CEO of the Utah and Nevada region.
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May 02, 2017 12:48 PM MDT
After Garrett Bolles was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first-round of the NFL draft, he received a special surprise—a video of the couple he now calls his parents as they shared the faith they have in him and in the Lord.
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May 02, 2017 12:17 PM MDT
What an exciting day to share for this mother and son!
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May 02, 2017 11:49 AM MDT
On Friday, April 28, 2017, Yasuo Niiyama, president of the Tokyo Japan Temple, passed away, according to lds.org. “We express our deepest sympathies and condolences at the passing of our esteemed brother in the work of the Lord, President Yasuo Niiyama,” a letter from the Asia North Area presidency states.
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May 02, 2017 11:00 AM MDT
I think my understanding of how angels help us has been wrong my whole life.
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By  LDS Living
May 01, 2017 08:04 PM MDT
When the Utah Jazz beat the L.A. Clippers and clinched a spot in the second rounds of the NBA Playoffs, the Clippers was not the only team discouraged they would not advance.
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By  LDS Living
May 01, 2017 08:04 PM MDT
When life's got you feeling down and you need a little boost, here are 9 quotes by LDS speakers to give you confidence and hope for what's ahead.
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May 01, 2017 06:34 PM MDT
Homes are flying off of the market—at least that’s the prediction for 2017. According to Redfin Chief Economist Nela Richardson, “We expect 2017 to break the 2016 record as the fastest market on record. Homes stayed on the market an average of 52 days before going under contract in 2016, the shortest time recorded since Redfin began keeping track in 2009.”
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May 01, 2017 05:57 PM MDT
Even when we don’t always love our children’s choices, we can let kids know we love them and want more than anything to stay connected.
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