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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By  LDS Living
May 01, 2017 05:29 PM MDT
It can be tempting to become casual with our efforts to live the gospel and develop Christlike attributes.
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Fun
May 01, 2017 02:56 PM MDT
Book of Mormon Central (BMC) holds a yearly art contest to encourage, highlight, and popularize new and original pieces of art inspired by the Book of Mormon. The 2017 BMC art contest featured artists from all over the world, from a variety of age groups, and included both amateur and professional artists.
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May 01, 2017 01:41 PM MDT
This column draws on contents from the forthcoming book Are Christians Mormon? by David L. Paulsen and Hal R. Boyd, published by Routledge press.
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May 01, 2017 01:30 PM MDT
After Josh Holt spent his 25th birthday and 10 months of his life in a Venezuelan prison, his family is hopeful he will return home soon.
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May 01, 2017 11:32 AM MDT
There was the sound of ripping paper, a well-timed drumroll, and then a pause.
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May 01, 2017 09:52 AM MDT
Good parents give their children roots and wings: roots to know where home is and who they are and wings to fly off and practice what has been taught them. This is the contradiction of parenting—juggling the act between setting limits while simultaneously encouraging independence or ultimately teaching them the gospel and allowing them the freedom to live it.
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By  LDS Living
May 01, 2017 09:42 AM MDT
Without a doubt, Pavarotti and Bocelli have influenced me more with singing than anyone else.
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By  LDS Living
April 30, 2017 10:37 PM MDT
Just last week, Disney announced the release date of the sequel to Frozen set for November 27, 2019. Frozen fanatics have been talking about this exciting news on social media, but Donny Osmond recently shared his surprising and unexpected connection to the film.
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April 29, 2017 04:00 PM MDT
The following blog was inspired by Sheri Dew's new book,Worth the Wrestle.
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