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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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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April 22, 2017 02:20 PM MDT
This post is in no way meant to disprove or invalidate the importance of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the earth today but to help members find ways to be more inclusive and loving toward our brothers and sisters who are part of other religions. Sometimes as members of the Church, we become so focused on our knowledge and beliefs that we forget that we can still learn from others.
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April 22, 2017 02:00 PM MDT
The Book of Mormon records the precise day the Nephites witnessed the prophesied sign of Christ’s death (3 Nephi 8:5). This exceptional diligence on the part of Nephite record-keepers may help resolve at least two questions that New Testament scholars debate regarding the timing of Christ’s death.
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April 22, 2017 12:51 PM MDT
*Note: There are many ways and programs to heal from addiction; this is just what worked for us, and we honor all paths to healing and ask for the same respect for our path.
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April 22, 2017 11:58 AM MDT
My best friend in jr. high was a born-again Christian. We would often share some of the unique doctrines that made our churches different. I explained the Godhead to her once and she said, “Oh yeah! We believe they’re three separate beings too! It wouldn’t make sense any other way.” The next day she came to school to confess that she’d talked to her mom and she had been wrong. Her church actually believed in the Holy Trinity, meaning God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are all one being.
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April 21, 2017 08:14 PM MDT
You know how the sermon goes—“Don’t be a checkbox Christian.”
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By  LDS Living
April 21, 2017 05:49 PM MDT
Mormon Channel recently posted a video of former American Idol contestant Bri Ray as she performs her phenomenal original song "Holding" and the classic hymn "Be Still My Soul."
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By  LDS Living
April 21, 2017 04:15 PM MDT
We live in the latter days, a time when the fullness of the gospel is on the earth but so are many challenges and struggles unique to this time.
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Fun
April 21, 2017 03:35 PM MDT
Spring is a great reminder of the need for us to continually evaluate and refresh our lives. This year, we’ve been thinking about how important renewal is in every aspect of our lives, specifically our home. Here are a few ways we’ve felt inspired to bring hope and new life to our homes and into our lives:
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April 21, 2017 03:15 PM MDT
From the Philippines to Sweden and Argentina to the Republic of Congo, eight new mission presidents have been called to serve in missions around the world.
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