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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Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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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November 01, 2023 02:06 PM MDT
No matter who you minister to, we’ve come up with dozens of great gift ideas that will fit every budget and personality!
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Church leaders have also adjusted a policy: Prospective missionaries can submit their missionary recommendations up to 150 days prior to their availability date instead of 120 days.
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November 01, 2023 11:35 AM MDT
The recent inauguration of a new president of Brigham Young University included an incredible demonstration of how to truly sing in “songs of loudest praise.”
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November 01, 2023 10:29 AM MDT
“[Latter-day Saint] kindness and decency didn’t just come from nowhere. ... It came from a wisdom that you are rooted in.” —Rabbi Joe Charnes
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November 01, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
When cancer left her a widow at 36 years old, Jen struggled to connect with the Savior. How could He understand her pain?
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October 31, 2023 01:00 PM MDT
I have always been interested in finances and how they work. When I was first married, I took ownership of the household budget and thought I had it well in hand. Unfortunately, I forgot to track some of our expenses. I quickly learned a budget doesn’t work unless you know exactly where all your money is going!
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October 31, 2023 08:00 AM MDT
After being released from the Relief Society general presidency, Sister Aburto had goals to spend more time with family, be better at caring for herself, and even start an overdue project to declutter her house. But her plate was soon filled with other opportunities. How could she decide what was most important?
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The First Presidency has released the locations for three new temples in Vienna, Austria; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Winchester, Virginia.
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October 30, 2023 10:45 AM MDT
Shiegrid Hernandez shares how this vibrant holiday can teach gospel truths in fun, approachable ways.
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