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

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
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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October 20, 2023 10:20 AM MDT
President Nelson’s new book, Heart of the Matter, includes “the very essence of my life’s experiences.” These ten quotes will give you a taste of what he’s learned.
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October 20, 2023 07:07 AM MDT
Using the words of our prophet, Elder Daines reminded us of the importance of coming to know God and wanting to live with Him again, not just to get to heaven again.
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October 20, 2023 06:05 AM MDT
Artist Greg Olsen will be giving up the business side of his work, freeing up his time to create even more art.
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October 19, 2023 10:27 AM MDT
Read all of the times President Nelson has specifically mentioned praying for all of us in the past few general conferences.
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October 19, 2023 07:39 AM MDT
While missionaries’ challenges are many, our support from home can make a big difference! Here are a few practical ways parents and friends can help.
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Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year, and Latter-day Saints worldwide need only attend sacrament meeting that day.
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October 18, 2023 09:44 AM MDT
“I don’t want my unity with others in the Church to be conditional, where in order to be unified, I’ve either got to convert someone else to my way of thinking or vice versa.”
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October 18, 2023 07:30 AM MDT
“The Church is a real place to do real work on being real children of God.”
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October 17, 2023 03:21 PM MDT
Spiritual gifts often take some assembly to use, but we can also just do good instead of finding the “perfect” way of doing something.
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