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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The Church now has 177 temples in operation, 59 under construction or renovation, and 99 in planning and design, totaling 335 houses of the Lord.
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September 30, 2023 11:59 AM MDT
To help you remember the spirit you felt, here is one quote from each October 2023 general conference talk.
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“Hymns—for Home and Church” will include 450 to 500 hymns and children’s songs and will be available digitally and in print for individuals and families.
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Fun
September 29, 2023 09:16 AM MDT
If you’re looking for a new activity to get your family more engaged in or excited for general conference, here are some of our favorite answers.
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President Russell M. Nelson and Elder Holland will be participating virtually due to health concerns.
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September 28, 2023 11:16 AM MDT
Here are some of the highlights from the latest edition of the Church’s World Report.
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September 28, 2023 10:38 AM MDT
Here’s a nugget of wisdom from this week’s Come, Follow Me study of Paul’s epistle to the Galatians.
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Fun
September 28, 2023 07:07 AM MDT
Bake things up a notch this general conference weekend with one of five different tantalizing cinnamon roll spin-offs!
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September 27, 2023 02:00 PM MDT
Cranes, dump trucks, and scaffolding may be the primary landscape around the Salt Lake Temple and on Temple Square right now, but you can still have a fulfilling visit downtown!
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