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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September 27, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
81-year-old Fran Anderson isn’t one to back down from a challenge.
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The Okinawa Japan Temple will be the fourth temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Japan and incorporates traditional Okinawan architecture.
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September 26, 2023 10:59 AM MDT
In my early thirties, I watched general conference for the first time and experienced a long-awaited message from Heavenly Father that began to heal some deep-seated wounds.
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September 26, 2023 10:17 AM MDT
Lisa Valentine Clark discusses finding courage and confidence to live differently and how that leads to personal revelation. She stopped by the Magnify Podcast to share her story.
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September 25, 2023 11:41 AM MDT
Creating a video life story of your loved one is easier than you think with this simple process and questionnaire.
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September 25, 2023 09:52 AM MDT
"Some might feel embarrassed or unworthy because they have searching questions regarding the gospel, but they needn’t feel that way. Asking questions isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a precursor of growth.” —Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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September 25, 2023 08:15 AM MDT
Starting over in a new country is far from easy, but the Maradiaga family soon found a new source of hope by following a prompting to focus—literally—on the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple.
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September 22, 2023 04:28 PM MDT
Marie’s story of rescue began, not ended, when she finally stepped outside the prison fence. Only Jesus Christ and the covenants she would make with Him could truly set her free.
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September 21, 2023 04:28 PM MDT
Reservations are now available online to tour the newly built Orem Utah Temple during the public open house which starts next month.
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