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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June 29, 2023 01:50 PM MDT
The number of missionaries representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has increased over the past year. Here are the inspiring numbers behind the shift.
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June 28, 2023 06:07 PM MDT
President Nelson recently announced a second edition of Preach My Gospel, saying, “It contains some of the best instruction I have ever seen to help people accept the Lord’s invitation to come unto Him.”
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June 27, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
The final print volume of the Joseph Smith Papers hits the shelves today. Here are 12 eye-opening things that the project brought to light over the last 20-plus years.
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June 27, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
To commemorate the martyrdom of Joseph Smith on June 27, here are some powerful quotes about him from every modern-day prophet from President Brigham Young to President Russell M. Nelson.
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June 26, 2023 01:06 PM MDT
Editor's note: This article was originally published in 2019.
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June 26, 2023 01:00 PM MDT
With all the fear and uncertainty in the world today, we've compiled a list of eight products that will help you feel more at ease about your family's emergency preparedness plan.
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June 26, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Here are some details leading up to Joseph Smith’s martyrdom that aren’t widely known.
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June 25, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths and one of the sources of our unity as Latter-day Saints.
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will present two special Summer Concerts in July featuring guest artists Adassa and Alejandro “Alex” Melecio.
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