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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Leadership, revelation, and invitations from the 17th Prophet and President of the Church of Jesus Christ, set apart on January 14, 2018.
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January 09, 2023 10:42 AM MST
As Latter-day Saints, we know that death isn't the end. But do we know what awaits us after this life?
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January 06, 2023 03:33 PM MST
Hip-hop star LL Cool J said, “I once heard Gladys sing the ABCs and I thought I was in church.”
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January 06, 2023 01:00 PM MST
What the eye sees, the hand touches, and the heart feels will never be forgotten.
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January 06, 2023 01:00 PM MST
Ensign Peak Academy is an accredited, online, private, K-12 school serving members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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January 06, 2023 12:16 PM MST
All of the newly called leadership couples will begin their three-year service in July. Read about the couples who have been recently called and assigned:
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January 05, 2023 02:47 PM MST
“The new year is a natural time for many to reflect on past patterns and commit to new and better ones.”
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January 05, 2023 12:52 PM MST
The devotional and forum speakers for winter/spring 2023 semester have been announced for BYU, BYU–Idaho, Ensign College, and BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
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January 04, 2023 07:00 PM MST
A yoga teacher shared an idea that changed how I approach New Year’s: she suggested we make a list of things we are not going to change about ourselves.
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