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 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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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 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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President Oaks noted that this tour came as he recovers from a recent surgery.
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January 04, 2023 11:51 AM MST
Learn from Elder Holland’s decades as a teacher and Apostle about the history, context, and teachings of the New Testament.
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Fun
January 03, 2023 01:44 PM MST
Watch for the temple’s missing spires and the construction crane decked out in Christmas lights!
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Young adults ages 18–30, married or single, are invited to watch a worldwide devotional this Sunday, January 8, 2023.
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January 02, 2023 03:00 PM MST
I’m too busy. I don’t make enough money. I don’t know where to begin.
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January 02, 2023 06:00 AM MST
"The dizzying force of the hit pushed us into oncoming traffic, which resulted in the loud bang of a head-on collision."
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December 30, 2022 06:03 AM MST
This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in December 2019.
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December 28, 2022 09:02 AM MST
Let’s take a look back at some of our best (and your favorite) stories from our team over the last 12 months.
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December 27, 2022 01:51 PM MST
When trying to get at the heart of scripture, even the most studied Bible scholars can make even these verses simple by looking for Christ.
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December 27, 2022 09:03 AM MST
Whether you want to listen to something soothing or upbeat, here are our top five staff picks for favorite songs from Latter-day Saint artists in 2022.
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