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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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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October 04, 2022 03:56 PM MDT
Growing up, I’d walk into the kitchen on Sundays prepared to pour myself a bowl of cereal for breakfast. But on the first Sunday of each month, I was stopped by a paper sign that was taped to the cupboard.
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October 04, 2022 03:55 PM MDT
In the wake of her mother's unexpected passing, Jenny Thompson instantly thought of her friend Tami's mother who was in need of a liver transplant.
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October 03, 2022 05:00 PM MDT
For over five years, I was responsible for coordinating general conference web coverage. This year, I took a break.
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October 03, 2022 01:44 PM MDT
The new guide for youth “focuses on the foundation [of] values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior.”
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October 03, 2022 10:17 AM MDT
Check out the first permanent, comprehensive, and searchable online database for Book of Mormon art.
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October 03, 2022 07:05 AM MDT
Do you have questions about patriarchal blessings? After writing a book on the topic, Keith Erekson might have some answers for you.
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The first in a new series of nine “Book of Mormon Videos” showing how Jesus Christ ministered in the ancient Americas is now available.
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President Nelson has now announced 118 new temples since he became President of the Church in 2018.
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October 01, 2022 07:15 PM MDT
To help you remember the spirit you felt, here is one quote from each October 2022 general conference talk.
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