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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August 18, 2022 05:00 AM MDT
Recognizing the role that poetic tools play in the scriptures deepens our connection to the sacred text.
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August 17, 2022 01:01 PM MDT
On Friday, August 12, Easton Oliverson, a 12-year-old Latter-day Saint, was living many little boys’ dream...
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Fun
August 17, 2022 08:00 AM MDT
On August 22, 1947, the Tabernacle Choir gave its first performance in Salt Lake City. Here’s a brief timeline of other “firsts” of where the Choir has performed live throughout the years.
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August 16, 2022 10:20 AM MDT
My complete avoidance of conflict was becoming a problem. I was grateful to realize the Savior showed a better way.
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the names of two yet-to-be-built houses of the Lord.
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August 16, 2022 09:09 AM MDT
Senator Mitt Romney and Fox News host Bret Baier sat in front of the Washington D.C. Temple and discussed just what makes the temple so important to Latter-day Saints.
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August 16, 2022 05:02 AM MDT
“I learned some of my most important lessons from these associations—not only about leadership but about life.”
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August 15, 2022 12:00 PM MDT
Many of us know the First Presidency best by their messages and the service that they give. But what do we know of their life history and the women who have been by their sides?
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The house of the Lord in Washington, DC, was formally rededicated on Sunday, August 14, 2022.
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