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
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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 15, 2022 08:00 AM MDT
Fill your child’s room with art that will instill positive messages and remind them of the Savior’s love for them.
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Fun
August 12, 2022 04:25 PM MDT
Seen any squirrels splayed out on the ground lately? Our bushy-tailed friends might be offering a simple lesson.
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August 12, 2022 04:14 PM MDT
Projects like the 1950 US Census have less to do with data and more to do with people. When we gather, we do good.
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August 12, 2022 01:18 PM MDT
Life after divorce—it’s not something we talk about very often within the Church. But what do you do when your marriage falls apart? Specifically, what do you do when your marriage ends because of the agency of another person?
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August 12, 2022 11:59 AM MDT
For President Oaks’s 90th birthday, Church News released a video highlighting his life and the many lessons he has learned throughout the years.
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Fun
August 12, 2022 06:00 AM MDT
President Dallin H. Oaks was born on August 12, 1932, in Provo, Utah. Before he was called as an apostle, he served as a justice of the Utah Supreme Court. He married June Dixon on June 24, 1952, and together they had six children. After June passed away on July 21, 1998, President Oaks met Kristen M. McMain. The two were married on August 25, 2000.
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August 11, 2022 02:00 PM MDT
Elder David A. Bednar has never been one to shy away from the power and influence of social media. And the Church’s “Strive to Be” Instagram account just shared his 3 tips for sharing the gospel online.
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to the end-of-year gathering of local leaders and members about tithing.
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August 11, 2022 10:39 AM MDT
Latter-day Saint Alexis Warr Burton from Highland, Utah, was crowned the winner of season 17 of ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’
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