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

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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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Fun
August 04, 2022 03:42 PM MDT
Elder Gary E. Stevenson was born on August 6, 1955, in Cache Valley, Utah. He married Lesa Jean Higley in April 1979. They are the parents of four sons.
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August 04, 2022 03:35 PM MDT
According to researchers, most people show and receive love in one of five ways—quality time, words of affirmation, physical touch, receiving gifts, and acts of service. But did Christ use any or all of these “love languages” with his disciples?
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August 04, 2022 12:00 PM MDT
Shiphrah and Puah saved him, his mother saved him, and then Miriam, his older sister, is going to save him.
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Dr. Richard Elliott, principal organist for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, recently played on three separate organs he uniquely compared to a Lamborghini, a Bentley, and a Rolls Royce.
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August 03, 2022 05:39 PM MDT
This Friday, Kristin Chenoweth returns to Salt Lake City, but she won’t be be performing on Temple Square—instead, she’ll be signing copies of her new children’s book, “What Will I Do With My Love Today?”
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August 03, 2022 12:00 PM MDT
On the one year anniversary of her Olympic silver medal in Tokyo, MyKayla Skinner reflects on her gymnastics journey, her testimony, and her mission now.
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August 03, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
Eleven-year-old Sophie Moonshower is passionate about the theater. She and her mother, Sharon, often attend local theater productions, and Sophie’s enthusiasm for live performance, song, and dance often warms the hearts of those in attendance.
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August 02, 2022 12:00 PM MDT
Take a look and see if any of these names or terms surprise you.
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August 01, 2022 05:32 PM MDT
It’s officially September, and we couldn’t be more excited that autumn is on the way! As the weather cools down and Fall fashion takes effect, we’ve got everything you need to stay cozy, modest, and on-trend! Here are 5 of our favorite fashion trends that we’re loving this season.
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