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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July 16, 2022 02:40 PM MDT
Harry’s search resulted in being baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on July 5, 1971, at the age of 56.
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July 16, 2022 09:00 AM MDT
In 2013, Carlos Martins, a Brazilian Latter-day Saint, sold his English-learning school chain for $720 million. But before that, he had a radical and powerful idea for sharing the gospel with the students they were teaching.
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July 15, 2022 05:00 AM MDT
The missionaries who left a pamphlet with nine women in a sewing circle in Bergen, Norway, couldn't have imagined its reach.
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July 14, 2022 10:41 AM MDT
Did you know as recently as 1997, nearly 10,000 people made the 1,000 mile journey over 93 days on foot across the pioneer trail?
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Fun
July 14, 2022 08:00 AM MDT
Still recovering from the Fourth of July and haven’t figured out your Pioneer Day plans yet? These fun activities and food ideas will have you celebrating in pioneer style in no time.
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July 13, 2022 01:00 PM MDT
Headed on a summer road trip? See how well you know all the Church historic sites across the country you can visit.
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July 13, 2022 12:00 PM MDT
When over 90 missionaries were reassigned to the Smiths’ mission, Sister Smith interviewed them about the role of a mission president’s wife.
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July 13, 2022 06:00 AM MDT
This Pioneer Day, it is our hope that we can celebrate every kind of pioneer and remember the sacrifices that have been made by so many to make The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints what it is today.
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July 12, 2022 11:20 AM MDT
“Rudy” Ruettiger, the Notre Dame football walk-on whose story became a feature film, spoke to an online audience about his story and faith.
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