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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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 01, 2022 10:10 AM MDT
There is nothing more important than spending quality time with family. The kids won’t stay young forever, and now is the time to make family memories that will last a lifetime. However, many people think that the only way to make those family memories is to spend a lot of cash on an expensive vacation. We know money is an important factor when planning a trip. Fortunately, Ruby’s Inn has everything you need for some quality family bonding time that won’t break the bank.
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July 01, 2022 09:12 AM MDT
I had a wonderful mom. She was calm, intelligent and a great listener.
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July 01, 2022 09:00 AM MDT
“I had vivid daydreams of seeing my converts sealed as a family, serve as a bishop or Relief Society president, and overall just live a gospel happily ever after. But that wasn’t always the case.”
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June 30, 2022 02:00 PM MDT
It can be tricky to discern between the spirit and our own mind, but when spiritual promptings do come, the difference between action and inaction can be life-changing.
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June 30, 2022 12:00 PM MDT
My toddler makes it hard to have time for spiritual things, but a recent Instagram video helped me feel more confident in my role as a mother and how I’m spending my time.
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Fun
June 29, 2022 03:58 PM MDT
From video games to music videos, these images of temples certainly seem random but fun!
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June 29, 2022 03:00 PM MDT
“Because of their preparations, both temporal and spiritual, the missionaries knew what to do and where to go.”
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June 29, 2022 01:10 PM MDT
Here's a recap of the important happenings at temples in Smithfield, Utah; Burley, Idaho; Yorba Linda, California; Praia, Cabo Verde; and Hong Kong, China for the month of June.
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June 29, 2022 12:54 PM MDT
“When we offer kindness and sincerely love and minister to those around us, then we are successful no matter what goes right or wrong in our day, and that’s because ‘charity never faileth.’”
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