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 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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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
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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 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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President Oaks noted that this tour came as he recovers from a recent surgery.
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May 25, 2022 01:08 PM MDT
My 10-year-old pitches a different excuse every week to convince us it’s impossible for him to go to church. And while I want him to be there, the resistance is draining.
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May 25, 2022 12:30 PM MDT
As Sister Sharon Eubank said, we can take courage because the Savior’s light is always there for us.
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May 25, 2022 10:25 AM MDT
Book of Abraham research is hard to do. But for me it also became hard not to do.
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May 24, 2022 10:46 AM MDT
“This Is Us” is full of things that other network TV shows lack: heart and positive values. In fact, the entire premise of the show is based on principles that we as Latter-day Saints believe completely.
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May 24, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
Here are a few small, easy items that are a little more out-of-the-box but could make an enormous difference in an emergency situation.
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May 23, 2022 02:02 PM MDT
“Our message to all of our mature couples is simple: we dearly need you. The times cry out for it. There are people who need you.”
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Fun
May 20, 2022 05:02 PM MDT
Latter-day Saint actor Kirby Heyborne is back at it again, and we couldn’t be happier.
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May 20, 2022 03:34 PM MDT
It is an experience that is not out of the ordinary: Someone has a desire to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a parent or loved one voices concerns. Such was the case when Tommaso Cardullo told his mother he wanted to join the Church.
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