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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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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April 26, 2022 10:30 AM MDT
The Kanesville Tabernacle was originally built for displaced pioneers to sustain Brigham Young as Church President in 1847.
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April 26, 2022 07:44 AM MDT
There is no doubt that the Church is growing, and much of it is happening in unexpected areas of the world.
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April 25, 2022 11:30 AM MDT
Four general authorities recently spoke at Church school commencement ceremonies and offered counsel to students receiving their diplomas.
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April 25, 2022 10:45 AM MDT
Senator Hatch was longest-serving Republican senator in US history. Read the First Presidency’s statement upon his passing here:
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April 22, 2022 01:32 PM MDT
Kacey McCallister was hit by a semi-truck as a 6-year-old little boy leaving his uncle’s mission farewell. He miraculously survived and hasn’t stopped defying odds in the years since.
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April 22, 2022 12:22 PM MDT
A Church video ponders a question weighing on the hearts and minds of many people today: “Where can I turn for peace?”
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‘Boldly, Nobly, and Independent’ tells the story of the Latter-day Saints from 1893 to 1955—a time of unprecedented change in the Church and the wider world.
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April 22, 2022 11:30 AM MDT
The Truman Brothers’ newest music video, “Oh Child,” is a celebration of faith and showcases their talent for capturing catchy beats and melodies.
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April 21, 2022 01:39 PM MDT
“What we do in [the temple] is not secret—it’s sacred. And so to be able to talk about those things in the temple has been very eye-opening for everyone who has come in.”
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