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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April 14, 2022 02:34 PM MDT
Elder David A. Bednar shared how all things—even the tiniest cells in the human body—are a reflection of the Savior Jesus Christ and His ministry.
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April 14, 2022 11:40 AM MDT
The triumph of Easter is preceded by humility shown in foot-washing rituals on Maundy Thursday.
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April 14, 2022 11:36 AM MDT
Some of the earliest settlers of Las Vegas were Latter-day Saints. See how the Church’s influence remains strong today.
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April 14, 2022 09:10 AM MDT
Eager to see the class unfold, I positioned my achy self at the top of the steps, out of flu-sharing range but where I could secretly watch what was going on.
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April 13, 2022 02:35 PM MDT
“‘He is risen’ was the angelic message of the first Easter. With feelings of worship and gratitude, we declare our witness that Jesus Christ is indeed risen.”
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Fun
April 13, 2022 02:00 PM MDT
BYU Vocal Point, One Voice Children’s Choir, and Adassa don’t talk about Bruno.
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Fun
April 13, 2022 01:32 PM MDT
The BYU Cougarettes have done it again—and you don’t want to miss these new routines.
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April 13, 2022 11:40 AM MDT
It is hard for me to fully imagine what the women must have experienced as they came to the tomb and found it empty.
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April 13, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
More often than not, Latter-day Saint temples withstand the winds and quakes and storms of the earth, even when the structures and cities around them may fall.
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