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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March 25, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
Did you know that general conference was once held outside the US, and April 2020 was not the first time the public was not invited to attend?
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March 24, 2022 11:51 AM MDT
The history of the phrase is older than you might realize, and the green shielded symbol has its own unique history.
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The First Presidency has released dates for the open house, youth devotional, and rededication later this year.
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March 24, 2022 07:30 AM MDT
How have these statements from our prophet influenced the way you live the gospel?
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March 23, 2022 03:00 PM MDT
Rob Gardner’s beloved concert film portraying the final days of the Savior’s life will return to theaters for a limited Easter run.
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March 23, 2022 10:01 AM MDT
“I worked with refugees for years, but I never thought I’d be one.”
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By  Jon Cooper
March 23, 2022 07:00 AM MDT
Most of us were raised on stories of the prophets of God. And just as they had strengths that we can learn from, it is also important to remember that every prophet had weaknesses that we can learn from, too.
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March 22, 2022 09:58 AM MDT
Elder and Sister Soares, who both served missions in Rio as young adults, led many of the first media and dignitary tours of the new temple.
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Elder Hugo E. Martinez, president of the Africa West Area of the Church, broke ground for a new temple in this West African country.
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