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
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 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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February 01, 2022 12:36 PM MST
Our homes are meant to be a place of safety, beauty and expression. At Havenlight, our goal is to ‘‘Let Art Be Your Voice,” and we want to help you create an environment where children can come to know Jesus Christ. How do you want Him to be depicted in your home? What we hang on our walls has the power to influence our children’s lives little by little, day by day. The art that your children see each day can help them to cultivate a relationship with Christ and create spiritual connections with the world around them. In General Conference, Neil L. Anderson recently asked "are there images of the Savior in our homes?" Here are seven pieces of art that will bring your children a better understanding of Christ:
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February 01, 2022 12:33 PM MST
With the hustle and bustle of modern times, it’s easy to forget the importance of quality family time. Look no further than Ruby’s Inn for some undistracted adventures with the whole family in picturesque Bryce Canyon Country.
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February 01, 2022 11:32 AM MST
In a new animated video, the all-too-familiar sense of overwhelm is addressed and put into a gospel perspective.
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February 01, 2022 10:46 AM MST
I walked in to teach my Primary class and I was exhausted from life. What I didn’t have was patience for other people’s children, for lessons that wouldn’t fill me.
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February 01, 2022 08:55 AM MST
This month, LDS Living Book Club will be studying Brother Tad R. Callister’s newest book—written with his wife, Kathryn—“Teaching with Power: Drawing Your Family and Others to Christ.”
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January 31, 2022 12:00 PM MST
In conjunction with the 2022 youth theme, “Trust in the Lord,” the Church released a beautiful new music video.
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January 31, 2022 11:31 AM MST
The meeting will focus on baptism, the Holy Ghost, and the sacrament, and will be available in 12 different languages.
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January 31, 2022 10:38 AM MST
Three new temples will have their groundbreaking ceremonies in March and April 2022. Find out where:
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January 31, 2022 10:00 AM MST
Was the flood really the "baptism" of the earth? And how does the Joseph Smith Translation help us understand the flood?
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