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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January 14, 2022 12:00 PM MST
“She wanted to know what women did in our Church, and that was all the encouragement I needed to give her a glimpse into life as a Latter-day Saint woman.”

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January 14, 2022 10:50 AM MST
Here are four suggestions to change your social media experience so that it positively influences your life.
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January 13, 2022 05:00 PM MST
“These paintings interpret uncertainty: no sky or heavens, no progress, no front, no back, no future, no past. These are the feelings of the strangers.”
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Since becoming the President of the Church, President Russell M. Nelson has extended several invitations to Latter-day Saints worldwide to act in faith.
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January 13, 2022 12:30 PM MST
In January 2021, 7'6" Latter-day Saint and 1993 No. 2 NBA draft pick Shawn Bradley became a quadriplegic. Here’s how he and his family have been managing their new life.
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January 13, 2022 11:00 AM MST
If you’re in need of some words of inspiration to motivate you to improve, here are five of our favorite quotes from Latter-day Saint leaders.
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The First Presidency has released the dates for the open house and dedication of the Yigo Guam Temple.
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January 13, 2022 09:23 AM MST
On December 3, 2021, only two states in the US had blizzard warnings—Alaska and Hawaii.
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January 12, 2022 01:28 PM MST
Though Adam and Eve would leave divinity’s immediate presence, in a very tangible way, Christ would leave with them.
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