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.
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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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From a customized monogram to a thoughtful note, here are a few creative ways to say congrats.
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The Church will match and donate concert ticket revenue to trusted charities.
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“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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“As soon as I walked into the airport, I had this overwhelming feeling that there was someone I was supposed to find and help.”
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December 03, 2021 12:00 PM MST
Despite concerns about how they’d affect the health of Temple Square’s trees, thousands of lights went up in 1965, and they've been a beloved tradition ever since.
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December 03, 2021 11:47 AM MST
In a move that shocked the college football coaching world, Latter-day Saint Bronco Mendenhall has announced he is resigning from his role as head coach of the University of Virginia football team.
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December 03, 2021 11:22 AM MST
BYU Noteworthy's music video, "What Child Is This" has a special addition to the arrangement that is going to give you goosebumps.
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The Hawaii Laie Mission will include the Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors’ Center, three young single adult stakes near BYU–Hawaii, and two stakes in the Laie area.
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December 03, 2021 07:00 AM MST
Editor's Note: This article was originally published by LDS Living in December 2018 and has been updated in honor of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's birthday.
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December 02, 2021 02:59 PM MST
For the first time ever, an animated nativity will be projected on the ceiling of the Salt Lake Tabernacle.
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December 02, 2021 11:08 AM MST
The Church’s youth channel recently released a new album for Christmas 2021 titled “A Savior is Born.”
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December 02, 2021 10:35 AM MST
On her daytime talk show, the Emmy-nominated actress featured the Church’s Giving Machines and said she’d be paying them a visit soon.
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December 02, 2021 07:30 AM MST
Here are some easy ways to connect to the spirit of the season and participate in the top-caliber performances that come from Temple Square during the holidays.
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