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

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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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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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December 02, 2021 07:00 AM MST
If your home or your heart is feeling Grinch-y, here are 5 of our favorite uplifting quotes about the true, celebratory reason for the season.
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December 01, 2021 05:03 PM MST
Instead of making generic resolutions that get abandoned within a few weeks or months, a savvy financial plan will solidify your long-term prosperity. Here’s what to consider:
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December 01, 2021 04:41 PM MST
Teaching our children how to protect themselves from the negative, subtle, and often evil influences of the world have become increasingly more difficult over the past few years. Temples are a safe refuge from the world that bless not only adults but children and youth of all ages. Even when temples are closed, there is much we can do to teach and prepare our children for the blessings of the temple.
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December 01, 2021 04:26 PM MST
Nearly 400 years ago, a decade after the arrival of the Pilgrims in America, the bubonic or black plague reemerged in Italy and made its way across the Alps into Southern Germany. It is a fearsome disease that can devastate towns, killing a third to half of the population within a few weeks. According to legend, residents of the small village of Oberammergau noted that neighboring towns had already reported cases, so they prayed for protection, promising that they would always remember God’s blessing if their town were spared. The town was spared, and the following year, 1634, staged their first Passion Play depicting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In thankfulness to God, they staged the Passion Play annually for fifty years, likely the lifetime of the town’s residents who were alive when the plague threatened their village.
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December 01, 2021 02:15 PM MST
Everyone should know how to make a good smoothie, not just for the nutrition, but so that we all learn to make time for every meal instead of just skipping.
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December 01, 2021 02:14 PM MST
Back in August at a doctor’s appointment Carol was asked to step up on the scale. Like many of us, she hadn’t weighed herself in a long time because she was scared at what she would see.
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December 01, 2021 01:20 PM MST
Sister Harriet Uchtdorf and her daughter Antje give a taste of the magic of Christmas in Germany on this week’s episode of the Church News podcast.
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