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

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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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President Oaks noted that this tour came as he recovers from a recent surgery.
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November 05, 2021 09:01 AM MDT
Here are a few precious truths from inspired Church leaders for those moments when you find yourself surrounded in darkness or bogged down with doubt.
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November 04, 2021 04:46 PM MDT
One researcher has discovered that baby books are rich in history, but many parents see them as a source of stress. Here are some high- and low-tech solutions to help with the job.
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November 04, 2021 01:42 PM MDT
Some of the collection’s most valuable items include three first edition copies of the Book of Mormon—including one removed from Hawn’s Mill—and letters handwritten by President Brigham Young.
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November 04, 2021 12:29 PM MDT
When a visiting Apostle volunteered to help 10-year-old Bonnie Cordon feed her family’s chickens, her nighttime chore suddenly seemed a lot less irksome.
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November 04, 2021 10:51 AM MDT
Last weekend, the BYU Cougars found common ground with their opponents, the Virginia Cavaliers, but the connection between the teams might not be as obvious as you might initially assume.
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November 04, 2021 10:03 AM MDT
Download a free printable study guide with scriptures to go along with the 25 unique names of Christ featured on the Immanuel Wreath.
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November 03, 2021 04:35 PM MDT
If anyone can clean up 30 million pounds of trash in two months, it's Latter-day Saint Mark Rober.
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November 03, 2021 11:57 AM MDT
The app now features Verse of the Day & Quote of the Day cards on the Home screen that encourage users to “make time for the Lord in your life — each and every day” as President Nelson has encouraged us to do.
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November 03, 2021 10:38 AM MDT
We recently asked Freeman about her family, her faith, and what makes her excited to study the Old Testament next year.
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