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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Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
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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 01, 2021 01:17 PM MDT
Of their latest album, bass player Nick Villalobos says, “We presented hymns [with] a much more cinematic feel . . . I never would have thought a hymns album would be my favorite album Simply Three has done, and yet here we are.”
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November 01, 2021 01:17 PM MDT
We may think we know the parable of the good Samaritan, but what prompted the Savior to give it and how is He asking us to live it?
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November 01, 2021 12:34 PM MDT
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s most recent Facebook post is sure to melt your heart while also raising your vision.
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November 01, 2021 12:09 PM MDT
Three temple groundbreakings have been held over the last two months in American Samoa, Cambodia, and Wyoming. Read more about each of the groundbreaking ceremonies and heartfelt reactions from local Latter-day Saints.
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November 01, 2021 10:44 AM MDT
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November 01, 2021 10:22 AM MDT
Light the World Giving Machines will be available in 10 locations across the United States for people to donate to dozens of local and global charity organizations this Christmas season.
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November 01, 2021 09:20 AM MDT
Gather with family as beloved artists and musicians bring you an evening full of your favorite holiday music, storytelling, and Christmas cheer.
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November 01, 2021 09:15 AM MDT
If there's a gift that works for both the boys and girls in your family—and keeps everyone equally entertained—most parents would be thrilled. Gender norms aside, building sets are great entertainment for boys and girls, teens and adults.
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November 01, 2021 08:00 AM MDT
Thanksgiving is here and the Christmas season is starting. So the hustle and bustle begins! Not only do we have decorations to arrange, food to prepare and parties to plan but we also have gifts to give. Gifts that we want to be meaningful and heartfelt.
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