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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August 01, 2021 01:51 PM MDT
Be greeted with a family-friendly welcome, fresh mountain air and a plethora of activities for every age. When Ruby and Minnie Syrett established the original inn, Tourist Rest, their focus was always on welcoming every visitor. Rich in pioneer history, the Bryce Canyon area that Ruby’s Inn resides in was founded by Ebenezer Bryce. From the beginning, this area was established by hard-working and family-oriented folks. Today, Ruby’s Inn still lives by that motto. Escape from school, work, everyday stresses and establish Ruby’s Inn as your home-away-from-home.
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August 01, 2021 01:49 PM MDT
As I studied the Bible during my youth and on into adulthood before I visited Israel—the modern nation that encompasses the Holy Land, where Jesus lived and ministered—I too had questions about events described in the Old and New Testaments. I used maps of Palestine and Jerusalem to try to follow the storylines in the Bible and to try to discover where these sacred events unfolded. At an even more basic level, I wondered what remnants of ancient Israel could be seen in the modern nation of that same name.
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July 31, 2021 09:01 PM MDT
Thurl Bailey didn't come to Utah looking for religion. But growing up in a Baptist home laid the groundwork for his spiritual journey later in life and his future relationship with Jesus Christ.
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July 30, 2021 03:00 PM MDT
In the last installment of a four-part series from Church News on the essential role of councils in the Church, Young Women General President Bonnie H. Cordon shared some insight into the development of the Children and Youth program.
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July 30, 2021 02:51 PM MDT
In 2008, David Archuleta released his hit debut single “Crush.” Today, 13 years later, it remains one of Archuleta’s most popular songs with over 128 million views on YouTube. The 30-year-old even recently joked on Twitter that despite his new music release—on July 28, he came out with the single “Movin”—fans really just want him to sing “Crush.”
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July 30, 2021 02:47 PM MDT
Editor’s note: “This week from the Pulpit” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church.
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July 30, 2021 02:40 PM MDT
Elder Jacob Herr knew he wanted to immerse himself in the culture of Georgia, a country that sits at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. But he never imagined his efforts would lead to a video of him going viral on TikTok and an appearance on one of the country’s morning talk shows.
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will stream a special 20th anniversary broadcast commemorating 9/11. The broadcast will feature award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson, who will narrate the 30-minute special.
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July 29, 2021 10:00 AM MDT
While it’s impossible to choose just one favorite episode, several of the people behind All In shared one of their favorite episodes.
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