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.”
1 Min Read
This viral comedy creator says her emotional response all goes back to her own experience in Young Women.
4 Min Read
The annual gathering includes current and emeritus members of the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society presidencies and councils.
1 Min Read
“I called my mom right after that to tell her something had changed.”
2 Min Read
Newsletter form
Join Our Newsletter
Receive a daily dose of inspiration and good news Monday through Friday.




May 18, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
Enjoy beautiful statues, exhibits, and gardens.
1 Min Read
May 18, 2026 12:00 PM MDT
The video is hosted by Danor Gerald, an actor and Latter-day Saint convert.
1 Min Read
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.”
1 Min Read

Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
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.
1 Min Read
May 12, 2026 11:01 AM MDT
The Church will match and donate concert ticket revenue to trusted charities.
1 Min Read
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.”
2 Min Read
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the locations of three temples announced in April 2021 by Church President Russell M. Nelson.
1 Min Read
The North Visitors’ Center on Temple Square will be demolished later this year as part of the ongoing Salt Lake Temple renovation project.
2 Min Read
June 10, 2021 12:00 PM MDT
As Latter-day Saints began gathering in Utah, the need for meetinghouses and other facilities quickly grew. Before the more standard style and floor plan of current meetinghouses, many early meetinghouses started as small one-room log structures that were replaced and expanded as the wards grew. But what happens when those buildings are replaced by larger facilities?
8 Min Read
June 09, 2021 06:09 PM MDT
Eight temples, 330 miles, and one group of young men traveling via bicycle—it takes the meaning of a youth activity to a whole new level.
1 Min Read
June 09, 2021 05:14 PM MDT
Mauli Junior Bonner says when he first learned about enslaved pioneers, it strengthened him—he wanted to learn more about them, why they stayed, and what their experience had been like.
3 Min Read
Editor's note: This press release was originally published in April 2021 and has been updated to include the groundbreaking date for the temple.
1 Min Read
June 09, 2021 01:40 PM MDT
An abridged version of this interview appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of LDS Living magazine.
5 Min Read
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has joined local faith and community partners in Houston to provide short-term respite for migrant families who have been cleared at the border and need shelter, food, hygiene facilities and other assistance.
1 Min Read
June 08, 2021 06:48 PM MDT
A date of June 23 has been set for the reopening of the Provo and Ghana missionary training centers, with New Zealand welcoming new missionaries on July 1. For the Provo and New Zealand MTCs, these dates will usher in a new combination of online and on-site training going forward.
1 Min Read