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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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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May 15, 2021 11:00 AM MDT
Over one in three women and nearly one in four men have experienced sexual assault at some point in their lives, according to the CDC. About one in four girls and one in 13 boys experience sexual abuse at some point in childhood. The statistics are staggering, but we may feel paralyzed by our inexperience and unfamiliarity with the topic. But is it possible that, simply by mentioning it as something someone in the room may have encountered, we could aid in the healing of sexual abuse victims?
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May 14, 2021 05:04 PM MDT
In a new video, Elder Anthony D. Perkins, president of the Middle East/North Africa Area of the Church, expressed his gratitude for Muslims’ example of devotion as Ramadan concludes this year. His message is as follows:
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May 14, 2021 04:42 PM MDT
Editor’s note: “This week from the pulpit” highlights recent messages by Church leaders.
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May 14, 2021 01:39 PM MDT
"My husband not only served faithfully and powerfully in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he quite literally gave his life while doing so."
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May 13, 2021 11:47 PM MDT
The wall of Maj. Brent Taylor’s quarters in northern Iraq looked much like his living space when serving a mission to Brazil, Deseret Magazine reports. He decorated both with photos of his family, cutouts from religious magazines, and inspirational quotes.
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May 13, 2021 07:56 PM MDT
This week’s Come, Follow Me begins with Doctrine and Covenants 49, a revelation given through Joseph Smith to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, and Leman Copley. While many Latter-day Saints are likely familiar with most of these names, Leman Copley is perhaps less frequently heard.
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May 13, 2021 06:45 PM MDT
A new music video released by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday, May 13, shares a beautiful song alongside beautiful testimonies.
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May 12, 2021 07:18 PM MDT
After 8-year-old India Boyé was baptized, her father blessed her to know that she was “equal to everybody else.” And while she may still be in elementary school, India has found an inspiring way to share that message with the nation. She calls it the “Indi-rap.”
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When we desire to minister to someone who struggles with mental illness, it is natural to avoid these interactions out of a fear of saying the wrong thing or accidentally hurting rather than helping. Or maybe as a bishop or Relief Society leader we aim to encourage an individual but end up causing more harm than good.
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