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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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
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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 07, 2021 12:10 PM MDT
The University of Utah awarded an honorary doctoral degree to President Russell M. Nelson on Thursday, May 6.
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May 07, 2021 11:00 AM MDT
General Authority Seventy Elder Clark G. Gilbert still remembers the first time he received a testimony of the restored Church.
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May 06, 2021 08:03 PM MDT
As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve had two questions on my mind.
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A letter from the First Presidency says senior service mission opportunities are now available for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints anywhere around the world.
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May 06, 2021 01:00 PM MDT
Chances are that you know someone who's about to graduate from school. And even though ceremonies might look a little different for this year's graduates, it's still a time of celebration. Congratulate and prepare the grads in your life for the many life-changing decisions ahead with one of these 11 gifts.
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May 05, 2021 06:00 PM MDT
Are you looking for a way to help teenagers (or yourself) get into the messages from general conference? This month’sFor the Strength of Youth magazine appears to be on a mission to make conference messages approachable and digestible. And we think it’s working.
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May 05, 2021 05:15 PM MDT
When Time Out for Women began in 2002, no one could have guessed that 20 years later, the favorite annual tradition of Latter-day Saint women all over the country would be put on hold due to a global pandemic. But now, with more safety precautions in place and vaccinations well underway for many volunteers and attendees, the team at Time Out for Women is excited to announce tour dates and registration opening for the 20th Anniversary Tour, coming this fall!
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May 05, 2021 01:00 PM MDT
The May/June issue of LDS Living magazine is here! And with it comes two stories that are sure to inspire you to endure faithfully and love fully. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner and teen Sarah Frei are women with very different circumstances, but both are choosing to live with determination and faith.
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May 04, 2021 08:45 PM MDT
As I’ve thought about the announcement of a new temple in Ephraim and a revision to the Manti temple renovation plans, my mind keeps reflecting on a truth echoed by Church leaders at the press conference: the decision was an answer to prayer.
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