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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Elder Neil L. Andersen will dedicate the temple on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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July 18, 2025 10:05 AM MDT
The experiment Alma the Younger suggests would actually be terrible science.
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July 17, 2025 01:56 PM MDT
“We love you, we thank you, and we need you,” the Apostle told the cast and crew. “Don’t ever for a minute think that you are not appreciated.”
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July 17, 2025 09:22 AM MDT
Kelly’s husband started hallucinating the day after their mission ended. She has since learned there is one thing dementia can’t take away.
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July 16, 2025 01:31 PM MDT
“I know I’ve been blessed with this talent and ability from my Heavenly Father.”
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July 16, 2025 10:53 AM MDT
When her baby was hospitalized, Sethrina of Accra, Ghana, turned to the Book of Mormon.
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July 15, 2025 01:40 PM MDT
Alice Warner Johnson wrote the hymn while declining from a progressive form of multiple sclerosis.
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July 15, 2025 10:24 AM MDT
President Nelson has shared specific blessings we can receive from temple worship. Here are just a few.
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July 14, 2025 03:29 PM MDT
This framework can provide greater insight into our relationship with the Savior.
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