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
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.
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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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January 26, 2021 07:42 PM MST
On August 4, 2020, an explosion occurred at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon, killing more than 200, injuring more than 7,000, and destroying or damaging an estimated 300,000 homes.
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January 26, 2021 07:05 PM MST
Elder David A. Bednar, Elder Gary E. Stevenson, and Elder Dale G. Renlund will host a training focused on the theme “Hear Him Through Temple and Family History Work.” The training can be viewed on-demand beginning Thursday, February 25, 2021, on ChurchofJesusChrist.org/family-history, the Church broadcast page and in the Gospel Library app. Languages will include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Swedish.
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January 26, 2021 01:00 PM MST
“As Harry witnesses student after student pledge to remain with him, I wondered if my friends would do the same.”
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January 25, 2021 09:20 PM MST
“Isn’t it true that our life’s most sublime melodies tend to be written during the dark symphonies of our struggle?”
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January 25, 2021 08:39 PM MST
When a call went out for nurses to head to New York during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheri immediately felt drawn to answer the call—partially because of a nurse who changed her mother’s life years ago.
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January 25, 2021 01:00 PM MST
Infuse your family gatherings with inspired ideas from Emily Belle Freeman, and update your home’s decor with pieces from the beautiful new collaboration, “The Gathering Collection,” from Freeman and Latter-Day Home. Little decor details can add so much elegance and meaning to your home and will make your time together feel even more special. This new book of resources plus these eight great home decor pieces will help you inspire a feeling of welcome, warmth, and love throughout your home.
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January 24, 2021 12:00 PM MST
Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox.
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January 23, 2021 12:00 PM MST
Dr. Candace Mcnaughton, a medical doctor and Latter-day Saint, discusses the pandemic, specifically addressing our individual responsibilities to seek information from the primary source.
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January 22, 2021 08:09 PM MST
It started out with some poker home games, and on occasion, visiting a casino to play. Then one night his friend handed him a pill so he could stay awake and alert to gable all night long. He later found out the pill was meth, and Josh was hooked immediately.
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