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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June 30, 2025 03:03 PM MDT
For a hymn centered on joy, the lyrics originate from a surprising place.
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June 27, 2025 01:53 PM MDT
The building was a bank before being purchased by the Church.
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June 27, 2025 01:50 PM MDT
“The comment caught me off guard, and it made me want to visit the temple more often.”
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June 26, 2025 02:52 PM MDT
Chad says that his circumstances have allowed him to focus on what truly matters and serve in new ways.
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June 26, 2025 02:40 PM MDT
The baptisms took place in a pristine jungle river.
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June 25, 2025 02:29 PM MDT
“Those six months were the most spiritual and happiest time of my life.”
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June 25, 2025 02:28 PM MDT
In a “divinely orchestrated exchange,” the couples found out their sons will be in their respective missions.
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June 24, 2025 02:11 PM MDT
Elder Renlund first suggests making sure we are doing what God has asked of us and “not something extra that we impose on ourselves.”
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June 24, 2025 02:11 PM MDT
The composer based the song on a turning point in her experiences with anxiety.
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