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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“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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November 30, 2020 09:14 PM MST
Editor’s note: This article originally ran in December 2020 and was updated in December 2021.
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November 30, 2020 08:48 PM MST
A new GENTRI video asks an important question for this time of year: “Do you see Christmas through the eyes of a child?”
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November 30, 2020 05:19 PM MST
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles declared his testimony in a recent Church News video.
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Just in time for branches, wards, and stakes to begin scheduling their local 2021 events, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the schedule of Churchwide events for 2021.
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November 30, 2020 01:00 PM MST
The year 2020 brought more uncertainty and turmoil than any of us could have imagined. The Apostle Paul foretold that in the latter days we would live in “perilous times” (2 Timothy 3:1). Yet the Savior instructed His followers to “doubt not, fear not” (D&C 6:36). So how are we supposed to move forward in faith and focus on the good—even find miracles—when it feels like rage, calamity, and commotion are the status quo?
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November 30, 2020 12:00 PM MST
This is the second part of a four-part series from Elder Bruce C. Hafen about helping those who may be dealing with questions or doubts based on Faith Is Not Blind, the book he and his wife, Marie, co-authored.This series is adapted from an address Elder Hafen gave to religious educators.
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November 29, 2020 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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November 28, 2020 01:00 PM MST
When we think about Christmas, the joy of giving may not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. But if you're trying to do more to center your holiday celebration on the Savior, we have a great resource for you.
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November 28, 2020 12:00 PM MST
Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life is a Christmas staple for many families. Jimmy Stewart’s portrayal of George Bailey has captured the hearts of generation after generation since the film’s release in 1943, and on this week’s episode of All In, author and speaker John Bytheway shares one of his favorite lessons learned from the movie. Bytheway also explains how the story of George Bailey powerfully illustrates what President Spencer W. Kimball once articulated in a beloved quote.
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