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 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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President Oaks noted that this tour came as he recovers from a recent surgery.
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March 08, 2019 08:12 PM MST
The Associated Press has updated its style guide to replace "LDS Church" and "Mormon Church," according to a tweet.
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March 08, 2019 06:33 PM MST
In October 2018, our prophetPresident Russell M. Nelson made it clear how essential women are in building the Kingdom of God, telling the sisters, “We need your strength, your conversion, your conviction, your ability to lead, your wisdom, and your voices.”
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March 08, 2019 06:10 PM MST
For daily faith-friendly movie reviews, follow us on Facebook and Twitter! For sure-fire picks that meet your standards, pick up 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families.
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March 08, 2019 04:16 PM MST
The following has been republished with permission from faithmatters.org.
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The history of Rome spans more than 2,500 years. Ancient writers and poets described it as “The Eternal City,” or la Città Eterna, and it continues to live up to its name as one of the longest-enduring cities in the world. This March, many of Rome’s visitors will be Latter-day Saints gathering for the dedication of the first house of the Lord in Italy. This temple is the result of an untold number of prayers, struggles, and miracles—a symbolic victory of ancient and modern Christianity.
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March 08, 2019 03:00 PM MST
Don’t forget to record your impressions and read the ideas outlined in the new Come, Follow Me manuals on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
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March 08, 2019 02:16 PM MST
A history-making new temple in Rome has senior Latter-day Saint leaders making some extraordinary history of their own.
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March 08, 2019 12:58 PM MST
In a Q&A with the Deseret News, Latter-day Saint singer and performer Donny Osmond shared what competing on Fox's The Masked Singer was like.
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March 07, 2019 08:14 PM MST
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced groundbreakings for the Quito Ecuador and Lima Peru Los Olivos Temples. Elder Enrique R. Falabella, South America Northwest Area President, will preside at both ceremonies.
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