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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March 01, 2019 02:39 PM MST
Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton recently spoke at RootsTech, sharing why family is important to her.
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March 01, 2019 01:12 PM MST
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new video series aimed at increasing the safety of its more than 65,000 missionaries around the world.
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March 01, 2019 12:00 PM MST
For Latter-day Saint women, Relief Society is often the highlight of our two-hour schedule. What could be more spiritually uplifting than sitting down with your fellow sisters and feasting on the good word of the Lord? There's a special bond and spirit that permeates this most wonderful of experiences as sisters from the largest women's organization in the world gather together in wards and branches.
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March 01, 2019 05:00 AM MST
Cirque du Soleil aims to surprise its audiences by pushing the boundaries of entertainment and creating productions that are unique and that blend various forms of art. With CRYSTAL, Cirque du Soleil explores the world of ice by combining its renowned acrobatics with skating in a unique way.
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February 28, 2019 10:18 PM MST
This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Matthew 8-9 and Mark 2-5. Check outthis week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.
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February 28, 2019 10:00 PM MST
For daily gospel-based relationship insights, join Jonathan’s Facebook group. To submit a question for Jonathan, click here.
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February 28, 2019 07:14 PM MST
For daily coverage of Hollywood from a Latter-day Saint’s perspective, follow Jonathan Decker on Facebook.
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February 28, 2019 07:13 PM MST
There's an excitement felt by all members when a new temple is announced. Whether these temples are built in a nearby city, state, province, or country across the world, it's exciting to see temples continue to dot the earth and bring eternal blessings to Latter-day Saint families.
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February 28, 2019 04:30 PM MST
"Religious minorities have an uneasy presence in Russia today," an article by Emma Friedlander from The Moscow Times states. With an estimated 22,000 members in Russia, Latter-day Saints are among one of those minorities.
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