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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February 28, 2019 02:34 PM MST
Imagine this: You’re sitting at home, discouraged, with your phone in one hand and a consoling carton of ice cream in the other when a video headline on your newsfeed catches your attention. It says, “Watch This: Amputee Defeats All Odds and Rock Climbs Again!” Fascinated, you press play, and a story of strength, loss, and victory flashes before your eyes as this person overcomes all odds to reach his goal.
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February 28, 2019 01:33 PM MST
It’s your classic tale as old as time.
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February 28, 2019 12:53 AM MST
After T-Pain (A.K.A. the Monster) took the crown in Fox's first season of the Masked Singer, Donny Osmond (A.K.A. the Peacock) snagged second place and Gladys Knight (A.K.A. the Bee) came in a close third place.
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February 27, 2019 10:39 PM MST
With thousands packed into the Salt Palace Convention Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints kicked off the ninth annual RootsTech family history and technology conference by announcing a $2 million donation to the forthcoming International African American Museum Center for Family History.
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February 27, 2019 08:11 PM MST
The following is adapted from a talk given by Carlfred Broderick at BYU Women's Conference, excerpted from The Best of Women's Conference: Selected Talks from 25 years of BYU Women's Conferences.
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February 27, 2019 07:25 PM MST
Some of the hottest topics in Latter-day Saint culture revolve around our bodies. “Your body is a temple” is mantra repeated by dozens of youth and proper hemlines and lack of body art are vigorously scrutinized and emphasized by many within the Church. Tattoos are frequently described as a defacement of your body, a reminder of a mistake, and a potential inhibitor for serving a mission. There is an entire section in the For the Strength of Youth to emphasize modesty for women and men, explaining that “When you dress immodestly, you send a message that is contrary to your identity as a son or daughter of God.”
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February 27, 2019 05:22 PM MST
From incredible trick shots to singing Disney songs, Latter-day Saint children have ruled the internet with their adorable home videos. Whether they are funny, sweet, or inspiring, these videos have garnered millions of views and impressed celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey, Jimmy Kimmel, and more.
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February 27, 2019 02:44 PM MST
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