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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Fun
February 15, 2019 05:18 PM MST
You have probably heard the news that the Church changed its guidelines regarding missionaries and communication with their families. Instead of waiting for Christmas and Mother's Day, missionaries can talk to their families once a week via text, online messaging, phone calls, and video chat in addition to writing letters and emailing family members.
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February 15, 2019 04:12 PM MST
Writer/director Joe Cornish presents a delightful family-friendly adventure that puts a modern spin on the legend of King Arthur and The Sword in the Stone. The story takes place among British middle school kids where evil gets schooled and kids rule.
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February 15, 2019 03:07 PM MST
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced an update to guidelines regarding communication between full-time missionaries and their families.
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February 15, 2019 02:19 PM MST
Latter-day Saint and two-time Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy has enjoyed his fair share of media coverage since Super Bowl LIII when his 14-yard sack on Los Angeles quarterback Jared Goff and rock-solid defense contributed to the Patriots holding the Rams to only three points in the lowest scoring game in Super Bowl history.
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February 15, 2019 11:07 AM MST
For daily, gospel-based relationship insights, join Jonathan’s Facebook group. To submit a question for Jonathan, click here. The following has been re-published with permission from yourfamilyexpert.com.
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February 14, 2019 10:55 PM MST
This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Matthew 5 and Luke 6. Check out this week's Come, Follow Mestudy ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.
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By  LDS Living
February 14, 2019 10:10 PM MST
This week’s readings: Matthew 5; Luke 6
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February 14, 2019 06:48 PM MST
One year ago, Maddy Wilford arrived at Broward Health North Hospital fighting for her life after a gunman opened fire on her and her classmates in Parkland, Florida. Today, the high school senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas is turning tragedy into a chance to bless the lives of others.
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By  LDS Living
February 14, 2019 05:59 PM MST
In a recent LDS Living "5-Minute Fireside," Michelle Wilson tackled the topic of toxic perfectionism balanced against Jesus Christ's commandment "be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect."
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