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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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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 01, 2019 12:27 PM MST
These original puzzles are crafted to enhance your study of the Book of Mormon, whether for personal study, missionary preparation, seminary education, or just plain fun.
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By  LDS Living
February 01, 2019 09:24 AM MST
This week’s readings: Matthew 4; Luke 4–5
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January 31, 2019 10:00 PM MST
This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading inMatthew 4 andLuke 4-5. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.
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Fun
January 31, 2019 07:40 PM MST
Religious art can take many forms and hold many meanings for those willing to take a closer look. Whether you get to see the window in person or simply want to know more about it, here are seven insights into the symbolism and detail found within the Come unto Me stained glass mural now on display at the Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center.
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January 31, 2019 04:55 PM MST
The concept of grace can be hard to understand. Just the word itself can have many different meanings—it can be a title, it can mean a prayer, it can denote style, refinement, or civility. It can mean different things in different religions.
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January 31, 2019 02:40 PM MST
As he would leave the St. George temple grounds every Wednesday morning, temple worker Dave Olson would snap a picture of the new stake center being constructed right across the street.
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By  LDS Living
January 31, 2019 01:23 PM MST
When President Russell M. Nelson reached out to the women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asking to hear their experiences with the invitations he issued during general conference, over 10,000 women shared their stories on social media.
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January 31, 2019 01:20 PM MST
I have this running list of all the questions I want to ask when I die. It may sound morbid to think about my death so often, but I'm actually really looking forward to learning the answers to questions like is the Oak Island treasure real? What happened to Amelia Earhart?
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Fun
January 31, 2019 12:54 PM MST
Tuesday night’s Kelly Clarkson tour stop in Salt Lake City included a special guest appearance by the LeBarons, a Latter-day Saint family that went viral last April after posting a YouTube video performance of “One Day More” from Les Miserables they recorded as a Mother’s Day gift for their mother, Denise. Their original video has now been viewed over 11 million times.
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