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.
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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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“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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“As soon as I walked into the airport, I had this overwhelming feeling that there was someone I was supposed to find and help.”
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January 25, 2019 05:10 PM MST
The following has been republished with permission from gregtrimble.com.
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January 25, 2019 04:15 PM MST
Jesus-Loving Movie Buffs search for gospel principles in Hollywood movies. They were founded by Jonathan Decker, author of 250 Great Movies for Latter-day Families. For daily reviews “like” us on Facebook!
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January 25, 2019 03:28 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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January 25, 2019 03:13 PM MST
As the first temple built in the West and the first temple since Nauvoo, the St. George Utah Temple was well-looked forward to by the Saints.
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By  LDS Living
January 25, 2019 03:09 PM MST
The St. George Utah Temple will close November 4, 2019, for major renovations, which include extensive structural, mechanical, electrical, finish, and plumbing work, according to Newsroom. The renovation is expected to be completed in 2022.
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By  LDS Living
January 25, 2019 02:25 PM MST
The Church News' Danielle Christensen recently highlighted Latter-day Saint families from Paradise, California, who lost their lifelong home and the canyons, woods, and neighborhoods that filled many of their memories.
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By  Jon Cooper
January 24, 2019 10:45 PM MST
How do we explain Church doctrine and gospel principles to our friends and neighbors who are not Latter-day Saints? If you’re having trouble knowing how to clarify certain concepts, here are some ideas.
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January 24, 2019 06:11 PM MST
Editor's note: It is important to note there is an important distinction between pornography addiction and pornography use, even habitual pornography use. The following applies to those who experience pornography addiction, though the principles and ideas discussed can be enlightening for a variety of addictions, circumstances, or situations.
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January 24, 2019 05:42 PM MST
At age 14, Daila Vizulis came across a small newspaper advertisement that would change the lives of her and two of her close friends forever.
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