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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January 04, 2019 06:45 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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By  LDS Living
January 04, 2019 06:37 PM MST
A recent Pew Research study, "Faith on the Hill: The religious composition of the 116th Congress," shows that Congress has reached a decade low of Latter-day Saint members.
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January 04, 2019 04:55 PM MST
Anyone who wears a veil, whether it is a bride on her wedding day, a nun taking her vows, or an ancient queen at her coronation, often does so to outwardly signify an elevation in her status, sanctification, and power. Veils convey the idea that the object within the veil is precious, holy, and powerful.
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Fun
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January 04, 2019 03:01 PM MST
Latter-day Saint music duo Scott and Ryceejo recently created a 41-minute video of their Disney mashups.
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January 04, 2019 02:59 PM MST
A new year, a new page in the book of our lives; and the first steps we take, the first things we see or choose to do, can have special meaning for us, both in the moment and in the days ahead.
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January 04, 2019 02:44 PM MST
It was a ridiculous question for David Butler's son to ask.
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Fun
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January 04, 2019 01:18 PM MST
Thanks to the Brown family for making us aware of this video.
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January 04, 2019 12:00 PM MST
This week’s readings: Matthew 1 and Luke 1
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Fun
By  Jon Cooper
January 03, 2019 10:00 PM MST
We often talk about our heroes from the scriptures, like Captain Moroni, Nephi, and Alma the Younger, but do you know how much they have in common with the superheroes we see on the big screen? Find out by taking this short quiz!
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