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

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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
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December 24, 2018 03:48 PM MST
Here are three beautiful renditions of hymns by Latter-day Saints that will help you focus on the birth of our Savior this Christmas Eve:
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December 24, 2018 03:06 PM MST
No matter where you are in your life this Christmas season, know that our Savior, the Son of God, was born for you, loves you, died for you, and is there for you.
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December 24, 2018 02:15 PM MST
I recently read a tagline on my news feed intended to entice readers to open and read more. It said, “Is there anything more beautiful at Christmas than a white reindeer?” I didn’t click on the link because I disagreed (which is not to say a white reindeer, which is incredibly rare, is not a beautiful sight).
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December 23, 2018 10:07 PM MST
As we celebrate Christmas, these inspiring quotes from the prophets will deepen our love and appreciation for the Savior, making the reason for the season that much sweeter.
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December 22, 2018 04:23 PM MST
I have spent almost two decades studying the book of Abraham and its history. I wish to use this book as an example to discuss an important issue: the relationship between knowledge and revelation.
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December 22, 2018 04:00 PM MST
Jean Mathews and her husband, John, served a mission in the Manila Philippines Temple, where this story took place.
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December 22, 2018 02:39 PM MST
There are very few things I can stand at a pulpit and testify I know are true. Among them are that I know my Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother love me with an infinite, unfathomably deep and perfect love, and they are far more merciful to me than I deserve. The second is that I know that Jesus Christ, my brother and Savior, died for me, knows me—my pains, shortcomings, sins, weaknesses, joys, and strengths—entirely, and that He has never and will never abandon me.
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December 22, 2018 02:00 PM MST
Recently, the Church announced a new approach to worship, with an emphasis on making gospel learning more self-reliant and family-focused. As with any change, we can become overwhelmed at first. So to help make this change just a little easier, here are a few techniques on how to be a self-reliant learner.
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Fun
By  LDS Living
December 22, 2018 12:46 PM MST
"This is a special time of year, a time where no matter where you are, it can feel like Christmas at home," a Christmas message posted by Landon Van Wagoner on Facebook says. This beautiful music video features inspiring piano music along with touching messages missionaries shared with their families at Christmas.
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