Trials

Can life’s greatest challenges become our greatest teachers?

Every journey includes unexpected hardships. Discover stories of resilience, faith, courage, and hope from people who have found strength through adversity.

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Be Strong and of a Good Courage

VIDEO 6:36 / English

Once missionaries introduced her to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigit’s faith grew and strengthened to enable her to endure the great challenges of life with a remarkably positive outlook.

The Parable of the Tree

VIDEO 7:52 / English

So often in life we may complain about how tough things are. “We didn’t sign up for this,” we might say. But it is those times of struggle that try our souls and refine us into something far greater than we ever could experience without them.

So You Think I Joined a Cult?

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Even though he carefully investigated The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for five long years before joining it, Mike was still accused of being brainwashed and joining a cult. And he’s not alone.

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Harvest Law

VIDEO 10:25 / English

The breakup of her marriage and family, the heartache of suicidal children, and the sorrow of a life turned upside down.

Sarah has experienced digitoxin at a very hurtful and personal way.

Trials Help Us Grow

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Crystal’s younger brother passed away at age 35, breaking her heart. Just four months later, her father also passed away. The weight of those losses left her stunned and grieving for a long time.

Surrendering My Will to The Lord

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Nikki was born with a believing heart, which was put to the test when she was diagnosed with Acute Myelogeous Leukemia. That’s when she had to dig deep into her faith in Jesus Christ and give her will over to His.

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Loving Autumn Faith

Loving Autumn Faith

VIDEO 10:56 / English April and Caz faced a life challenge few ever experience—the loss of their second daughter at birth. Although they were firm in their faith, they had to dig deep to find the courage to carry on. Through it all, April especially saw miracles that...

Harvest Law

Harvest Law

Sarah has experienced digitoxin at a very hurtful and personal way. Now she is on a crusade to warn and help protect others from the negative affects of our excessive or harmful digital world.Harvest Law - A passion statement by Sarah Sanchez Origin: West Jordan, Utah...

How You Can Know What I Know

How You Can Know What I Know

Esther watched two times as her parent's hearts were broken by siblings who left the family church, and she didn't want to become the third. Yet, when she found hope and peace in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she became heartbreak number three....

Leaving the World Behind

Leaving the World Behind

VIDEO 5:53 Donald never graduated from high school—or even elementary school. Growing up undiagnosed on the autism spectrum, learning in the traditional way was nearly impossible. He often felt different and left behind, so he chose to live life on his own terms. But...

Time is Real Short

Time is Real Short

Marty knew he was going to die long before he did. And he felt sure he would not stay dead for long. The series of events that transpired during and after his massive heart attack give us a rare glimpse into the other side of this mortal life. "I think now is the time...

Faith in Any Circumstance

Faith in Any Circumstance

ENGLISH The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was new in Chile when Cecil was a boy. His family felt welcomed by the friendly members. Then they learned how this was not just a good church, but it offered the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ just as He had...