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
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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
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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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The Way to Happiness
ENGLISH Even the great challenges of poverty, family estrangement or severe depression can be overcome through the power of faith, prayer, and perseverance. Ricardo and Paulina learned this in their lives, and have found happiness even during those difficult times....
Always Remain Faithful
At 102 years of age, you'd think Gertrude Gross should be coasting to a stop. But no! Her greatest desire is that she can always remain faithful to her precious beliefs. Baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at age 16, Gertrude has been...
Happiness Through Tears
ENGLISH Losing a loved one to death is one of the greatest challenges of mortality. It causes one to look deeply into their faith, and rely on a longer view than just this life. For Lucy, that perspective did not erase the pain of losing her husband to death, but it...
An Instant Answer to Prayer
Communicating with God usually takes faith, a sincere heart, and a lot of humble patience. But when Donna was in a life crisis, her prayer was answered instantly. "I was taken aback," she says. "To be answered like that, at my door, I was astonished!" While Donna...
Jesus Christ and Me Caring for Cora
When Elizabeth bounced from church to church in her earlier years, she was looking for a permanent home for her faith. She needed Jesus Christ in her life to help care for her special needs daughter, Cora. Then, when Elizabeth found The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Continuing the Legacy
One of the greatest challenges of life is when you become a parent, then a grandparent, and your posterity wanders away from the principles you worked so hard to teach. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Calvin and Jean know how important...