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
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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 Parable of the Tree
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. As members of The Church...
The Book of Mormon Saved My Life
From the first moment Gail held The Book of Mormon in her hands, she has known it was a true book of scripture, in harmony with the Holy Bible and a second witness of Jesus Christ. And when Michael began reading his Book of Mormon, he too knew almost instantly. Even...
What Forever Looks Like
Losing a son to death invites questions and doubts that can haunt a person for a lifetime. But when one understands the eternal nature of the soul, and has a sure knowledge of an eternal family relationship, faith replaces doubt and peace surrounds the soul. This...
Hope for a Better Life
Not everyone considers life a great gift. To some it can be a burden or even a curse. So when Melodie's planned suicide was interrupted by a caring young woman from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she became frustrated and annoyed. And yet, there was...
The Price of Discipleship
When Leila found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1954, the missionaries answered all her questions. She wanted to be baptized, but her husband flew into a rage, daily attacking the Church and Leila as well. He burned her copy of The Book of Mormon...
Christ Will Bring You Home
ENGLISH: As a Hindu, Shubham asked his idols if he would succeed in coming to Canada to study. "I looked up and felt this numbness or emptiness in my heart," he says. "I didn't understand what to do and was just stranded." After coming to Canada, Shubham began having...