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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My Infallible Conviction
Migrating from one religion to another often leaves skid marks on the soul. It was no different for Gabriel while living in India. It took some time before he learned deep in his soul that his decision to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the...
Jesus Set Me Free
At fourteen, Kyle left the restricting religion of his childhood to live as he chose, thinking he would feel more free. But after acquiring some unhealthy addictions, he married and started his family. That’s when Kyle’s early roots began calling him to return to...
It Was Payback Time
During a very risky pregnancy, Luann poured out her soul to God, promising that she would do anything he asked if He would spare her unborn daughter. Her little girl was born perfectly and she thanked Heavenly Father for His blessing. Two years later, missionaries...
Where Was My Dad’s Soul?
Although Marianne bounced from church to church, she had faith in God. But that faith turned into a faith crisis when her dad was diagnosed, then died from cancer. She wondered where his soul had gone since he wasn't "saved" according to her Protestant beliefs. Later,...
Developing Compassion Through Suffering
For his whole long life, Raymond has suffered from mental and emotional difficulties. "When you look at people from the outside, you see them as what you want to see," he explains. "But inside, they may be in terrible, terrible turmoil." Through it all, Raymond has...
Facing Life Challenges Together
ENGLISH The Gospel of Jesus Christ can come to the rescue just at the right time, and Martin and Jody felt Divine intervention to prepare them for the cancer that would bring their greatest life challenge. "Obviously, Heavenly Father knew what trial I was coming up...