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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I Needed Doctrine

I Needed Doctrine

The church where Audrey was raised taught her about God and Jesus Christ, and she felt them close to her. But she had a problem. Her church did not encourage owning a Bible, and her family never practiced religion at home. "I needed more," she says. "I needed...

Be Strong and of a Good Courage

Be Strong and of a Good Courage

With faith in Jesus Christ and His Atonement, one can survive anything, including heartbreaking infertility and devastating cancer. Ask Brigit Holmes if you doubt. Once missionaries introduced her to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigit's faith grew...

This is One Courageous Soul

This is One Courageous Soul

Carole was crowned Miss Standing Rock to represent her tribe in North Dakota. That was before the horrible medical accident that left her paralyzed and speechless with no hope of recovery. The road through this life changing crisis led her to drugs and alcohol to...

We Follow Jesus Christ

We Follow Jesus Christ

ENGLISH When Basi fled DR Congo with his family, he lost his wife and was alone with his four little children in Malawi. By a miracle of God, they reached Canada, but by then Basi had lost all hope of even remaining on this earth. Then God stepped in by sending...

The Joy of Faith & Hope

The Joy of Faith & Hope

ENGLISH As a new immigrant to Canada, Clara felt vulnerable and very alone. She began attending the Catholic Church as she had done in Honduras, but still felt uncomfortable. But then two cheerful Sister Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Spiritual Foundations

Spiritual Foundations

"Having a relationship centered on Jesus Christ and the Gospel is so beautiful," Julie says as she holds hands with her soulmate Kieran, "and I'm so sad for all the people that are missing out on that." Building a relationship that starts with a testimony of Jesus...