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?
VIDEO 7:08 / English
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
VIDEO 7:09 / English
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
VIDEO 7:04 / English
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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We Follow Jesus Christ
VIDEO 7:09 / Swahili 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...
The Joy of Faith & Hope
VIDEO 5:37 / Spanish 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...
Spiritual Foundations
VIDEO 11:46 / English "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...
My Evergreen
VIDEO 11:49 / English Losing a baby during or before birth is one of the most difficult experiences a parent can have, especially for the mother who carried it. Julie experienced this and it rocked her world, even bringing the faith crisis of her life. But, as a...
The Guided Life
Because many were fleeing East Germany at the time, Ruth and Helga were running to jump on a train bound for the West as it crossed no man’s land.