This month marks the 17th anniversary of the publication of the booklet Learning Through Life’s Trials. You can download a free copy of the booklet.

The booklet reviews the nature, origins, and purposes of adversity and includes suggestions on how to patiently trust in God and His eternal plan and how to use these trials to learn and grow stronger.

Challenges and trials can be valuable opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development. The booklet provides a positive perspective on adversity, explaining that we can learn from difficult experiences and become stronger through faith, trust in God, and service to others. It also provides specific strategies for coping with difficulties, such as seeking support, remembering that everyone faces challenges, and maintaining a positive attitude.

Below are two memes that people have created over the years with quotes from the book.