Does God feel far away? Try this when you pray

“I then felt this little voice in my head say, ‘Why do you keep me so far away?’”
From a Marxist to Mongolia’s first stake president, Ochirjav Odgerel’s story is a remarkable one.
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She joins the Church, gives a large donation, and is promised great blessings she sees fulfilled only after a long journey.
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“The Atonement is much more than a divine remedy to correct our sins after they are committed.”
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A group of people gathered as the prophet’s car went past.
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August 08, 2025 11:33 AM MDT
Peter’s experience walking on water can help us conceptualize how to access God's power from the temple.
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August 07, 2025 02:53 PM MDT
If you’re running low on energy or in need of direction, ask yourself, “What would Jesus do?”
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In the past, community members have drawn water from small nearby streams. Occasionally, hot, dry weather caused those streams to dry up.
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August 06, 2025 01:43 PM MDT
“It is vast. It is silent. It is as if it is waiting,” Elder Kearon said of his surroundings.
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August 06, 2025 09:45 AM MDT
After a lunch meeting with his colleagues, Ryan had an unexpected spiritual experience.
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August 05, 2025 02:22 PM MDT
Here’s what President Holland shared to support anyone grappling with this personal question.
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January 17, 2024 11:49 AM MST
Sometimes we might feel as if we are planted in a challenging place, wondering if we will even last the season.
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January 17, 2024 09:49 AM MST
Latter-day Saint artist Greg Olsen’s creativity hasn’t slowed down in the slightest. In fact, it seems to be picking up speed.
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January 16, 2024 04:02 PM MST
Here are five questions to take up President Freeman’s invitation and write a personal statement about what the gospel of Jesus Christ means to you.
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The Lima Peru Los Olivos Temple was dedicated on Sunday by Elder Christofferson and marks the fourth temple in Peru.
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January 15, 2024 02:00 PM MST
While looking through the Book of Mormon, I realized a unique characteristic about it that I’ve taken for granted my entire life.
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January 15, 2024 08:31 AM MST
To be at peace with our efforts, we must learn to stop seeing our lives through a self-centric lens and start looking through a Savior-centric lens.
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January 15, 2024 06:55 AM MST
We may be discouraged when reading of those who are ‘lost’ in Lehi’s vision. But if we examine the context, the vision can actually be a hopeful message.
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Each month, “Come, Follow Me” will feature original covers of hymns and children’s songs submitted by Latter-day Saint musicians in the Church.
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January 12, 2024 06:00 AM MST
The fact that all of the symbolism in Lehi’s dream still resonates with a modern audience is as astounding as it is instructive.
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