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 13, 2025 04:10 PM MDT
Kelly often wondered if he’d made a lasting impact during his mission—now, he had an answer.
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August 13, 2025 10:37 AM MDT
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints joined with others in the community in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, July 26, to combat loneliness.
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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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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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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January 04, 2024 05:00 AM MST
A new year brings new resolutions and a new ‘Come, Follow Me’ curriculum. Let’s dive into our 2024 study of the Book of Mormon.
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January 03, 2024 01:48 PM MST
While living in Russia and struggling to find purpose, Morgan Choi couldn’t shake the thought of a children’s book about the Book of Mormon.
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Beginning Saturday, January 6, 2024, several plaza areas on Temple Square will begin reopening.
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December 29, 2023 01:00 PM MST
The beginning of the year is traditionally when many of us kick off our journey to achieving new goals. I have never been much for resolutions, but I do like the idea of making a step-by-step plan and being intentional when it comes to saving for retirement.
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December 28, 2023 01:51 PM MST
Instead of making an overwhelming list of goals, try reflecting on what went well this year as you shape the next one.
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December 26, 2023 01:50 PM MST
The new “Come, Follow Me” manual, Book of Mormon Stories for Children, and videos will make our study and lesson prep in 2024 easier than ever.
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December 23, 2023 01:50 PM MST
“Not a day goes by that I’m not inspired by our stories. From body image to friendship to scripture study, here are the 6 stories from 2023 that have inspired me to change how I approach gospel living in 2024.”
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December 22, 2023 01:00 PM MST
About the author: Helen Moenoa from Honolulu, Hawaii graduated in July 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in applied business management from BYU-Idaho, supported by BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
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December 22, 2023 12:03 PM MST
The world is pretty different than it was in January 2020, but we are back to reading the Book of Mormon together and there are a few new perks for 'Sunday on Monday' podcast listeners.
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