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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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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December 06, 2023 02:46 PM MST
Out in the tiny town of Fredericksburg, Texas, far away from the bustle of bigger cities, something magical happens each December.
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The First Presidency has released the location and name change for a temple to be built in the North Dallas, Texas area.
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December 05, 2023 04:08 PM MST
Two simple invitations at Christmastime changed Shima Baughman's life. One helped her come to know Jesus, the other helped her learn to love as he would.
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December 04, 2023 01:12 PM MST
It’s exciting to see my friends come back to church, and I don’t judge them for their path.
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December 04, 2023 12:24 PM MST
Whether you’re managing depression or struggling to find joy this season, the First Presidency Christmas devotional invites us to remember the light.
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December 04, 2023 07:00 AM MST
We love all our LDS Living readers and social media followers.We have seen time and time again the way you—our friends—embody the statement in 4 Nephi 1:16:
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December 01, 2023 01:00 PM MST
We all know rising interest rates and inflation have taken a toll on budgets across the country. However, for the first time in a long time, savers are getting reaping the benefits!
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December 01, 2023 09:31 AM MST
Stakes in the US and Canada previously needed to have 3,000 members, and those outside these two countries needed 1,900. A new Church policy standardizes those requirements.
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December 01, 2023 09:17 AM MST
‘Light the World’ took over the heart of New York City with a Silent Night surprise to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
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