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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November 02, 2023 06:11 AM MDT
I’ve come to see an interpretation of the Primary song “I’ll Walk with You” that would bless not just the voices in Primary.
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There will be three young adult devotionals, two youth events, and two “Friend to Friend for Children” events next year. Find out when:
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November 01, 2023 02:06 PM MDT
No matter who you minister to, we’ve come up with dozens of great gift ideas that will fit every budget and personality!
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Church leaders have also adjusted a policy: Prospective missionaries can submit their missionary recommendations up to 150 days prior to their availability date instead of 120 days.
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November 01, 2023 11:35 AM MDT
The recent inauguration of a new president of Brigham Young University included an incredible demonstration of how to truly sing in “songs of loudest praise.”
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November 01, 2023 10:29 AM MDT
“[Latter-day Saint] kindness and decency didn’t just come from nowhere. ... It came from a wisdom that you are rooted in.” —Rabbi Joe Charnes
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November 01, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
When cancer left her a widow at 36 years old, Jen struggled to connect with the Savior. How could He understand her pain?
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October 31, 2023 01:00 PM MDT
I have always been interested in finances and how they work. When I was first married, I took ownership of the household budget and thought I had it well in hand. Unfortunately, I forgot to track some of our expenses. I quickly learned a budget doesn’t work unless you know exactly where all your money is going!
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October 31, 2023 08:00 AM MDT
After being released from the Relief Society general presidency, Sister Aburto had goals to spend more time with family, be better at caring for herself, and even start an overdue project to declutter her house. But her plate was soon filled with other opportunities. How could she decide what was most important?
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