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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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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October 26, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
Gratitude can help us feel more peaceful, grow closer as a family, and hold onto a celestial perspective.
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October 25, 2023 05:22 PM MDT
Each woman was essential to the growth of the early Christian church.
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October 25, 2023 02:00 PM MDT
Experiencing worldly fame helped Brandon Pak realize how much sweeter the joy of the gospel is.
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October 25, 2023 11:58 AM MDT
A power outage at the MTC becomes a miraculous moment.
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October 24, 2023 01:18 PM MDT
When President Nelson declined his chief surgical resident’s third offer for an alcoholic drink, the surgeon was livid and made a threatening promise.
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October 24, 2023 09:54 AM MDT
How can we beckon hopefully? I identified three ways loved ones have beckoned to me over the years, ways that I hope to beckon to those I care about, too.
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October 24, 2023 06:12 AM MDT
Making new friends as an adult can seem like a daunting task, but when approached with childlike enthusiasm it can become a rewarding challenge.
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October 23, 2023 03:57 PM MDT
Several Latter-day Saint leaders were asked about their hopes and dreams for the next generation of missionaries.
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The Orem Utah Temple open house will run from Friday, October 27 through Saturday, December 16, 2023.
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