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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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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Peter’s experience walking on water can help us conceptualize how to access God's power from the temple.
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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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After a lunch meeting with his colleagues, Ryan had an unexpected spiritual experience.
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May 20, 2025 01:49 PM MDT
“Listening to his talk was the last positive experience I’d had with the Church. How was it that we were now in Thailand at the same time?”
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May 19, 2025 01:54 PM MDT
Weekly attendance at a nearby meetinghouse has more than doubled.
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May 19, 2025 01:47 PM MDT
Give this a quick read before your next family vacation or reunion (or even before your next Sunday dinner!).
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May 16, 2025 02:02 PM MDT
Volunteers recently traveled to a crisis center and rehabilitation center to perform puppet shows that teach children about health and hygiene.
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May 16, 2025 01:59 PM MDT
Have you heard of katartismós or téleios?
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May 15, 2025 01:55 PM MDT
A scripture you've likely read before takes on new meaning with this explanation from President Holland.
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May 15, 2025 01:47 PM MDT
This insight from Elder Christofferson can bring even more meaning to how you worship God.
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May 14, 2025 03:44 PM MDT
“I didn’t fully appreciate the significance of this temple feature until I visited the open house.”
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May 14, 2025 02:35 PM MDT
A Hawaiian student danced hula in a moving tribute to survivors of the 2023 wildfires in Lahaina, Maui.
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