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 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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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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August 06, 2025 09:45 AM MDT
After a lunch meeting with his colleagues, Ryan had an unexpected spiritual experience.
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September 22, 2023 04:28 PM MDT
Marie’s story of rescue began, not ended, when she finally stepped outside the prison fence. Only Jesus Christ and the covenants she would make with Him could truly set her free.
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September 21, 2023 04:28 PM MDT
Reservations are now available online to tour the newly built Orem Utah Temple during the public open house which starts next month.
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September 21, 2023 08:00 AM MDT
Here are some of our favorite moments from President Nelson’s general conference talks when he has given listeners a specific blessing.
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September 21, 2023 07:55 AM MDT
For this year's International Day of Peace try listening to uplifting music to bring more peace into your life.
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September 21, 2023 07:30 AM MDT
The Apostle Paul has some profound advice on how to prove our sincerity to the cause of Christ.
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September 20, 2023 04:05 PM MDT
In our busy lives, how do we make planning and participating in church activities a joy rather than a burden?
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For the first time in Church history, three temples were dedicated on the same day. Find out where:
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September 19, 2023 10:23 AM MDT
Barbara Morgan Gardner shares how taking a risk and trusting God is an essential part of receiving peace.
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September 19, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Richard Eyre’s new book, No Division Among You, tackles how we can all become more unified with those around us.
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