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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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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September 19, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
“Without the guiding direction of leaders who can see around corners, it can be difficult if not impossible to find our way through this mortal probation back Home to our heavenly parents.” Sheri Dew
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September 18, 2023 09:51 AM MDT
A graduate from BYU-Hawaii’s intercultural peacebuilding program shares how becoming a peacemaker is the pathway to discipleship and building Zion.
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September 18, 2023 09:50 AM MDT
“As a prize, love will always look impossibly small and far away. But as a work, love is always magnified, love is always at hand.” Adam Miller
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September 18, 2023 09:00 AM MDT
To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of Michael McLean’s hit album, “You’re Not Alone,” here’s the story behind one of his most beloved songs.
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By  Kate Lee
September 18, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
“The Spirit was so strong as I painted. But immediately after I finished, I was overcome with shame and embarrassment.”
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September 15, 2023 12:08 PM MDT
We are all trying to achieve peace. But in that process, is it creating peace? Or is it creating more conflict?
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September 15, 2023 11:49 AM MDT
President Dallin H. Oaks announced at the seventh annual Joseph Smith Papers Conference that the Church will publish a new biography about Joseph Smith.
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September 15, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
More than 50 temples around the world are currently under construction or renovation. See photos of the most recent construction progress around the world
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