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 14, 2023 03:03 PM MDT
In a new video, Sheri Dew shares her witness that prophets are called of God and have the ability to help us in ways no other leader or influencer can.
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September 13, 2023 01:38 PM MDT
While the structure of a new school year can bring order, it can also bring a different kind of busyness that can make family and personal scripture study a bigger challenge. Here’s how to overcome it.
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The online system for ordinance scheduling previously only allowed group appointments for proxy baptism and sealing ordinances.
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September 13, 2023 01:34 PM MDT
Carlos Martins has participated in many large organizations, but it is the church he joined at 12 years old that he looks to as an example.
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September 13, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
Looking for a new book to read? Whether you’re into romance, fantasy, or even historical fiction, here are thirteen novels anyone can enjoy.
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September 12, 2023 02:02 PM MDT
In our world of information overload, making decisions big and small can feel challenging. Our faith uniquely equips us to navigate the noise. Here's how!
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September 12, 2023 09:28 AM MDT
"When we let go of the other person’s responsibility of making us feel better and we let God make us feel better, then we allow people the space to grow and heal and do whatever they need to do."
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The Kona Hawaii Temple also has an updated rendering of what it will look like after its reconstruction.
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September 11, 2023 01:51 PM MDT
“Truly knowing who we are, and the purpose of our existence can help us overcome feeling like an imposter when a blessing comes to us.” —Sister Reyna Aburto
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