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.
1 Min Read
She joins the Church, gives a large donation, and is promised great blessings she sees fulfilled only after a long journey.
1 Min Read
“The Atonement is much more than a divine remedy to correct our sins after they are committed.”
1 Min Read
A group of people gathered as the prophet’s car went past.
1 Min Read
Newsletter form
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Sign up to receive emails with stories and news from LDS Living




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.
4 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
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.
15 Min Read

Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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?”
2 Min Read
In the past, community members have drawn water from small nearby streams. Occasionally, hot, dry weather caused those streams to dry up.
1 Min Read
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.
1 Min Read
September 11, 2023 09:08 AM MDT
Meet Emeobong (Eme) Martin whose “peachy disposition” has blossomed into a life of sweet and significant service.
6 Min Read
As his health improves, Elder Holland says he looks forward to resuming active service in his ministry.
1 Min Read
September 09, 2023 06:00 AM MDT
In an excerpt from his upcoming book, President Nelson (ninety-nine today) reflects that “the heart is at the very heart of everything meaningful in life.”
5 Min Read
September 08, 2023 03:45 PM MDT
A complete rebuild of the Church’s Sacred Music app is the first of several improved music experiences to come.
1 Min Read
September 08, 2023 12:14 PM MDT
Sheri Dew shares what she has learned from her interactions with prophets and apostles. “You can’t work with prophets, seers, and revelators very long without seeing the fact that they’re directed,” she says. “I have seen it countless times.”
8 Min Read
September 08, 2023 10:05 AM MDT
Adassa and Gabriel’s lives changed forever when Adassa played Dolores in Disney’s hit movie Encanto.
5 Min Read
September 08, 2023 08:49 AM MDT
Families, Stakes, and Young Men groups will all have more opportunities for scheduling use of Church-owned camps.
1 Min Read
September 07, 2023 02:58 PM MDT
No matter our age, we can strengthen fundamental building blocks for resilience so setbacks and trials don't keep us from progressing.
4 Min Read
September 07, 2023 02:09 PM MDT
In a BYU devotional address given in November 2020, professor Jamie Jensen opened by discussing the difference between three words: Atheism, Theism, and Agnosticism.
6 Min Read
Newsletter form
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Sign up to receive emails with stories and news from LDS Living