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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President Camille N. Johnson recently posed a question that will empower you to be a force for good in the days ahead.
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May 02, 2025 01:54 PM MDT
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About the author: Janene Nielson, from Pocatello, Idaho, graduated with a degree from BYU-Idaho in April 2024, supported by BYU-Pathway Worldwide. She teaches English to Ukrainian refugees and plans to volunteer as a child advocate.
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The prophet’s most recent talk clarifies how virtue helps prepare us for the Second Coming.
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