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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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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May 06, 2025 01:45 PM MDT
“I want to be able to take that feeling in my heart and share it with others,” Chan Yiu Wu says.
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May 06, 2025 01:34 PM MDT
Try these simple tips to feel more at ease during your temple trips.
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May 05, 2025 01:57 PM MDT
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 05, 2025 01:46 PM MDT
The book powerfully reminds us that we were divinely created for this life and for these circumstances.
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May 02, 2025 01:54 PM MDT
The singer donned his “coat of many colors” in a surprise appearance at the event.
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May 02, 2025 01:48 PM MDT
“As far as I can tell, there’s only one world-proof shield that you can send them with.”
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May 01, 2025 04:06 PM MDT
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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May 01, 2025 10:37 AM MDT
The prophet’s most recent talk clarifies how virtue helps prepare us for the Second Coming.
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April 30, 2025 02:02 PM MDT
In a recent video, Elder Gong explained how the Lord helps us feel His love in a sometimes isolating world.
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