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 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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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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April 10, 2025 02:28 PM MDT
Discover (or deepen) your love for temple worship by looking through this new lens.
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April 10, 2025 02:01 PM MDT
At the Toronto Ontario Temple rededication, the Apostle shared an insightful spin on this common phrase.
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April 09, 2025 03:15 PM MDT
Do this to open yourself up to more authentic prayers.
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April 09, 2025 02:31 PM MDT
Elder Newton’s dreams of serving a senior mission were dashed when his wife passed away. Then another opportunity arose.
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April 08, 2025 01:11 PM MDT
The greatest difference between 2023 and 2024 is in the number of converts baptized.
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April 08, 2025 01:09 PM MDT
Rosemary Wixom and her husband served as matron and president of the Salt Lake Temple from 2017 until the temple closed for renovations in 2019.
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April 07, 2025 02:42 PM MDT
President Nelson has now announced 200 temples during his 7 years as the prophet.
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April 06, 2025 04:12 PM MDT
This parable, which teaches us to prepare to meet the Savior, was discussed four times throughout the weekend.
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Today’s announcement brings the total number of temples—operating, under construction, or announced—to 382.
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