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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“It is vast. It is silent. It is as if it is waiting,” Elder Kearon said of his surroundings.
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After a lunch meeting with his colleagues, Ryan had an unexpected spiritual experience.
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In Joseph Smith’s time, “after all we can do” had a slightly different meaning than how we often interpret the phrase today.
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The new feature helps members quickly find answers to questions about Church policies.
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“I don’t normally remember my dreams, but that night, a vivid dream helped my heart to trust Heavenly Father’s plan.”
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Before college, Taysom Hill experienced strong opposition to his decision to put his football career on hold and serve a mission.
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All are invited every six months to gather for general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And thousands of people work tirelessly behind the scenes to make general conference a success.
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“I didn't see the big tragedies [coming] that have happened in my life. ... So, couldn’t the opposite be true?”
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“I’m too old to be playing games with you or telling jokes,” President Holland said of his testimony. “This is the truth.”
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Catholic artist Jordan Ring-Sakabe discovered the Savior’s love after nearly 10 years as an atheist.
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