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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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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“It is vast. It is silent. It is as if it is waiting,” Elder Kearon said of his surroundings.
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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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Find out more about 3 new Easter-specific hymns.
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March 17, 2025 02:54 PM MDT
“Bonding with a mom who has also lost a baby is so special,” Danielle says. “We talk all the time about how our boys are up in heaven playing together.”
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March 17, 2025 01:45 PM MDT
“During Ruth’s first hospitalization, I felt crushed and found it difficult to pray,” Elder Renlund said.
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March 14, 2025 02:33 PM MDT
The Apostle says this is one of the best ways to maintain hope.
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March 14, 2025 01:57 PM MDT
This is the first time a sitting head football coach has spoken in a devotional since legendary LaVell Edwards in 1976.
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March 13, 2025 02:55 PM MDT
I started attending church regularly again at 29, was endowed at 32, and felt I was on the right path. But I was still filled with so much doubt.
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March 13, 2025 02:21 PM MDT
Elder Bednar emphasized that a happy marriage is not built upon “big vacations” or “grandiose outings.”
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Elder Neil L. Andersen recently shared a notable statistic about temple growth.
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