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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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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This counsel ignited Sierra’s conversion to Christ, ultimately preparing her to be among the 1st female military chaplains endorsed by the Church.
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Elder Michael T. Ringwood believes focusing on personal development can be a “first-class cause.”
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January 23, 2025 02:16 PM MST
“[God] has promised that we can turn to Him for help and guidance anytime.”
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The psalmists wrote about their true, raw feelings. And in Psalm 73, they demonstrate how to reach out to and trust in God.
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Read 15 promises President Nelson had made about regular temple attendance.
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Shannon Foster of The Red Headed Hostess shares her five principles for having natural and normal gospel conversations.
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A verse from the Book of Mormon shows how hopeful this phrase truly is.
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Here are some of the invitations Pres. Nelson has extended over the last seven years.
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We may hear suggestions for spiritual goals from various good sources—and we risk becoming overwhelmed if we say yes to everything.
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