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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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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October 29, 2024 03:10 PM MDT
“I was drawn to a word I’d never paid attention to as if the Holy Ghost had marked it in bright yellow highlighter.”
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October 29, 2024 01:00 PM MDT
Temple Square Performances proudly presents Come and Behold Him, a new, free Christmas album and concert featuring 11 fresh arrangements of holiday classics by composer Jonathan Keith.
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October 28, 2024 03:09 PM MDT
There is more to understand about the famous quote, “No other success can compensate for failure in the home.”
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October 25, 2024 02:38 PM MDT
Whatever age your grandchildren are, or whatever your relationship with them is like right now, these six tips will help deepen your connection.
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Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson will dedicate the 200th temple on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
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October 24, 2024 04:46 PM MDT
This is an exciting time in the history of Church music, and we all can incorporate these new hymns to come closer to Christ.
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October 24, 2024 02:37 PM MDT
After his granddaughter’s baptism, President Eyring shared a tender reflection about the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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October 23, 2024 04:22 PM MDT
This list of creative ideas will breathe new life into your gospel study.
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October 23, 2024 03:50 PM MDT
In 2004, a woman prayed that her newborn twins would find a loving home. On the other side of the world, an Arizona couple felt called to adopt.
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