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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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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After a lunch meeting with his colleagues, Ryan had an unexpected spiritual experience.
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“Between the excitement and adrenaline—and also knowing this might be the only time a missionary would have this opportunity—made it pretty easy for me to share something I love so much!”
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Latter-day Saints have always believed in Christ’s admonition to “be ye therefore perfect,” but what does that look like in our daily gospel living?
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July 16, 2024 02:33 PM MDT
Encourage a missionary during a difficult transfer or season with these comforting scriptures.
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July 15, 2024 02:13 PM MDT
Champion sprinter and RTÉ’s Dancing with the Stars winner Jason Smyth shares two scriptures that changed his perception of adversity.
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July 15, 2024 01:00 PM MDT
Nestled in the majestic red rocks of Southern Utah, Tuacahn Amphitheatre is set to dazzle audiences with a spellbinding lineup of Broadway shows through the rest of the summer. Check out a rundown of this year’s lineup, featuring beloved classics and new adaptations that will captivate theatre-goers of all ages.
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July 15, 2024 08:27 AM MDT
Find comfort in what literal storms in the Book of Mormon remind us about life.
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July 12, 2024 02:53 PM MDT
We may not always receive physical healing during difficult medical trials, but the Savior can bless our souls with an “active healing power.”
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July 12, 2024 09:30 AM MDT
With hundreds of temples currently under construction or announced, here’s how choosing a new temple location takes place.
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July 11, 2024 11:15 AM MDT
Have you seen this touching Tabernacle Choir family history connection?
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