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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August 13, 2025 04:10 PM MDT
Kelly often wondered if he’d made a lasting impact during his mission—now, he had an answer.
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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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August 07, 2025 02:53 PM MDT
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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June 06, 2024 11:35 AM MDT
The next time you are teaching, whether at home or at church, take a moment to ponder this simple but inspiring question.
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June 06, 2024 10:54 AM MDT
These definitions help us appreciate the beautiful hymn even more.
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June 06, 2024 10:52 AM MDT
This brief video, captured in Guatemala, will touch your heart.
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June 05, 2024 02:16 PM MDT
Check out these helpful study tips and book recommendations to deepen personal learning about temple worship, our covenants, and the temple garment.
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June 04, 2024 12:41 PM MDT
Can’t get enough airplane analogies? Elder Uchtdorf’s latest message to BYU-Pathway students is chock full of some of our new favorites!
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June 04, 2024 10:56 AM MDT
In less than 100 days, President Russell M. Nelson will celebrate his 100th birthday. This is the gift he’s asking for this year.
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Elder Gerrit W. Gong dedicated the Taylorsville Utah Temple on Sunday, June 2, and invited Church members to “come to the Lord in the house of the Lord.”
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June 04, 2024 07:40 AM MDT
This summer, the Sunday on Monday podcast has decided to prove the scripture and see how we can truly “count it all joy.”
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Ground has been broken in Cleveland, Ohio, and in Rexburg, Idaho, for two new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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