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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August 13, 2025 10:37 AM MDT
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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August 08, 2025 11:33 AM MDT
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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May 29, 2024 02:35 PM MDT
Elder Christofferson said how grateful the Church is for the staff at Tambo Memorial Hospital for following in the Savior's footsteps and serving the most vulnerable—including the tiniest of premature babies.
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May 29, 2024 12:55 PM MDT
Nurture your kids’ growing testimony with these ideas for a memorable temple open house experience.
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The open house and dedication dates for the San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple will take place this fall. Learn more about the status of temples throughout Central America and around the world:
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May 28, 2024 02:40 PM MDT
In moments when it feels the task at hand is too daunting, I reflect on this simple statement.
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May 28, 2024 12:22 PM MDT
Whenever kids are involved, you know there are sure to be a few laughs, and Sundays at church are no exception.
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May 28, 2024 12:20 PM MDT
This week’s Come, Follow Me chapters (and other verses in the Book of Mormon) offer important insights into why we need a church.
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Twelve hymns of the Church’s new global hymnbook—including “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”—will be available on May 30, 2024.
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May 24, 2024 01:11 PM MDT
This analogy powerfully shows why parents need to do more than protect their children from pornography; they need to prepare them to withstand it.
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May 24, 2024 12:26 PM MDT
More than 20 years ago, President Dallin H. Oaks was given an “unusual” assignment that would become his “period of greatest growth” as an Apostle.
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