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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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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These 10 moments from the Book of Mormon reveal beautiful insights about temple covenants.
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What began as a basic ward directory app has now become a full-fledged toolbox to help individuals at home, in classes, and across wards and stakes.
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Facing unmet expectations helped me learn that faith is trusting that the Savior can help you. Hope is believing that He will.
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April 17, 2024 06:11 AM MDT
On the day of Super Bowl LVII, Coach Andy Reid helped bless assistant coach Porter Ellett’s new baby. The men are grateful to support each other spiritually.
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April 16, 2024 10:21 AM MDT
After this general conference, I feel more motivated than ever to improve and strengthen my marriage relationship.
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The public open house for the Layton Utah Temple begins this week and ends Saturday, June 1, 2024.
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April 16, 2024 07:36 AM MDT
“If there is one thing I know, it is that when Jesus Christ asks us to take His hand and walk with Him onto the water, we should have no fear in saying yes.”
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Big news for temples coming to Mendoza, Argentina, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cleveland, Ohio, and Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple.
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April 15, 2024 02:37 PM MDT
From a new Q&A, it’s clear that this iconic Latter-day Saint director’s passion for bringing true stories of faith to the big screen runs deep.
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