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 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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August 06, 2025 09:45 AM MDT
After a lunch meeting with his colleagues, Ryan had an unexpected spiritual experience.
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April 06, 2024 07:21 PM MDT
During the Saturday evening session of the April 2024 general conference, the Utah Valley Institute Choir sang “Amazing Grace” as the final number.
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April 06, 2024 03:14 PM MDT
We are so grateful for President Nelson, and we look forward to hearing his message this weekend!
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April 06, 2024 02:10 PM MDT
President Dallin H. Oaks announced that members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will conduct three of the five sessions of conference.
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April 06, 2024 12:02 PM MDT
To help you remember the spirit you felt, here is one quote from each April 2024 general conference talk.
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April 06, 2024 11:06 AM MDT
In 2023, the Church established 160 new wards, and more than 250,000 new converts were baptized around the world.
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April 06, 2024 10:37 AM MDT
At the opening session of general conference, President Dallin H. Oaks announced a new Sunday School General Presidency effective August 1, 2024.
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April 06, 2024 09:58 AM MDT
Watch this short video to hear why a tender experience at his mother’s grave forever impacted Greg Olsen’s art.
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April 04, 2024 11:39 AM MDT
“You may see some of us during general conference speak while sitting down, or pre-record our message to be shared at the appropriate time, or even require a little assistance getting to and from our seats in the conference center.”
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April 03, 2024 11:40 AM MDT
As a mom of two young boys, here are a few things that help my family and me have a better conference weekend.
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