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 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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“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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Here’s what President Holland shared to support anyone grappling with this personal question.
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June 10, 2025 01:30 PM MDT
Participating in the endowment takes over an hour. That longer time frame allows for several divinely designed learning experiences.
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June 09, 2025 02:09 PM MDT
Dr. Franklin says the answer came to him quickly.
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June 09, 2025 01:51 PM MDT
Pres. Nelson just dedicated the Syracuse Utah Temple. Read more about his past dedications.
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June 06, 2025 10:34 AM MDT
One shy young woman stood at the pulpit to share her testimony of how the experience had changed her.
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June 05, 2025 12:15 PM MDT
“I want to make people smile. I want to show them why I love the gospel so much.”
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June 05, 2025 11:57 AM MDT
This fact will help you better understand how revelation works.
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June 04, 2025 01:50 PM MDT
BYU–Hawaii president shares three great ideas to help kids be prepared to thrive spiritually.
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“Each hymn has been approved by the First Presidency and the Twelve, and these approvals have not been taken lightly,” Elder Renlund says.
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June 03, 2025 02:12 PM MDT
“I meet people, help tourists, and do many other things to help,” said Elder Ramos Silva. “It has been an excellent experience for me.”
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