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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Podcasts

Exploring what it means to be “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ
A Come, Follow Me study group podcast
Using our influence as women of God to make a difference in the world.
Connect with Latter-day Saint thought leaders in a personal way
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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March 08, 2024 12:21 PM MST
Even if it seems that an interaction with a loved one or stranger doesn’t matter, we shouldn’t be disheartened.
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March 07, 2024 01:43 PM MST
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña spoke at the inauguration ceremony of the expanded textile plant, which first opened in 1995 and operates exclusively in producing religious clothing for the Church.
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March 07, 2024 10:30 AM MST
Nephi writes like someone who intends for his words to be read, and 2 Nephi 25 is like he’s stretching his arm through the fourth wall to tell us what’s important.
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March 07, 2024 10:13 AM MST
Have you ever heard of Three Sisters Planting? Here’s what it has taught me about generational love, respect, and unity.
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March 06, 2024 12:57 PM MST
Art makes it easier to sense how personally the Savior loves us. Five artists, each with a distinct style, share how and why they paint Jesus.
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March 05, 2024 03:58 PM MST
An FAQ page from the Church answers and lists other significant items in the transfer, including the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible.
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March 05, 2024 02:07 PM MST
The Church plans to reopen the Kirtland Temple on March 25, 2024, for public tours at no charge.
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March 05, 2024 10:50 AM MST
Praising the Lord with fellow Christians, regardless of their religion, further confirms to me that we are not alone in our faith in Christ.
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March 05, 2024 10:28 AM MST
In my experience, the Book of Mormon is full of insightful, comforting counsel for the dating game—you just need to know where to look.
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