Kenneth R. Hardman

Stories and songs of God's hand—seen across generations

  • Brother’s Landing (Songbook)

    I’m so excited for this song to touch you; it is a tender glimpse of my family history. I hope I’ve captured some of the feeling, the emotion as William Clayton in Nauvoo, Illinois writes to William Hardman, a close acquaintance back in England, March 30, 1842. “Dear William, my heart rejoices while I write…

  • Ferril Andrew Losee – Spreading Spectrum Modulation and Peanut Butter (AncestorClips)

    My father-in-law was a distinguished genius (in my opinion), curly hair like Einstein but dark, no mustache, full lips and a pleasant expression. As an electrical engineer and communications expert, he knew wavelengths, propagation theories, radar, amplifiers, oscillators, modulators, waveguides, and…well, you get the idea. No kidding! He could transform a farmers field into a…

  • Exciting news: Efficacious redesign of AncestorClips!

    Dear friends, Bloggers post what’s on their minds today. But on that particular day, readers like you may have different needs or interests. AncestorClips (now also known as KennethRHardman.com) has been re-designed to help readers find posts, stories and songs to suit their needs and questions, today. The new website includes a new persistent Main…

  • When Earth Meets Heaven (Songbook)

    We will forever remember each individual in humility and genuine kindness – We felt all eyes young and old on us. With his kind and genuine smile, our bishop stood before the ward and expressed gratitude for our year and a half service on Maui. It was a little uncomfortable, but these eternal friends were…

  • He Rescues Me (Songbook)

    “Speaking calmly but with emotion…[Frances Webster] said: ‘We suffered beyond anything you can imagine, and many died of exposure and starvation… [But we] came through with the absolute knowledge that God lives, for we became acquainted with Him in our extremities.’” (Francis Webster, as quoted by Andrew D. Olsen, The Price We Paid) He Rescues…

  • For the Joy Set Before Me (Songbook)

    President Russell M. Nelson taught, “Joy is powerful, and focusing on joy brings God’s power into our lives. As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, ‘who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.’ Think of that! In order for Him to endure the most excruciating experience ever endured…

  • Feel God’s Love Again (Songbook)

    Several years ago, while reading, “Experience God’s Love,” by Dale G. Renlund (reference below) my emotions took hold of my pen and marked every page. Anxious to remember his journey and counsel I began writing, and re-writing. It has become my practice, even my method of study, to attempt to embody important principles in a…

  • One Last Letter – Aloha Oi

    This is our last week; our service mission on Maui has come to an end. We take with us the memories, the feelings, and the relationships that will last forever. Simulated campfire – Real testimonies Sister Hardman and I conducted a youth activity last week where our youth gathered under the stars (actually, under the…

  • Talk About (Songbook)

    “Daddy, let’s talk about!” Our children would say each night before we’d pray. “Okay,” I responded, wanting to forever encourage open family conversation. “What do you want to talk about?” With raised hands and eyebrows they would exclaim, “What we did today!” This song brings back so many memories of our time together. Perhaps our…

  • Humbled by Genuine Kindness (Service)

    We will forever remember each individual in humility and genuine kindness We felt all eyes young and old on us as we sat at one of the round decorated tables in the cultural hall. With his kind and genuine smile, our bishop stood before the ward and expressed gratitude for our service. It was a…