Kenneth R. Hardman

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

Category: Becoming His Hands

Stories and songs about loving, listening, lifting, and serving—and coming to know the Savior more deeply as we try to act in His name.

  • Published – Instruments in God’s Hands

    Stories, Essays, and Poetry from Latter-day Saints My essay, “Instruments to Glimpse into the Heart of the Messiah,” was just published in, “Instruments in Gods’s Hands,” the 2026 LDSPMA Anthology. LDSPMA (Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media & the Arts) are members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Broken hearts and miracles (Service)

    Our hearts are broken when we hear of broken lives, and broken relationships. Addiction or other compulsive behaviors seems to break everything that is good. We are often asked to share some of our personal experience working in the addiction recovery program (ARP). Since participation is anonymous to encourage honesty and supportiveness, people introduce themselves…

  • Jesus Christ walks these halls (Service)

    Stopped into Walmart this week; we don’t remember why. Perhaps it was to meet a fellow missionary from another faith, Aleka (see photo), A sweet lady who motioned us to sit with her so she could spread the word about God. We had a delightful conversation and wished her well in pointing people to Christ.…

  • Glenn Hardman – Taking Care of our Brothers (AncestorClips)

    Glenn performed his military duties and was absolutely determined to be an example and a Christian. He never served as a formal missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he took every opportunity to act like one. “There is a fellow in the company that is a member of the church,…