Kenneth R. Hardman

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

Category: God Seems Far Away

Stories and songs for times when God seems distant, prayers seem unanswered, or the way ahead is difficult to see.

  • That Sacred Riverbank

    (a personal five minute story) On Sunday, June 22, 2003, our nephew Andrew York was lost in the Colorado River near Moab. We were deeply saddened and wanted to help. Some family members went immediately while others gathered in Provo and prayed. By evening there was no good news, Andrew was presumed to have drowned.…

  • 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 (Service)

    Life is filled with many ‘ones.’ There’s that next ‘one’ beach or bay not yet visited. There’s that personal feeling of one-on-one with God, or even with a loving priesthood leader. There’s the ‘one’ who comes alone to addiction recovery group but still feels Gods love for them, the one. There’s the ‘one’ who lifts…

  • James Joseph Keep – God’s Promises Held Strong (AncestorClips)

    The fog settled over the immigrant ship American Congress off the shores of Newfoundland. The sun did not shine, nor provide navigational reference for the crew. James Keep and his wife Ann, three daughters, and one grand-baby were sailing for Zion with 350 Saints. While on deck, James looked forward for a time, then aft,…