Kenneth R. Hardman

AncestorClips, songs and other stories of faith

Category: God Seems Far Away

A category for applicable stories and songs

  • Feel God’s Love Again

    “Oh, God. Where are you?” Upon knees, with trembling hands streaked by tears, our desperate plea continues. “I’m in darkness. I know you were there, once—where did you go. I need you now more than ever?” Silence persists. “Life is so hard…And when I do my best it gets harder. Please, help me.” With a…

  • Oct. 6, 2025 – Light shining in darkness

    A young Eucalyptus tree growing on a volcano Light penetrating the clouds as we walk through them Lunch with missionaries who just arrived on the island Sunsets and moon-risings Sand refined and smooth I could talk about the challenging moments this week, in all their varieties – physical, emotional, and spiritual – but I feel…

  • Sep. 29, 2025 – Feeling mis-understood

    This is personal! Perhaps it is more appropriate for a private journal. But, being vulnerable might help me overcome a weakness I’ve fought for years; a weakness that puts a strain on my most cherished relationships, and my discipleship.  Perhaps these thoughts will help others in this world of back-and-forth assertions with little respect and self-evaluation.…

  • Light in the Wilderness – Joan Losee Hardman

    Joan spent part of her 1977 summer working at Flaming Gorge, and the Uintah’s. “One evening I was happy to receive the assignment to take mail and supplies to trail workers a few miles up the mountain. After I made the delivery, the sun began to set. I walked quickly to get down the mountain,…

  • James Joseph Keep – God’s Promises Held Strong

    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,…