Kenneth R. Hardman

Stories of God's hand—seen across generations

Category: Healing and Becoming

Stories and songs about finding hope, healing, forgiveness, and the power to change through Jesus Christ.

  • 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…

  • Where earth reaches to heaven (Service)

    “…the light of his countenance did shine upon them, and behold they were as white as the countenance… of Jesus…” (3 Nephi 19:25) As we cross into our final month as service missionaries on Maui, we feel the poignant tug of emotions between leaving the steady aloha and service of Ohana, or new family here,…

  • Miracles in His time and in His way

    “Jesus Christ is always focused on us and in these challenging times we must stay focused on Him. As our advocate with the Father we are certain our name crosses their lips and because of Jesus’ Atonement and God’s great love and wisdom discuss how to succor us in our crosses, and by the power…

  • Recovery support and a relationship case study (Service)

    As Group Leaders, Sister Hardman and I have conducted Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) meetings on Maui Hawaii for about six months. We also conduct a weekly remote session by Zoom for participants on Maui, Moloka’i, and Lana’i, and anyone else across Hawaii that may want to attend. We participate in ongoing training and coordination with…

  • Sep. 29, 2025 – Feeling mis-understood (Service)

    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.…

  • 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…