Kenneth R. Hardman
A reservoir of meaningful stories and songs
Category: Service Stories
Stories from missionary and other service experiences about faith, people, unexpected lessons, and the quiet ways the Lord works as we try to serve Him and one another.
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As each wave broke over the rugged lava-rocks, a distinctive clatter emerged from the retreating swell. Pausing for a moment on the black-sand beach, the unique sound explained the contrasting smooth pebbles beneath our feet. The next wave broke and then again the sound of tumbling pebbles beneath the water, nature invisibly refining from rough…
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“Brothers and Sisters, we are on sacred ground.” At the end of each Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) meeting, we have the responsibility and blessing of sharing our “testimony of the church, of the ARP, and of the Savior and His Atonement.” Monday night we were very touched by the Step 9 readings, discussion, and tender…
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It’s time for some wonderful announcements. Let’s start with the Temple. On October 1, 2023, President Russell M. Nelson announced in general conference that a temple would be built on Maui, specifically in Kahului. When we arrived in April 2025 as members of the Kahului 1st Ward the site for the temple had not yet been…
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Upon our return from Utah to our Maui home, we had one day to prepare for the arrival of family from California, David, Bonnie, and Dexter. We had a wonderful time being with and hosting them. And they had a wonderful time as well. More on their visit in a moment. Addiction Recovery Program (ARP)…
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A year has passed in service, great joy doth fill our soulWith friends and family near us, Christ’s birth has made us wholeAnother year now calls us, good blessings sure to comeAnother year in service, with joy we’ll bring them home As stated previously, back in April 2025 we left our Pleasant Grove home in…
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The Spirit flows, ‘tween every line, my heart just knows, and truth I findIn to my soul, in to my heart, the Master touches every partThe scriptures open doors to me, reveal the heavens, so I can see. Not long ago, before fully awake in the morning, I found myself composing a short poem. Yes,…
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“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…
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Feeling joy for the sacred, feeling sadness for our pet, but these are days, we will never forget. Paddington Laie Hawaii Temple PCC IAO Valley PCC show “Ha – Breath of Life” We were pleased to have large turnouts to our Addiction Recovery Program (ARP) support meetings the last two Mondays. We realize that even…
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As service missionaries we have several callings or roles in our ward and stake. In addition to Group Leaders for the Addiction Recovery Program (ARP), we are also Sunday School teachers for the youth in our ward, and we are helping our ward plan for a special youth conference for next summer (more on that…
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Fall on Haleakala Sister Hardman with aging Silverswords on Haleakala Nene on Haleakala Evidence of those we pass on the beach (until the next wave or high tide) Sister Hardman sweetening each week Early yesterday morning I slowly woke up with this phrase repeating in my mind, “…beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for…
Kenneth R. Hardman 