Category: Songbook
Original songs of faith and reflection exploring our relationship with Jesus Christ, one another, and the joys and challenges of life’s journey. Many songs include music or lyric video, audio file, sheet music and lyrics. My recordings are one expression of the songs—not necessarily the last. I welcome singers, musicians, and producers who would like to perform, arrange, record, or help share each message. Please listen and share. Sing them at home, church, or community. Contact me if you would like to record and commercially release your own version.
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Have you ever had ‘wondrous and glorious thoughts during a time of trial?’ Do you know someone who exercised their agency toward faith or optimism even when their options were limited by others? In the fall of 1951, seven years before I was born, the war raged on in Korea. Dad wrote his Sunday letter…
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We will forever remember each individual in humility and genuine kindness – We felt all eyes young and old on us. With his kind and genuine smile, our bishop stood before the ward and expressed gratitude for our year and a half service on Maui. It was a little uncomfortable, but these eternal friends were…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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“Daddy, let’s talk about!” Our children would say each night before we’d pray. “Okay,” I responded, wanting to forever encourage open family conversation. “What do you want to talk about?” With raised hands and eyebrows they would exclaim, “What we did today!” This song brings back so many memories of our time together. Perhaps our…
Kenneth R. Hardman 