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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A poem by Kenneth R Hardman, 2023, revised 2026 Introduction: I love harmony. In music, two or more different notes are played or sung creating a pleasing chord, then captured by the ears. In sunlight two or more full spectrum rays branch out and are acted upon by each unique path or journey, then attractively…
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Why did Jesus teach what seems unnatural and hard for most of us, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you…” The bible states the reason in part so “that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven…” (Matt. 5:44-45) Was this a rule…
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Hearing aids blessed the high-tone breadth of what I can hear – The Gospel opens the high traits in what I can see and be In March of this year while serving on Maui. I had this delightful experience. “It was a pleasant Aloha Saturday morning as Joan and I drove from Wailuku to Wailea.…
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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…
