Ever been convinced someone else was the problem—only to realize it was actually you? Hank shares a funny (and humbling) sacrament meeting mishap that illustrates an important lesson about judgment, patience, and learning to laugh at ourselves.
Transformation takes time. Hank shares the powerful symbolism in C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia—how a boy slowly learns, struggles, and is ultimately changed by the Savior. If you find yourself longing for a loved one's (or your own) redemption, Hank shares the good news: the cure has begun.
Some moments stick with you for a lifetime. Elder Robert C. Oaks tells the story of a father who chose patience when he could have chosen anger—and decades later, his son still remembered. Hank Smith dives into this powerful lesson and how we can all try to respond with just a little more patience.
Artificial harmony might look like peace on the surface, but it erodes relationships from within. Hank explains why frequent, personal, positive, low-risk interaction is the only real way to build trust—and how this principle applies to every area of life. Don't skip the steps that lead to lasting connection!
Relationships are like engines—they need oil to keep running smoothly. Hank talks about how pretending things are “fine” eventually creates bigger problems, how to use trust to reduce the friction in your marriage, and how slow, deliberate action builds a love that will last forever.
Criticism won’t build a better marriage, but time together will. Hank explores how to gently inspire change in your spouse, why dating your partner matters, and how even small moments of connection can heal and strengthen your relationship.
Improving your marriage doesn’t require perfection—it requires persistence. Hank dives into 10 common relationship mistakes (like being critical or controlling) and their positive opposites, offering hope for anyone who wants to try, learn, and keep moving forward.
What if you stopped taking other people’s moods personally? Christy Davis shares a simple but profound truth: every action someone takes tells you something about them, not about you. In this quick but powerful story, she almost let her husband’s frustration ruin a moment of connection. But by choosing to ask instead of assuming, she learned something deeper—and strengthened their bond. Want better relationships? This one shift will change the way you interact with everyone around you.
Have you ever begged God for a miracle, only to hear silence? This stunning poem about Jairus reveals a truth we often forget—sometimes, Christ waits before He heals. Not because He isn’t listening, but because His timing is perfect. If you’re in a season of waiting, don’t lose hope. The miracle is coming. And when it does, you’ll understand why it had to happen His way, in His time.
Ever found yourself quick to judge others? Hank shares how an unexpected experience at church taught him a valuable lesson about patience, self-reflection, and the power of laughter.