I prayed for years to meet the right woman—but I never expected the answer to involve Harry Potter, a matchmaking best friend, a phone call, and a Golden Snitch sugar cookie. 🪄❤️ Here’s the story of how Jared Harding Wilson met his wife, and why he believes the magic started long before they ever met.
Category Archives: Quotes & Inspiration
The Best Advice I’ve Ever Received: Trust God, and then…
What if the best advice I’ve ever received had nothing to do with making life easier—and everything to do with learning who to trust? Jared Harding Wilson shares the two pieces of advice that have shaped his life: trusting God through life’s storms and choosing a spouse who aligns with you spiritually, intellectually, physically, and as a partner in family. One came from faith; the other came from his adopted father—and both have changed the way he sees life, love, and the journey ahead.
Spiritual Sunday: If Your Mind Can Create Fear, Imagine What It Can Create with Hope
I never imagined I would question whether life was worth living—but for a brief moment, I did. In this deeply personal Spiritual Sunday post, Jared Harding Wilson reflects on the miracle of finding hope again through Jesus Christ, therapy, and faith. If fear has ever clouded your future, this message offers a reminder that God is not finished writing your story.
The Three Pillars of a Good Life: Faith, Family, and Friends by Jared Harding Wilson
In a world that can often feel stark and overwhelming, how do we find the hope to keep going? I’m Jared Harding Wilson, and in this post, I share the deeply personal—and scientifically proven—treasures that transformed my life from lonely survival to deep connection.
The Names We Carry (and the One I’d Choose) By Jared Harding Wilson
I was given one identity at birth, but if I absolutely had to step away from it tomorrow, this is the exact name I would choose. In his latest reflective essay, Jared Harding Wilson dives into a WordPress writing prompt that sparks childhood memories of middle school track, old nicknames, and the profound weight carried by the words we call ourselves.
Spiritual Sunday: Leaving the Past Behind: How the Atonement Frees Us from Earlier Mistakes by Jared Harding Wilson
What if the greatest obstacle to your future isn’t in front of you—but behind you?
Whether we replay our own mistakes or continually relive the hurts caused by others, looking backward can quietly rob us of peace, hope, and spiritual progress. Drawing on a powerful teaching from Jeffrey R. Holland from Jared Harding Wilson and scripture, this Spiritual Sunday message explores how Christ invites us to release guilt, forgive, heal, and move forward in faith.
Spiritual Sunday: Rain, Not Thunder by Jared Harding Wilson
We live in a culture that loves to cancel people the second they make a mistake, but what happens when that toxic thunder strikes your own living room? In his inaugural Spiritual Sunday post, Jared Harding Wilson shares a raw, vulnerable look at surviving family drama, the timeless wisdom of 13th-century poet Rumi, and why modern society has forgotten how to let people change. Read on to discover how prophetic counsel from President Nelson and President Oaks can help us trade the roaring noise of conflict for the quiet, healing rain of patient love.
Being the Miracle: When Kindness Saved My Life: From Dark Despair to Light by Jared Harding Wilson
Kindness can save a life. Jared Harding Wilson shares how a stranger pulled him from darkness to light and how a story from the followHIM podcast taught him the miracle of showing mercy to others.
Quote of the Day: Not All Who Wander Are Lost: Is Anyone Ever Truly Lost?
Is anyone ever truly beyond the reach of redemption? Jared Harding Wilson explores how Tolkien’s Aragorn, the Prodigal Son, and Alma the Younger prove that even the darkest wandering can lead home.
The Velcro Effect: Why We Cling to Our Worst Days (and How to Let the Manure Settle) by Jared Harding Wilson
Why does your brain feel like Velcro for bad days but Teflon for the good ones? In this post, Jared Harding Wilson suggests how to rewire your mindset and finally let the manure settle.