Twelve Months of 2012
Although it is the first week of November, its time to begin “background planning” for next year. By this doing, the structure of the next year, its nuances and undulations, will be in your mind as you make initial plans for this year’s holidays,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 30th, 2011 | 0 comments
Doing the Best We Can
I would like to propose that one of the life’s laws is that we are consistently in need of doing that we don’t know how to do and are expected to make some success of it, too. In my own experience, this has proven true in many season of my... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Dec 30th, 2011 | 0 comments
Offering the Benefits of Compassion
Shortly after our eldest daughter turned sixteen, I suggested that my husband take her on her first date. Accordingly, he extended an invitation to her and made a reservation at a very nice restaurant. On the appointed evening, they dressed up and... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Jul 26th, 2011 | 0 comments
17 Time-saving Tricks for Everyday Life
Everyone is busy these days. Between work, housework, and family, the challenges of life can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are always places to be, things to do, and errands to run. It seems like there is always too much to do and not enough time.... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jul 14th, 2011 | 0 comments
Mother: The Heroic, Gifted Heart Behind the Scenes
My husband recently held a contest to see who would be able to best select a good and engaging book for him to read. The winning entry came from his parents, whose recommendation is now required reading for our four older children! Gifted Hands, the... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Jul 12th, 2011 | 0 comments
What’s On My Mind/What I Can Do About It Form
House of Order Download Click here to download… What’s On My Mind/What I Can Do About It Form Use this form whenever you feel stressed or out of control. It will calm your nerves, give you direction, and help... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on May 7th, 2011 | 0 comments
Late Nights and Road Trips… and Other Experiences That Leave You With a Bad Taste in Your Mouth
I have an unusual talent. It’s not completely fail safe, and it’s unlikely to win any prizes, but in the privacy of my home it has been recognized with wonder and gratitude. In my sleep, I can distinguish “that particular tone” of cough, dash... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Apr 24th, 2011 | 0 comments
Kicking the Mardi Gras Habit: Wisdom For the Wife of a Self-Made Man
It happened just as our second child was born. My husband was a talented Pre Med student, working full time to support our growing family. We had just purchased our first house, our car died, and we decided it would be a great idea to start a business.... read more
Posted by Daunell Clarke on Mar 9th, 2011 | 0 comments
Realistic Goal Setting
Dear Marie, Do you have some ideas on goal setting? I’ve been searching, but I find my most important goals don’t fit the pattern of “accomplish by” and are not very measurable. They are things I want to have in my life... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jan 8th, 2011 | 0 comments
Have More of Heaven in 2011
Today, I’d like to organize for the year 2011 just a little bit. During the last quarter of every year, I like to see the structure of the next year. It gives me a bit of pacing for what I’m getting into. It makes me feel like I’m ahead... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Oct 23rd, 2010 | 0 comments
