They Made a Big Deal of It
When I was young, my parents made a big deal about General Conference. In small ways, it was treated like a major holiday. I remember the pleasure of driving clear to Salt Lake City, some 60 miles along State Street, twice a year to join extended... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Sep 18th, 2010 | 0 comments
Service Sundays
I am occasionally asked how to organize teaching family members (children and adults) how to serve. Interesting question though it is, I think you will find my answer even more intriguing. You see, I believe that like most other worthwhile goals in life,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Sep 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Help Haiti Without Spending a Dime
(Although a dime, a dollar or even more will be greatly appreciated.) It is hard to watch the news. There are people dead and dying, people without homes and hope. Especially right now, the Haitians have caught our attention. If we were able, we... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jun 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Congratulations, You’re Wrong
Several weeks ago, during a good discussion about the finding more order in our lives and while speaking about a specific issue, a good mentor of mine said, “Congratulation, Marie, you’re wrong!” The comment unsettled and startled me. I’m... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Changing the Unchangeable
I recently received the following email: Hi Marie — would you please address how those of us who are set in our ways can evolve and change for the better? My specific example would be – the kitchen trash can. I really should, and I... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. In Order to Simplify
In order to simplify our lives we have four choices: 1) Eliminate, 2) Reduce, 3) Postpone, and/or 4) Systemize. Many of us have “bogs” in our routines, schedules, and habits. These are places where we approach life with too much chaotic... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 30th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Handling Confusion Confidently
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but confusion can be very frustrating in our lives. Sometimes we simply feel confused, others times we feel very intimidated with the confusion that surrounds us, and more often than not we can be completely... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 29th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Spreading Your Love Abroad
Some of you have been anxious about how to maintain organized relationships with extended family, grown relatives, and other important adults in your life who don’t needs lots of attention, but would appreciate occasional contact. I am talking here... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 29th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Hi-Byes
This article is dedicated to my friend, Lindsay, just sixteen years of age, who went to heaven too early. Friday was her last day on earth due to a fatal automobile accident. Say Goodbye with Care I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye, nor did... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 27th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Get Ready to Serve
She died. Yes, Sally, my sweet cousin, died recently. Of course, we should have been ready and yet we were surprised, and in the end I found out I wasn’t very organized to help. What I mean is that I have never prepared myself to serve (at a... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 26th, 2010 | 0 comments
