When deciding to change the name of an adopted child, it isn’t recommended. Especially if the child…

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Picture this: You have a date with someone you’re excited about. But, it is early days. You are not yet acquainted with their snoring habits, their siblings’ names, or how they take their coffee. ​This is where I recently found myself, ​venturing forth to connect with a relative stranger in the least awkward way possible… ​ Yes, gentle readers, I am dating.

Daily Dose of Scripture: Psalm 119:15-16…Delight in His Word August 29, 2015

By Gabrielle. Adorable family shots by Adam Graham. Have you ever heard the saying “Love doesn’t have any borders?” It’s a common thought in Germany, brought to us by Petra, a Munich native who fell in love with a Canadian, and eventually decided to move from a city of almost two million people to a [...]

Mindy Kaling’s new book — Why Not Me? — comes out next Tuesday, and it’s already getting rave reviews. She covers everything from making out on camera to bonding with friends to being a boss. Her essays discuss her “attempting to be the first person in history to lose weight without any behavior modification whatsoever, or most important, believing that you have a place in Hollywood when you’re constantly reminded that no one looks like you.”

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By Gabrielle. Poems written and hand-lettered by Dallas Clayton. Oh my goodness I had the hardest time getting out of bed this morning. I had to keep giving myself pep talks: You can do it! Maybe you’ll even get a quick nap this afternoon! If you get downstairs quick, you can be the one to wake …

As I’ve mentioned, we just got back from a weeklong vacation to Portland, and I might as well have called this post “The Trip Where We Fell In Love With Oregon.” Man, that state is gorgeous. Everyone is insanely friendly, and you can’t have a bad meal if you try. Here are a few photos, if you’d like to see… We rented an awesome house, which we would HIGHLY recommend, if you’re visiting Portland.