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You Changed My Life
On 10/6 Stephenie Hovland wrote: This gift book is a classic Lucado summary. If you like Max Lucado's work and want to read it in small doses, you could get this for yourself. With topics like love, kindness, commitment, compassion, hope, courage, wisdom, and friendship, you can read a few stories each night and send yourself to sleep ... Lucado Short Story Collection
The Boy Who Changed the World
On 9/7 Stephenie Hovland wrote: Where The Butterfly Effect is for adults, The Boy Who Changed the World has the same message for children. I love the illustrations and the storytelling, but as a children's writer, I question the target age group. It looks like something for very young children, but I'm not sure they would understand ... The Boy Who Changed the World
The Butterfly Effect
On 9/7 Stephenie Hovland wrote: The Butterfly Effect is based on the idea that everything you do matters. It's kind of the opposite of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. When we think that we are ineffectual, that nothing we do really matters to anyone, this book gives us something to think about. It describes a few examples when small actions, ... The Butterfly Effect
God's Promises for Boys
On 6/21 Stephenie Hovland wrote: This is gift type book for boys. It gives topics, like "Making Each Day Count," "Obeying Your Parents," and "God Needs Boys." Each topic gets a two page spread (this is a smaller, hardcover book.) Under the topic heading, a short rhyme introduces the idea. Then appropriate Bible verses are listed with ... Saturday's Book Recommendation: God's promises for boys by Jack Countryman and Amy Parker; Richard Watson (ill.)
The Busy People's Fast and Frugal Cookbook
On 5/4 Stephenie Hovland wrote: First, let me tell you what I liked. I loved the premise of the book and the author's perspective. I didn't need to read beyond her first couple sentences to know that I could relate to her. I, too, want to save money and time when I feed my family. I like the cover. It would definitely catch my attention ... Busy People's fast & frugal cookbook by Dawn Hall
Everyday Greatness
On 9/22 Stephenie Hovland wrote: Everyday Greatness is a treasure of life application insights and inspirations. David K. Hatch has compiled the collection of personal stories from Reader’s Digest, while Stephen Covey provides commentary. Each trait (such as responsibility, unity, and perseverance) is followed up with anectdotes, ... A Keeper