It's been a little over four years since I started reading the Bible regularly.  I have always been a NIV fan because of the writing style, but when the NKJV Study Bible became available for review through BookLookBloggers.com I knew it was time to get out of my comfort zone and give the NKJV a try since I really needed a Study Bible.  It didn't hurt that the Bible is my favorite color, teal.

A Woman of Strength and Purpose ffers encouragement and guidance for the strong-willed woman.  Oftentimes the term "strong-willed" is seen as a negative characteristic in people, but Cynthia Ulrich Tobias shares practical ways for using the nature of the strong-willed woman for good.

5 Minutes with Jesus:  A Fresh Infusion of Joy by Sheila Walsh is a devotional. There are 50 devotions that make up this refreshing book.  All of the devotions are joy based.  The purpose of this particular title in the 5 Minute with Jesus series is to help the reader seek and find joy in all circumstances.  There isn’t any wonder why I decided to review it in this season of my life.

As you know, I am a creative entrepreneur so when Crystal Paine from  latest book, Money-Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference, was an option to review I decided this just may be a good book for me to review. Money Making Mom shares tidbits of Crystal's stories alongside other women entrepreneur stories.  The goal of the book is to encourage women not solely mothers to move forward in creating their own income sources through creative business outlets including blogging, designing, and offering needed services.  Before I go any further, this book is not a how to blogor get rich quick book.  This book truly is a source of encouragement coupled with guidance on the beginning stages of starting a business.