Joanna Weaver is celebrated for her transparent and life-changing books that speak directly to the hearts of women. Her works delve into profound spiritual truths, inviting readers into a deeper experience of intimacy with God. Through an engaging style and personal testimony, Joanna offers practical insights that foster transformation and renewal. Her writing resonates with those seeking a more profound understanding of their faith and its application in daily life.
This study guide complements Joanna Weaver's DVD Bible study and focuses on the themes of friendship and intimacy with Jesus. Participants are encouraged to explore the contrast between busyness and spiritual connection, reflecting on the lessons learned from Mary and Martha. The guide aims to help individuals deepen their relationship with Christ by prioritizing time spent in His presence, ultimately discovering the "better part" that leads to a more fulfilling spiritual life.
With nearly a million copies sold, Joanna Weaver's popular book shows women how to blend intimacy with Jesus and service for Him. An invitation for every woman who feels she isn't godly enough...isn't loving enough...isn't doing enough. The life of a woman today isn't really all that different from that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament. Like Mary, you long to sit at the Lord's feet...but the daily demands of a busy world just won't leave you alone. Like Martha, you love Jesus and really want to serve him...yet you struggle with weariness, resentment, and feelings of inadequacy. Then comes Jesus, right into the midst of your busy Mary/Martha life-and he extends the same invitation he issued long ago to the two sisters of Bethany. Tenderly he invites you to choose "the better part"-a joyful life of "living-room" intimacy with him that flows naturally into "kitchen service" for him. How can you make that choice? With her fresh approach to the familiar Bible story and its creative, practical strategies, Joanna shows how all of us -Marys and Marthas alike- can draw closer to our Lord, deepening our devotion, strengthening our service, and doing both with less stress and greater joy. This book includes a twelve-week Bible study.
