Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life Kindle Edition

This book makes a wonderful bible study! No need to purchase the study guide- the questions in the back are all you need to have meaningful conversations.

I first read Joanne Weaver's book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, years ago and I return to it often even now. In any women's small group, most of us would probably identify ourselves as "Martha"---prone to overwhelm ourselves with work----rather than "Mary," ready and willing to rest and learn at the feet of Jesus. The truth is, it's hard to balance work and worship in this world with its many demands, especially as women filling so many roles every day. We're wives, moms, sisters, daughters, friends, employees, bosses, leaders, participants, and servants. How can we fit time with Jesus into all that?Joanne Weaver's book (and accompanying study guide and DVD) offers powerful freedom, grace, and practical advice for modern women. This is so much more than the typical lesson about how we all need to be a little less Martha and a lot more Mary in this life. Instead, the book follows Mary and Martha throughout the Gospel accounts and reveals what we can learn from Martha's heart for service and her teachable spirit. That's a breath of fresh air and grace for those of us with Martha-like tendencies!In this study, women are encouraged and taught how to overcome a tendency to worry, how to spend time with Jesus, how to serve with our spiritual gifts, and how to stop being a burden bearer. One of the object lessons she uses, that of a wagon and rocks, is powerful, sticking with me just about 8 years since I first read it!The companion study guide is great for small groups and gives space for answers to questions about the DVD as well as the reading material from the book itself. She includes memory verses, opportunities to create a personal action plan each week, space for prayer requests, and a completely manageable amount of study questions even for those of us who are super busy.I also loved the DVD created for this study. The first segment includes images of women joining Joanne Weaver in her home, chatting, sharing in food, and then sitting down to hear her teach. My small group has commented before about other DVD teachings that feel staged, distant, unrealistic, or over-rehearsed, but this DVD was so personable and "real," making the teaching time feel fresh, relevant, and friendly, like we ourselves were sitting in her living room.Whether you're reading this book on your own or joining in study with a group of other women, Joanne Weaver's book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World can encourage and challenge pretty much any woman, whether you're a 'Mary,' a 'Martha,' or somewhere in between.I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

This is a wonderful book to see where you need to be in Christ. I gave 3 copies to my dearest friends, praying each will grow closer to our Lord.

Definitely worth buying and reading! got this as a gift!

We are taught to always do more and better than those around us. We are always on the go, sometimes even with our relationship with God. This book it’s very helpful because it gives you an insight of someone in the Bible who went through this. It teaches us how to strengthen our relationship with God and let go of the earthy tasks that pull us away from getting to know him better. The book also includes exercises and questions which one can complete alone or perhaps with book club friends. I am in my 20s and I love it!

Good book arrived in perfect condition

Great read with practical application. This opened the scriptures to show how to pursue God in the busyness of the day.

So ready to read this!

This book was recommended to me, and I bought it second hand, very cheaply! It was in good condition and although there was some underlining in it, I really appreciated it being underlined, so it was not a problem.It is a very heart warming book about the difference between Mary and Martha from Luke 10 v 38 - 42. The writer gives wonderful illustrations and encourages us to prayer and following the Lord Jesus in a much closer way. It makes you hunger and thirst for Righteousness.I would recommend this book to anyone who feels they are not walking close to the Lord. This book will bring you back to Scripture and encourage your heart.D.

...Joanna Weaver has hit the spot with this one. A book I can 'find' myself in on nearly every page. As a 45 year old Christian woman of a two year old son my life is busy and I sought this book to see how other people find time for God in the 'busyness' that is life today. This book delivers on all levels. Well written, eminently readable!! Aimed at women from all walks of life and easily applicable to life in the real world.Just lovely, thank you xx!!!

Exactly the book that we wanted for the ladies fellowship at our Church. Please be careful not to get confused by the similar looking study guide as I did and mistakenly ordered 10 copies.

I thoroughly enjoyed the practical wisdom and easy readability of this book from the moment I picked it up and started reading it. I've already recommended it to several of my friends and am planning on setting up a small Study group to go through the study questions at the back of the book.

A very readable book, full of practical ideas and ways to help women slow down.when they are forever trying to do too much. Could be used in groups. Encourages women to take seriously the call to sit at our Lord's feet, as well as seeking to serve God. Suitable for new Christians, and Christians of many years.