Weaver, Joanna.

Having a Mary heart in a Martha world : finding intimacy with God in the busyness of life / Joanna Weaver. - 1st ed. - Colorado Springs, Colo. : WaterBrook Press, 2000. - xii, 241 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

A tale of two sisters -- Lord, don't you care? -- The diagnosis -- The cure -- Living room intimacy -- Kitchen service -- The better part -- Lessons from Lazarus -- Martha's teachable heart -- Mary's extravagant love -- Balancing work and worship -- Having a Mary heart in a Martha world -- Resources. Study guide -- Resources for living room intimacy -- Resources for kitchen service -- Journal the journey -- A simple plan for a half-day of prayer -- Christian rights in the workplace.

With her fresh approach to the familiar Bible story, Joanna Weaver 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.

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Christian women--Religious life.
Christian women--Religious life.

BV 4527 .W38 2000