Joanna Weaver

Delve into the captivating and transformative journey of Beauty from Ashes by Donna Sparks, a memoir that unveils the depths of brokenness and the power of redemption. Through raw honesty, Sparks fearlessly shares her experiences of failed relationships and self-destructive behavior, gradually discovering the unwavering love and transformative power of God. This inspiring testimony paints an intimate portrait of Sparks' path to healing and the profound relationship she develops with the Lord. With compelling new chapters in this revised edition, readers witness Sparks' continued spiritual growth and find inspiration in the boundless possibilities of a life surrendered to God's purpose. Let Beauty from Ashes captivate and uplift you as it reminds us that redemption and embracing our worth is within reach for all.

Trusting God. It's such a cliché. Yet nothing means more to our heavenly Father than when we surrender our lives completely to him and choose to believe he has our best in mind. David modeled that kind of deliberate dependence: as a shepherd boy, as a man running for his life, as a king who made grave mistakes. In both triumph and failure, David looked to God rather than to himself. In Embracing Trust, Joanna Weaver, bestselling author of the runaway hit Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, shares personal stories, practical tips, and life-changing principles gleaned from Scripture. If you struggle with disappointment from the past, frustration with the present, or fear of the future, Joanna invites you to trust in the Lord with all your heart. Relinquishing control and putting your hope in a forever-faithful Father--that's the beautiful secret of unshakeable faith. Includes a 10-week companion Bible study.

An irresistible invitation for women to live in the full confidence of God's unconditional love. Based on the companion DVD, shot in the Holy Land, this study guide follows Joanna Weaver's teaching of her book Lazarus Awakening. We can understand why Jesus loved Mary. Look at how she worshipped. We even understand why Jesus loved Martha. Look at how she served. But Lazarus...what did he ever do? The Lazarus Awakening Study Pack DVD explores the mind-bending truth that Jesus loves us apart from anything we offer and anything we accomplish. Combining powerful real-life illustrations with unexpected biblical insights, author Joanna Weaver helps readers and viewers hear the voice of love calling them to come forth and enter fully into a life of sweet intimacy with him. How the curriculum works: The Lazarus Awakening book is the core of the curriculum. The Lazarus Awakening DVD includes eight sessions of approximately 18 minutes each and features Joanna Weaver in the Holy Land teaching the content of the book from locations that illuminate each lesson. The Lazarus Awakening Study Guide is a write-in workbook designed to take those who are reading the book and viewing the video into a deeper understanding of the teachings of Lazarus Awakening. HOLY LAND SHOOT: This special DVD features Joanna Weaver on location in the Holy Land, teaching from the sites where Jesus walked and Lazarus lived. BONUS VIDEO: "Israel Moment" bonus video, a 10-minute overview of Jesus' life using the lens of the Holy Land. Includes an interview with Israel expert, Amy Turnage, from the Center of Holy Land Studies. COMPLETE CHURCH AND SMALL GROUP RESOURCES ON DISK: The DVD features free downloadable resources for churches, small groups, and women's retreats. Ideal for small groups and retreats.

Transformation. We want it. We know we need it. But how do we access the new life Jesus came to bring? Now you can experience Having a Mary Spirit: Allowing God to Change Us from the Inside Out on your own or in your small group or church - with best-selling author, Joanna Weaver as your teacher! This twelve-week video series, used along with the book and study guide, covers topics such as guarding your heart, managing your thought life, and overcoming the "Flesh Woman" that lives in us all. Filled with spiritual insights and modern-day applications, this series points you to God's love, His grace and His power to transform your soul. Come discover the "Holy Makeover" God wants to give you as you give Him access to the deepest places in your heart. * In-depth Bible study: Features twelve 18- to 20-minute video sessions * Bonus video material takes you deeper into each chapter topic * Designed for use with study guide and book * Leader's Guide, promotional material and retreat format also included * Can be used by individuals or groups

Transformation. We want it. We know we need it. But how do we access the new life Jesus came to bring? In her best-selling book, Having a Mary Spirit, Joanna Weaver explores the "Holy Makeover" God wants to give each one of us. Dealing with topics such as guarding our hearts, managing our thought lives, and overcoming the "Flesh Woman" in us all, Joanna takes us to the Word of God and the power of grace to transform our lives. Changed by God - from the inside out. This twelve-session study guide, for use with Joanna's book and companion DVDs, helps us draw closer to God, revealing spiritual insights and modern-day applications from his Word. As we open our hearts to God's grace, his love, and the Holy Spirit's power, brings the change we long for. The transformation we need. Designed for both individuals and groups. Meant to be used with Having a Mary Spirit book. Companion DVDs, consisting of twelve 18- to 20-minute sessions are also available.

They were two of Jesus's closest friends. Each had something to offer Him. But one offered "the better part." In Joanna Weaver's signature book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, she explores how each of us has some "Mary" and some "Martha" within. The "Mary" in us wants to leave the dishes and sit at Jesus's feet, while the "Martha" in us wants to attend to the multiple tasks around us. How do we blend intimacy with Jesus and service for Him in the midst of our busy, hectic lives? In this ten-session DVD companion participant's guide, Joanna reminds us that Jesus extends to us the same invitation He gave these sisters of Bethany: Come to Me. As we discover the best of both the "Mary" and the "Martha" parts of our lives, we will deepen our devotion to God and learn to delight in sitting at His feet. Designed for individuals and groups.

As a companion product to Joanna Weaver's best-selling book Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, this ten-week video Bible study gives women the tools they need to blend intimacy with Jesus and service for Him in the midst of our busy lives. Moving chapter by chapter through Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, Joanna shares fresh insights each week concerning lessons learned from the story of Mary and Martha. Packed with helpful tools for building a relationship with God, the companion study guide gives participants a chance to reflect on what they've read in the book as well as what they've learned in their study of God's Word. Come discover what Jesus meant by the "better part" as you strengthen your relationship with the God who invites you closer. * In-depth Bible study: Includes ten 20-22 minute video sessions. * Bonus Session and "Word Time" tools for a deeper walk with God. * Optional eleven or twelve-week format. * Downloadable Leader's and Retreat Guide, plus promotional material. * Can be used by individuals or groups. Designed for individuals and groups. To get the most out of the study, each participant will need a copy of the book and the study guide.

You were made for more than serving God; you were made to "know" Him. Intimacy with God--to know Him and be known by Him. It is what our hearts desperately need, but somehow life conspires to keep us busy and distracted. For anyone who struggles when it comes to daily devotions, "At the Feet of Jesus" extends an irresistible invitation to set aside your duties and find the amazing peace and incredible joy that come from time alone with Him. Drawn from Joanna Weaver's beloved Bethany trilogy, each reading in this 365-day devotional includes a Bible reading passage and reflection question. All-new material and "Going Deeper" sidebars are also woven throughout. Discover for yourself the riches that come from spending a portion of each day alone with God. At the feet of Jesus--where true life begins Includes a unique One-Year Bible Reading Guide.

Now includes a bonus chapter! For many of us, moving the truth of God's love from our heads to our hearts is a lifelong process. You believe that God loves the world...but sometimes you wonder if He truly loves you. In Lazarus Awakening, the final book in her life-changing Bethany trilogy, Joanna Weaver invites you to experience a divine shift in how you view your relationship with God. Shattering spiritual formulas for performance-driven faith, Lazarus Awakening clears a path to sweet intimacy with Jesus. You'll encounter the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in a fresh way as you open your heart to the truth that you are cherished-apart from anything you accomplish, apart from anything you bring. Just as He called Lazarus forth to new life, Jesus wants to free you to live fully in the light of His love, unhindered by fear, regret, or self-condemnation. This edition includes: * a bible study guide for both individual reflection and group discussion * a bonus chapter on laying aside everything that hinders your life with Jesus * tools and resources for living fully and freely as God's beloved No more graveclothes, no more tombs... Love is calling your name.

Drawing on the stories of individuals whose experience with God transformed their lives, the best-selling author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World takes women on the next step in their spiritual journey and exposes the constant battle between the good-girl spirit and the bad-girl flesh that discourages women. Original.

A guide for women who struggle between a longing for a deeper spiritual life and the demands of their daily responsibilities offers practical advice on how to balance work and worship, offers guilt-reducing reassurance, and explains how readers can experience less stress and greater joy while strengthening their service. Book available.

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. Also look for the ten-week DVD study pack companion product to this book, which includes three DVDs and a separate, revised and expanded study guide.