My uncle has raved about Joanna Weaver and asks me repeatedly if I know her.  Alas, I know her only through the pages of her book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.  I bet Joanna would be an awesome friend to have in real life.

Joanna uses the biblical story of Mary and Martha to illustrate and teach us how to draw closer to God.  I would go on and on, but the daily demands of my life prevent me from doing so.  (Ha ha, that’s a little joke, because the book is about dealing with the daily demands of your life and finding a “joyful life of intimacy with Christ that flows naturally from into loving service.)
You can read a little about this new edition of her book here, on her blog and enter a contest to win a free copy.

This book is lovely to look at, easy to read and chock full of encouragement and empathy.  It includes a 12-week Bible study guide, making it ideal for individual and group study.  You can buy it here.