• Caught in the Middle
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    When we hear a story, we identify with the hero. But often we act more like a villain. Nancy shares about a godly woman and her foolish husband. Read More

  • Are You Approachable?
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    Imagine a group of soldiers are on their way to your house. Your spouse has insulted them and treated them rudely. Would you go out to meet them? Read More

  • Diffusing the Situation
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    How do you talk with an angry, volatile person? First, if you’re a child of God, realize that God is protecting you. Second, speak wise words. Read More

  • A Soft Answer
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    What should a wife do when her husband’s choices are dangerous or destructive? Nancy gives some wise perspective on this issue. Read More

  • A Happy Ending?
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    Many women leave their husbands and chase after another man, only to discover that the new situation is worse than the first. Read More

  • Death Brings Life
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    None of us like it, but growth usually requires some degree of pain. Get some encouragement as you face your painful situation. Read More

Chapter 1

  • God Is in Control
    Topics: God & Truth, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Moms try to control their kids. And that’s a good thing; it’s a part of training and protecting them. But the truth is that moms can’t control everything. Read More

  • Dedication
    Topics: Motherhood & Family, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    If a friend lent you a priceless treasure, you would treat it carefully. Our children are treasures on loan from God. Are you taking good care of them. Read More

  • Faith and Surrender
    Topics: Surrender, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Does the word peaceful describe you? It can, even though things are hectic all around you. Nancy shares the secret to having peace. Read More

  • Have You Prayed about It?
    Topics: Prayer, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:2-2:36

    It’s hard to wait. Whining kids need to be reminded to pray before a meal. And frankly, adults need to learn to pray too. Read More

  • A Woman After God's Own Heart, Day 2
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

    God can put the heart of a mother in every woman. It doesn’t matter if she’s married or single. God can use you to nurture and train others. Read More

  • A Woman After God's Own Heart, Day 1
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:26

    It’s easy to say the well-known prayer, "Your kingdom come, your will be done." But how often do you truly pray for God’s will to be done? Read More

  • The Squeeze
    Topics: Suffering & Trials, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Imagine a friend laughing at you after you tell her about one of your deepest struggles. Nancy tells of a woman from the Old Testament in that position. Read More

  • No Formulas
    Topics: Surrender, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Do you ever wonder what God’s plan is? Why do the faithful suffer while the ungodly prosper? Nancy offers some ideas about this difficult situation. Read More

  • Days of Decline
    Topics: God & Truth, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Do you ever look at the blatant sin in our culture and wonder if we live in the worst time ever? Nancy tells about some other sinful moments. Read More

  • How to Pray When Life is Messy
    Dannah Gresh   Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10

    Hannah was honest with God as she poured out the insecurities and complaints of her soul. That gives us permission to pray honestly. Read More

  • Sing to the Lord
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Suffering & Trials   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19

    We all have disappointments. But like Hannah, we can choose to sing to the Lord even in their midst. Read More

  • Encourage Yourself in the Lord
    Topics: Depression & Suicide   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-1:30

    What discourages you the most? The Bible tells us about a time David was tempted to be discouraged. His home was destroyed by an enemy army and his own men were accusing him. But David knew how to be encouraged in the Lord. Read More

  • A Woman after God's Own Heart
    Janet Parshall Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

    Janet Parshall helps us see the familiar story of Hannah with a fresh perspective as she explores how God used Hannah’s faith and prayers. Read More

Chapter 2

  • God Is in Control
    Topics: God & Truth, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Moms try to control their kids. And that’s a good thing; it’s a part of training and protecting them. But the truth is that moms can’t control everything. Read More

  • Dedication
    Topics: Motherhood & Family, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    If a friend lent you a priceless treasure, you would treat it carefully. Our children are treasures on loan from God. Are you taking good care of them. Read More

  • Faith and Surrender
    Topics: Surrender, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Does the word peaceful describe you? It can, even though things are hectic all around you. Nancy shares the secret to having peace. Read More

  • Have You Prayed about It?
    Topics: Prayer, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:2-2:36

    It’s hard to wait. Whining kids need to be reminded to pray before a meal. And frankly, adults need to learn to pray too. Read More

  • A Woman After God's Own Heart, Day 2
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

    God can put the heart of a mother in every woman. It doesn’t matter if she’s married or single. God can use you to nurture and train others. Read More

  • A Woman After God's Own Heart, Day 1
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:26

    It’s easy to say the well-known prayer, "Your kingdom come, your will be done." But how often do you truly pray for God’s will to be done? Read More

  • The Squeeze
    Topics: Suffering & Trials, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Imagine a friend laughing at you after you tell her about one of your deepest struggles. Nancy tells of a woman from the Old Testament in that position. Read More

  • No Formulas
    Topics: Surrender, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Do you ever wonder what God’s plan is? Why do the faithful suffer while the ungodly prosper? Nancy offers some ideas about this difficult situation. Read More

  • Days of Decline
    Topics: God & Truth, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:36

    Do you ever look at the blatant sin in our culture and wonder if we live in the worst time ever? Nancy tells about some other sinful moments. Read More

  • A Woman after God's Own Heart
    Janet Parshall Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

    Janet Parshall helps us see the familiar story of Hannah with a fresh perspective as she explores how God used Hannah’s faith and prayers. Read More

Chapter 12

  • Are You Right With God?
    Topics: Revival   Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-3

    Do you have a clear conscience? Does it really matter? It matters a lot, according to Nancy Leigh DeMoss. Read More

Chapter 13

  • One Thing
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Christian Growth   Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

    David certainly had his flaws. He blew it in some of the most crucial relationships of life. But this Lover-God would not let him go. Read More

Chapter 24

  • A Desire to Please
    Portia Collins   Topics: Surrender   Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:10

    May God be pleased not just with our actions but with the posture of our hearts in honoring Him. Read More

Chapter 25

  • Bundled Up
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Suffering & Trials   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:29

    These words from Abigail contain a word picture that captures the idea of taking one’s valuables and wrapping them up in a bundle to keep them safe. Read More

  • Caught in the Middle
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    When we hear a story, we identify with the hero. But often we act more like a villain. Nancy shares about a godly woman and her foolish husband. Read More

  • Are You Approachable?
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    Imagine a group of soldiers are on their way to your house. Your spouse has insulted them and treated them rudely. Would you go out to meet them? Read More

  • Diffusing the Situation
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    How do you talk with an angry, volatile person? First, if you’re a child of God, realize that God is protecting you. Second, speak wise words. Read More

  • A Soft Answer
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    What should a wife do when her husband’s choices are dangerous or destructive? Nancy gives some wise perspective on this issue. Read More

  • A Happy Ending?
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    Many women leave their husbands and chase after another man, only to discover that the new situation is worse than the first. Read More

  • Death Brings Life
    Topics: Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 25

    None of us like it, but growth usually requires some degree of pain. Get some encouragement as you face your painful situation. Read More

Chapter 30

  • Turning Point
    Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth   Topics: Prayer   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

    When we pray desperate prayers, the answer we receive is often far better than we had been hoping for. Read More

  • Defy Discouragement by Remembering Eternity
    Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

    You can defy discouragement by clinging to your future hope. The Bible reminds you that your present circumstances are momentary and your reward in heaven is eternal. Dive into God’s Word with Nancy, and soak up strength to persevere Read More

  • Don’t Be Discouraged, Don’t Be Afraid
    Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

    There’s a strong connection between fear and discouragement throughout Scripture. At least ten times, we read “Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged.” Nancy unpacks what this connection means for you in your own seasons of discouragement. Read More

  • God’s Promises and Purposes in Your Discouragement
    Topics: Hope & Encouragement   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

    Endurance begins with believing God is up to something good. Sometimes our discouraging circumstances feel pointless. But everything God does is filled with meaning. Nancy reminds you of God’s promises and purposes in your discouragement. Read More

  • How to be Encouraged in the Lord
    Topics: Depression & Suicide   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-15

    When you’re discouraged, there are some very specific ways you can be encouraged in the Lord. Read More

  • What to Do When You Feel Discouraged
    Topics: Depression & Suicide   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-15

    What discourages you the most? The Bible tells us about a time David was tempted to be discouraged. But David knew how to be encouraged in the Lord. Read More

  • Encourage Yourself in the Lord
    Topics: Depression & Suicide   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-1:30

    What discourages you the most? The Bible tells us about a time David was tempted to be discouraged. His home was destroyed by an enemy army and his own men were accusing him. But David knew how to be encouraged in the Lord. Read More

  • Examples of Courage
    Topics: Depression & Suicide   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

    Curious what defying discouragement looks like? David, Paul, and American missionary Ann Judson could have been overwhelmed by challenging circumstances, but instead they encouraged themselves in the Lord. If you’re discouraged today, do the same. Read More

  • Inquire of the Lord
    Topics: Depression & Suicide   Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

    When David’s circumstances were chaotic and confusing, he had a choice to make. You and I have the same decision. Will we inquire of the Lord and delight in His direction, or will we go our own way? Read More