• 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

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

    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

  • 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

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

    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

  • 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

  • Have You Prayed About It?
    Topics: Prayer, Women of the Bible   Scripture: 1 Samuel 1

    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

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

    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

    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 1-2

    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

  • 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

  • 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 2

    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

  • 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

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

    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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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