"Let us hold firmly to our faith ... Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16. In today's world, we desperately need role models. At the deepest level of our frustration, at the source of our suffering, even at the point of our fear, we are invited to "approach the throne of grace with confidence." Phyllis Nettleton, speaker and author, introduces this in-depth study of a historical role-model in Hannah. 1 Samuel 1-3 reveals Hannah's struggle with barrenness and the constant ridicule by her rival. Her faith in God was challenged year after year. Even her husband could not understand them depth of her heartache.