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The Real World Hunger
"There is a terrible hunger for love. We all experience that in our lives - the pain, the loneliness. We must have the courage to recognize it. The poor you may have right in your own family. Find them. Love them." - Mother Teresa Nigeria is hungry...
What Zechariah Teaches Us about God’s Voice
And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good...
Gender-based Violence in Nigeria
Persecution in Nigeria In 2019, the conflict in northeastern Nigeria entered its eleventh year. Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency and the government’s military response have killed tens of thousands of civilians and displaced millions across...
Unprecedented Peace
Unprecedented Peace: 3 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WORLDLY PEACE AND JESUS’ PEACE Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 Is anyone...
The Unexpected
The Unexpected Lindsey Snyder, Take Heart Communications Coordinator, shares a reflection on the martyrdom of a Nigerian pastor. Content Warning: This blog post contains mention of graphic persecution and one photo implying a...
Giving is Receiving
With Christmas right around the corner, Take Heart ambassador and guest blogger Mariam Shafik shares a reflection on giving. It is important to understand that every individual always has something to give; whether it be time, knowledge,...