Reviewed by Alex Ndirangu for Readers' Favorite

Whether they are slight misunderstandings or escalated arguments, we all experience conflicts. When these chaotic situations abound, do you stop for a second and think, "If only I could avoid this?" Do you ever wish there was an easy way to navigate the conflict minefield? I certainly do! It's the reason I picked up Take Heart: The Overcomer's Path through Conflict. This relatively short book by Gary Wooden is here to help us grow in hope through endurance, encouragement, and wisdom, even when the storms of hardship and difficulty rage on. We can't help but sometimes wonder why God allows conflicts and suffering to be so prevalent in our world. But with this special book, you'll learn and understand His purpose in your tribulations and how to find fulfillment in your daily life as a child of God. Wooden shares principles and possible ways, backed up with numerous empowering scriptures from the Bible, about how to tackle the challenges in the conflicts and emerge victorious.

I found the author's experiences and discussions especially insightful, and the solutions were practical and essential to healthy Christian living. I also really loved how well he addressed how disputes over words and non-essential issues can sometimes lead to the destruction of the witness of love among Christians. The author constantly reminds readers throughout the book that though there's no easy road through conflict, we must embrace the trials because "He goes before us to defeat the enemy, but we have to engage in the battle to see it fully accomplished." That really encouraged me to believe that everything would eventually turn out all right. While Take Heart offers a unique and refreshing opportunity to explore Christianity, it's a celebration of how we are all connected to the bigger picture through the immersive, eternal love of Christ. Grab a copy to see how He would have you walk through life as an overcomer. Many thanks to Gary Wooden for crafting Take Heart.