A Missionary's Encounter with Possession in Boxer-Era China
What if demonic possessions from the Bible weren't ancient history—but a chilling reality in the chaos of China's Boxer Rebellion?
A skeptical missionary stumbles upon cases so eerily similar to New Testament miracles that they shatter his worldview, blending faith with forbidden shadows.
Native converts wield a raw, unshakeable belief in Jesus that outshines Western logic, turning the tables on exorcisms in ways no one expected.
As Christianity takes root, possessions mysteriously vanish from entire communities, hinting at an invisible retreat by dark forces seeking easier prey.
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In the aftermath of the American Civil War, personal accounts from soldiers offered raw glimpses into the brutal realities of conflict, far removed from romanticized histories. George Cary Eggleston’s Southern Soldier Stories captures the unvarnished experiences of Confederate troops, emphasizing not just battles but the everyday struggles against scarcity and deprivation. This excerpt from his collection, titled “Random Facts,” vividly illustrates the ingenuity and endurance of Southern soldiers amid profound shortages—of clothing, medicine, ammunition, and even food—highlighting how necessity forged both practical innovations and spiritual resilience. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, where survival often depended on makeshift solutions and unyielding determination.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/confederate-soldiers-hardships-scarcity
