What do all Christian denominations have in common? At the core, every one of them affirms that Jesus Christ taught the two greatest commandments. And what of His repeated scriptural instructions to avoid contention and strife? Imagine the world we would inhabit if every Christian truly lived these simple yet profound gospel principles.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/christian-unity-through-love-why
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
