It is often said that this life is a test—a probationary state designed to teach us how to become like our Heavenly Father. Jesus Christ is the Master Teacher, who has provided the perfect example and the essential lessons we need to graduate from this divine school. We have sacred textbooks—the scriptures—and countless resources, including prophets and personal revelation, to help us prepare for the tests and quizzes we will face.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/when-god-is-silent-understanding
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
