Christians often contend with one another in wrath and strife, each insisting that their church is the one and only true Church of Christ. They battle over interpretations of doctrine, condemn fellow believers—and sometimes others—to everlasting punishment based on personal judgments, and defend Christ in ways that feel profoundly un-Christlike. This division not only fractures communities but repels seekers from the gospel’s lifesaving message. Yet Christ does have a Church. Where can one find it? Where do His true members gather to worship and learn His teachings? Amid an estimated 50,000 Christian denominations worldwide today, which one is truly His?
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/the-true-church-of-christ-amid-wheat
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
