It is heartbreaking to witness how some religious leaders today respond to those who meekly share their faith in Christ and their understanding of Scripture. When someone approaches with humility—presenting evidence from the Word, historical records, and a sincere testimony of Jesus—the reply is often swift condemnation, name-calling, accusations of blasphemy or lying, and declarations that the other person is not a true believer.
This is not new. It echoes the prideful religious leaders of Jesus’ day—the Pharisees and Sadducees—who rejected the very Messiah standing before them. They did not reject Him for lack of evidence. They rejected Him because their understanding of the law and the Scriptures had become rigid, self-exalting, and blind to the true character of God.
https://humblymybrain.substack.com/p/pharisees-in-the-pulpit-today-pride
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
