Ray Stedman's passion encourages you to be an authentic Christian—to move you beyond religion; doctrines; rules; and rituals—and into the life-changing experience of being genuinely and intimately connected with Christ. Authentic Christianity takes a look at 2 Corinthians to show you how to live a life of faith with integrity and regain the purpose; simplicity; and inspiration of genuine faith—the kind of life that compels others to seek its Source.
#3161015 in Books Univ Tennessee Press 2005-08-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.40 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 1572333294376 pages422 pp.; 6 x 9 inches; 18 illus.; cloth; dj;
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nonfiction Civil War action from a Union soldier's heartBy Harold WolfNot another historic fiction tale of what it MIGHT have been like to fight in the Civil War. This IS a daily accounting covering nearly 3 years in the life of one man and the men who fought along side and across no-man's-land. You see into the heart of a common soldier; not from the glorified officers view; but directly through the pen of a small town boy who loved his country and was willing to sacrifice his life if necessary.In 1862; Miller left behind family and enlisted for 3 years into Co.K; 75th Indiana volunteer Infantry Regiment. He soon began his routine of writing something every day; and the record shows not only some major battles; a play by play from Miller's vantage point; or involvement point. Also the routine of waiting on the next advance; of searching for the next meal; or the every day want of receiving mail.Miller was wounded in Chickamaugua; nearly loosing one or both legs. As a result the book/diary also gives us a glimpse of the activity in hospitals; and burial sites. He made a crutch and released himself back to the front when it looked as though he would be sent home. Eventually he became a clerk; using his ability to write; and his inability to march well; to advantage. The book's advantage is the firsthand look and knowledge he had while serving at the command post.It was interesting to see Miller's prejudices change through the soldiering years. At the end; he was even able to express sympathy for Rebel soldiers returning to a war-devastated homeland. This single soldier's account is likely similar to many soldiers who never kept records; and many who did not quite make it alive through the war's duration.One of the fascinating portions of the book is the daily account of what was being done and thought by soldiers following Sherman in his "March to the Sea." His men supported him without question; and with great pride; at any cost. The men had been told prior to leaving there would be no supplies; no mail in or out; and confrontation of the enemy for 40 continuous days. One emotional entry came at the end of Sherman's ordered march and the return north toward Richmond. The troops were informed on April 18 of Lincoln's assassination; less than 2 months prior to the surviving 468 men of the 75th Indiana were discharged in Indianapolis and sent back to family and home. Some of Miller's family had died; including him mother and son; during his military duty absence."The 75th IN Vol Inf took part in practically every important Civil War campaign in TN; GA; NC SC." This book offers a noteworthy view of all of the action; as well as all of the typical days between; from a soldier at the battle front. A must read during the sesquicentennial years of the Civil War anniversary. Not JUST for Indiana Civil War collectors readers.A bio appendix identifies most persons written about in the diary. Extensive notes are as interesting to read as the diary accounts. Notes elaborate on Miller's entries with corrections of misinformation; verifications to rumors; added details to events; and individuals. A bibliography and every-name index.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. but the daily diary entries and the editor's added historical sources added after diary accounts makes this book a wonderful refBy Twylla BellI may be partial to this book as William Bluffton Miller is a distant cousin who lived in the community that I grew up in; but the daily diary entries and the editor's added historical sources added after diary accounts makes this book a wonderful reference of what it was like to not only be part of the Civil War; but what life was like for the citizens of the country.A great memoir for anyone interested in the time period. Many of my ancestors from differing bloodlines were Civil War soldiers and one of my great great great grandfathers died of yellow fever while in Missouri. He has a gravestone in Wells County Indiana; but unsure if his actual body is there or back in Missouri. Relatives had a short period of time to buy a ticket for a train ride to claim the dead body and collect by train. Otherwise; it would be buried onsite to avoid the spread of disease and control health conditions. Something that I had never considered. Per the book; often times families did not have the money to take a train to the location and pay to have it transported back home.I highly recommend this book!
