Sometimes we go through hardship and we don’t understand why, writes Hazzy Redgard. Often, we can try to blame God and others around us for what we’re going through – we may be going through something that is no fault of our own. But God doesn’t allow you to go through hardship because He doesn’t love you – no – quite the opposite.

Many may not know of this man who died 164 years ago this month, but he impacted the world and his legacy is unlike any other. There is wisdom from his lifestyle, which greatly contributed to his death, where you and I can take away much, on what not to do.