Battle of Jericho "Christians should abhor war, murder, and death. However, sinful humanity is often led to destruction when they place their faith in mankind and not God. " - David T. Crum
J. Frank Norris and President Harry S. Truman: 1948 Letters on the Creation of Israel "I am most grateful for your thoughtful letter of October second. I deeply appreciate having the benefit of this expression of your views because I know that you have given long and extensive study to the Jewish Palestinian question.” - Harry S. Truman
Isolationism: A Historic and Christian Take "America is not perfect; it fought its own battle with slavery and civil rights. However, the founding ideals and principles have maintained prominence in American culture and have become the standard for many people worldwide." - David T. Crum
Divine Providence "Why, gentlemen, be quiet. Don’t be bothered. If I live, it’ll be for the best, and if I die, it’ll be for the best. God knows and directs all things for the best for those whose trust is in Him, and my trust is in Him.” - Gen. Stonewall Jackson
Calvinism and America "A republican state took their rise about the same time in Geneva; and from that day this Calvinism has ever been identified with the cause of liberty, or the rights of man.” - R.C. Reed
Defending the Scriptures "If an audacious hand raise a sword against the Scriptures of God, or begin to dig a mine below them, then-citizens of the city of God,-then to arms! The enemy is at the door!" - J.H. Merle D’Aubigne
Biblical Worldview: Patriotism "When practiced according to a Christian worldview, patriotism is a beautiful thing, but it should never supersede our first priority — belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ." - David T. Crum
Rejoice in Our Sufferings "You see me severely wounded, but not depressed, not unhappy. I believe it has been done according to God’s holy will, and I acquiesce entirely in it. You may think it strange, but you never saw me more perfectly contented than I am today." - Gen. Stonewall Jackson
Calvin on War "Moreover, unless we realize that wars and similar things are judgments which God uses to punish our sins, we would surely not be brought to repentance." - John Calvin
The Christian Soldier "Jackson said he would like to command an army composed only of converted men. He felt this way because he had experienced the power of Christ in his own life. Let Stonewall Jackson ever be to us an example of the power of pure Christianity to make real men!" - John R. Richardson
The Deeper Meaning Behind Isaiah 22:13: A Call to Repentance “And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for tomorrow we shall die. Isaiah 22:13”
The Prayer Life of Stonewall Jackson “Jackson believed that if anyone came before the Searcher of hearts, with sincere motives for light and guidance, he was sure to receive it. It was because he believed so strongly in Providence that he believed so strongly in prayer.” - John R. Richardson