David T. Crum - Institute of Christianity and Warfare

Divine providence and America’s future: Seeking God’s will in the voting booth

"The truth is that the Bible should be the standard for Christians, and while we live in a nation that separates church and state, the Lord’s principles always supersede those of the government." - David T. Crum

Government 2 min read

The Christian Approach to the Ballot Box

"Throughout U.S. history, followers of Christ have opposed dangerous precedents set forth by ungodly government policies. Today is no different, and Christians are responsible for ensuring freedom reigns." - David T. Crum

Government 5 min read

Was the use of the Atomic Bomb justified?

"All of us agreed with his decision, because it was generally believed that 500,000 Americans would have been lost in combat and many more Japanese killed if we had invaded the Japanese homeland and it was defended with suicidal commitment by Japanese troops on the ground." - President Jimmy Carter

World War II 3 min read

Why You Should Start Praying for Your Neighbor

“I suggest to you that it is most important to make prayer a regular part of your day… it is essential to your soul’s health to make prayer part of every twenty-four hours in your life. Just as you make time for eating, sleeping and work, so also make time for prayer.” - J.C. Ryle

Devotional 3 min read

The significance of prayer for believers

“On one occasion, he [Knox] prayed, “Give me Scotland or I die; and the queen said: I fear the prayer of John Knox more than the combined armies [of Europe]." - Brian G. Najapfour

Devotional 3 min read

The Stranger in Gray

"The reader can find comfort that the soldier was buried with honors and compassion by the women of Gray. In fact, it became a Colley family tradition to visit the gravesite and honor the fallen Stranger, well into the 1960s." - David T. Crum

U.S. Civil War 3 min read

An Appeal to Heaven

“An Appeal to Heaven is a phrase that acknowledges humanity’s imperfections but expresses hope with God’s blessings and guidance." - David T. Crum

American Revolution 3 min read

Making sense of wars, natural disasters and famines

"I’ve wondered if, in the providence of God, he hasn’t allowed this incredible war to come down with its dark, desperate story and experience to come down; I have wondered if he hasn’t let it come on the world that Christian people might see, ‘You can’t get on without me.'" - George W. Truett

Devotional 3 min read

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

Biblical Studies 9 min read

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

Israel and Judaism 2 min read

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

Government 4 min read

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

Devotional 4 min read