David T. Crum holds a Ph.D. in Historical Theology. He serves as an Assistant Professor of History and Dissertation Chair. His research interests include the history of warfare and Christianity. He has taught history, philosophy, American Government, and Christian studies courses. In addition to his experience in education, he has professional experience in criminal justice. He was employed in law enforcement for five years, having spent three years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Joe Arpaio. His articles have been published by Abbeville Institute, The Aquila Report, and several academic journals.
Photo: Adobe Stock Within Christianity, the topic of warfare often divides. Throughout history, and even today, there are pacifists, military leaders, and, inarguably, interventionists, often using the tenets of the…
Photo: Alamy “When I pray every day for them (our troops) and for this mission—I pray simply for the biblical wisdom to see what is right and the courage to…
Photo: Adobe Stock Selfishness is a real-life issue that all humans deal with, including Christians. Often, selfishness is correlated with greed and pride. The Scriptures speak passionately about the importance…
Photo: Alamy It is fitting that President Donald J. Trump, born on Flag Day, will serve as president during the nation’s 250th birthday, and he was the first sitting president…
Photo: Adobe Stock If you look inside your English-language Bible, the word “Trinity” is never present. Yet the concept of the Trinity within Christianity is paramount. The three primary church creeds…
Photo: Adobe Stock With the Winter Olympics upon us, many Americans will follow the medal count and seek constant updates, hoping our nation will lead not only in gold medals…
Photo: Alamy Bearing the fruit of Christ is a foundational tenet of the believer’s life. However, it is not to produce good works, but to shine the light of Christ.…
Photo: Adobe Stock On Thursday, President Donald Trump celebrated the annual U.S. National Prayer Breakfast. The significance of the event must never be overlooked. In a time where protesters swarmed…
Photo: Adobe Stock During the Reformation Era, the idea of providence was arguably popularized by Martin Luther and John Calvin. Later, confessions such as the Augsburg Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism,…
Photo: Adobe Stock President Ronald Reagan often reminded his audiences that the purpose of his administration, and of the nation and its military, was to pursue peace. In an era…