Author Archives: Ron Linam

(There is much confusion about America’s conflicts with these ruthless pirates along this coast and the Muslim countries of Tripoli, Algeria, Tunis and others. We declared war on them three different times, mostly for their capture of our ships and enslaving their crews. Below I have recorded accurately an account of the history of ourContinue reading “America’s Long Conflict with the Muslim Pirates of the Barbary Coast”

Soon after beginning his ministerial career in England in 1852, he abandoned the concept of the traditional church pulpit in favor of taking the gospel of Jesus Christ directly to the people. Walking the streets of London, he preached to the poor, the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute. When fellow clergymen disagreed with Booth’sContinue reading “A Short History of the Salvation Army”

The Bible says: Psalm 51:10 NIT (“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.”) When God points out areas of your life to work on, it’s because He loves you. He wants to cleanse you so that you will be filled with His life and joy. But be aware,Continue reading “Purification”

(Today on Independence Day we are celebrating the 250th year of the signing or the Declaration of Independence. So, what has really made America great? I propose that it is the depencence of this nation on God. As proof of that, below, I have shown the except from the Constitution of all 50 states whereContinue reading “All Fifty States in America Acknowledge God”

The Bible says: Luke 8:15 NKIV (“Those who, having heard the word and with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.”) Nowhere in Scripture does God tell onyone to rush into a decision. Though there may be times when you need to hear from Him quickly, the Lord will neverContinue reading “Listening with Patience”

(Socialism and Communism are becoming popular once again, and being preached in many of our major universities as preferable to Capitalism. They are even being brought into governing bodies, such as New York City as amazing as that is, considering that they have been proven as total failures time and again. To be accepted, theyContinue reading “Separation of Church and State”

The Bible Says: 2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT (“My Grace is all you need. My Power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ can work through me.) When you struggle with a heavy load of any kind, isn’t it wonderful when someone offersContinue reading “He Fills the Gaps”

(Below is the history of Father’s Day in Amreica and thoughts about Father’s Day by some of its greatest leaders. Do read it.) U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Center for Disease Control, and other agencies report that children from fatherless homes are: The first “Father’s Day” was conceived by Grace Golden Clayton. She was inspired by theContinue reading “Father’s Day in America”

On this one trip to Honduras, it was so very hot and humid.  I worked mostly in the dental clinic, for there were always way more people needing relief from severe dental problems than we could possibly treat. Before we go, I always ask the doctors going for the first time to go back andContinue reading “The Little Girl”

(This day of June 14 is authorized by our Congress as Flag Day in America. I think it is important for our people to undestand how and why that day came about, and why it should be celebrated. Below I have attempted to answer both of those questions. Do read it to ‘fine out’.) ThirteenContinue reading “Flag Day in America”