Author Archives: Ron Linam

First Crusade (1096=1099) With Spain exuberant after successfully driving the Muslim occupiers from Toledo and Leon a few years earlier, the First Crusade began in 1097, led by Godfrey of Bouillon. It freed Iconium, though it was later lost. The First Crusade defeated Islamic warriors at Dorylaeum and Antioch, and captured Jerusalem in 1099, holding it for nearly 100Continue reading “The Crusades – Part Two”

(Many people have heard about the Crusades, but know little about them; especially what really caused them to happen; and the history and outcome of each one. For your edification, below I have chronicled what really caused them, and then a brief history of each one. Do read it and become informed.) What happened PalmContinue reading “The Crusades – Part One”

The Bible says: John 14:14 “If you ask Me anything in My name. I will do it.” Will God answer that deep desire of your heart that you’ve repeatedly taken to His throne? Will He reallly help you? Jesus placed only one condition on answering your requests—that they be made in His name. However, thisContinue reading “Anything”

March 2nd is Texas Independence Day.  But do you know the real history of how it came about.  And have you ever read the real Texas Declaration of Independence.  Every real Texan should read it at least once. Below I have transcribed a verbatim copy of it for you.  However, first, let me give you aContinue reading “Texas Independence Day”

(Americans are aware of how Captain John Smith came across the Atlantic and saved first English colony in North America. Jamestown was established on May 14, 1607. Jamestown was established on May 14, 1607. Smith trained the first settlers to work at farming and fishing, thus saving the colony from early devastation. He publicly stated,Continue reading “Early History of Captain John Smith”

(Many people have heard about the Crusades, but know little about them; especially what really caused them to happen; and the history and outcome of each one. For your edification, below I have chronicled what really caused them, and then a brief history of each one. Do read it and become informed.) What happened PalmContinue reading “The Crusades”

The Bible says: 1 Corinthians 1:18 “The word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Have you experienced the power of God’s Word in your life? Have you seen how the Father uses it to sustain your soul andContinue reading “The Power of His Word”

(We study much about amazing people of past times. However, here is an amazing man of modern times that you really should know about. Below I have chronicled a brief history of his amazing life and thoughts for you.) Albert Schweitzer was born January 14, 1875, in a village in Alsace, Germany. The son of aContinue reading “The Amazing Dr. Albert Schweitzer “

The Bible says: 1 Peter 1:14-15 (“Do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but be like the holy One who called you, be holy.”) Do you sense something in your life needs to change? Are there areas that simply aren’t working? Are you willing to say, “Lord, IContinue reading “Ready to Change”

The Bible says: Ecclesiastes 5:1 “Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen.” When you pray, do you do all the talking? To have God speak to your heart is an awesome experience—one you may miss if you monopolize the conversation and never pause to listen. ButContinue reading “Consider Silence”