Author Archives: Ron Linam

The Greatest Betrayal in American History

Most folks have heard about Benedict Arnold and that he was a traitor, but don’t know much else about him. Below I have provided you the amazing details of what he did and how he was discovered and what happened to him. Do read it and be informed. Since photography had not been invented whenContinue reading “The Greatest Betrayal in American History”

Amazing Story from WW II

This is the story of how the Senior Pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor later amazingly became a Christian and became a Christian Evangelist.  Do read this and be inspired: Japanese Emperor Meiji allowed many freedoms during the Meiji Restoration, 1868-1912. The country industrialized, adopted many Western ideas, allowed voting, ended feudalism, permitted private citizens toContinue reading “Amazing Story from WW II”

American Indians – Greed vs. The Gospel

Throughout history, in the United States there have been two competing factions as respects the native American Indians: Those who wanted to lead them to Jesus and understand the Gospel vs. those who wanted to exploit them and take their lands.  Following is a brief history of both factions: Ron Throughout history, there have beenContinue reading “American Indians – Greed vs. The Gospel”

First Prayer in U.S. Congress

Yes, each session of the U.S. Congress starts with a prayer, but this is the amazing story of the very first prayer and its history.  Do read this and be inspired: The First Session of the First Continental Congress opened in September of 1774 with a prayer in Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia. America was being threatened by the most powerful monarch in the world, Britain’s KingContinue reading “First Prayer in U.S. Congress”

Really – What is a Republic

This is Constitution Week in America. In that context I have provided you the following: The most common form of government in world history is power concentrated into the hands of one person. The most common form of government in world history is power concentrated into the hands of one person. This person is called by different names in different countries: King, Khan,Continue reading “Really – What is a Republic”

The Amazing Tennyson

Alfred Lord Tennyson embellished the medieval legend of the Lady of the Lake who gave the sword Excalibur to the courageous young King Arthur. Scenes of this were portrayed in Disney’s 1963 animated musical fantasy movie, The Sword in the Stone. Born August 6, 1809, Alfred Lord Tennyson was the son of an Anglican clergyman. As a young poet, Tennyson came toContinue reading “The Amazing Tennyson”

Pirates and Miracles in America

Yes, the British used pirates to help in their defense against the Spanish in the Caribbean , but up in the Colonies, the Americans were threatened by an enormous French fleet with over 13,000 soldiers aboard. It would have for sure have devastated and captured all the Colonies. However, one of the greatest miracles toContinue reading “Pirates and Miracles in America”

George Whitefield & The Great Awakening Revival

There have been several great Christian revivals across America over the years.  However, none were as important as the one that just preceded the American Revolution and lasted on through it.  It was started and was led by the great George Whitefield who came over from England, obviously under the direction of God. Below isContinue reading “George Whitefield & The Great Awakening Revival”