I was sitting in a room, and across from me, about ten feet away, was seated the then governor of California and soon-to-be president of the United States, Ronald Reagan. I had the opportunity to ask him some questions. I said, “Governor, I would like to ask you a very important spiritual question. If something…
Dear Pastor, In the summer of 2022, there was great rejoicing among American Christians at the long-prayed for move of the Supreme Court to reverse 1973’s horrific Roe v Wade decision that had so twisted law, science, history, and civilized moral standards to unleash the “silent holocaust” of abortion upon preborn boys and girls. As the decades of “legalized” (but…
* “On Abortion, Donald Trump Goes The Way Of Stephen A. Douglas” (John Daniel Davidson, Federalist) From the article — By taking this stand, that abortion should not be a federal issue, Trump has not just betrayed his pro-life supporters but taken the side of Stephen A. Douglas over Abraham Lincoln. He has insisted that popular sovereignty,…
Claire and I just finished another interesting and inspiring online Hillsdale College course, this one entitled “Classic Children’s Literature.” And that has prompted me to drop into Vital Signs Blog another quick post on the subject. You see, I have already posted a column dealing with children’s literature earlier this week. That short piece (“What’s…
I have been hanging out a bit with Charles Dickens here in the first quarter of 2024; first with a re-reading of the massive David Copperfield and then, more recently, with another rewarding re-read of A Tale of Two Cities. Both novels were wonderful challenges with important and fresh value. David Copperfield is classic Dickens — exquisite descriptions, the vivid…
For several reasons, my reading started slow in 2024, but I’m pleased that it picked up to a more normal pace in March. And there have been in that mix a couple of clunkers, several very enjoyable “pleasure reads,” and a few really outstanding books of which I pass along my highest recommendations. Here is…
It has been 16 or 17 years since I first described my frustration and disdain differences with the list of “160 Books All Boys Should Read” by one of England’s most left-leaning newspapers, the Guardian. But because a friend and mountain-climbing colleague recently asked me about books I might recommend for his son, I am posting…
* “CDC Releases Hidden COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Reports” (Zachary Stieber, Epoch Times) From the article — “However, according to data released in 2022 as a result of a different lawsuit, nearly 8 percent of the 10 million users required medical attention or hospital care after vaccination, and many others reported missing school, work, or other normal activities.”…
* “Israel’s Orwellian nightmare: The Jewish state swings in the wind because the genocidal Palestinians are said to have a case.” (Melanie Phillips, Jewish News Service) * “Biden’s Boss Tightens the Screws: Mexico’s president has America hooked on what he’s selling.” (Todd Bensman, American Mind) * “What Kid Needs Parents When Government Schools Dish Out Everything From Dinner To Hormones? —…
* “No, Taking Pro-Life Stances Doesn’t Harm Republican Candidates” (Larry Men, Federalist) * “Investigation Reveals Gender, Abortion Services Masquerading as Health Centers in K-12 Schools” (Tony Kinnett, Daily Signal) * “Migration Is Invasion” (Adam Ellwanger, The American Mind) * “When Crime Does Pay – Spectacularly: The Biden Administration’s Jitterbug with Iran’s Regime” (Majid Rafizadeh, Gatestone Institute) * And finally, you can find on this…
