Claire and I were honored to be the guests of Dr. Ed and Sandy DeSimone at the Glow fundraising banquet for Essential Pregnancy Services last night. It was a great evening and among the special highlights were the conversations around the table, the unique and inspirational address by keynote speaker Steventhen Holland, and the excellent…
As I reviewed my journal entries from last Friday evening through last night, I realized how very special a week it had been for Claire and me, one that was chock full of special blessings for us. Thank you, Lord! Friday night (Jan. 31) was the Nebraska Right to Life Gala — a fantastic banquet/fundraising…
1) “Shut Down the Department of Education” (Betsy DeVoss, Free Press) From the article — I served as the 11th U.S. secretary of education. That’s how I know it’s beyond repair… Since its creation in 1979, the Department of Education has sent well more than $1 trillion to schools with the express purpose of closing the gaps…
A couple of weeks ago at one of our regular Sunday afternoon church services at Aksarben Village Senior Living, I presented a brief sermon about how one could know that their sins were forgiven by trusting in the finished work of Christ’s cross. In that sermon I focused on the two Scriptures cited below as…
It’s simpler than you might think. Here are 4 general areas to consider. 1) Visitation and friendship development. One of the best ways to begin this kind of ministry is to start with a relative, or maybe someone from your church who resides in a nursing home or senior living facility. Just go visit. Talk….
While at the Walk for Life sponsored by Nebraska Right to Life in Lincoln this morning, we were told that a recent Bott Radio interview program we had done with Assure Women’s Center’s Toni Clarke had aired. You might find this look back at the start of Assure and an overview of Vital Signs Ministries…
This weekend’s Top 5…with a bonus. * “Top Ten Hints for a Successful Marriage” (Denny Hartford, Vital Signs Blog) * “Girling the Boy Scouts” (An outstanding, disturbing 6-minute video by Heather MacDonald for Prager U) * “Test Scores Take Another Dive As Schools Pocket $ Billions” (Editorial Board, Issues & Insights) From the article — Another year, another disastrous National School…
Top Ten Hints for a Successful Marriage Here are ten practical exhortations to keep your marriage sharp, happy, and as effective a ministry as it can be. 10) Take Nothing for Granted. Routine can be comfortable, but it can also wreck spontaneity, passion, gratitude, and fun. So be careful. Cultivate a spirit of appreciation for…
1) “Making Inauguration Day Personal” (Denny Hartford, Vital Signs Blog) From the article — No, the new president is not a perfect example of leadership. Until the government is on the shoulders of Jesus, that will always be the case. Nevertheless. President Trump’s experience, convictions, specific proposals, and the team he has assembled around him are more…
(Of course, we encourage your letters and emails of a similar nature.) A Jan. 22 Open Letter Dear President Trump, Congratulations on what was a most dramatic and encouraging inauguration! You are making America stronger and fairer and more efficient — and doing it with much needed speed. Thank you, Mr. President. (Yes, it’s terrific to be…
