The Latest Vital Signs Newsletter
Because our August schedule was so full of eventful ministry, this month’s letter is a straightforward newsletter. And it’s right here.
Everything I Needed to Know I Learned from Sherlock Holmes!
Well, it was just about this time in 1902 that Sir James Damery came to 221B Baker Street in London to consult the great detective Sherlock Holmes about what Dr. Watson eventually described as “The Adventure of the Illustrious Client.” Ah yes, it’s one of the most provocative cases in Holmes’ long and illustrious career….
The Top 5 Plus (September 6)
1) Violent Attacks Against Christians Increase As Global Media Turns A Blind Eye (Harbinger’s Daily) From the article — Those speaking out against these atrocities are concerned over the lack of coverage by prominent news sources and attention from political leaders around the world. Some have attributed the removal of nations, such as Nigeria, from the Countries…
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Our 10 Favorite Literary Characters It’s our last night in the Colorado mountains (this time around) and after an eventful day that included an early morning work session at the coffee shop in Dillon, a vigorous and gorgeous hike near Keystone, a scare regarding our car’s engine light on the way to Copper Mountain, a…
The Top 5 Plus (August 30)
1) “Facing up to Black Crime in America: We owe it to every victim, in every community, to stoppretending reality doesn’t exist. Truth isn’t racist. Statistics aren’t bigoted.” (John MacGhlionn, American Spectator) From the article — It’s time to face a simple truth: discussing black-on-white crime isn’t racism. It’s reality, and reality doesn’t bend to our feelings…
Denny & Claire Join Nebraska Right to Life at the State Fair
Earlier this week, Claire and I enjoyed once again the opportunity to help out Nebraska Right to Life by manning their information booth at the State Fair in Grand Island. We took the Monday evening shift and the Tuesday morning opening shift and, as always, we were honored to partner with the excellent pro-life champions…
The Top 5 Plus (August 23)
1) “Sitting Ducks For Deception: Pastors, Have You Properly Equipped Your Congregations With A Biblical Worldview?” (Answers In Genesis/Harbinger’s Daily) From the article — It is critical that you teach adults and youth in your church what a worldview is. For example, is there a God or not? If so, what is he like, and what is his…
Pro-Life Quotations? We Got a Bunch of ‘Em!
Looking for a few striking and impressive pro-life quotes to grace your conversations, social media communications, and public presentations? Well, then you need to check out the remarkable lists of quotations that are on the Vital Signs Ministries website. As a matter of fact, you’ll find three large groups of quotes on this VSM page — enlightening…
The Top 5 Plus (August 16)
1) “Social Media And The Battle For The Mind: Who Is Ultimately Influencing The Flow Of Information” (David Bowen, Harbinger’s Daily) From the article — The Apostle Paul warned that in the last days, perilous times would come (2 Timothy 3:1–5). Among the traits he listed were people being “lovers of themselves” and “without self-control.” Social media…
August’s “When Swing Was King” Show Is (Once Again!) A Winner!
It is a busy and blessing-filled week for the “When Swing Was King” part of our ministry with 7 of this month’s 12 shows being presented this week. But we don’t want to be stingy on those blessings. Therefore, we post the August “When Swing Was King” songlist below as a teaser that might encourage…