Vital Signs

We hosted a productive letter-writing party last night as Pat, Quint & Carol, Keith & Carol, Don & Alberta, and Allen joined Cl...

I’m nearing one of those significant birthdays this summer.  It's the “Medicare milestone” of 65. Man alive, can it be that I'm so...

In addition to mowing the lawn, washing the car, and getting the family to church, you might consider adding to your weekend reading these...

Yesterday's “When Swing Was King” presentation at Brookestone Meadows was our last for the month and it went swimmingly -- an exceptiona...

The latest edition of “When Swing Was King” is proving as big a success as it’s long line of predecessors. And brother, that's sayin...

Here's a few of the latest article recommendations: * “Even a silver-backed gorilla is not worth more than a child” (Carolyn Moynih...

Among the must-read articles from the last few days are these gems: * “President Obama Gives One Of The Most Repulsive Speeches In Ameri...

Want to keep up with what's happening in the culture wars? Here's a few excellent articles you may have missed. * “Damning report ...

* “Time to Wean Millennials Off the Lies of Socialism” (Jay Richards, The Stream ) * “What Happens to Conservatism Now?” (Maggie G...

Having trouble keeping up with news and commentary you can use...news that comes from credible, principled, and eloquent sources?  Hey, don...

* “New Chicago Schools Bathroom Policy Proves Liberals’ Extreme Agenda” (Roger Severino, Daily Signal ) * “Former Facebook Workers: We ...

At Vital Signs Ministries’ latest letter-writing party, 11 of us wrote 100 letters and cards dealing with religious freedom as well as pro...

“The proper definition of a man is an animal that writes letters.”  (Lewis Carroll) Well, that may be going a bit far. But moderns do make...

For many years now I have encouraged ordinary people to consider the extraordinary value of ministry to senior citizens, especially thos...

(Note: The first leg of our "When Swing Was King" road trip to San Antonio and then Oklahoma City is described  in this Vital Sign...

Our “When Swing Was King” road trip had a swell start – really swell.  The blessings began with a very pleasant drive to Texas, the highl...

Here are the latest not-to-be-missed articles: * “Obama Equals Reagan? No.” (Jay Nordlinger, National Review ) * “Late-term abortioni...

To catch up with the weekend's best, here are some scintillating articles from the culture wars. * “Donald Trump: Do Character, Mo...

* “The five blatantly false rationalizations Republicans will use to vote for Donald Trump” (John J. Pitney, Jr., Quartz ) * “ISIS Crimes...