I finally found some time to perform some of the tests suggested by the group.

I verified that the spark plugs were dry and checked for spark. I'm getting nice fat orange sparks. I also checked the coil after reading that 'weak' coils can be a problem. I'm getting nice blue arcs to ground off of the coil.

I sprayed carb cleaner onto the throttle plate but still no start.

Afterwards, I experimented with shorting the fuel pump relay. The fuel pump buzzes continuously but still no start.

I removed the short and then removed the CIS and ABS modules. On the second or third try, the engine turned over and idled roughly for maybe 5 seconds. I was only able to repeat this '5-second idle' a few times, but each time the engine stalled out. While this would seem to point at the CIS as a problem, the fact that it doesn't stay running throws some doubt into that theory.

In summary, I'm confident about having spark, the car almost runs without the CIS module, but without opening a fuel line, I'm still not 100% sure that I don't still have a fuel issue.

So, if everyone hasn't given up on me yet, I could use some more suggestions on my next step.