Signs of the Times

July 2017 Issue | Vol 132 No 7

Articles in This Issue:

Is alcohol OK?

The apostle Paul encouraged his associate Timothy to drink “a little wine” for the stomach and other infirmities (1 Timothy 5:23). So does the Bible condone the drinking of alcohol?

Is baptism necessary?

Does a person have to baptised in order to be saved?

When virtual becomes reality

To reach our changing world, we need to change too. #stayrelevant

Greed in the last days

How we relate to wealth will become an issue as the final events of earth’s history unfold.

Do miracles still happen?

Evidence for modern-day miracles are sketchy. However, one thing is certain: nothing is impossible with God.

Marriage . . . by single men

As a general rule, you shouldn’t listen to a single man’s ideas about marriage. But there are exceptions.

Stuck in the waiting room

"Our churches need to be places where friendship is encouraged and the pressure to couple up is vanquished."

How to overcome addiction

Why obsession—even with things that can be considered positive—should not be overlooked.

Go healthy for good - July 2017

Why eating walnuts is the way to go. And the lowdown on prenatal DHA supplements.

Your child's online footprint

Parents' duty of care to their children extends to the potentially dangerous digital space.

Which fruit should you eat?

Healthful fruits don’t have to be exotic or expensive. You just need to eat them every day for wellness.

Staying dry

After growing up with alcoholic parents, Sandy Schofield, and husband Trevor, now run a business advocating and supplying alcohol-free beverages for corporate and private events.