Signs of the Times

June 2018 Issue | Vol 133 No 6

Articles in This Issue:

Never give up!

Life’s problems can seem insurmountable, but Victor Parachin says we should always keep on hoping, keep on trying and, sooner or later, we’ll keep on winning.

Death isn't the end

Melissa Howell experienced sorrow at her grandmother’s death, but she knows there’s also reason to rejoice!

Where evil began

Clifford Goldstein explores that age-old question of why God created humans with the capacity to do evil things.

The great drug debate (Part 1): Why Australia needs drug law reform

We asked two vocal participants in the drug law reform debate to each contribute an article explaining their position. Both writers offer statistics, historical examples and suggestions on the best way forward. What’s the solution? You be the judge.

The great drug debate (Part 2): Against drug legalisation

The value of home cooking

The decline in home food preparation and increase in convenience products has become a recipe for poor health.

The healing power of green time

Darren Morton says that one way to lift your mood is simply to open your front door and step outside!

Blood in, blood out

"It was pretty clear I was headed for prison or a violent death on the streets. But then came a baby, a bus stop and an ancient Book." Rome Ulia tells his story.

Who made God?

Everything we see and touch had a beginning—something that caused it to exist. Follow the chain of causation back with Sven Östring to discover where everything began.

Good news for modern parents

Confused and worried about how to raise your kids right? Harriet Connor discovers a surprising ancient source of wisdom for today's parenting dilemmas.