Signs of the Times

August 2018 Issue | Vol 133 No 8

Articles in This Issue:

Who am I?
Who am I?
Many people struggle with questions of purpose, meaning and identity. Kent Kingston is no exception, but finds the Bible is a great place to look for answers.
Public fame, private shame
Public fame, private shame
Should we judge public figures by their private behaviour? And, asks Mark Hadley, what does this dissection of others’ misdemeanours reveal about the darkness in our own hearts?
Taking the plunge
Taking the plunge
In baptising her son, Melissa Howell experienced the power of this most ancient of Christian rites.
No laughing matter
No laughing matter
What are the early warning signs of dementia? And is there any way to prevent it in the first place? Vania Chew says the answers may be simpler than you think.
A very important park
A very important park
An ugly wasteland, an indomitable dream, a legacy of love. By Suvi Mahonen.
To laugh is to live
To laugh is to live
Open up and say ha ha ha ha. Doctor’s orders. By Julie Guirgis.
Worth dying for?
Worth dying for?
Followers of Christ are among the most persecuted people on the planet, says James Standish. What motivates them to continue in their faith?
Are you a workaholic?
Are you a workaholic?
If you’re a slave to your work, you need the perspective and practical tips offered here by Bruce Manners.
Show us the Father
Show us the Father
In his years as a counsellor, Jeris Bragan has found that, despite anger and trauma, most of us have a deep need for a loving and powerful Father.
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