Signs of the Times

August 2015 Issue | Vol 130 No 8

Articles in This Issue:

The Secret in Your Family Tree

We’ve all inherited qualities we are thankful for, but there is one trait all of us share that we would rather not have.

The Magic of Mushrooms

Reserved for royal feasts by the pharaohs of Egypt, edible fungi are now enjoyed by everyone, and that’s a good thing, because mushrooms contain unique antioxidants and bioactive substances.

Who’s Really Missing Out

Born to Deaf adults, Esther Doss has the somewhat unique experience of living between the Deaf and hearing worlds.

Shoot for the Stars

Health Star Ratings are being adopted within Australia and New Zealand to help consumers make healthier food choices.

5 Questions with Greg Young

Greg Young is the director of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in the South Pacific, the international humanitarian organisation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, publishers of SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

I Woof You

Ever considered why your dog may prove to be more popular than you.

Father to the Fatherless

What can we learn from the Bible about God as our Father that can have a positive impact on our lives?

Tears of a Butterfly

She was a person everyone loved to hate. But, as Pat Fretten tells us, something changed.

The Reflection in the Mirror

Lifeguide with family life counsellor Trafford Fisher

Vegetables for You and the Planet

growing your own food isn’t just good for your health, it’s also good for the environment.

The Terrorism Solution

Can techniques of nonviolence bring peace?

Book Review: Judas

The Troubling History of the Renegade Apostle

Let's Talk About Sex

The new alternative gaining momentum in our highly-sexualised society.

Faces of the “I AM”

What it means for God to be the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Are Jesus and the Holy Spirit equal with God? What the Bible has to say in response to this important question.