Signs of the Times

April 2007 Issue | Vol 122 No 4

Articles in This Issue:

A Name to Honour

Much of life is about representing something greater than ourselves- family, company and country. Loron Wade challenges us to think carefully who we represent and how we do so.

Honouring Those Who Served

"War is all hell," said US General William Tecumseh Sherman after the American Civil War, a battle which, less than 100 years after America's birth, threatened to rip the nation asunder.

Work Out Your Own Salvation

There is something you just can't share. Robert Wolfgramm looks at one of the tough realities of life.

Play At It

Can a wheelchair become a throne? Jennifer Schwirzer suggests life is more about what we make of it than what it makes of us.

Still a Hero

It is never easy to send someone off to war.Norman Young reflects on his father's heroic life.

Faith in Health and Healing

Conflicting research findings disagree about the impact of prayer and faith in healing the sick. Victor Parachin suggests it is about focus.

Medical Hotline: April 2007

Medical Hotline with Dr James Wright http://www.docwright.com.au/

Are Trans Fats to Die For?

Consuming 5 g trans fats daily is known to increase heart disease risk by 25 per cent.

Don't Panic

Is there anything I can do to prevent myself from becoming panic struck?

Death and Resurrection

What happens after death is largely tied to what happens before death. Graeme Loftus explores the decisions that shape our eternity.

To Number Our Days

The unrestrained life is busy, cluttered and frustrating. Loren Seibold contemplates the wisdom of the planned life.

Clashing Symbols

Time changes everything, so they say. David Edgren, challenges us to reclaim the symbols that define us.

Thanks for Everything

Being thankful is not always easy, Kim Peckham comments on the many things we take for granted and suggests we should be thankful.

The Kokoda Track

Andrew Cate walked the Kokoda Track with six friends looking for adventure, and a better insight into a significant part of Australia's war history.

Sabina's Love

Watching your family murdered-devastating. Meeting your murderer in the dead of night- priceless. Forgiving and embracing him-possible. Mark Finley explores the heart of a Jesus follower.

Our Times: April 2007

For over 120 years Signs of the times has been driven by one purpose

Sam Mitchell leads with integrity

Winning on the field and off is all about expecting the very best from yourself. Nathan Brown talks to AFL superstar Sam Mitchell about setting and achieving goals.