Signs of the Times

October 2006 Issue | Vol 121 No 10

Articles in This Issue:

Learning from the Bounty

We all like sheep have gone astray. Robert Wolfgramm retells the story of the Bounty mutiny and draws some challenging parallels.

The Good Life

Outward-focused living: life as God intended

Bread of Life

Not all carbs are bad.

Professor Ian Frazer: Australian of the Year 2006

Australian of the Year 2006 talks about life, family, faith and medicine.

What a Difference a Day Makes

How would you feel if everyone said "Happy birthday!" to you a day late each year? Graeme Loftus explores the importance of celebrating Sabbath on time.

I Could be Mistaken

Everybody makes mistakes. Kim Peckham offers his mistakeridden life as an illustration.

Family Feuds: What can you do about them?

It's been said that all is fair in love and war. Oneta Dernelle explores the existence of both in families and suggests ways to move beyond fairness.

The People of God

Our Western world is embroiled in an epidemic of individualism. Samir Selmanovic sees in the nature of God and God's creation the power and neccessity of community.

Just Say NO!

Ever wondered why it's so hard to say no to advertising? Christine Miles investigates the theory behind the sales pitch.

Medical Hotline: October 2006

Medical Hotline with James Wright

Seeing Red or Blue

Which side are you on?

Mystery of the Flying Saucers

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's ... something else. Robert Wearner explores sightings of unidentified flying objects and considers the message they have for us.