Signs of the Times
August 2018 Issue | Vol 133 No 8
Articles in This Issue:

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?
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?
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.
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.
To laugh is to live
Open up and say ha ha ha ha. Doctor’s orders. By Julie Guirgis.
Taking the plunge
In baptising her son, Melissa Howell experienced the power of this most ancient of Christian rites.
Are you a workaholic?
If you’re a slave to your work, you need the perspective and practical tips offered here by Bruce Manners.
A very important park
An ugly wasteland, an indomitable dream, a legacy of love. By Suvi Mahonen.