Signs of the Times

August 2004

Being a Champion

With the hype and pressure of Olympic Games fame, do we expect too much of sports persons? Glenis Lindley talks to Grant Hackett, gold-medal winner, regarding the price of fame and success.

Talking to Kids About Sex

Helene Hubbard, PhD, MD, a professor of paediatrics, says explaining the real facts of life to kids isn’t as as hard as you may think.

Therapeutic Time—On Time—Each Week

On a long flight, and prompted by a friend, Harley Stanton found the time to reflect on the purpose of the Sabbath, and why everyone needs its rest.

The Middle East Quagmire

How did it start? How will end?
The world attempts to come to terms with Islamic terror. Its roots are in an ancient family feud found in the Bible.

Barbara Kendall: Sailing to Athens

She is one of New Zealand’s most enduring and successful sportswomen. Life lessons and success are two things you can learn from this winner

Tolerance is not an “anything goes as long as it doesn’t hurt anybody else” attitude. That’s not really tolerance; it’s just carelessness. And much of what has been passed off as tolerance in recent years is simply a moral lack.

The Rule of Law

For happiness you need boundaries, not freedom to do anything you like. Jesus showed this by not only teaching the Ten Commandments but also living them.

Living in Expectation

Living in the expectation of Christ’s return means more than going to church once a week.

A Healthy Attitude Helps Health

Does your attitude affect your health? Does a positive, happy one keep you healthier? Or a negative, unhappy one hurt? The mind and body are snugly interwoven as Peggy Rynk explains.