Signs of the Times

Flying High

Allan Phillips shares some lessons about faith, learned from his son, who is a pilot.

God's Promises for Your Future

Sometimes, God’s promises are fulfilled by a mere change in perspective. Dorothy O’Neill tells how this happened to her.

Simon Barnett

Christine Miles speaks to a Christchurch radio presenter about living with New Zealand’s second-deadliest natural disaster.

Ken Duncan an Average Photographer

His photographs adorn the walls of offices and homes countrywide, but as he tells Melody Tan, his art is not as important as what he can do for God.

Genelle Guzman-McMillan: The Last Survivor

September 11, 2001 is a day most of the world will never forget. Melody Tan speaks to a lady who experienced it first-hand.

Silvie Paladino

With the Christmas season upon us, Lee Dunstan thought it time to talk to a veteran Carols by Candlelight performer of many years.

God loves me

For Lina Maevis, building a house gave her something more than a home to live in.

Myth, Mirage or Miracle

Is this brief life all that is on offer? Geoffrey Garne doesn’t think so.

Does God Give Signs?

Is it appropriate to ask God for a sign when you want to know whether or not to do something? Vanessa Pizutto ponders on an answer to this question.

Courage in the Deluge

Nathan Brown speaks to a family who despite great loss, gained new hope.

Defying the Odds

Rochelle Fraser speaks to a mother who was told she’d never be able to help her son experience a full life.

From Prison to Palace

According to Doug Batchelor, we all have the opportunity to inherit an immense fortune.

Getting in Shape

According to Seth Pierce, martial arts training is in some ways similar to attending church.

2010: Our Faith

Geoff Youlden takes an insightful look at the position of the Christian faith in Australia and the US today.

The Cancer Detour

Embrace all of life and love it, says Ronda Armstrong, for even the parts we perceive as bad will contribute to its beauty.

The Least of These

The rejects of society are precious to Jesus. Diana Smith* tells about her friendship with one of these.

Satisfaction in Action

A disaster can bring out the best in us, but it is sad that it often takes one to do so.

Knowing

The future is all about knowing, and when you know the future, what do you do with the information? Malcolm Potts gives one clear answer worth heeding.

From the Ashes

Just days after devastating fires ripped through rural Victoria, Adele Nash spoke with one family who'd lost everything. Almost.

Ben Carson: The Faith of a Surgeon

Jarrod Stackelroth explores the life and faith of one ofthe world's bestknown and "gifted" neurosurgeons.

The Christ of the Crisis

Geoffrey Garne reveals the God who is always with us.

The Possibility of God

Bruce Manners ponders some of the biggest questions that confront each of us as human beings.

Denzel Washington

Jarrod Stackelroth explores the faith behind the well-known movie star.

Eye on the Olympics

There are important links between faith and athletics

Circumstantial Faith?

Is faith more than a question of upbringing and circumstances? Nathan Brown reflects on the experience and mystery of faith.

Visiting Narnia with Andrew Adamson

Andrew Adamson calls the shots on the retelling of the Narnia stories. He aims to let the stories speak for themselves, reports Nathan Brown.

Making Sense of Destruction

Natural disasters always leave thousands of people asking why. Ed Dickerson examines the Bible's answer.

Looking for Hope

In different ways, all Australians have been affected by drought. Daniel Reynaud ponders the meaning of hope amid the dry.

Searching for God

Is God hard to find? Rodney Woods offers a good starting point for the search.

"Good luck, Grandma" -and Other Camping Adventures

Kim Peckham challenges us to trust God-even when we're camping

Farewell, Sweet Dignity, We Hardly Knew Ye

Some things in life are hard to hold on to. Kim Peckham delves into discovering that which we can retain.

A Symbol of Home

A flag declares much about a nation and her people. Mark Finley flies the flag of Christian commitment, joy and promise.

Riding the Spirit

Life's a journey in many ways. David Edgren shows how his personal and spiritual journey travel together.

Finding Peace

The rest that results from a job well done is the best kind of rest on earth. Loron Wade explains.

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.

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.

Treasures in Jars of Clay

The stories in the Bible teach the value God places on each of us. Stephanie Fox recalls a few of her favourites.

Healing Love

What happens when your private demons start hurting those around you? Jennifer Schwirzer, pictured, shares her journey of both spiritual and physical healing.

Suffering Infertility, Grief, and God

Colin Renfrew opens his heart and tells his story.

More Than a Good Idea

Signs editor Nathan Brown recently chatted with Andrew Piper from Australia's most successful a cappella group, The Idea of North.

Consider it a Gift

A thankful heart is said to be good medicine. Brad Watson shows that a prayerful heart is even better.

Review: God on My Side - Andrew Denton

In his first cinematic documentary excursion, God on My Side, Andrew Denton tackles a big topic

Betting on God

When the deck is stacked, the outcome is inevitable. Derek McCutcheon explores the development of probability theory and the eternal implications.

It's frightening how your whole world can come crashing down in one short phone call. For Steve and Marion Penny, one phone conversation set in motion what was to become the most challenging yet refining season of their lives.

A Leap of Faith

What are you afraid of? Julie Anne Hokin tells her story of conquering her fear of heights!

Waiting for a Better Place

A traumatic childhood experience has given Cristian Copaceanu a better understanding of God's ultimate promise.

The Numbers Add Up

How much evidence does it take to move something from the realm of faith to fact? Robert Wolfgramm considers one such case.

Questions for Faith

In the ongoing Intelligent Design debate, there are questions that both sides need to answer. And the answers may surprise some, suggests Peter McGowan .

Does it Matter What I Believe?

Being true to your beliefs gives fulfilment to life. Duane Vachon explains why having the right beliefs is an important first step.

Trisha Broadbridge: Young Australian of the year

The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami ended both her honeymoon and the life of her new husband. Yet Trisha Broadbridge lives to bring life to those who suffered similar loss. Rochelle Woods explores Trisha's extraordinary life and courage.

A Day to Remember

The Sabbath is a weekly reminder that we need to take time to be with God, family and friends, to remember where we came from and what Jesus has done for us.

Piggy Bankrupt

What is true poverty? Robert Granger thought he knew until he encountered true generousity.

Petra Bagust: It's all about Love

Is it possible to be a TV superstar and also the girl next door? Christine Miles reveals the refreshing attitude of New Zealand's Petra Bagust .

God Carried my Baby

A serious heart condition threatened Karen Elengikal and her unborn child. Then God stepped in.

120 years of Signs of the Times!

Signs of the Times celebrates 120 years of continuous publication this month. Since 1886, things have changed (at least on paper), as Alan Holman, a former Signs artist and production manager, reveals.

When Trouble Comes

When disasters and personal suffering hit, the question people ask is, where was God? Eric van Schoonhoven says there is an answer.

Neighbours to the World

George and Joan Eiszele of Tasmania understand what being a true neighbour means. Carole Stanton looks at this extraordinary couple.

A Gleam of Truth

Nathan Brown looks at the "next big thing"-the movie version of C S Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Words in Context

Middle East archaeologist David Down reads between the lines of an an ancient Aramaic manuscript. He discovers a message that's still relevant.

A Gift of Friendship

From the former USSR to Australia is a long way to travel, but from agnostic to believer is even further, as Reg Brown tells.

A Mile in His Shoes

It's good to serve your family. But Cathy Irleland has begun to wonder if there is more to serving others.

Jim Richards and Son: More to Winning

They're two of the nicest guys in motor sport, as Glenis Lindley, points out. But they're more than a team-they're family.

The Night That Changed My Life

At around 2 am, after a night of dancing, and on the verge of a nervous breakdown, Ian Grice encountered something that brought him to his knees, then a lifetime of service for Christ.

James Morrison's Soul Music

Scott Wegener talks with a man who likes his music with two kinds of "gospel."

A Mothers Faith

When her son David contracted meningitis, Annette Barlow knew God would take care of him, as she told Christine Miles.

Faithfulness in a Minor Key

Among the most obscure of the Bible's writers are the "minor prophets." Who were they? Bible scholar Steven Thompson explores this collection of Old Testament writers.

How to Know You're Saved

Am I truly, absolutely, positively saved beyond a shadow of a doubt? C?

She Brings Joy

Over 30 years, Joy Cowley has become one of New Zealand's most prolific and successful writers of children's books, with more than 600 titles for all ages. Christine Miles reveals how her success came about.

Jason Smith, Basketball Giant

He prays before he plays, but, really, how relevant is God in the life of this elite sportsman? asks Signs editor Nathan Brown.

No Limbs, No Limits

Being born limbless has not stopped Nick Vujicic from going places. Glenis Lyndley caught up with Nick to find his motivation.

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