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A Christian Perspective on the World Today

August2021

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A street cat named Bob

There are many moments when, in situations that seem to have no solution and everyone has given up believing, especially the one who needs the solution, help comes in a completely unexpected way. For James Bowen, his rescue came in the form of an injured ginger cat.
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Why I believe in God

Faith can be difficult at the best of times, let alone the worst. But God can reach out to us in ways which we may not expect...
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Upheaval in Afghanistan highlights the horrors of conflict

The unfolding situation in Afghanistan has raised many questions surrounding what comes next for the embattled country - and highlights the tragic cost of the US occupation.
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The end of pharmaceutical drugs?

Research has shown some drugs designed to treat the flu may have little in the way of actual benefits - does this mean the end of the pharmaceutical industry as we know it?
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Twenty-first century religion – what does the future look like?

According to Malraux, ”The 21st century will be religious or it will not be" - is this really the case?
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Something to look forward to

Amidst ongoing waves and lockdowns caused by the pandemic, Penny Brink found an opportunity to relax and reflect on what the future may hold
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Harassment Stories highlight the importance of listening

At the tail end of 2017 through to 2018, #MeToo dominated almost all aspects of culture. The Me Too movement worked to highlight a...
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I used to be a clairvoyant – here’s why I stopped

I was told angels were speaking through me. I thought I was helping others. But the truth was so much darker.
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Are Spiritual Forces Real?

Explaining supernatural phenomena is a puzzling prospect. If ghosts and spirits are real though, then what does it say about the existence of God?
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5 tips for becoming a creative power couple

Some of the world’s most successful creative projects have been kickstarted by romantic couples. Before you and your partner work together, however, there are a few things worth considering . . .
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A magazine for the times

The Signs magazine that this website is proudly associated with is one of Australia and New Zealand’s longest, continuous-running magazines. In January 1886, the...