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Vertical Thought: July - September 2012

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Joy in a Butterfly!

Joy in a Butterfly!

  • by Sue Dunkle
Even the most jaded people can find joy in the natural world around them. God's creation provides endless opportunity for the joy of discovery.
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US President Richard Nixon

Liar, Liar, Politics on Fire

  • by Howard Davis
The world is ablaze with political lying that is destroying civilization—under the influence of the greatest liar ever. But a new leader to come promises a reformed society based on truth. You can prepare now to be part of it.
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No Halfway Covenant

No Halfway Covenant

  • by Frank Dunkle
If your parents are true Christians, does that make you one? Or is more required of you? This was an important question for the Puritans of early America. And it remains an important issue today.
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Waiting for Marriage - What Do I Do Now?

Waiting for Marriage - What Do I Do Now?

  • by Amanda Stiver
Do you feel stuck and lonely in the single life - worried that you’ll never find a mate? A right perspective will help - along with taking action.
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Sex and The Young Christian

Sex & The Young Christian

  • by Dan Dowd
Sex sells in the popular culture, and many young Christians are buying. But outside the right context, sex brings consequences. What does the One who designed sex say on the matter?
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Hey, Dad, Remember Me?

Hey, Dad, Remember Me?

  • by Scott Hoefker
That question burned deeply in the young woman's heart. And she didn't feel her prayers to a Father in heaven would connect. What can a person in this predicament do?

In the News: Ancient Seal Found in Jerusalem

  • by Amanda Stiver
A small stone seal dating to the latter part of the First Temple period (8th to 6th centuries B.C.) has been found in Jerusalem bearing the inscription "Belonging to Matanyahu Ben Ho . . ."—with the last portion missing.
Vantage Point: Biblical Marriage & Prayer

Vantage Point: Biblical Marriage & Prayer

  • by Randy Stiver
In the words of Sir Winston Churchill: "Where does the family start? It starts with a young man falling in love with a girl—no superior alternative has yet been found."

In the News: Fewer Allergies Among Amish Farm Kids

  • by Amanda Stiver
A recent study finds that Amish kids raised on farms in northern Indiana have less asthma and allergies even than Swiss youngsters who grow up on farms and who have traditionally been remarkably allergy-free.

In the News: Plant Language

  • by Amanda Stiver
According to research from scientists at Ben-Gurion University in Israel, plants communicate distress signals through their roots.