Vertical Thought

Vertical Thought was published from 2003 to 2013 by the United Church of God. It was created to give relevant content to help young people ages 12-22 discover and live God's way of life. 

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Walking Through Fire

You can achieve success in today's world. Faith is the key to overcoming challenges.
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Sleep... A Key to Weight Control

What decisions are you making about your long-term fitness? Will you be fit and trim or, altering an expression slightly, "fit to be tired"? How much you sleep can make a difference!
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Read What? Taking on the Classics

Are you dreading an upcoming reading assignment? Here are some ways to approach this task with a new perspective
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Answers from Genesis - Part 4

We continue exploring the book of Genesis and the common questions asked about it. Here are the answers as we best understand them in light of the Bible.
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Wanna Get High?

So, is marijuana a harmless drug or a gateway to all kinds of trouble?
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Making the Most of Your Dough

In light of the current financial crisis that has deeply affected most of the world, it's time to reassess some underlying philosophies about money. Make sure you understand sound financial principles.
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Marry the Right Person Key to a Successful Life

With millions of people on planet earth, finding the perfect mate is a challenge. How do you know when your "soul mate" and companion for life will pass your way?
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The Three-Letter Word No One Wants to Talk About

It seems most people today don't really know what "sin" means. Two biblical festivals can help us understand why God considers sin so bad.
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Some Young Adults Are Leaving Church

What's their gripe? And what can you learn from this exodus?
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The Ultimate Goal

Goals have built-in power because they are promises we make to ourselves to be and do better!
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How Do You Measure Success?

"Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding."
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Vertical Thought: April - June 2009

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Tearing Down Our High Places

What are the "high places" in your life?
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Beat Cold Love With Good Video

Pick up the newspaper. Turn on the television news. Scan the headlines on the Web. Listen to the commercials during your favorite television program. Increasingly, you will see self-absorption rather than outgoing concern.
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Creation or Evolution Which

We cannot believe both the Bible and evolution. Insightfully, God says, "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God'" (Psalm 53:1).
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My Plan vs. God's Plan

A too rigid structure doesn't leave much room for God's intervention or guidance.
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Credit Where Credit Is Due

How much better would it be if the whole world acknowledged God for the gifts that He gives us, instead of seeking only success for self?
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Balancing Faith and Wisdom

According to God's inspired words, wisdom isn't a matter of analyzing things and arriving at your own conclusion of whether they look smart to you.
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The OM_! Phenomenon

Have you ever heard a word so many times that it sounds strange? A word or phrase loses meaning when repeated too often. This is the caution of the Third Commandment.
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Good News in a Bad World

Finding good news feeds a positive attitude.