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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Get Sick Get Better

David knew what science shows us: The human body is an astounding creation. Even getting over a cold is a divine miracle!
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The Value of a Good Name

For vertical thinkers, these sad examples show the wisdom of God—"A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold" (Proverbs 22:1).
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So What'd Ya Get?

Christmas is a holiday created by men. It's not in the Bible. It didn't become part of traditional Christianity until more than 300 years after the death of Jesus Christ.
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Creating Winning Habits

It's possible to reengineer the surface of your own brain to be more successful in shooting baskets—and much more!
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What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School

When looking for a new job, what can you do to stand out? Mark McCormack, author of What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School, makes three excellent suggestions.
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When I Grow Up I Want to Be...

You want a job you will enjoy, that will supply your needs and that will allow you to obey God. How can you plan for a great career?
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The Wind River Wilderness Expedition

Young adults speak of challenges that helped them understand powerful life lessons.
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What Bosses Want

As college or trade school students near graduation, one question usually moves to the fore: Where will I find a job?"
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What Does the Bible Say About... The Holy Spirit?

"I will ask the father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth..."
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What Grandparents Offer

How can you make the most of this special relationship?
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Answers from Genesis - Part 3

Understanding how God made things in the beginning can help us understand things now.
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Barnabas: The Encourager

Have you ever had a friend stand up for you? What about someone who helped and supported you even before you became friends? Barnabas was that kind of person. His life provides some great lessons for us today.
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Let Me Introduce You to God

In fact, I'd like you to meet the whole family.
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Meeting God

For us to learn who God is, we don't have to search the Sinai desert for a burning bush—we have the Bible.
Magazine Issue

Vertical Thought: January - March 2009

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Pants on Fire

I don't know about you, but when God says He hates something, I pay attention. And when He repeats Himself, I pay even more attention.
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Overcoming Stuff

What does God say about stuff and its rightful place in our lives?
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Just Two More Days

Jesus Christ is going to literally return to earth—soon. When He does, we must be ready to give an account for what we have done with our lives and with His precious calling.
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Higher, Better...More, More, More

Isn't that what people want? More money, more toys, more love, more time...more anything.
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Lessons From a Teeter-Totter

Since human nature is inherently contrary to God's way, we wouldn't know how to please Him or how to live a godly life without His revealed word, the Bible.